Trekking

Ascent of Jebel Mgoun

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Group of trekkers walking in a single file along a high rocky ridge overlooking panoramic mountains with Touda Ecolodge.

Trip Details

The Ascent of M’Goun, Majesty of the Central High Atlas

This exceptional trek takes you to the heart of the High Atlas, through an immersive hike that begins in the Aït Boulli valley. Initially, the path offers a superb view of the Tassaout valley, before reaching the vast Tarkedit plateau, an ideal base camp at the foot of M’Goun. This crossing reveals wild and preserved landscapes, far from the beaten track, and opens the door to genuine encounters with the warm hospitality of the Atlas Amazighs. An authentic adventure combining exploration, ascent, and cultural immersion.

Glowing orange tent under a bright full moon at a high-altitude campsite near Touda Ecolodge.

Duration

8 Days

Accommodation

Touda Ecolodge, Riad, Tent

Availability

From April to November

Supervision

Un guide diplomé

Trip Highlights

Group of trekkers walking along a high rocky mountain ridge near Mount M'Goun with Touda Ecolodge.

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Ascent of M’Goun (4068m) and exceptional panoramas.

Red camping tents set up in a lush green mountain valley during a M'Goun trek with Touda Ecolodge.

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Crossing the wild valleys and plateaus of the Central High Atlas.

Trekking campsite with colourful tents and hikers gathered on a green meadow in the M'Goun valley with Touda Ecolodge.

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Bivouacs at altitude and immersion in the nomadic world.

Trekkers walking along a small stream in a dry, rocky valley in the High Atlas with Touda Ecolodge.

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Supervision by an experienced local team.

Programme détaillé

Panoramic view of a dramatic volcanic-style crater and dark ridge at high elevation in Mount M'Goun near Touda Ecolodge.

Welcome and transfer to the Riad. 

Dinner on your own.

After breakfast, departure from Marrakech to begin our journey towards the Central High Atlas  via Demnate, offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. In Aït Boulli,  we will meet our team of muleteers and the cook, locals who raise herds of goats and sheep.  After lunch, our trek will begin in the valley, crossing villages with red earth hues, walnut  orchards, passing through the village of Tazegzaout, Aqua n’Daghour and its terraced crops, to  finally reach the village of Rougoult. 

Dinner and overnight at the camp near the village or in a gite depending on the weather.

4h30 driving and 2h30 walking.

This trekking day will take us through gorges and sheepfolds along the Assif N’AKKA N’TFIRA  towards the Tizi n’Rougoult pass (2860m). Lunch will be taken at the foot of the pass. In the  afternoon, we cross the Tizi n’Rougoult pass (2860m) to reach our bivouac at the sources of the Tessaout. 

Panoramic view of the Tessaout valley. 

6h walking.

We begin our journey with a beautiful climb on a panoramic trail with a very beautiful view of  the colorful Tessaout valley. 

We cross the Assdrem pass (3000m) to reach the high plateaus at 3200m, the territory of the  nomads. We will discover the chasms and caves they occupy all summer, before  reaching the M'Goun base camp on the vast Tarkeddit plateau. 

Setting up the bivouac at 2890m. Possibility of sleeping in the refuge. 

5h30 to 6h walking. 
Elevation gain: 700 m; Elevation loss: 400 m.

Ascent of the M’Goun summit very early in the morning, following the ridge to the top. There is an exceptional view of the entire Central High Atlas and, to the south, the Dades valley, the Sarhro, and the Drâa hamada. Descent to the Oumsoud pass to reach the bivouac near the Tanougout sheepfolds. Very beautiful bivouac. 

NB: for those who do not wish to climb M’Goun, it is possible to follow the muleteers, who go  directly to the camp. 

8 to 10h walking. 
Elevation gain: 1180 m; Elevation loss: 1470 m.

A short walk leads us to the vehicle that will take us back to Touda Ecolodge. Lunch at Touda. Traditional Hammam at the end of the day. 

Dinner and overnight at Touda Ecolodge. 
1h walking and 2h transfer.

After breakfast, departure from the ecolodge. 

Transfer to Marrakech. Check-in at the riad. 
Dinner on your own.

After breakfast, departure from the ecolodge. 

Transfer to Marrakech. Check-in at the riad. 
Dinner on your own.

  • Return transfer to Touda.  
  • Accommodation as described in a single room (in gite) and single tent (in bivouac).
  • Camping and kitchen equipment: mess tent, sleeping tents, thick foam mattresses, kitchen equipment.  
  • Full board during the circuit.  
  • Supervision by a certified guide.  
  • Assistance from a local team (drivers, muleteers, cook).

  • Anything not indicated under the "Included in the price" section.

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Hikers walking with trekking poles through wild purple flowers in the M'Goun mountains near Touda Ecolodge.
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