Highlights and Introduction
Highlights
- Trek up to Village Matat and Tizi Oudid
- Explore Tizi Ousssem and descend to Arghan
- Night under the stars in Tacheddirt
- Ascend Tizi N’Ou Addi, stay in Oukaimden
- Descend to Imi Oughlad, lunch by the river
Introduction
Day 1: Marrakech → Imlil → Tizi Mzik Pass → Tamsoult (Azzaden Valley)
• Pickup from Marrakech and transfer to Imlil (~1.5 hrs)
• Trek up to Tizi Mzik Pass (2,480m)
• Descend into Azzaden Valley with views of juniper forests and waterfalls
• Overnight in Tamsoult at a mountain hut or guesthouse
Trek time: ~5–6 hours
Elevation: ~2,250m
Overnight: Azib Tamsoult or guesthouse
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Day 2: Tamsoult → Tizi Oudid → Aït Aïssa → Tizi Oussem
• Hike through lush green terraces and cross Tizi Oudid Pass (2,200m)
• Visit Aït Aïssa and continue to Tizi Oussem
• Relax in the village or optional traditional Berber hammam
Trek time: ~4–5 hours
Overnight: Guesthouse in Tizi Oussem
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Day 3: Tizi Oussem → Tinzert → Id Issa (Tidli Valley)
• Depart the Azzaden Valley, heading toward the more remote Tidli (or Tinzert) Valley
• Less-traveled path with small, traditional villages and open landscapes
• Overnight in the peaceful village of Id Issa
Trek time: ~5–6 hours
Overnight: Guesthouse in Id Issa
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Day 4: Id Issa → Tizi n’Tamatert → Imnane Valley (Tachdirte)
• Climb over Tizi n’Tamatert Pass (2,300m)
• Enter the scenic Imnane Valley dotted with walnut groves
• Stay in Tachdirte, one of the highest villages in the Atlas
Trek time: ~5–6 hours
Overnight: Guesthouse in Tachdirte
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Day 5: Tachdirte → Imlil via Tizi n’Addi
• Continue through Imnane Valley and cross Tizi n’Addi (2,300m)
• Panoramic views over Imlil and Mount Toubkal
• Descend to Imlil for your final mountain night
Trek time: ~5 hours
Overnight: Guesthouse in Imlil
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Day 6: Imlil → Marrakech
• Morning in Imlil to relax, explore the village, or visit the Imlil waterfall
• Return transfer to Marrakech (~1.5–2 hours)
• Drop-off at your hotel/riad
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Included:
• Local English-speaking mountain guide
• Mule support for luggage
• All meals during trek
• 5 nights in Berber guesthouses or refuges
• Transport to/from Marrakech
