8 Days - Trekking the M’Goun Massif

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The M’Goun massif, standing at 4,071 m, is a hidden treasure of the High Atlas. Unlike Mount Toubkal, M’Goun remains off the beaten path, offering pristine landscapes and authentic encounters with Berber communities. Over 8 days, this trek takes you from the fertile Aït Bouguemez Valley through dramatic gorges, volcanic plateaus, and lush cultivated terraces. The highlight is the summit ascent of M’Goun, where views extend across the entire Atlas chain, the Sahara, and beyond. Nights are spent in tents or village guesthouses, combining adventure with cultural immersion.

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Professional mountain guide
Accommodation during the trek (gîtes, refuges, or tents depending on the route
All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hot drinks)
Transfers to/from the trek starting point
Optional mules for luggage transport
Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, cooking gear) if camping trek
Drinking water during the trek
Required permits and local taxes

International flights to/from Morocco
Travel and medical insurance (required)
Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, boots, clothing, walking poles, etc.)
Tips for guides, muleteers, and drivers
Extra drinks (soft drinks, bottled water, alcohol)
Optional side trips or activities not listed in the itinerary
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone, etc.)
Accommodation before/after the trek unless specified

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Arrival at Marrakech airport, welcome by the team, and transfer to your riad. Free time to explore the medina and its lively atmosphere.
Meals: Dinner | Accommodation: Riad in Marrakech

Day 2: Marrakech (450 m) – Aït Bouguemez Valley – Ikkis (2,400 m)

Morning departure towards the “Happy Valley” of Aït Bouguemez (approx. 5–6h drive). Meet the muleteers and start trekking through traditional villages and cultivated fields before reaching the high pastures of Ikkis.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Camp
(3–4h walking, +600 m elevation gain)

Day 3: Ikkis (2,400 m) – Tarkedite Plateau (2,900 m)

Ascent to the Arouray Pass (3,350 m), offering stunning panoramic views over the massif. Gentle descent to the wide plateau of Tarkedite, base camp for the M’Goun climb.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Camp
(5–6h walking, +950 m / -450 m)

Day 4: Tarkedite (2,900 m) – M’Goun Summit (4,071 m) – Oulilimt (2,700 m)

Very early start for the M’Goun ascent. The climb follows a ridge to the summit, with extraordinary views across the High Atlas and Sahara. After enjoying the panorama, descend towards the shepherds’ camp of Oulilimt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Camp
(8h walking, +1,171 m / -1,200 m)

Day 5: Oulilimt (2,700 m) – Imi n’Irkit (2,000 m)

Walk through the Gorge of the Fairies (Gorges des Hadas) and pass traditional villages with adobe houses surrounded by orchards. End the day near Imi n’Irkit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Camp
(7–8h walking, -700 m)

Day 6: Imi n’Irkit (2,000 m) – Aguerzaka (1,750 m)

Spectacular trek through the narrow gorges of Aajbou, sometimes requiring walking directly in the river. Continue through Berber hamlets to Aguerzaka.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Camp
(6–7h walking, -250 m)

Day 7: Aguerzaka (1,750 m) – Marrakech (450 m)

Short morning walk to Timtda village (1h30). Transfer back to Marrakech via the Valley of the Roses, Ouarzazate, and the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Arrival late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Riad in Marrakech

Day 8: Departure from Marrakech

Free time until airport transfer.
Meals: Breakfast

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