Enjoy a relaxed, overnight trek in the High Atlas Mountains, walking through traditional Berber villages and two very beautiful valleys
Start and finish your trek in the vibrant and bustling Aït Mizane Valley, walking over Tizi Mzik mountain pass to reach idyllic traditional Berber villages in the beautiful, tranquil Azzaden Valley. Next morning, cross back over via Tizi Oudite and enjoy more breath-taking views across the High Atlas Mountains.
This trek is available as
trek only or with add-ons
Intro to Azzaden Valley
Start and finish your trek in the vibrant and bustling Aït Mizane Valley, walking over Tizi Mzik mountain pass to reach idyllic traditional Berber villages in the beautiful, tranquil Azzadene Valley. Next morning, cross back over via Tizi Oudite and enjoy more breath-taking views across the High Atlas Mountains.
HIGHLIGHTS
- An excellent introduction to trekking in the High Atlas Mountains
- Enjoy fantastic panoramic views from two successive beautiful mountain passes
- Spend a night in a traditional Berber village
- Private transfers to and from the High Atlas Mountains*
*This trek can also be booked without High Atlas transfers.
PLACES TO BE VISITED
- Marrakech- Imlil – Tizi Mzik – Tizi Oussem – Aït Aissa – Tizi Oudite – Aguersioual – Marrakech
KEY INFORMATION
- Pick up and drop off at your Marrakech accommodation
- Pick up at 8:00am
- 2 days of moderate trekking, maximum altitude – 2489m
- 1 nights either camping or sleeping in simple local accommodation in the High Atlas Mountains, depending on the season
- You can start your trek on any date you wish
- This trek is available throughout the year, subject to snow
- On occasion local weather conditions may require the trekking route to be altered in the interests of your safety
If this itinerary is not exactly what you had in mind, please do contact us for a discussion as all itineraries can be adapted according to your wishes
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Full escort: our treks are fully escorted by an English-speaking, local, official mountain guide, muleteers and a cook
- Accommodation: one night either in simple, local accommodation or camping, depending on the season
- Meals: lunch and dinner on Day 1 and breakfast and lunch on Day 2
- Transport: private transfers to and from the High Atlas
- Documentation: provided documents include a personalised itinerary for your trek, a full risk assessment of your trekking route, a bespoke kit list and facts about the country.
- Plus add-ons
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- Sleeping bags
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Soft drinks & items of a personal nature
Best Season
June to October
PRICES
With High Atlas transfers
Including Add-ons
BESPOKE
BESPOKE
Maximum group size – 12
Bespoke, private tours: Please talk with us if you would prefer a private, bespoke, tailor made tour for dates of your own choosing.
DAY 1
Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil and walk to Tizi Oussem
Your driver will collect you from your accommodation in Marrakech and transfer you to Imlil (1740m) from where you start your trek, crossing over from the Aït Mizane Valley into the Azzadene Valley via the mountain pass of Tizi Mzik (2489m). We then descend to the small Berber village of Tizi Oussem where we spend the night.
4 to 5 hours walking.
DAY 2
Walk from Tizi Oussem to Aguersioual
We walk down the Azzadene Valley as far as the village of Aït Aissa before heading up to cross Tizi Oudite (2219m). We descend on the far side passing the striking village of Matat before arriving at Aguersioual back in the Aït Mizane Valley. We enjoy a leisurely lunch by the riverside before we rejoin our driver and transfer back to Marrakech
3 to 4 hours walking.
Azzaden Valley
With ADD-ONS
Azzaden Valley is also available with add-ons – which include:
- Airport pick-up upon arrival and transfer to a riad in the medina of Marrakech
- 1 night’s accommodation with breakfast in a riad in Marrakech before your trek
- Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil in the High Atlas Mountains for the start of your trek
- Transfer from Imlil back Marrakech at the end of your trek
- 1 night’s accommodation with breakfast in a riad in Marrakech at the end of your trek
- Transfer back to the airport for your departure from Morocco
- Overnight stays can be organised for anyone wanting to extend their stay either in Imlil or Marrakech. Please discuss this with us at the time of your making booking.
