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3-Day Imlil to Ourika Valley Traverse

Duration
3 days
Max altitude
3,185 m
Total ascent
3,042 m↑
Best season
Apr–Oct

A true mountain traverse from one valley to the next. From Imlil you reach Tacheddirt, cross the Tizi n'Tacheddirt pass at 3,200 m, then descend to Setti Fatma and its waterfalls in the Ourika valley. Nights in gites or tents, with guide, mules and meals included. Best from April to October for fit walkers.

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The route

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Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Marrakech – Imlil – Tamatert pass – Tacheddirt

    Walking
    5 h

    Drive via Asni to Imlil, then cross the Tamatert pass to the village of Tacheddirt. About 5 hours of walking.

    Night: GîteMeals: Lunch, Dinner

  2. Day 2

    Tizi n'Tacheddirt (3,200 m) – Timichi

    Walking
    7 h
    Max altitude
    3,200 m

    Climb to the Tizi n'Tacheddirt pass (3,200 m), then a long descent to the village of Timichi. About 7 hours of walking.

    Night: GîteMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. Day 3

    Timichi – Setti Fatma – Marrakech

    Walking
    5 h

    Walk down to Setti Fatma, with an optional visit to the waterfalls, then transfer back to Marrakech. About 5 hours of walking.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included in this price

  • English-speaking mountain guide for the whole trek
  • Return transfers between your Marrakech hotel and the trailhead (Imlil)
  • 2 nights during the trek (mountain gites or tent)
  • All meals during the trek: breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Mules and a muleteer to carry your luggage
  • Cooking equipment and a cook for all 3 days of the trek

To plan for

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (assistance and repatriation)
  • Accommodation and meals in Marrakech
  • Drinks (soft drinks, bottled water)
  • Any entrance fees
  • Tips for the guide, cook and muleteer

International flights are never included — you book those yourself

When to go

  1. January: off season
  2. February: off season
  3. March: off season
  4. April: recommended season
  5. May: recommended season
  6. June: recommended season
  7. July: recommended season
  8. August: recommended season
  9. September: recommended season
  10. October: recommended season
  11. November: off season
  12. December: off season

Recommended seasonOff season

Frequently asked questions

How fit do I need to be?

The agency rates it medium to hard: up to 7 hours of walking a day and a pass at 3,200 m.

When is the best time to go?

April to October. The agency also mentions winter gear for off-season departures.

Where do we sleep?

In gites in the mountain villages, or in tents.

What is included?

An English-speaking guide, return transfers from your Marrakech hotel, trek accommodation, mules, cooking equipment and all meals during the trek.

What is not included?

Flights, travel insurance, Marrakech hotel and meals, drinks, entrance fees and tips.

Is the Imlil to Ourika traverse suitable for beginners?

Better for fit walkers: the agency rates it medium to hard, with up to 7 hours of walking and a 3,200 m pass.

When is the best time to do the Imlil to Ourika traverse?

April to October, the period given by the agency, when the Tizi n'Tacheddirt pass (3,200 m) is clear.

What should I pack for a High Atlas trek?

Broken-in hiking boots, warm layers (nights are cool at altitude), a waterproof jacket, a headlamp, sunglasses, sunscreen, a water bottle and a small daypack. The mules carry your main bag.

How does transport from Marrakech work?

Return transfers between your Marrakech hotel and Imlil are included. During the trek, mules carry your luggage and you only walk with a small daypack.

Why book with Amazing Toubkal Trek?

It is a local agency founded by Hassan Fadil, an official mountain and desert guide born in the High Atlas, with more than 10 years of experience. The agency holds licence ODV-37092 and tailors its treks to your needs.

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