18 Day High Atlas Long Traverse

Our stunning trekking itinerary begins in the picturesque Bou Guemmez Valley and leads south-westwards through the impressive Atlas range, which includes North Africa's highest peak. En route, we visit the fortified villages of the friendly Berbers and climb on good trails through remote and often uninhabited valleys to reach high and scenic camping places. We have included the option of ascending three of the Atlas' high peaks, Mgoun (4068m / 13350ft), Anghomar (3608m. / 11,837ft) and Jebel Toubkal (4167m / 13671ft). Rich in cultural interest and wildlife, this is recognized to be one of the finest mountain walks in the world. On our return to Marrakech, we have time to explore the old Arab quarter, famous for its souks (markets) and for the quality of its handicrafts. This is the ultimate Atlas Mountain adventure holiday.

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Itinerary

DAY 01 : Arrive in Marrakech. Transfer to your hotel.

DAY 02 : Marrakech - Cascades Ouzoud - Azilal - Col Oughbar - Ait Abbes - Ait Bouguemmaz - Agouti - Azib n'Ikkis - camp 3H walking/ 5H30 of road

DAY 03 : Azib n'Ikkis (2300 m) - Col Tarkeddit (3450 m) - Plateau Tarkeddit (2900 m) - Camp-5H30 5H30 walking / Denivele positive of 1100m

DAY 04 : Plateau de Tilibit n'Tarkeddit (2900 m) - Sommet du M'goun (4068 m) - abck in the same camp 8H30 / Denivele positive and negative of 1100m

DAY 05 : Plateau of Tarkedit - Sources of Tassaoute - Col of Sdremt (3200 m) - Tazgaiwalt - Amezri - Imin Ikkis - camp 6H / Denivele positive of 300m and negative of 1100m

DAY 06 : Imin Ikkis (2100 m) - Ichebbaken - Ait Hamza - Ait Ali n' Itto - camp,5H30 6H walking

DAY 07 : Ait Ali n Itto - Megdaz - col 2400 m - Tagought - Tizin Fedghat (2500 m) - Camp 6H/ rise positif of 800m and negative of 200m

DAY 08 : Tizi n Fedghat - Tamzrit - Col Ineghmar (2800 m) - Lac Tamda - Azib Anfergal (2600 m) - Camp 6H walking

DAY 09 : Azib n'Anefergal - Tighza n'Ouaourikt - towards Anemiter - camp in the foot of Tizin Telouat,5H30 5H30 walking

DAY 10 : Tizi n'Telouat - Bergeries - Titoula - Taddert - camp 6H walking

DAY 11 : Taddert - Plateau Afra - Village Afra - camp near Assif n Zat. 5H walking

DAY 12 : Afra - Assats - Assif n Zat - gorges - Azgour - camp 6H00 6H walking

DAY 13 : Azgour - Ouarzast Villages and bergeries - plateau of Yagour - camp 6H walking

DAY 14 : Yagour - Ait Iguerane - Taddert n'Aghbalou - Setti Fadma - camp near Agadir n'Ait Boulemane 6H30 walking

DAY 15 : Agadir 'Ait Boulemane - Anefli - Gorges Kissaria - Azib n'likkemt (2500 m) - Camp 6H30 walking

DAY 16 : Azib n'Likkemt (2500 m) - col Tifni (2900 m) - Azib n Tifni - Taghbaloute - camp 6H30 walking

DAY 17 : Taghbaloute - Tissaldai - Amsouert - Ait Iguerane - Chez Balaid - Lac Ifni (2400 m) - Camp 5H30 walking

DAY 18 : Lac Ifni - Col Ouanoums (3700 m) - base camp in the foot of Toubkal (3200 m) 6H walkin

DAY 19 : Camp (3200 m) - Sommet Toubkal (4167 m) - back to the same camp (5H) and descent towards Imlil 1750m(3H) 8H walking

DAY 20 : Imlil gite (1750 m) - Asni - return to Marrakech - Hotel base double room and breakfast 1H30 transport

DAY 21 : free visite in Marrakech or excursion to Essaouira

DAY 22 : Transfer to airport  

Trek & Tour Informations

Trek & Tour Prices
  • Group 1 person :   £
  • Group 2 -3 people : 1010£ / person
  • Group 4 - 7 people : 800 £ / person
  • Group 8 - 12 people: 650£ / person
pRICES INCLUDE &  pRICES  DOES NOT Included in the Prices
Include :
  • Expert, Berber, English-speaking mountain guides
  • Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage
  • Berber Cook
  • All meals on the hike
  • Accommoadtion in a Berber villages (gite) and camping during the trek.
  • Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech .
  • Camping Materiels ( Tents & Mattress) for summer treks.

Does not include :
  • Travel insurance.
  • Accommodation in Marrakech
  • Soft/alcoholic drinks
  • Tips and personal expanses
Availability  & dates
This trek runs from May to October and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join , please get in Touch!!
This trek is available to be booked independently (including transfers from Marrakech) or we can put together a full itinerary and quote to combine your trek with any of Marrakech, Essaouira, The Atlantic Coast and Sahara Desert
Accommodation
The accommodation can be a mix of camping, gites and mountain huts.

NB : If accommodation is required in the Atlas Mountains either before or after the trek, we can always book you at our Guesthouse Dar Adrar in Imlil
Accommodation Example During a Trek in the High atlas
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Village Gite - Room
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Village Gite - Room
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Refuge Dorm
Essential Equipment / Kit hire
  • Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for valley treks
  • Personnel First aid Kit
  • Ice axes and crampons ( winter)
  • 3 to 4 season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)
  • Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
  • Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
  • Soft-sided bag (50-80 litres)
  • Lightweight daypack
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Torch and batteries
  • Towel & all personal toiletries

Most of those equipment can be rented locally from our equipment shop in Imlil:
  1.  Crampons : 5 €/ Day/pair
  2.  Ice Axe : 3 €/day
  3.  Walking boots : 5 €/day
  4.  Sleeping bags : 2.5 €/day
  5.  Rain Jackets : 3 €/day
  6.  Walking Poles : 3 €/day/pair   
  7.  Back packs : 3€/day
  8.  Stoves : 2€/day 
Start Point ?  Finish Point?
  • You will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech city, many riads does not have access by car so the driver will park nearby and come to get you.
  • You will be droped off at the nearest point to your riad/hotel , our driver can call your riad to meet you if needed.
How do you book & pay?
Find the trek you are interested in then contact us via E-mail to discuss your trek and check availability. Once the details of your trek (duration, route and number of people) have been agreed, we will make a provisional booking, giving the dates and cost.
To confirm your booking we ask you to pay a 20% deposit. This can be in Euros, pounds sterling or US dollars  online via bank account. The balance is paid in Morocco by cash – again in Euros, sterling or dollars – at the beginning of the trek.
NB: if you can't carry cash, you can always pay again the balance online by bank few days before departure.
What is appropriate to wear in Morocco’s smaller villages and in the Sahara Desert?
Morocco is a conservative and religious country, which means you always need to be mindful of your clothing choices. This is especially true in the country’s more rural areas, which include the Sahara Desert and its surrounding villages. As a general rule of thumb, you should always attempt to cover body parts considered “private”. For women, this means covering the arms (or at least the shoulders) and the knees up. For men, it requires covering up the shoulders and above the knee.
food on the trek
Meals on the trek are cooked by the Berber muleteers. The food is fresh and healthy. Example meals:
  • Breakfast: Jam, bread, cookies, fruit, juice, butter, coffee, milk
  • Lunch: salad, tomatoes, carrots, lentils, beans, rice or pasta, fish (sardines, tuna), seasonal fruit
  • Dinner: Soup, classic Morooccan tajine, couscous, olives, nuts, fruit
Can my dietary requirements be catered to?
Absolutely. Just let us know about your catering preferences when you confirm your booking to ensure any dietary requirements are met.
Please remind as well your guide and cook on first day of the trek.

What's about the luggage during the trek ?
Personal baggage, cooking equipment and food are carried by the mules, leaving you to carry only a rucksack with whatever you need close at hand for the day.
NB : Left luggage or unnecessary luggage can be left safely in our storage in Imlil till you come back from the trek.
Extend your stay in Morocco’s Sahara Desert, Atlantic Coast or cities
All  of our Mountain treks ca be combined with some other tours either to the sahara desert, Imperial cities or to the Atlantic coast, below are some options :
Lastest Reviews

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Every little thing was taken care of. My partner and I are very impressed with the amazing guides who got the balance between explanation and privacy right and their kind hearts. We will never forget this trip. I sincerely booking via this company. I was a bit worried paying the deposit via PayPal because I thought: what if it’s not as good as every review on trip advisor says it is? But honestly, don’t doubt. Most amazing company and guides.

Experience of a lifetime. Hiking and tour of southern Morocco

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Aztat Treks made our trekking a great experience! Two friends from the Netherlands, accompanied by a friendly guide and skillful chef (and not to forget a strong mule) discovered the beauty of the Atlas Mountains during a 7 day-trekking. Overall we are happy with the arrangements by Aztat Treks.The company is flexible, reliable, customer-oriented and everything else that is needed to make your stay in Morocco a big success!

Perfect 2 Day Tour of the High Atlas

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