HIGHLIGHTS :
- Berber life style
- Mount M'Goun Gorges
- Berber architecture
- The valley of Aït Bougumez
- Authentic Berber villages & valleys
OVERVIEW :
Surrounded by over 3000m of mountains, the valley of Aït Bougumez (Happy Valley) is in the middle of the limestone massif of the mountain. Over 30km long, it is dotted with many fascinating villages, clinging to the same rock. Residents continue to live there according to Amazighian traditions, including sedentary peasants to the north of the massif and semi-nomadic ministers to the south. The valley has long been rich in crops (especially apples) and remains very pleasing and tranquil for visitors.
DAILY TOUR :
Day 1 : Marrakech / Demnate / Iminifri / Ait Boulli / Bougmez
From Marrakech to our way to Demnat, we’ll make a stop at à Iminifri, where we’d take a little stroll and visit this astonishing natural site (the natural bridge). We’ll make another stop next to the village of IOUARIDENE, to see some Dinosaurs footprints. We’ll then take a mountainous road on our way to the red valley of Ait Boulli, before getting to the happy valley of Ait Bougmez. In the afternoon, we’ll start our trek in this beautiful valley with a little ascension of the Arous valley, where we’ll discover the everyday life of the Atlas’ Berbers. 5h drive. Around a 1H walk. Night in a gîte (mountain hut).
Day 2 : Arouss / The happy valley of Ait Bougmez
During this day, we’ll discover the valley of Ait Bougmez; with its beautiful villages and their traditional architecture, fields lined with apple trees and walnut trees, the warm welcome of the locals.4H walk. Night in the inhabitant’s lodging.
Day 3 : Ait Imi / The mountain of Adazen / The valley of Ait Hkem / Zaouiat Oualmzi
We’ll continue our hike by exploring the dinosaur footprints in the heart of Ibaklioun village. We’ll then ascend the Adazen Ridge by the Juniper Forest, from where we can contemplate a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains (Azouri, Igoudamen). during the descent, we’ll take a wide path to the Ifren village, where we’d be staying for the night, in the hut of a local of Zaouiat Oualmzi. 4h30 walk.
Day 4 : Zaouiat Oualmzi / Descent of the Ait Bougmez valley / Timit
During this last day of hiking in the valley Ait Bougmez, we’ll discover its natural heritage, it’s architectural and cultural wealth; we’ll be crossing so many villages, which will give us so many opportunities to meet with the villagers, seeing them working in their fields, and seeing the women doing laundry by the river … The houses are built of rammed earth and blend with the beautiful landscapes of the Atlas. We’ll then climb the old Marabout and cooperative storage of Sidi Moussa, and take a moment to contemplate the astonishing view of the valley. 5H walk. Night at a local’s in Timit.
Day 5 : Ait Bougmez valley / Azilal / Ouzoud waterfalls / Marrakech
After breakfast, we’ll take another road to Azilal. We’ll visit Ouzoud Waterfalls; a 110m high, three level waterfalls, on Wadi Ouzoud, at 1060m altitude in the Middle of the Moroccan Atlas. Arrival to Marrakech. End of our services.
INCLUDED / EXCLUDE :
- Transport from and back to Marrakech
- Mountain guide Local and Cook
- All meals and hot drinks during the trek
- Sleeping bags (Mountains)
- Mule to carry your luggage (Backpack / duffel bags recommended, no suitcases, you could store it at our riad)
- 4 Nights Accommodation (a mix of camping & Berber house experience)
- Equipment hire
- Soft drinks
- Snacks
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Travel insurance
You need to dress according to your altitude and the environment in which you are. Most hikers are in remote alpine climates. Therefore, there are often large temperature fluctuations. Temperatures are usually lower in the highlands.
- Equipments (Ask)
- Clothes (Ask)
- Electrical (Ask)
- Kit personal medical (Ask)
Trekking equipments list (required)
- Good walking boots and socks
- 3 to 4 season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)
- Lightweight fleece and waterproof outers (summer)
- Layers, windproof jacket, hat, gloves (autumn-late spring)
- Thermal underwear (autumn through late spring)
- Sunglasses.
- Walking stick (useful)
- Personal items e.g. towel, sunscreen, wipes, toilet tissues
- Small First Aid Kit including insect repellent, plasters, meds
- Small rubbish bag to carry out what you carry in.
- Lighter e.g. burn toilet paper
- Day sack/backpack
- Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
- Torch/Flashlight and spare batteries e.g. head torch
- Penknife (useful)
- Trail snacks
- Zip-Up bags for camera etc.
This itinerary is only our suggestion. Please get in touch with us at moroccoinspirations@gmail.com to discuss a more personalised itinerary to your exact requirements.
If the itineraries we offer do not match what you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact us and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements and price depending on the number of Travellers, Hotel category and season.
The capacity of our organization is limited to between 2 and 60 people, each group of 4 people takes a separate 4×4 for transfers.
Please note flights are not included. Prices are based on sharing a twin room. If you would like to upgrade to a private single room, this can easily be arrange for you, simply contact our customer experience team.
