4 Days : Hike to The Happy Valley (4068 m) in Full Economic Board | Private & Luxury
About This Tour
Discover the dramatic landscapes of Morocco’s Central High Atlas on this 4-day private trekking adventure through the Happy Valley of Aït Bougmez. Starting from...
Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Marrakech, Dadès Gorges, Ait Bougamez, Azilal · Languages: English, French
Know before you go: INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; Infant seats unavailable; Not recommended for people with back problems; Not recommended for people with heart conditions; Not recommended for pregnant travelers; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Not stroller accessible; Not wheelchair accessible; in case of emergency or Need info Please call
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What's Included
- 24/7 assistance
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Camp tents and sleeping equipment
- Insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Marrakech - Happy Valley of Ait Bougmez - Azibs N’Ikkis (2300m)
Transfer to Azilal, the last town before taking a small road towards the deep valleys of the central High Atlas, the Aït Abbas valley and the happy valley of Aït Bougmez by its first village Agouti we meet with the team of mule drivers. Our trek at M’goun begins with the crossing of the beautiful Berber villages of the Arous valley with typical adobe architecture. Night under the tents near the sheepfolds of Arous at 2,500 m 3 hours of walking. 700m mounted.
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2Day 02
Azibs n’Ikkis (2300m) - Tarkeddit pass (3400m) - Tarkeddit plateau (2900m)
We go up by the mule track which takes us to the Au Tizi n’Oughri pass (3400 m). Panoramic view of the vast north slope of M’Goun, the Tarkeddit plateau and the surrounding peaks. Then a 1.5 hour descent to our camp near the sources of the Tassaout (2900 m). In the afternoon, rest. Night under the tents Duration: 5:30 walking. Elevation: 1050m uphill and 500m downhill.
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3Day 03
Tarkeddit plateau - The ascent of M’goun (4068 m) - Oulilimt (2700m).
Wake up around 4 a.m., departure around 5 a.m. to join the long ridge line of the Ighil M’Goun, which we will follow to the top of M’goun (4,068 m). A beautiful view of all the mountains of the central High Atlas and, to the south, of the Dades valley, the Massif Sarhro. After descending by the path in a corridor, to reach the camp near the sheepfolds D’Oulilimt (2,700 m). 8 hours of walking. 1168 m mounted 1368 m descent. NB: for those who would not wish to climb M’goun, possibility of following the path with the mule drivers.
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4Day 04
Oulilimt (2600m) -Col des Ait Imi 2905 m - The Ait Bougmez valley - Transfer to Marrakech.
We leave this region frequented by family nomads with their herds. We climb to Col Ait Imi (2905 m), Panoramic view from Du Col, we enjoy a panoramic view of all the surrounding mountains and behind view of the Massif Mgoun, then the descent to source Ait Imi place for lunch at in the shade, after the greeting from our mule team we take the transfer to Marrakech. 6 hours of walking. 5h drive. 650 m ascent 1000 m descent
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Marrakesh. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Marrakesh. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
