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Trekking
Hiking in the Atlas Mountain M’goune 4071m - Morocco Highlight Adventure
- M’goune
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★★★★★ 5/5
Description
Trekking through the rugged terrain of the Atlas Mountain’s M’goune peak at 4071 meters offers a thrilling adventure amidst breathtaking vistas. As you ascend, each step unveils a tapestry of dramatic landscapes, from lush valleys to snow-capped peaks, showcasing the raw beauty of nature. The journey is a harmonious blend of challenge and serenity, where the crisp mountain air invigorates the soul and the silence of the wilderness speaks volumes. At the summit, the reward is not just the panoramic view but also a profound sense of accomplishment and connection with the majestic surroundings.
What to Bring for the trip ?
For Atlas Trekking you need to prepare as you would for walking in any mountain region; it can be warm and sunny during the day but the weather in the mountains can quickly change from sunshine to snow and cold winds (autumn through late spring)
- good walking boots and socks
- Comfortable shoes/slippers for camp/guesthouse
- Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants One or two backpacks for personal items
- A sleeping bag
- A hat or cap
- A windproof fleece jacket or softshell jacket
- Comfortable hiking trousers
- Robust, waterproof hiking boots that support ankles well
- Hiking poles and suitable socks
- A pair of gloves
- A flashlight or headlamp
- Toilet paper
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water bottles
- Small bin bags
- Small first-aid kit
Itinerary
Transport from Marrakech towards the east, passing by many towns and villages on the way to the western high atlas mountains. Picnic on the way and carry on our drive to get to Ait Bougmez (Happy Valley), exactly in the berber village of ikhf nighir for the first night .
We start our trek following the guide and the team who will join us during this trek, we follow the piste that lead us to Assif N’Arouss valley, passing by the valley.. We continue on to Azib Arouss.
After breakfast we set off following the valley to Tizi N’aghouirit, where we stop for lunch. We then continue our walk to the Tarkeddid Plateau from where we can see the Tassaout Gorges. We camp here overnight. (About 5 to 6 hours’ walk.)
Following an early breakfast we climb one of the most famous mountains in North Africa, M’Goun (4,071m), from where we can see views over the Ait Bougmez Valley. We then descend to Oulilmt for overnight stay. (About 9 to10 hours’ walk.)
Following a hard day on Day 4, Day 5 is more relaxed with a later start and an easy trek through the Oulilmt Valley (sandles are needed for river walking). The trek finishes at Teghremt N’Ait Ahmed where we stay overnight. (About 5 hours’ walk.)
We set off from Teghremt N’Ait Ahmed, passing by Tizi N’Ait Imi (2,900m), from where we will see the Happy Valley and M’goun. We have lunch in Ait Imi (1,900) and descend to Tabant ,then to ikhef nighir where we have an overnight stay in a Berber Gite. (About 7 hours’ walk.)
After breakfast we return to Marrakech by car.
Transfer back to Marrakech Airport and departure price 550€ per person