M'GounModerate
3-Day Trek from Ait Bouguemez to the Sremt Valley
- Duration
- 3 days
- Max altitude
- 1,988 m
- Total ascent
- 821 m↑
- Best season
- Mar–Nov
The perfect short format for a long weekend in the Atlas. Arrive in Timit via Tighza with a first two-hour walk, cross the Ait Ouriaat pass (2,600 m) into the peaceful Sremt valley, spend a night out in nature, then return via Ait Abbass. Three days of mountain air, from March to November, at a pace suited to intermediate walkers.
100% adjustable. This itinerary is a base — Maroc Trek Atlas adjusts, adds and removes any part of it for you.
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Marrakech – Tighza – Timit
- Walking
- 2 h
Drive via Tighza to Timit, then about 2 hours of walking. Gite night.
Night: Gîte
Day 2
Ait Ouriaat pass (2,600 m) – Sremt valley
- Max altitude
- 2,600 m
Cross the Ait Ouriaat pass into the Sremt valley. Night out in nature.
Day 3
Ait Abbass – Marrakech
Walk via Ait Abbass, then drive back to Marrakech.
Included in this price
- Licensed mountain guide from the valley
- Private return transport from Marrakech (day 1 and day 3)
- Accommodation during the trek (a gite, then out in nature)
- Meals during the 3 days of the trek
- Mules to carry the luggage
- Mint tea breaks during the 3 days
To plan for
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips
- Accommodation and meals in Marrakech
International flights are never included — you book those yourself
When to go
- January: off season
- February: off season
- March: recommended season
- April: recommended season
- May: recommended season
- June: recommended season
- July: recommended season
- August: recommended season
- September: recommended season
- October: recommended season
- November: recommended season
- December: off season
Recommended seasonOff seasonIt is November: this is the season.
Frequently asked questions
How fit do I need to be?
Moderate: the agency recommends it for intermediate walkers.
When is the best time to go?
From March to November.
How much does it cost?
Price per person: 300 EUR for 2, 260 EUR for 3, 220 EUR for 4 or more.
Where do we sleep?
In a gite in Timit on the first night, then out in nature in the Sremt valley.
Where does the trek start?
In Marrakech, with a transfer to Timit and a return to Marrakech on day three.
What is the Ait Bouguemez valley?
Known as the 'Happy Valley', it is a green valley in the Central High Atlas, in Azilal province, famous for its earthen villages, terraced fields and dinosaur footprints. It is the starting point for treks to M'Goun.
Do I need to be sporty to do the 3-day Sremt valley trek?
The agency rates it as moderate. You just need to walk regularly and be comfortable with several days of hiking.
What should I pack for the 3-day Sremt valley trek?
Hiking boots, warm layers, a waterproof jacket, a headlamp, sun protection and a water bottle.
How do I get from Marrakech to the Ait Bouguemez valley?
The agency arranges private return transport from Marrakech. The road goes via Azilal and takes several hours across the Atlas.
Why book with Maroc Trek Atlas?
The agency is based at the Timit gite in the heart of the valley. Treks are led by Youssef, a certified mountain and desert guide with over 20 years of experience, and every itinerary can be adapted to your pace.
Your agency
Maroc Trek Atlas
- Based in
- Aït Bouguemez
- Terrain
- M'Goun, Toubkal, Sahara
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