8-Day Hiking The Summit of M’Goun
Overview
A hike through the magnificent landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains, designed for altitude enthusiasts. Climb the beautiful summit of M’goun (4068m), the second most sought-after peak in Morocco, and explore the valleys of the Central Atlas while immersing yourself in the culture and unchanged traditions of a people who have lived for centuries. This journey is a step back in time to discover a medieval way of life. Traverse these landscapes, consisting of high-altitude plateaus, gorges, rivers, and valleys, and experience life at the rhythm of the sun, taking your time during the hottest hours.
Included / Not Included
- Transport from and back to Marrakech
- Professional Guide and Cook
- All meals and hot drinks during the trek
- Sleeping bags (Mountains)
- Mule to carry your luggage
- 7 Nights Accommodation (a mix of camping & Berber house experience)
- Equipment hire
- Soft drinks
- Snacks
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Travel insurance
Tour Plan
Arrival in Marrakech. Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Free evening.
Transfer to the Happy Valley via Azilal. Picnic en route. Start of the hike in Ârous, where we meet our muleteer team. Traverse the villages of Ait Said and Maison Troglodyte. Camp near the shepherd's huts in Ikis (2250m).
2 hours and 30 minutes of walking
Elevation gain: 400m
We ascend the Aghouri Pass (3400m) before descending to the Tarkeddite plateau (2900m) near the refuge, which is the starting point for the summit. Camp.
4 hours and 30 minutes of walking.
Elevation gain: 1200m.
Elevation loss: 400m.
Early morning ascent of M'Goun (4068m). The trail follows a ridge that leads to the summit. Descend to Oulilimte (2700m). Camp.
8 hours and 30 minutes of walking.
Elevation gain: 11800m.
Elevation loss: 1400m.
We descend the Oulilimte Valley on the north side of M'goun with its rocky walls and juniper trees, arriving at the camp near the mineral spring of Aflafale (2300m).
5 hours of walking.
Elevation loss: 400m.
We take the paths of the nomads through the Tizi n'Ait Imi pass (2905m) to reach the Happy Valley. Overnight stay in a guesthouse in the village of Ait Imi.
5 hours and 30 minutes of walking.
Elevation gain: 600m.
Elevation loss: 1050m.
Take a short walk in the fields with the possibility to visit the collective granary of Sidi Moussa. Lunch en route. Arrive in Marrakech in the mid-afternoon. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport
