ToubkalModerate
3-Day Berber Villages Trek in the High Atlas
- Duration
- 3 days
- Max altitude
- 2,474 m
- Total ascent
- 2,784 m↑
- Best season
- Mar–Jun, Sept–Nov
Three days in the heart of Berber mountain life, away from the Toubkal crowds. You cross the Tamatert, Aguersioual and M'zik passes, walk through the Azzaden valley and sleep in family guesthouses where you are welcomed as a guest. An easy-to-moderate trek, possible all year, with guide, mules and meals included.
100% adjustable. This itinerary is a base — Amazing Toubkal Trek adjusts, adds and removes any part of it for you.
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Marrakech – Imlil – Tamatert pass – Tinerhourhine
- Walking
- 5 h
Transfer to Imlil, cross the Tamatert pass and walk down to the village of Tinerhourhine. About 5 hours of walking.
Night: GîteMeals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Aguersioual pass – Matate – Azzaden valley
- Walking
- 7 h
Cross the Aguersioual pass, then walk through Matate to the Azzaden valley. About 7 hours of walking.
Night: GîteMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Ait Aissa – M'zik pass – Imlil – Marrakech
- Walking
- 5 h
- Max altitude
- 2,500 m
Climb to the M'zik pass (2,500 m), walk down to Imlil and 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 (family 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
- January: off season
- February: off season
- March: recommended season
- April: recommended season
- May: recommended season
- June: recommended season
- July: off season
- August: off 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 hard is this trek?
Easy to moderate according to the agency. Days are 5 to 7 hours of walking, with a 2,500 m pass on the last day.
Where do we sleep?
In family guesthouses in the villages, or in tents.
When can I go?
All year round, at the same price.
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 3-day Berber villages trek suitable for beginners?
Yes, if you walk regularly. The agency rates it easy to moderate: 5 to 7 hours a day, with a 2,500 m pass on the last day.
When is the best time to do the 3-day Berber villages trek?
This trek runs all year at the same price, but the best months are March to June and September to November, when temperatures are mild.
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.
Your agency
Amazing Toubkal Trek
- Based in
- Marrakech
- Terrain
- Toubkal, M'Goun, Sahara
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