HIGHLIGHTS :
- Experience the extraordinary hospitality of the native Amazighs of the valley
- Discover a rural lifestyle with Central High Atlas Trekking
- Hike and visit the large, dry Lake Zopher (full of water in winter)
- Visit the fortified breadbasket (shrine) of Sidi Mossa
- Discover the footprints of dinosaurs in the valley
OVERVIEW :
Ait Bougmez Gorge Trekking is a variety of hikes through the beautiful scenery that is one of the best canyons in High Atlas. The Ait Bougmez Valley offers the perfect itinerary to discover Moroccan's Amazighian culture. The beautiful views of the central High Atlas Mountains and the separate Amazigh villages of the valley are worth a visit. Ait Bougmez is a large valley suitable for hiking experiences and crossing traditional Amazighian villages.
DAILY TOUR :
DAY 1 : Arrival in Marrakech
Whatever the time of your arrival, day or night, a member of our team comes to welcome you at the airport Menara of Marrakech. If your arrival time allows, visit the dynastic city of Marrakech and its sights. Transfer by taxi or minibus, to the hotel / medium category, double room equipped with hot shower and toilet. Breakfast only.
Day 2 : Marrakech / Azilal / Col Oughbar / Valley Ait Abbes / valley Ait Bouguemmaz (1800 m)
Wake up at 6 am, breakfast at 7 am, departure scheduled at 8 am, this schedule always depends on the time you arrived the day before, in minibus, 4X4 depending on the number of participants, direction Azilal, the capital of this massif, Lunch, and last purchases before entering mountain, then direction col OUGHBAR 2200m, panoramic view on the relief, mountain chains of TIZAL-AZOURKI-IGOUDAMENE-MGOUN-RAT, then long descent on a paved mountain road, by valley Ait Abbes, then Tighza our trail of adventure begins, dusty, we are in the heart of the valley happy to have bouguemmaz, installation at our berbere inhabitant in ISKATAFEN village or other, welcome to the berbere by a mint tea and some fruits Dry especially walnuts, then free stroll through the houses and fields of the Berber villages, dinner prepared by our Berber family.
Duration : 6H of road / 290 kms
Day 3 : Ait Bouguemmaz / Ait Imi / Oulilimt Valley / Tighremt n’Ait Ahmed (2300 m) / Camp
Wake up at 6 am, breakfast at 6:30 am, we prepare our first stage around 7 am, our mules take time to share the weight, and then we catch up before the Pass, we discover the village EL HAD of TABANT (Market on Sunday) We continue our last part of the valley to Bouguemmaz by the village Ait IMI 1900m, under gigantic walnut trees, centenaries, we cross the village to IMI, then we begin to climb after the source Ait IMI in 2000m, the walnut will be replaced by the A red and thurifer for a few tens of minutes, then no shade, until the Col 2910m count 5 h of climb, several turns, the climb is not at all hard, very progressive, but long, with each detour The view is surprising on the fields of wheat or gigantic walnut trees of the happy valley, at the pass our picnic lunch, because we will have no possibility to make a cold meal, no water, it is necessary to refuel Water in Taban T (purchase of bottles of mineral water), after the picnic lunch and rest, relive the good moments of effort, panoramic view of the chains and valleys of the Mgoun Massif, long descent on a path easy, Towards the valley Oulilimt, which gives life to another valley, that of Ouzighimt, installation at TIGHREMT N AIT AHMED, an old granary which was used for the caravanners of the desert. Camp. Only stage with uneven, the rest that of the descent.
Duration : 6H / positive drop of 1100m and negative of 600m
Day 4 : Tighremt n Ait Ahmed / Talat righane / Ighrem Izedrn / Imin Irkt / Tarzoute / Camp
After the first strong stage of positive drop and lack of water, and its arid mountain, here is the day of the reward, that of the descent of the valley of Ouzighimt, a wonderful valley, we walk along the river , Left bank, a valley unique of its kind, because its inhabitants stand out from the other berberes of other valleys, especially women with their hairstyle and their costumes, we cross several Berber villages, EL MRABTINE-IGHREM IZEDERN, At the edge of the river at TAGHREFT / then we continue our crossing towards IMIN IRKT, possibility to take off our shoes sometimes, if our hike is the month of April-May (at the time of melting snow), installation of our camp in TARZOUTE, A small village, but not to avoid it because it is at the entrance of the gorges.
Duration : 5H30 / negative drop 300 m
Day 5 : Tarzoute / Achaabou Gorge (Tennis required) / Tiranimine / Aguerzaka / camp
We leave early, to avoid the hours suitable for storms (14 to 18H), we are certain to cross water, sometimes cold with a strong current, our mules follow us on the same destination, to provide tennis, Really the most beautiful and spectacular gorges of the High Atlas, 2 to 3 H of crossing in the water, not always strong, but several passages in the water, a time when the gorges are narrow, we stay in the water often cold Refreshing in the heat of summer for a moment; At the exit, we will be invited by our cook to take a hot tea and a fresh lunch at the source Ifasfas then we cross the village of TIRANIMINE, then we camp with the village AGUERZAKA.
Duration : 5H30
Day 6 : Aguerzaka / Issoumar / Ighrem n ‘Aqdim / Hdida / night with the inhabitant
It is the stage of stroll and discovery, while still crossing still some passages in the water, the tennis will be in the same bag of the day, terraced crops are intensified, seen the great expanses of The valley on both banks, but still insufficient because the villages are enlarged and the population has become more important than ever, fruit trees, fine trees take more place than walnut trees, apple trees and cherry trees because it is warmer in In the past, our lunch will be planned near the village of Boutaghrar, the chief town of the Ighil valley of the Mounoun and Uzighimt, a large agglomeration of the two banks of Wadi Mgoun on the left and right. Kasbahs fortresses take place, mountain houses, because the valley is getting richer, by its proximity to Kelaa de Mgouna, Dades valley and Na National road that runs from Tinghir to Ouarzazate, as well as the weekly market and surtou T the cultivation of the roses we gather each month of May for the feast of roses (beginning), we are then in the heart of the valley of the roses, after the lunch continuation towards Timistiguit, then the beautiful Village Ait Said, Tourbiste and Finally Hdida, night in the inhabitant.
Duration: 5H30
Day 7 : Hdida / Kelaa from Mgouna / Dades / Skoura / Ouarzazate / Col de Tichka / Marrakech
The night at the inhabitant was relaxing after the last few days of great difference in altitude.On morning at 8H, quiet breakfast, it is not a stage with climbs and descents, a small walk through the fields of the We cross the left bank of the valley at the foot of the Igoudaméne towards Idoukalne then Ait Ziri and finally Agouti, 10 kms in 2H30, our Minibus or Taxi will wait for us at 12H in the village of Tighza where we will lunch then transfer to Azilal And Marrakech in the late afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration: 6H of road / 320 kms
Day 8 : Transfer to the Airport
If your departure time allows, visit the gardens and historical monuments of the royal city (palace / museum / Koranic school / Koutoubia mosque / Saadian Tombs). We wish you a pleasant journey back home and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again.
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)
- 7 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.
