High Atlas Trek 7 Days: M'Goun Summit & Aït Bouguemez Valley
Trek the High Atlas ridge to 4,068m with mules and camp under stars
You hike from the Aït Bouguemez valley up to M'Goun's 4,068-meter summit and back down over six days, with mule support carrying camp gear and a cook preparing meals at each site. Transport from Marrakech and back is included, as are nights in tents and two nights in inns. The trek demands moderate to challenging fitness and acclimates you as you climb.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Aït Bouguemez valley
- Minibus from Marrakech to Azilal
- Continue to Timit in Aït Bouguemez valley
- Optional visit to the marabout
- Overnight in an inn
Day 2: Hike to Ikissn’Arouss camp
- Mule team joins in early morning
- Breakfast and prepare for hike
- Hike through valley to Arouss Valley confluence
- Lunch under walnut trees
- Ascent to Ikissn’Arouss pastures
- Overnight in a tent
Day 3: Climb to Tarkeddit plateau
- Gentle climb to Arouss valley end
- First ascent to small pass
- Zigzag ascent to Aghri Pass (3,200m)
- Lunch on the way
- Descend to Tarkeddit plateau
- Overnight in a tent
Day 4: Summit M’Goun or alternate route
- Early departure at 4:30 a.m.
- Climb M’Goun summit (optional)
- Enjoy mountain ridge views
- Descend to Oulilimte valley camp
- Picnic on the way
- Alternate route with support team
- Overnight in a tent
Day 5: Hike to Iglin 'Tanout camp
- Ascent to Tizin’Ougmar (2,700m)
- Follow path to green pasture camp
- Lunch at camp
- Swim in nearby gorge (optional)
- Overnight in a tent
Day 6: Return to Timit village
- Descend into river valley
- Ascent to Tizin’Aït Imi (2,950m)
- View M’Goun chain and Aït Bouguemez valley
- Descend to Timit village
- Lunch on the way
- Farewell to mule team
- Overnight in an inn
Day 7: Return to Marrakech via Ouzoud
- Minibus from Timit to Ouzoud waterfalls
- Lunch at Ouzoud waterfalls
- Continue minibus to Marrakech
- Overnight in riad
- Free time and optional dinner
What’s included
- Your seven days include minibus transport from Marrakech to the Aït Bouguemez valley and back, with a stop at Ouzoud waterfalls on the return journey. Mule support carries camp gear throughout the trek, and a camp cook prepares meals at each site. You sleep in tents during the six trekking nights and in inns on your first and final nights in the valley. All accommodation and meals are included.
- you bring your own sleeping bag, trekking boots, and personal gear. The route is structured with rest days and an alternative summit route if weather or fitness requires flexibility.
Next departure: 24 May 2027
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Seven-day High Atlas trek from Marrakech with M'Goun summit climb, mule support and mountain camps. Includes minibus transport, cook and guide.
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The experience
There's something that happens when you leave Marrakech in a minibus heading southeast toward Azilal: the city noise drops away and the mountains start to fill the windscreen. Five hours later you're in the Aït Bouguemez valley at 1,800 meters, and you realize the real trek hasn't started yet. That first night in an inn gives you time to settle, to meet the mule team that will carry the camp gear, and to understand what the next six days actually demand. The cook arrives early the next morning, and by breakfast you're loading the animals and stepping onto the first trail through walnut groves and across fields toward Ikissn'Arouss. Walking time that day is 5.5 hours, and it's gentle enough to find your rhythm.
The second and third days push higher. You climb to the Aghri Pass at 3,200 meters, then descend to the Tarkeddit plateau where the M'Goun chain rises in front of you like a wall. On day four, if the weather holds, you leave camp at 4:30 a.m. to summit M'Goun at 4,068 meters. The last two hours are on the ridge, and the views back across the Honen Atlas and south toward the Sahara are the kind that make the early start worth it. If the weather doesn't cooperate or your body needs a rest day, there's an equally good route at the north foot of the mountain. The support team knows it well. Either way, you descend into the Oulilimte valley and camp by the river. The next two days are a gentler descent: you pass through Iglin'Tanout where there's a gorge to swim in if you want it, then climb once more over the Tizi-n-Aït Imi pass before dropping back down to Timit and the inn.
On the final day, the minibus picks you up and drives you back toward Marrakech, stopping at the Ouzoud waterfalls for lunch. You're back in the riad by evening with the rest of the day free: some groups eat together, some don't. The whole thing is seven days door-to-door, with the cook handling meals at camp, the mules handling the weight, and the air-conditioned vehicle handling the long drives. You just walk, eat, sleep in a tent, and watch the altitude change the light.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 3 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, French and German.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
How fit do I need to be for this trek?
Moderate to challenging fitness is required. Walking days range from 4.5 to 9 hours depending on whether you summit M'Goun, and you're climbing to 4,068 meters. The itinerary includes rest days and an alternative route if weather or fitness requires it.
What's included in the price?
Minibus transport from Marrakech to the valley and back, mule support for camp gear, a camp cook, all overnight accommodation (tents during the trek, inns in Timit on nights one and six), and meals. You bring your own sleeping bag and personal gear.
How long is the actual walking each day?
Walking times range from 4.5 to 9 hours depending on the day and whether you climb M'Goun. Days two and three are 5.5 to 6 hours; day four is 9 hours with the summit or 5 hours without it; days five and six are 4.5 to 6 hours.
What if the weather is bad on summit day?
There's an alternative route at the north foot of M'Goun that's equally scenic and doesn't require the 4:30 a.m. start or the ridge walk. The support team leads this route if conditions don't allow the summit attempt.
Do I need to bring my own tent?
No. Tent accommodation is provided during the trek. You'll need a sleeping bag and personal gear, but the camp is set up for you each night.
Can I do this trek if I have a medical condition?
The trek is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Discuss any health concerns with the operator before booking.
What happens on the final day?
You return by minibus to Marrakech via the Ouzoud waterfalls, where you have lunch. You arrive back in the riad by evening with the rest of the day free. Dinner together is optional depending on group preference.
What's the altitude gain and when do I acclimatize?
You start at 1,800 meters and climb to 4,068 meters on M'Goun. The trek is structured to acclimatize gradually: day two reaches 2,100 meters, day three reaches 2,900 meters, and day four is the summit push. Sleeping at lower altitudes between climbs helps your body adjust.
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High Atlas Trek 7 Days: M'Goun Summit & Aït Bouguemez Valley
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