4 Day Tour Of The Lodges In The High Atlas
Travel from Marrakech towards the Atlas Mountains and Imlil via Tahanaout and the Moulay Brahim Gorges. Meet your Berber team of guide, cook and muleteers, then begin your trek over the Tizi n’Tinzert Pass into the beautiful Ouirgane Valley, where you’ll enjoy a comfortable stay in a local guesthouse.
On day two, head into the Azzaden Valley, trekking through several traditional Berber villages before reaching Aït Aissa. Here, you can enjoy a relaxing hammam and spend the afternoon unwinding on the rooftop terrace of Azzaden Trekking
Lodge.
Day three takes you into the spectacular Imlil Valley, where you’ll stay at Dar Adrar Guesthouse.
On the final day, follow a circular route through the Imnane Valley, crossing Tizi n’Tamatert and Tizi n’Agersioual. Enjoy lunch beside the river before your transfer back to Marrakech.
This trek runs all year round.
Pick Up & Drop Off
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech city, many riads don't have access via car so the driver will park nearby and come to get you.
You will be dropped off at the nearest point to your riad/hotel. Our driver can call your riad to meet you if needed.
Route Details
Day 01
Marrakech - Imi-oughlad - Tinzert - Marigha (Ouirgane).
You’ll leave the vehicle on the road towards Imlil at Imi Oughlad (1,450m), where you’ll meet your Berber muleteer and guide. Your first day will be an easier acclimatisation trek through Ouirgane National Park. The terrain here is gentler, with copper-green soil and juniper trees, as you head towards Tinzert village.
Tinzert offers beautiful views over the Ouirgane Valley, where you’ll enjoy your first lunch in the Atlas Mountains. In the afternoon, continue walking down a beautiful small valley towards Marigha village, passing through olive groves along the way. Overnight at Ouirgane Ecolodge. Approx. 5–6 hours walking.
Day 02
Ouirgane – Ait Aissa
After breakfast, you’ll wind your way through the olive groves before making a steady ascent towards the Azzaden Valley. Wonderful panoramic views open up as you cross into the valley, and your guide and cook will choose a picturesque spot to prepare a welcome lunch.
After lunch, follow the course of the river up the valley, walking through several small, traditional Berber villages before reaching Ait Aissa (1,860m). Overnight at Azzaden Trekking Lodge. Approx. 5–6 hours walking, with around 760m of ascent.
Day 03
Ait Aissa – Imlil
Today involves around 5–7 hours of walking. The route takes you up the Azzaden Valley through the village of Tizi Oussem, with an optional side trip to the summer village of Tamsoult and the largest waterfalls in Toubkal National Park.
After visiting the waterfalls, rejoin the trail towards the Aït Mizane Valley via Tizi M’zzik (2,500m), where you’ll enjoy spectacular views over the villages of Imlil and the surrounding Atlas Mountain range.
The final section descends to Imlil, where you’ll be welcomed with traditional mint tea before settling into your overnight accommodation at Dar Adrar Guesthouse.
Day 04
Imlil– Ikkiss - Agersioual – Marrakech
Today, your trek takes a circular route into the beautiful Imnane Valley. Start by heading east from Imlil (1,740m) along the Tamatert Valley before climbing to the mountain pass of Tizi n’Tamatert (2,279m). From the top of the pass, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views across the Imnane Valley.
From here, descend to the Berber village of Tinerhourhine and follow winding mule trails, passing through the villages of Ikkis and Amssakrou. Along the way, take in views of traditional Berber hamlets and terraced villages clinging to the mountainsides.
Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic spot with superb views of Jbel Oukaimeden (3,268m). After lunch, continue on the final section of the trek, climbing to Tizi n’Agersioual Pass (1,767m) before descending back into the Imlil Valley. Here, you’ll meet your vehicle for the transfer back to Marrakech.
Approx. 6–7 hours walking, with around 789m of ascent and 929m of descent.
Note: This itinerary is a guideline and may be changed to suit local conditions.
Equipment
Please ensure you have packed all safety essentials. See the Equipment List here if you're unsure of what to bring. Our guides will conduct a final gear check in Imlil before we commence the ascent to the higher altitudes of the Toubkal massif.
Tour Rates
Flexible Pricing
1 person : On request
2 -3 people : 530€ / person
4 - 7 people : 435€ / person
What Is Included?
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Expert, Berber, English-speaking mountain guides
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Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage
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Berber Cook
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All meals on the hike
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3 Night Accommodation in Ouirgane Ecolodge , Dar Adrar and Azzaden trekking lodge
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Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech .
What Is Not Included
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Travel insurance.
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Soft/alcoholic drinks
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Tips and personal expanses
Accommodation & Shelters
Accommodation during this trek will be provided at Ouirgane Ecolodge, Dar Adrar Guesthouse and Azzaden Trekking Lodge.
NB: If you require accommodation in the Atlas Mountains before or after your trek, we can arrange a stay at our Dar Adrar Guesthouse in Imlil or our Ouirgane Ecolodge in Ouirgane.
Clothing & Essential Equipment
Essential Equipment
Can Be Hired From Us
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Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for valley treks
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Personnel First aid Kit
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Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
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Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
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Soft-sided bag (50-80 litres)
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Lightweight daypack
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Sunglasses
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Sunscreen
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Walking boots : 5 €/day
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Rain Jackets : 3 €/day
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Walking Poles : 3 €/day/pair
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Back packs : 3€/day
What Is Appropriate Attire In Morocco?
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.
High Energy Meals
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, milkLunch: 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.
Start Your Journey
Ready to explore the Atlas Mountains? Reach out to us for detailed trek inquiries, tailor-made itineraries, or any questions about our Berber-led adventure tours.
Email: aztat.trek@gmail.com
Phone: +212 668-760165
Location: Imlil, Morocco
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.