Crossing the Peaks from Ahansal to Aït Bougemez

Flight to Marrakech. Welcome at the airport by our team, then transfer and check-in at the Riad.  Meals on your own. 

Accommodation: Riad

Superb vehicle transfer to the heart of the Central High Atlas via Azilal, Ighzdiss, and the Ilissi pass... Beautiful views of Jebel Aroudane and Azurki. Ascent of the Ahansal valley and arrival at the picturesque red earth village of Zaouiat Ahansal (1,600 m). Warm-up hike around the village.

‍Transfer: About 4 hours.

Departing from Tiranimine, we first discover the large collective granary, impressive in its size and multi-level architecture. We then continue into the superb enclosed valley of Aqqa n’Toured, following the wide mule track on its right bank to the scattered houses of Asklou.

From Asklou, the trail climbs gradually towards Tizi Agard n’Ikkis. Just before reaching the pass (2,406 m), we branch off to the right to join the ridge leading to the Isfoula lookout summit. From there, the panorama is exceptional: the Taghia cirque, the deep canyon of Aqqa n’Tazarght, and the imposing massif of Aroudane (3,359 m).After this interlude at the summit, the descent follows the same path back to the pass, before continuing quietly to the Taghia valley.‍

Dinner and Overnight in a gîte in Taghia.

Crossing the Tizi n’Tighboula pass (3,032 m) and then arriving at M’Dinte Jdid (2,860 m).

Walking time: About 6 hours 30.
Elevation gain: + 1,030 m.
Accommodation: Camp set up and dismantled by our team.
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.

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Crossing the Tizi n’Laaz pass (2,905 m) then descending through gentle slopes of plateaus dotted with cushion brooms (in bloom from June) and pink rockroses... landscapes of great beauty! Many nomadic camps of the Aït Atta tribe are set up there with their herds of goats andcamels... An extraordinary site, surrounded by the highest peaks of this Atlas range: Le Tizal, Ouaougoulzat, Azurki, M’Goun, and Aroudane... Continuation to the shores of Lake Izourar
(2,526 m).

Walking time: About 5 to 6 hours.
Elevation gain: + 200 m.
Elevation loss: - 800 m.
Accommodation: Camp set up and dismantled by our team.
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.

Free day in the heart of the Aït Bougmez valley.
Choice of activities: swimming pool, hammam, rest, walks in the villages, Moroccan cooking class, visit to the local eco-museum.

Dinner and overnight at Touda Ecolodge.

Departure to Marrakech with a stop at the Ouzoud Waterfalls.
Walking tour of the site, possible observation of Barbary macaques, and lunch on site.
Continuation to Marrakech.

Check-in at the riad.
Dinner on your own and overnight.

Departure to Marrakech with a stop at the Ouzoud Waterfalls.
Walking tour of the site, possible observation of Barbary macaques, and lunch on site.
Continuation to Marrakech.

Check-in at the riad.
Dinner on your own and overnight.

• All land transfers necessary for the trek in the Moroccan High Atlas.
• Accommodation as described in the program.
• Bivouac and kitchen equipment (tents, foam mattresses, collective equipment).
• Full board during the trek (from Day 2 to Day 6).
• Supervision by a certified trekking guide.
• Assistance from the local team (driver, cook, logistics).
• Mineral water during the trek.

• International flights.
• Meals in Marrakech.
• Drinks and personal expenses.
• Tips.
• Cancellation, assistance, and repatriation insurance.
• Anything not mentioned in the "The price includes" section.