3 Day Atlas Valley Trek : Imlil to Setti fadma traverse
Easy to medium & interesting 3 day linear walk from Imlil to Setti Fatma , great walking option in the atlas Mountains which will take you through lot of Berber villages, high mountain pass and walk down through the gorges of Ourika valley.
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Itinerary
Day1: Imlil – Tizi'n'Tamaterte – Wanskra – Tachdirth
Our trek starts from Imlil with about 1h and 45 min. hike upwards in eastern direction towards Tizi’n’Tamaterte (2279m). Our path will lead through barley fields and orchards of cherry, walnut and apple trees to Tamaterte village. After passing the village, we will follow the pathway leading us up through the forest of pine and juniper trees. In Tizi we will have a short stop to enjoy the beautiful Imlil and ImnaneValleys with Berber villages stretching around us us, precariously tucked onto the slopes. Thenwe continue for another hour until we reach Wanskra and Amagdoul villages. Here on the plateau we will have our field picnic. In the afternoon we will spent some 2 h to hike along mule trails up through the valley to an ancient Berber village. We will spend our night in a gite d’etape in Tachdirth (2291m).
Day 2:Tachdirth – Iaabbassen – Timichi
We start with an early breakfast to gain strength for the following 6 h hike in the south-east direction to Timichi village (1850m). For the next 2,5 hours the trek will continue slowly up to Tizi’n’Tachdirth (3200m). Here we will be awarded with an astonishing panoramic view of Bouignouane (3882m) and JbelAksoual (3842m) on the one side and Angour on the other. Here we can also enjoy the beautiful nature of Verdant Valley stretching out below us. For the next 2 h we will follow a rocky pass in the north-east direction until we reach Iaabbassen village (2030m). Here, next to the spring just outside the village, we will enjoy your field picnic. In the afternoon we will have a 2 h hike in the north-east direction down the valley to the Timichi village - an ancient multi-layered terraced village surrounded by old nut trees. Here the dinner will be awaiting for us. We will spend a night in a traditional Berber family house.
Day 3:Timichi – Tiwerdiwe – Tadrarte – Agadir N’Ait Boulmane – SettiFadma
In the morning we will have a breakfast and then start our 4-5 h hike through beautiful corn fields and walnut groves down the valley in eastward direction. We will pass through Tadrart and Anfli villages and arrive to the picturesque Ourika Valley. We will have our picnic close to the famous Setti Fadma village. After another half an hour hike we will reach our vehicle that will bring us back.
Our trek starts from Imlil with about 1h and 45 min. hike upwards in eastern direction towards Tizi’n’Tamaterte (2279m). Our path will lead through barley fields and orchards of cherry, walnut and apple trees to Tamaterte village. After passing the village, we will follow the pathway leading us up through the forest of pine and juniper trees. In Tizi we will have a short stop to enjoy the beautiful Imlil and ImnaneValleys with Berber villages stretching around us us, precariously tucked onto the slopes. Thenwe continue for another hour until we reach Wanskra and Amagdoul villages. Here on the plateau we will have our field picnic. In the afternoon we will spent some 2 h to hike along mule trails up through the valley to an ancient Berber village. We will spend our night in a gite d’etape in Tachdirth (2291m).
Day 2:Tachdirth – Iaabbassen – Timichi
We start with an early breakfast to gain strength for the following 6 h hike in the south-east direction to Timichi village (1850m). For the next 2,5 hours the trek will continue slowly up to Tizi’n’Tachdirth (3200m). Here we will be awarded with an astonishing panoramic view of Bouignouane (3882m) and JbelAksoual (3842m) on the one side and Angour on the other. Here we can also enjoy the beautiful nature of Verdant Valley stretching out below us. For the next 2 h we will follow a rocky pass in the north-east direction until we reach Iaabbassen village (2030m). Here, next to the spring just outside the village, we will enjoy your field picnic. In the afternoon we will have a 2 h hike in the north-east direction down the valley to the Timichi village - an ancient multi-layered terraced village surrounded by old nut trees. Here the dinner will be awaiting for us. We will spend a night in a traditional Berber family house.
Day 3:Timichi – Tiwerdiwe – Tadrarte – Agadir N’Ait Boulmane – SettiFadma
In the morning we will have a breakfast and then start our 4-5 h hike through beautiful corn fields and walnut groves down the valley in eastward direction. We will pass through Tadrart and Anfli villages and arrive to the picturesque Ourika Valley. We will have our picnic close to the famous Setti Fadma village. After another half an hour hike we will reach our vehicle that will bring us back.
Trek & Tour Informations
Trek & Tour Prices
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Prices |
Group - 1 person |
350€ |
Group- 2 to 3 people |
215€/ Person |
Group- 4 to 7 people |
170€/ Person |
Group- 8 to 12 people |
160€/ Person |
pRICES INCLUDE & pRICES DOES NOT Include
Include :
Does not include :
- Expert, Berber, English-speaking mountain guides
- Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage.
- Berber Cook
- All meals on the hike
- Accommodation in a Mountain Hut ( winter) or camping if preferred on summer months.
- Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech .
- Camping Materiels ( Tents & Mattress) for summer treks.
Does not include :
- Travel insurance.
- Soft/alcoholic drinks
- Tips and personal expanses
Availability & dates
This trek is available from April till end of October, out of this period may be available depending of the snow conditions on the High Mountain pass of Tizi n tachdirth (day2)
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join if you wish , 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
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join if you wish , 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 during this trek will be in village simple gites inside berber villages (Tachdirth & Timichi ).
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 or in our Eco-loge in Ouirgane
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 or in our Eco-loge in Ouirgane
Accommodation Example During a Trek in the High atlas
Village Gite - Room
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Village Gite - Room
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Essential Equipment / Kit hire
- Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for valley treks
- Personnel First aid Kit
- 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:
- Walking boots : 5 €/day
- Sleeping bags : 2.5 €/day
- Rain Jackets : 3 €/day
- Walking Poles : 3 €/day/pair
- Back packs : 3€/day
- 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.
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:
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.
- 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
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.
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
Mrs
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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
Mr
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I did the above tour on Sunday 20 November. Everything about the tour was first class. Booking was really easy and all my e-mails with questions were answered very promptly. The transfer process from my hotel to Imil was really smooth too with no waiting.
I was really impressed with my guide Rashid as he knew the mountain very well and was really friendly. It was great to chat with some of his friends as we walked through his village as well. All the food I had, which was included in the price, was delicious and hearty - exactly what was needed to get to the summit. The tour itself was simply breath taking with all the unfolding scenery as the trek goes on. Staying in the mountain hut was good because you can chat with other trekkers and getting to the summit gives a real sense of achievement.
I would strongly recommend this tour company to anyone as they were very reliable, friendly and delivered on all their commitments.
I was really impressed with my guide Rashid as he knew the mountain very well and was really friendly. It was great to chat with some of his friends as we walked through his village as well. All the food I had, which was included in the price, was delicious and hearty - exactly what was needed to get to the summit. The tour itself was simply breath taking with all the unfolding scenery as the trek goes on. Staying in the mountain hut was good because you can chat with other trekkers and getting to the summit gives a real sense of achievement.
I would strongly recommend this tour company to anyone as they were very reliable, friendly and delivered on all their commitments.
Nick
/ “2 Day Tour of Mt Toubkal”
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