Atlas Mountains & Berber Villages Trek

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Morocco
2 Days
1B 2L 1D
From£200 GBP
Atlas Mountains & Berber Villages Trek
Atlas Mountains & Berber Villages Trek
Atlas Mountains & Berber Villages Trek

A worthwhile trip out of Marrakech, spending two days exploring Berber villages and the rugged High Atlas Mountains and valleys on foot.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Imi Oughlad (1,400m) – Tizi n’Tacht Pass (2,100m) – Tizi Oussem village (1,900m)

We'll pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech at 8:30 AM, and drive to the High Atlas mountains. It's about a 1hr 15min drive to the starting point of the trek, where you'll meet our local team!

Enjoy a cup of tea before starting the hike towards the pass of Tizi n'Tacht, where you'll enjoy stunning views over the Imlil and Azzaden valleys.

Then, carry on walking to the lunch spot, where you will enjoy a fresh meal prepared by our cook!

After that, continue trekking along a rough road that leads to the village of Tizi Oussem, where you'll spend the night at a Berber lodge.

Total time on trail: +/- 5hrs.

Distance covered:

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Day 2: Tizi Oussem – Tizi Mzik Pass (2,489m) – Imlil (1,740m) - Marrakech

After an early breakfast, start walking uphill to Tizi Mzik Pass, which is situated at an altitude of 2,489m. From here, enjoy the breathtaking view over Imlil Valley.

After a short break on the pass, continue down into Imlil Valley, where lunch is served, before transferring back to Marrakech.

Total time on trail: +/-5hrs

Drive time: 1hr 30mins

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What's Included

Included
  • Professional mountain guide.
  • Return transfers from Marrakech Centre (Old Town).
  • Luggage porterage.
  • Meals during the trip, prepared by our cook.
  • 1 x night accommodation in a Berber lodge.
Not Included
  • Soft drinks.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Travel insurance.
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Rated 5.0

1 verified review

Sean
Sean

(Apr 2022)

Trekked in Atlas Mountains for two days with Omar as our guide. He was excellent, went out of his way to make our two days a thoroughly enjoyable experience. He adjusted the route to accommodate my wife, who was an inexperienced trekker. Mohammed, who was our cook, was also excellent. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. From pickup in Marrakesh, to return to Marrakesh, trip was faultless. Accommodation in mountains, transport, food, staff were all top quality. Highly recommend the trip and Omar and Mohammad as guide and cook. Thanks, Sean, Bernie & Jack

FAQs

Before you go

The trip is aimed at beginners with a moderate level of fitness. The aim is to have an easy hike while exploring the Berber villages.

You should bring the following for this trip: - Good hiking shoes - Small day backpack to carry your personal belongings - Sun protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen - Waterproof jacket - Headlamp - Walking poles - Fleece

Yes - all trips are guaranteed, even with only one person.

Yes, we can cater for most dietary requirements. Please indicate this on the trip form before you go. We will also check with you on arrival.

On your trip

You'll stay in traditional Riads with twin, double, or triple sharing rooms.

Start: You'll be picked up from the centre of Marrakech at 8:30 AM at Hotel Ali. The hotel is located on the main square in the Old Town. End: Your trip will end at 5:30 PM, back in the center of Marrakech's old town.

As we are walking in lower altitude below 2700m, we may expect ; during the day 8c to 18c in winter time. from mid oct to mid may 14c to 30c in summer time from june to end september.

8 people

kids above 6 years can be part of this trip. We use mules to transport the kids when they can"t walk.

You only carry your small day bag, the rest of the luggage is to be transported on the mules.

hiking shoes are enough. normal hiking dress. and when it's winter time, warm clothes will be necessary

if you want to have private room you will pay an extra charge of 40GBP per night.

We provide you with 1.5L per person per day. In addition to this, you can buy extra water in the shops.

Other FAQs

Includes - Guides - Transfers from Marrakech Center (old town) - Luggage transfer - Food and cook - Accommodation Excluded - Soft drinks - Tips - Travel Insurance

These are our recommendations for extending your stay in Marrakech - Hotel Ali (basic) good position - Riad Assia - Riad Omar - Hotel Islane - Riad Al Omara (luxury) - Riad Africa (luxury) - Hotel Chems (4 Star Hotel)

Morocco has a strong tipping culture. Tipping is at the discretion of the Guest, and depends on your personal experience. At the end of your trip, if you feel that your guides and porters did an outstanding job, then tipping is greatly appreciated. A good rule of thumb is around 30 – 50 Euros per traveller.

Your head guide is Lahouceine

All trips on Skyhook are run by small, hand-picked local guiding companies. For this trip your guides run Atlas Vertical, based in Asni.

By booking through Skyhook you'll be joining a small-group trip. This can make it nice and sociable (you'll be added to a group chat after booking), and guarantees great value for money!

Lahouceine