Mgoun Traverse - North-South Traverse
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Explore the central High Atlas of Morocco. In eight days we will cross the barrier of the Atlas. Starting from the north we make our way down to the south summiting the second highest mountain in the Atlas, M'Goun before descending into its famous gorge.
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Itinerary
Day 1: After breakfast, transfer from Marrakech to Ait Bougmez by Land Rover / mini-bus. Pic nic lunch on the way. Overnight at a Berber house at Ait Imi (1900 m ).
Day 2: After breakfast, we start our trek from Ait Imi toward Ouzirimte through Tizi N'Ait Imi (3100 m ).Pic nic lunch. Bivouac at (2000 m). 6 hours walking .
Day 3: We start Mgoun Gorges, we continue our walk in the river along the Mgoun valley. Overnight in a Berber house at Tiraninmie (1900 m) 6 hours of walk .
Day 4: After breakfast, we leave Tiranimine towards Aguérzka . Overnight at Berber house or under tent at Iméjgag (1800 m) 5 hours of walk . end of gorges.
Day 5: After breakfast, we leave Iméjgag to El Hot at (1600 m). we will pass through the south face of the Mgoun - area and volcanic mountains with some Ksours . 5 hours of walk
Day 6: Departure from El Hot toward Boutaghrar , meet with our Land rover /mini-bus and return to Marrakech passing through Kelaa Mgouna and Ouarzazate. Visit of Ait Ben Haddou on the road. Overnight at the hotel
Note : Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
Day 2: After breakfast, we start our trek from Ait Imi toward Ouzirimte through Tizi N'Ait Imi (3100 m ).Pic nic lunch. Bivouac at (2000 m). 6 hours walking .
Day 3: We start Mgoun Gorges, we continue our walk in the river along the Mgoun valley. Overnight in a Berber house at Tiraninmie (1900 m) 6 hours of walk .
Day 4: After breakfast, we leave Tiranimine towards Aguérzka . Overnight at Berber house or under tent at Iméjgag (1800 m) 5 hours of walk . end of gorges.
Day 5: After breakfast, we leave Iméjgag to El Hot at (1600 m). we will pass through the south face of the Mgoun - area and volcanic mountains with some Ksours . 5 hours of walk
Day 6: Departure from El Hot toward Boutaghrar , meet with our Land rover /mini-bus and return to Marrakech passing through Kelaa Mgouna and Ouarzazate. Visit of Ait Ben Haddou on the road. Overnight at the hotel
Note : Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
Trek & Tour Informations
Trek & Tour Prices
- Group 1 person : 870€
- Group 2 -3 people : 650€/ person
- Group 4 - 7 people : 550€ / person
- Group 8 - 12 people: 420€/ person
pRICES INCLUDE & pRICES DOES NOT Included in the Prices
Include :
Does not 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 village (gite)
- 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 runs from April 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!!
NB: Depending of the snow conditions in the high mountain passes, this trek may not be available till beginning of June.
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 , please get in Touch!!
NB: Depending of the snow conditions in the high mountain passes, this trek may not be available till beginning of June.
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 will be mix of camping, gites and mountain huts, trek only available from May -Octo.
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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Refuge Dorm
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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:
- Crampons : 5 €/ Day/pair
- Ice Axe : 3 €/day
- 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 :
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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.
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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!
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