High Atlas
Of all the mountain massifs which cover one third of Moroccan land, the High Atlas is certainly the most imposing, with its high summits, some of which are higher than 4000 m, and its extension, equivalent to the French and Italian Alps united. Still the least known of the great tourist roads, the geological and cultural diversity it shelters make it a fascinating region to discover. It is an area of high valleys with ochre and red slopes, cleared by winter harshness. It is a succession of terraced gardens and of sumptuous villages in pisé, rustling joyous farm life, flowing in the rhythm of the seasons. Also found there are high desert plateaus where the last nomad tribes have their herds graze, and sumptuous landscapes often adorned by rivers, torrents and dizzy canyons.
M’goun Massif Ski Touring
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Physical condition:
Period: December to Mars
Bearing of the luggage:
Duration: 8 days
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This ski tour is an invitation to discover Morocco’s majestic snow capped high mountains, to explore lost valleys and authentic berber people still living their slow life away from the hubhub of modern life. In this magic land this tour takes place, the white colour of the snow, the smiling faces of the people, and the splendide surrounding landscapes, make this travel unique and extraordinary.
Itinerary in short:Marrakech-Arouss-Tarkeddit-M’goun sommit (4068m)-Igoudamen (3600m)-Tabant-Marrakech
Highlights: Skiing in the beautiful M’goun massif -Meeting with the Berbers – The happy valley of Bougmez in white- 3 % of this travels goes to Tawaya NGO
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Valleys and villages of the Atlas
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Physical condition:
Easy
Period: all year
Bearing of the luggage:
Duration: 8, 10 or 15 days
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At only a short drive out of Marrakech, Amnougal valley is a paradise of hiking. Through traditional villages, green forests and cultivated lands, this trek is an invitation to explore a world apart. Following the trails frequented by the Berbers, explore the dramatic and varied landscape of Rocky Mountains, traditional villages, and irrigated fields. In these mountains, you will meet faces full of smiles, the Berbers, the indigenous people of North Africa. It is an opportunity to share with them, exchange and build cultural bridges. Discover their way of life, authentic traditions and their legendary hospitality.
Highlights : The program is designed to maximise individuals’ exposure to the real Morocco and for people to truly experience the sights and sounds so often over looked by typical tourists.
The program is aimed at people who wish to combine community and volunteer work alongside the Berber tribes with elements of trekking and sight seeing in places like Amizmiz and Marrakech.
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Nomadic lands of the High Atlas in luxury camping
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Physical condition:
Easy
Period: April to October
Bearing of the luggage: 4 x 4
Duration: 8 days
In Short
A unique luxury tour giving the chance to discover fascinating landscapes, experience Berber life and meet the semi-nomadic tribes of central high Atlas. As you arrive to the happy valley of Bougmez, We welcome you in a familial and friendly camp “You are home” here in the camp, its full meaning. you will be welcomed by a mint tea and local music in your private luxury camp. Here, in this remote lost valley, life is slow and the time stops, which gives you the chance to explore deeply the Berber civilization, meet the smiling faces of the local people, walk in the green fields and listen to the silence of the nature which makes your soul fly in the sky of this magic world! This preserved world is still untouched and unseen by the touristic masses which make it magic and majestic! Visit of the beautiful Ouzoud waterfalls on the way to Marrakech, One of the most beautiful and majestic imperial cities of the kingdom with its walls, famous square, mosques and palaces. In your Riad in the Medina, You will enjoy the deep silence where no noise disturbs the crystal clear water of the fountains. From Marrakech, a leisurely drive to the Atlantic Coast and the former Portuguese stronghold of Essaouira, one of Morocco’s best-kept secrets, complete with a bustling historical centre and surrounded by ancient city walls.
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech-Ait Bougmez valley(3 nights in a luxury camp)-Back to Riad in Marrakech-Essaouira-Marrakech.
Highlights:
-A private luxury tented camp
-The beautiful vally of Bougmez
-Explore Berber life and meet the locals
-3% of your travel goes to local developpement
Price: from € 1790 (based on 4 Parson)
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The Transhumance of Ait Atta (15 days)
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Physical condition:
Trek requires very good physical condition including several mountain walks (5 at 7h of walk per day)
Period: May
Bearing of the luggage: Mules
Duration: 15 days
In Short
We invite you to a completely exceptional and exclusive tour: share the life of the nomads of the Ait Atta tribe during their seasonal transhumance together with their herds from Jbel Saghro to the high valleys of the Atlas…
We will travel with a family and its herds with the aim to integrate with the group and closely experience the nomads’ way of living. The welcome is simple but warm and the change of scenery is complete. The transhumance starts from Boumalne Dadès to finish at the Izourar lake which overhangs the Valley of Ait Bougmez, where we will leave Ait Atta people, down the valley to join Marrakech. The slow rhythm of the caravans (which follows their day grazing herds) makes it accessible to everyone.
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech – Boumalen Dades – versant sud de l’Atlas – Izourar – R’bat – Marrakech
Highlights:
Live with Ait Atta people and discover their traditions and hospitality, Izourar Lake, Ait Bougmez and Dadès Valleysy.
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Live with a Berber family (8 days)
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Physical condition:
Easy (3 to 5 hours of walk per day)
Period: April to October
Bearing of the luggage: Mules
Duration: 8 days
In Short
R’bat, nestled in a valley in the central High Atlas, some famous travelers already enjoyed the charms of this lovely village. For a real insight into local life, take a first look at authentic Moroccan living by staying in a Berber house. Traditional living at its best, as Berber people welcome travelers with open arms. Experience the daily life of a Berber family: fetching water at the spring (with donkeys and children), making bread and food (Couscous, Tagine) in the traditional kitchen, laundry in the river with women, family gatherings, traditional cooking, plenty of activities available for all ages. The daily activities are organized by the team, depending on your interests. Usually they include a discovery of farm life, walk in the fields with someone from the village and your guide to explain the techniques of irrigation, meetings and discussions with the farmers, tea ceremonies, Berber carpet manufacturing visit, meeting with the village chief (Amghar), attending dance and folkloric Berber music shows, etc…
Comfortable accomodation with private wc and hot showers are provided.
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech – cascades d’Ouzoud – Rbat – lac d’Izourar – R’bat – Marrakech
Highlights:
The unique experience of living according to the ancient times in a wild and beautiful landscape.
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Atlas mountains (8 or 15 days)
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Physical condition:
Easy (4 to 6h of walk per day)
Period: April to October
Bearing of the luggage: Mules
Duration: 8 or 15 days
In Short
This trek takes you to the most friendly, laid back and breathtaking valley in the High Atlas, surrounded by an amphitheatre of stunning mountains, the highest of which is M’Goun, the country’s second highest peak. Water flows year round through the valley and surrounding canyons and it’s a great place to walk around a few days – particularly for students and families. Great times are when you meet closely the berbers and work together with them in the fields, building houses and cooperating with local development associations, visiting schools and exchanging ideas.
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech – R’bat – Tafenfant – Tarkeddit – Mgoun – Oulilimt – Aflafal – R’bat – Ouzoud – Marrakech
Highlights:
Life in family with the Berber, numerous meets with the young people of the village and discovery traditions, ascent of Mgoun.
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Valleys of the Atlas & Sahara (8 or15 days)
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Physical condition:
Easy (4 to 6h of walk per day)
Period: April to October
Bearing of the luggage: Mules & camels
Duration: 8 or 15 days
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An adventurous trek in rural Morocco taking you into untouched regions of the Atlas mountains and the famous dunes of Merzouga, for a real insight into the traditional mountain community culture and some great views on the way. A mixture of beautiful sceneries, the Ouzoud waterfalls, the happy valley of Bougmez, the M’goun valley, and the famous dunes of Merzouga where we meet closely the population.
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Kelaa Mgouna – Tourbist – Agouti – Amejgag – Alemdoun – Boutaghrar – Ait Youl – Dades – Merzouga – Marrakech
Highlights:
Ait Bougmez Valley, Mgoun ascent, Merzouga sand dunes.
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Encountering Berber music (8 days)
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Physical condition:
Easy (3 to 5h of walk per day)
Period: September
Bearing of the luggage: Mules
Duration: 8 days
In Short
Exceptional musical itinerary in the heart of Berber culture: for a week, we will accompany a traditional folklore Berber band as they sing and dance, from one village to another, and we will share with villagers the joy of these simple encounters and festivities under the starry sky. A unique cultural experience!
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech – Aït Said – Ait Ziri – Ait Imi – Akourbi – R’bat – Marrakech
Highlights:
A unique contact with artistic and musical traditions belonging to very old times.
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The Great crossing (22 Days)
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Physical condition:
Very good physical condition
Period: May to October
Bearing of the luggage: Mules
Duration: 22 days
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Certainly one of the best trekkings of Morocco for those who love large spaces. From Imlil, in the Western Atlas, to the valley of Ait Bouguemez in the Central Atlas, on the road of the caravans, you will cross the high plateaus crossed only by the nomads. Beautiful, isolated villages, with remarkable traditions, punctuate this exceptional itinerary. Lights, colors, hospitality… are some of the vocabulary that defines best this tour.
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech – R’bat – Arouss – Tarkeddit – Mgoun – Tassaout – Telouate – vallée du Zat – Toubkal – Marrakech
Highlights:
Beautiful Atlas valleys, numerous encounters with nomad tribes, Toubkal and Mgoun ascent (the highest summits of the Atlas).
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Mountain bike in the High Atlas (8 days)
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Physical condition:
Period: April to October
Bearing of the luggage: 4 x 4
Duration: 8 days
In Short
This excellent itinerary allows a complete tour of Atlas mountains and offers a very fascinating overview of its main sites: riding North to South than West to East for an unmistakable adventurous trip in wild and secret Morocco: Demnat region, high lands, beautiful valleys of Ait Bouli, Ait Bougmez and Zaouiat Ahensal, typical berber villages living according to ancient times, juniper forests, and the famous mint tea, served in beautiful landscapes in the warm atmosphere of berber families.
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech – Imi N’Ifri – R’bat – Zaouite Ahensal – Anergui – Tissent – Ksiba – Marrakech
Highlights:
Exclusive trip, prehistoric traces, Anergui valley.
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