Three Valleys & berber villages Trek

Spend 3 days exploring the high peaks of the atlas mountains on foot the valleys are the home to tiny hamlets and villages of the ethnic berbers, a herding and farming community

ITINERARY

Day 1: Marrakech - Imlil - Tizi N' Tmatert - Tinghrinay

After a transfer to the village of Imlil, we start our trek. We walk from Imlil (1740m) towards Tinerhourhine, hereby passing by Tamatert. We will have lunch on the col of Tizi ‘n Tamatert (2279m). After lunch continue to Ouanesekra-Tamguist. Later we arrive at Tinerhourhine (1600m) where we will spend the night in a local gite.
Approx. 4 hours walking

Day 2 : Tinghrin - Tizi n'Ougarsioual - Ait Aissa

We depart from Tinerhourhine along the Imnane Valley, hereby we pass the Berber village Ikkiss (1700m). We then continue to Tizi n’Aguersioual (2000m) and will have our lunch at Matate (2000m). We will spend the night in a local gite in Aït Aïssa (1800m).
Approx. 6 to 7 hours walking

Day 3: Ait Aissa - Tizi n Mzik - Imlil

Today involves a fantastic climb out of the Azzadene Valley. You’ll head up the valley towards Tizi Oussem from where you’ll headup towards the pass at Tizi n Mzik (2489m) before descending down into Imlil. After lunch in Imlil you’ll be transferred back to Marrakech leaving plenty of time to explore the City in the evening. Aprox. 4-5 hours walking.

Option 2

Day 1: Marrakesh - Imi Oughlad - Tinzert:

You’ll leave the vehicle on the road up towards Imlil at Imi Oughlad (1,450m) where you will meet your Berber muleteer and guide. Your first day will be an easier aclimatisation trek in the Ouirgane National Park. The terrain here is gentler with copper green soil and juniper trees. Overnight in Gite in Tinzert, a small rustic Berber Village. Aprox. 4 hrs walking time.

Day 2: Tinzert - Azzaden Valley (Ait Aissa):

After breakfast you’ll head up and out of the valley and traverse over to the stunning Azzaden Valley. The views open up with a rushing mountan stream surrounded by lush walnut groves leading up towards Toubkal and her sister peaks at the head of the Valley. Overnight in a village Gite in Ait Aissa. Aprox. 5-6 hours walking.

Day 3 : Ait Aissa - tizi Mezzik - Imlil

We depart from Aït Aïssa and walk towards Tizi Oussem (1900m). We pass by Tizi Mzik (2400m), and the village of Mzik before arriving back in Imlil.
Approx. 4 hours walking time.

Detail about the package

Three Valleys & berber villages

Three Valles and Berber Villages trek:

Explore the Berber villages of the High Atlas Mountains on a 3-day trek from Marrakech Your walking trek will take you and your group through the stunning valleys of the Toubkal region.

The Imnan, Ait Mizan and Azzenden Valleys make for beautiful trekking routes all year round , go deep into a landscape of lush valleys and arid peaks.

Pack your luggage into mules and enjoy an unencumbered walk from Imlil through a series of high passes that gives you a vivid glimpse of life in isolated Berber communities. Sip tea with a local family and learn about the region’s fascinating traditional culture; relax in a steamy hammam and sleep in one of the refuges that have sheltered generations of mountain travelers.

Price : €180

Guidance

The trek Will be Guided by qualified Local Guide From Atlas Mountains Who is ready to Help you get to your destination and tell you every thing you need About the Area

tour Services

We will Pick you Up from your accommodation in Marrakech or wherever you are in Morocco on Very comfortable private Transport. and drop you Off There after the Tour.

Food & Beverages

The Food will be provided During The Trek. Please if you are allergic to something Let us Know ahead. NB: Lunches for the Desert Tours are not Included.

Places to be

Maps & info

Price

Group 1 person : On request
Group 2 – 3 people : 180€/person
Group 4 – 7 people : 140€/person
Group 8 – 12 people : 110€/person

included

English speaking guide, and cook
Muleteers and mules for luggages
Full board on trek + mineral water, coffee and tea
Accommodation at Neltner Mountain hut
Ground transfers by minibuses / taxis: ( hotel – trek – hotel
Mess, cooking & toilet tents (camping option )

not included

Travel insurance.
Soft/alcoholic drinks
Tips and personal expanses

Availability & Confirmed Dates:

This trek runs all year round and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join , please get in Touch!!

Essential Equipment

Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for valley treks
Personnel First aid Kit
3 to 4 season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)
Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
Soft-sided bag (50-80 litres)
Lightweight daypack
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Torch and batteries
Towel & all personal toiletries

Most of those equipment can be rented locally from our equipment shop in Imlil:

/day

Grade:

Easy – Medium – Hard

Accommodation

The Accommodation during this trek can either be in a mountain hut for the winter treks or on camping if prefered from June -Octo

NB : If accommodation is required in the Atlas Mountains either before or after the trek, we can always book you at our Place in Imlil

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