M'GounModerateFamily: from 6 years
Ait Bouguemez Valley: 5-Day Trekking and Discovery
- Duration
- 5 days
- Max altitude
- 2,385 m
- Total ascent
- 1,344 m↑
- Best season
- Apr–Oct
Five days to fall in love with the 'happy valley'. Enter via Demnate and the Ait Bouli, cross the Tafenfante plateau, see the Ikiss waterfall and pastures and the earthen villages of Timit, then climb Adazzen for a view over the whole valley. A varied, accessible trek with nights in gites and guesthouses, led by a local guide. April to October.
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 – Demnate – Ait Bouli
Drive via Demnate to the Ait Bouli valley. Guesthouse night.
Night: Gîte
Day 2
Tafenfante plateau – Arouss
Cross the Tafenfante plateau and walk down to Arouss. Gite night.
Night: Gîte
Day 3
Ikiss waterfall – Timit
Walk to the Ikiss pastures and waterfall, then on to Timit.
Day 4
Mount Adazzen – Ait Ouangdal
Climb Adazzen, then walk down to Ait Ouangdal.
Day 5
Back to Marrakech
Drive back to Marrakech.
Included in this price
- Licensed mountain guide from the valley
- Private return transport from Marrakech (day 1 and day 5)
- Accommodation during the trek (a guesthouse and gites)
- Meals during the 5 days of the trek
- Mules to carry the luggage
- Mint tea breaks during the 5 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: off season
- April: recommended season
- May: recommended season
- June: recommended season
- July: recommended season
- August: recommended season
- September: recommended season
- October: recommended season
- November: off season
- December: off season
Recommended seasonOff season
Frequently asked questions
How fit do I need to be?
Moderate according to the agency, suitable for regular walkers.
When is the best time to go?
April to October according to the detailed programme (the page header says April to November).
How much does it cost?
Price per person: 440 EUR for 2, 400 EUR for 3, 340 EUR for 4 or more.
Where do we sleep?
In a guesthouse on the first night, then in gites.
Where does the trek start?
In Marrakech, returning to Marrakech. The itinerary can be adapted on request.
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 Ait Bouguemez discovery 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 Ait Bouguemez discovery 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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