Trekking Mt M'Goun

1. 1

   Day 1

   Marrakech

   Meal included: dinner

   We are welcomed by our tour leader upon arrival and transferred to our hotel in Marrakech. The rest of the day’s plans will depend on the arrival time of our flight.

2. 2

   Day 2

   Marrakech - Bougumez Valley

   All meals included

   This morning we take a walking city tour around the souks, before transferring to the Bougumez Valley. We settle into our new surroundings and overnight in a local gite.

3. 3–4

   Days 3–4

   Project Work in the High Atlas

   All meals included

   The next few days are spent completing project work in the local community, subject to the needs of the community at the time of travel. We confirm full details prior to departure. Between project work and connecting with the locals, we have time to explore and wander the local area.

4. 5

   Day 5

   Ihkf n Ighir to Ikkis 2320m

   All meals included

   This morning our journey to Mount M'Goun begins, we meet our Berber crew and start the trek throughout the valley along mule path traversing the cultivated fields to the entrance of the Ait Said valley. We continue along the narrow valley to the summer pasture of Ikkis, at the entrance of Arous gorge. Approx. 6 hrs.

5. 6

   Day 6

   Ikkis to Tarkkedit 2900m

   All meals included

   We leave the camp and start a gradual climb on a mule path to the high pass of Tizi n Tarkedit 3400m, with great views of the M'Goun ridge. We trek down to the high plateau of Tarkkedit where the nomads Ait Atta tribe from the Jebel Saghro spend the summer months with their livestock. This is also the spring of the Tassaout valley Approx. 6 hrs.

6. 7

   Day 7

   Tarkkedit to Mgoun summit 4068m to Oulilimte 2650m

   All meals included

   We have an early start for the climb of Mgoun, with a gradual climb up to the first pass then a steep section leading to the ridge. There is a long walk along the ridge, before reaching the summit. We have great views of the whole Mgoun massif, Jebel Saghro and the Dades valley to the south. After a rest at the summit, we begin the long and steep descent to the upper Oulilimt valley. Approx. 10 to 11 hrs. Alternatively we can trek with the muleteers over Tizi n Oumsoud to the camp (Approx. 5 hrs).

7. 8

   Day 8

   Oulilimte to Amougr 2500m

   All meals included

   We descend along the scenic Oulilimt valley to Aflafal, the source of Mgoun river. After a picnic lunch we continue to Tighremt n’Aït Ahmed and on to the camp at the foot of Tizi n'Aït Imi. Approx. 6 hrs.

8. 9

   Day 9

   Amougr 2500 m to Tizi n’Aït Imi 2905 m, Aït Bougmez

   All meals included

   This last trekking day starts with a steady ascent to the Tizi n’Aït Imi pass, followed by a long descent of around 1,000m down to the Bougumez Valley. We visit the spring of Ait Imi and continue to Ikhf n Ighir for a night in the gite.

9. 10

   Day 10

   Imi n Ifri Mountain Biking

   All meals included

   After breakfast, we start the mountain biking along the Bougumez valley to Taghzoute. We cycle down on a zigzag section to the valley of Ait Boulli before continuing to Abachkou. We then board the buses and transfer to Imi n Ifri.

10. 11

    Day 11

    Imi n Ifri to Essaouira

    All meals included

    This morning, we transfer from Imi n Ifri to Essaouira via Marrakech. On arrival we take an orientation walking tour and have the rest of the afternoon to relax on the coast.

11. 12–13

    Days 12–13

    Surfing & Camel Ride

    All meals included

    Over the next couple of days, we enjoy the beach with camel riding and surfing. There is also time to explore the souks of Essaouira and buy some souvenirs.

12. 14

    Day 14

    Essaouira to Marrakech

    All meals included

    On our final morning in Essaouira, we make the most of the beach before transferring back to Marrakech, visiting an Argan oil cooperative en route. We have a celebration meal in Marrakech and enjoy our last evening together, reflecting on the past two weeks.

13. 15

    Day 15

    Marrakech and then home

    Meals included: breakfast and lunch

    On our final day in Morocco, we transfer to the airport for our return flight to the UK. Depending on flight schedules, there may be time to buy some last-minute souvenirs.

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