8 Days Trekking The Beautiful Zat Valley In The High Atlas
During our six-day trek in the Zat valley, we will encounter an amazing variety of natural beauty, from lush river valleys to barren rockscapes.
We will regularly come across typical Moroccan villages, built from local rock and sometimes hugging steep rock faces, making it seem like they were actually part of the rock itself.
This trek runs all year-round and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join if you wish , please get in Touch!!
All of our Mountain treks ca be combined with some other tours either to the sahara desert, Imperial cities or to the Atlantic coast,
Pick Up & Drop Off
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 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
Arrive to Marrakech - welcome and assistance. Transfer to the hotel - Dinner and overnight. Guest could discover the Jamaa El Fna square by night.
Day 02
Marrakech - Ourika Valley
Wake up early in the morning. Breakfast and transfer to Ourika valley. Meet the expedition staff with their mules and start the Trek in a green and multi-coloured scenery. Lunch in Amddouz and then continue to Assif Mloulene where we camp. 5 hours Trek.
Day 03
Yagour - Ouarzazarte - Zat Valley
Wake early in the morning. After breakfast continue the Trek, crossing the "Plateau" of Yagour, the Azibs and Berber villages. Lunch near the village of Ouarzazate. A long descent to the ZAT valley. Camp on the banks of Oued ZAT (Oued means river) 1397 m. 5 hours Trek.
Day 04
Oued Zat - Zaroun
After breakfast we go up Oued Zat, then cross some spectacular Berber architecture villages on the banks of this river to the Zaroun village. Camp at 1505 m. 6 hours Trek.
Day 05
Zat Valley
Go up to our camp situated under the Col of Tizi N'TSLIT by the Zat valley. 2800m - 5 hours Trek.
Day 06
Col Of Tslit
Wake up early in the morning. After breakfast continuation of our trek crossing the Col of TSLIT (2800 m). After a long trek, we will have a very nice view of the OURIKA valley. After lunch we follow our expedition towards the Bergeries of Agouns 1800m. Camp. 5 hours Trek.
Day 07
Berber Villages
After breakfast our trek takes us to a tea break at a Berber village. 2 hours trek - picnic - lunch. Then we will join our vehicles to go back to Marrakech.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 08
Departure
After breakfast transfer to the Menara airport to fly home.
Note: Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
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
Group 1 person : 578 £
Group 2 -3 people : 480 £ / person
Group 4 - 7 people : 410£ / person
Group 8 - 12 people: 360 £ / 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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Accommodation in a Berber village (gite)
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Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech .
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Camping Materiels ( Tents & Mattress) for summer treks.
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
The accommodation will be in camping and Berber gites or 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
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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3 to 4 season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)
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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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Torch and batteries
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Towel & all personal toiletries
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Crampons : 5 €/ Day/pair
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Ice Axe : 3 €/day
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Walking boots : 5 €/day
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Sleeping bags : 2.5 €/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
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Stoves : 2€/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.