Guide
Guided
Walking Hours
6 Hours
Meals
All
Language
English
Insurance Coverage
No
Meeting Point
Marrakech

6-Day Berber Villages Trek – High Atlas Discovery

This 6-day trek offers the most complete immersion into the High Atlas Mountains and Berber culture. Crossing scenic passes, staying in traditional villages, and walking through lush valleys, you’ll experience Morocco’s mountains at a relaxed pace. Nights are spent in family-run guesthouses where you’ll enjoy home-cooked meals and genuine hospitality. Ideal for those who want a longer journey into the authentic heart of the Atlas.

Highlights

Six full days exploring the High Atlas Mountains
Crossing multiple panoramic passes: Tizi n’Tacht, Tizi n’Takhrkhort, Tizi n’Tagdalt, Tizi M’Zik, Tizi n’Tamatert, Tizi n’Ougrsioual
Authentic stays in Berber villages: Tizzian, Tizgui n’Tkent, Tizi Oussem, Amsakrou, and Imlil
Stunning views of Tazaghart Plateau and the Azzaden Valley
Cultural immersion with local families, traditional food, and muleteer support
Discounts for larger groups
Private treks available all year

Day 01 :

Marrakech → Imi Oughlad (1,450 m) → Tizzian

Pick-up from your Marrakech hotel and drive through the foothills of the High Atlas to Imi Oughlad (1,450 m). Here you’ll meet your guide and muleteers before beginning your trek. Ascend to the Tizi n’Tacht pass (2,000 m), where lunch is served with panoramic views over the Azzaden Valley. Continue through farmland and terraced hillsides to reach Tizzian village, where you’ll overnight in a Berber guesthouse.
Walking: 5–6 hours

Day 02 :

Tizzian → Tizi n’Takhrkhort → Tizgui n’Tkent

After breakfast, follow a gentle but steady climb to the Tizi n’Takhrkhort pass, with sweeping views of the surrounding valleys. Descend through walnut groves and riverside paths to Islan village for a shaded picnic lunch. In the afternoon, continue across terraced fields before reaching the peaceful Tizgui n’Tkent, where you’ll stay overnight in a local family house.
Walking: 6 hours

Day 03 :

Tizgui n’Tkent → Tizi n’Tagdalt (2,800 m) → Tizi Oussem

Today’s trek leads toward the Tizi n’Tagdalt pass (2,800 m), the highest point of your journey, located near the impressive Tazaghart Plateau. Pause for a break and enjoy spectacular views before descending toward Agouns n’Soul for lunch by the river. Continue along scenic trails to Tizi Oussem village, set in the heart of the Azzaden Valley. Overnight in a Berber guesthouse.
Walking: 7 hours

Day 04 :

Tizi Oussem → Tizi M’Zik (2,400 m) → Imlil

After breakfast, climb steadily through juniper and pine forests to the Tizi M’Zik pass (2,400 m). From here, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the High Atlas peaks and valleys. After lunch, descend into the Imlil Valley, the trekking hub of the Toubkal region. Overnight in a comfortable guesthouse in Imlil.
Walking: 5–6 hours

Day 05 :

Imlil → Tizi n’Tamatert (2,279 m) → Amsakrou

Set out from Imlil and climb toward the Tizi n’Tamatert pass (2,279 m), enjoying views of both the Imnan Valley and the Ait Mizane Valley. Stop for lunch near the pass before continuing down through juniper forests and traditional hamlets. Arrive in the village of Amsakrou, where you’ll spend the night in a family-run guesthouse.
Walking: 5–6 hours

Day 06 :

Amsakrou → Tizi n’Ougrsioual → Marrakech

On your final day, enjoy a gentle climb to the Tizi n’Ougrsioual pass, your last panoramic viewpoint over the High Atlas. Descend to the village of Aguersioual, where lunch is served. Here you’ll meet your driver for the return journey to Marrakech, arriving by late afternoon.
Walking: 4–5 hours

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