7-DAY TREKKING FROM MARRAKECH

MARRAKECH – TIZI-N- TICKA PASS – TAMLLAKOUT :

1st day hiking in Morocco from Marrakech to Atlas Mountains We will pick you from your hotels in Marrakech and drive towards the High Atlas Mountains where our route climbs over the highest vehicle pass in Morocco, the spectacular Tizi-n- Tichka Pass at 2260m. We will continue to Aguim where we stop for lunch, then refreshed, take the road to Taznagkt, passing through the village of Anzel and on to Tamllakout. We will spend the night here in a Berber guest house, and meet the team of muleteers. Driving time: 6hrs

TAMLLAKOUT – AIT TIGGA :

2nd day hiking in Morocco from Marrakech to Atlas Mountains Leaving Tamllakout after breakfast we begin our trek as we ascend to a high plateau with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. We will stop for lunch on this plateau near the hamlet of Tizouad which will allow you to take in the beauty and serenity of these high meadows, then we continue to our campsite next to the river and village of Ait Tigga. We are now at a height of 2,000m. Hiking time: 5hrs

AIT TIGGA – AZIB MGIST :

3 rd day hiking in Morocco from Marrakech to Atlas Mountains From our overnight camp we hike to the village Ait Ighemour, the route taking us over alpine meadows with their dramatic mountain backdrops and where we have lunch. We then hike over a small pass leading to the summer pastures of local shepherds at Aazib Mgist, where we camp for the night, and we will have dinner there. Hiking Time: 5hrs

AZIB MGIST –  SIRWA SUMMIT – AZIB IRIRI :

4 th day hiking in Morocco from Marrakech to Atlas Mountains Leaving our camp at Azib Mgist we climb to the summit of the ancient volcanic cone of Jbel Sirwa (3,305m) where we rest a while and have a pic-nic. This is a serious but rewarding climb offering majestic views over surrounding peaks and an insight into previous violent volcanic activity that split mountains and caused lava flows. If the weather is clear enough you may see the distant outer dunes of the great Sahara. It is nothing if not dramatic ,then you will feel well rewarded for your efforts. We descend by a different route as we head to Azib Iriri where we spend the night in our camp. Includes B.L.D Hiking time: 7hrs

AZIB IRIRI – TAKSHOST :

5 th day hiking in Morocco from Marrakech to Atlas Mountains Leaving Azib Iriri we will hike this morning over terrain varying from rocky volcanic rocks and stones to pasture, then break for lunch in another memorable location. After lunch we continue to the village of Takshost where you have the option to spend the night in a Berber guesthouse, or camp. Hiking Time: 4hrs

TAKSHOST – TAMLLAKOUT :

6 th day hiking in Morocco from Marrakech to Atlas Mountains After breakfast we will leave Takshost and hike to the Berber hamlet of Tamazirt where we have lunch. This is a beautiful area of almond and walnut orchards, stands of eucalyptus trees and Berber farms, so enjoy the scenery as we picnic by the river. Our hike continues to Tamllakout where we spend the last night of our trek in the Berber guesthouse. Hiking Time: 6hrs

TAMLLAKOUT – MARRAKECH:

7th day hiking in Morocco from Marrakech to Atlas Mountains After breakfast in the guesthouse we say a final farewell to the stark beauty, serious walks, alpine meadows and remote villages of this special region, taking with us just lasting memories, as we rejoin our transport and head back to Marrakech over the mighty Tizi-n- Tichka Pass. We will stop for lunch in the village of Tadart in the High Atlas, then drop down to the plains where Marrakech awaits you off at your accommodation Includes B.L. Driving Time: 6hrs