Highlights and Introduction
Highlights
- Explore the Atlas Mountains on a 3-day trek
- Visit Asni’s bustling street market
- Stay in a traditional Berber guesthouse
- Cross the juniper forest in Tizi-n-Oukaimden
- Trek to the top of Mount Oukaimden
Introduction
3-Day Atlas Mountains Cultural Trek & Valley Stay
Start/Finish: Marrakech | No Toubkal Summit | Focus on villages, nature, & lifestyle
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Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil – Ait Mizan Valley – Armed Village
• Morning pickup from Marrakech (~1.5–2 hr drive)
• Easy scenic hike through Imlil Valley and Aït Mizan villages
• Visit local Berber homes, share mint tea, and see terraced farms
• Overnight in Armed, the highest permanent village in North Africa
• Trek: 2–3 hrs (flexible based on energy)
• Dinner with local family or in a cozy guesthouse
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Day 2: Explore Azaden Valley – Tizi Oussem
• Hike to Tizi Mzik Pass (2,480 m) for beautiful panoramic views
• Descend into the peaceful Azaden Valley
• Pass waterfalls, walnut groves, and red-earth villages
• Overnight in Tizi Oussem — a charming, less-touristy Berber village
• Trek: ~5 hrs | Relaxed pace
• Enjoy homemade tagine, stargazing, and Berber music (optional)
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Day 3: Tizi Oussem – Imi Oughlad – Marrakech
• Gentle hike out of the valley over Tizi n’Tacht Pass (2,000 m)
• Final descent to Imi Oughlad, where your driver meets you
• Stop for tea or local lunch, then return to Marrakech by late afternoon
• Trek: ~3–4 hrs | Drive: ~1.5 hrs
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Experience Highlights
• Stay with local Berber families or in authentic guesthouses
• Enjoy slow village life, traditional food, and hospitality
• No rush — it’s about nature, peace, and connection
• Walk through green valleys, old villages, orchards, waterfalls
