This short journey through the Western High Atlas reveals the beauty and variety of Morocco’s mountain landscapes.
Overview
The high Atlas valleys – Berber villages – The terraced fields of the Imnane valley – Supervised by a professional team, a good cook.
Itinerary
Early departure by minibus to Tahnaoute, Asni and the Ait Mizane valley. We meet up with our muleteers in the village of Aguerssioual, at 1530 m altitude. We cross the Aguersioual pass at 1900 m, then descend to the Imnane valley for a picnic lunch under the walnut trees. In the afternoon, climb to the beautiful village of Tachedirt, dinner and overnight stay in a gite at 2300 m. 4h30 walk. 1h30 drive. Vertical drop: + 1000m, - 300m
Ascent to the Iaabassen pass at 3200m, then descent to the Timichi valley via the village of Ibassen. Dinner and overnight in a gite in the village of Timichi at 1800m.6h 30 walking. Difference in altitude: + 1200m, - 1700m
Along the Agounes valley, we reach the village of Agiounes and from there we climb to the Col de tizi n'Outar 3200m and then descend to the Oukaimeden plateau. Lunch then a short walk back to our minibus for the Oukaimeden ski resort. 6h30 walk. Difference in altitude: + 1400m, - 700m
Cost
Included in Price
- Transfer by Taxi, minibus or comfortable 4×4 - Full board from Marrakech to Marrakech - Official mountain guide - Cook - Mules and muleteers to carry your big bags - 2 nights in a gite in Dp
Not included in Price
- Repatriation insurance - Beverages - Tips and personal expenses - Meals in Marrakech
