Berber Villages and Toubkal

Scenic view of a berber village
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Duration
5 days
Location
High Atlas Mountains
Group Size
Up to 12 people
Transport
Private Vehicle
Difficulty
Hard
Best Season
April to September
This 5-day adventure begins and ends in Marrakech, with the option to extend your holiday in the Atlas Mountains for a longer stay. This trek offers the chance to experience the local lifestyle of Berber villages nestled in the High Atlas Mountains. You’ll walk through traditional communities, witness daily life, and visit one of the most significant Berber villages in the region before returning to Marrakech. The highlight of the journey is the ascent of Mount Toubkal, located 75 km south of Marrakech. Standing at 4,167 metres, it is the highest peak in North Africa. The mountain’s alpine terrain features steep valleys, cultivated terraces, and stone-built villages shaped by generations of adaptation to a harsh but beautiful environment. This 5-day trek is a perfect mix of cultural discovery and physical challenge, taking you through awe-inspiring landscapes while offering a window into the resilient spirit of the Berber people.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Marrakech – Tahnaout – Asni – Imi Oughlad Village 1450m – Tizi Ntacht pass 2000m – Tizian Village

    In the morning we leave Marrakech in our private minibus. After admiring the Moroccan landscape awhile, we arrive at the point where our trek begins. There we meet the mules and the cook who will make our life much easier these coming days. We cross the town of Imi oughlad and we begin the ascent towards the first mountain pass of the trek. From the pass, at 2000 m above sea level, we have precious views of the regions of Tigouga, Taroudant, and of the Angour mountains to the north. After lunch, we arrive at the village of Tiziane and set up camp. Walking time: 4h30

  • Day 2: Tizian Village 1750m – Tizi n'taghrhourte Pass 1995m – D'knt Valley Great Valley 1870m

    We start the day early to avoid the sun during the ascent of a mountain pass. After reaching the Teouti pass, at 2400m, we descend towards the town of Assaka. After lunch our path climbs again until we reach the village of Tizgi, where we set up camp. Walking time: 6h

  • Day 3: D'knt Valley 1870m – Tizi n'tagdalte Pass 2600 m – Tamsoult Waterfall 2550m

    Today we hike along beautiful, wild landscapes of the Toubkal range. We'll find flocks of cattle with their Berber shepherds. After the morning ascent, we descend to the valley of the river Azzaden, where we eat. With renewed strength, in the evening we climb to the campsite of Azib Tamsoult, to 2250m. Walking time: 6h

  • Day 4: Azib Tamsoult – Aguelzim pass 3500m – Toubkal base camp 3207m

    Today is an intense day, in which we significantly increase the average altitude of the trek. Ahead of us we have the demanding ascent to the Aguelzim pass at 3450 m. The ascent is long but progressive. Once on the pass we will be able to admire the summit of Toubkal. We then descend towards the Toubkal base camp, at 3200 m. Walking time: 6h30

  • Day 5: Toubkal base camp 3207m – Ascent Mt Toubkal – Toubkal Refuge – Shrine 2660m – Imlil Valley 1740m – Marrakech

    We start the day early, at daybreak, to avoid the sun as much as possible during the ascent. After 3 hours of effort, we reach the top of North Africa. All the effort pays off with the impressive views we have. After enjoying this moment, we start the descent to the base camp. There we eat, and then we continue the descent towards the village of Imlil, Transfer to Marrakech

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From £410 / Person