This 15-day program offers an unforgettable journey through the Central High Atlas mountains, traditional Berber villages, Izourar Lake, and the Valley of Roses. The adventure combines hiking, cultural immersion, and nature exploration with eco-friendly practices. Participants will experience panoramic mountain views, pristine valleys, local traditions, and authentic Berber hospitality. Accommodations include traditional guesthouses and wilderness bivouacs.
Arrival in Marrakech, airport welcome, and transfer to your hotel. Evening free to rest after your journey.
Morning departure from Marrakech after breakfast. Drive southeast through fertile plains and Berber villages toward the Central High Atlas. Visit traditional Berber villages such as Ait Mhend. Arrive at Zaouiat Oulmzi (1900 m) for a night in a natural bivouac.
Activities: Walking around the village, meeting locals, and enjoying the peaceful mountain environment.
Distance: ~270 km
Hike through scenic mountains, cedar forests, and Berber villages. Visit Izourar Lake (2000 m) for lunch and continue to Tabant (1800 m) for overnight in a local guesthouse.
Hiking Duration: 5–6 hours
Meals: Lunch by the lake, dinner at the guesthouse
Mule-assisted trek through the Mgoun Valley, passing terraced fields and wildflower meadows. Stop in Agouti (1780 m) and Ikis (2000 m) before reaching Arous for a bivouac.
Meals: Traditional Berber dinner prepared locally
Follow the Assif n-Arous River, ascend the Tizi-n-Oumeskiyq pass, and reach Tarkaddiyt Plateau for a bivouac under the stars.
Hiking Duration: 6–7 hours
Meals: Lunch en route, dinner at the bivouac
Ascend M’Goun Summit (4071 m) for panoramic views, then descend along the Assif n-Oullilimt River to Oullilimt for a night in a bivouac.
Hiking Duration: 6–7 hours
Meals: Lunch on the trail, dinner at bivouac
Descend along the Assif M’Goun River, visiting remote Berber villages and terraced fields. Overnight bivouac at Taghreft.
Hiking Duration: 6–7 hours
Trek through valleys, cultivated fields, and walnut forests. Arrive at Taghzout for a bivouac.
Hiking Duration: 5–6 hours
Explore the Assif M’Goun gorges, walking along the river, and visit villages Tarzout and Tiranimine. Overnight at Aguerzaka bivouac.
Hiking Duration: 6–7 hours
Descend through terraced gardens and rose fields, visit Issoumar, and reach Boutaghrar for overnight in bivouac or guesthouse.
Hiking Duration: 6 hours
Follow Assif M’Goun River, visit local Berber villages, and bivouac at Tourbist n’Ait Said (1700 m).
Hiking Duration: 5–6 hours
Hike toward the famous Valley of Roses, passing Berber villages and terraced fields. Overnight in Kelaat M’Gouna in a guesthouse or bivouac.
Hiking Duration: 5–6 hours
Drive back to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. Visit Atlas Film Studios and Kasbah Taourirt en route. Overnight in Marrakech.
Driving Duration: 4–5 hours
Meals: Lunch in Ouarzazate, dinner in Marrakech
Explore Marrakech at your own pace:
Morning: Medina, Saadian Palace, city walls, Saadian Tombs
Afternoon: Souks, artisans, and Ben Youssef Madrasa
Highlights:
Central High Atlas trekking
Berber villages and cultural immersion
Izourar Lake and Valley of Roses
Mgoun Massif ascent
Sustainable tourism and bivouac experiences
Alani –
I thoroughly enjoyed myself and thought it was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had.