In the land of the Berbers of the Atlas

Description

Key Highlights

• - Discovery of the most beautiful villages of Toubkal
  - Colorful valleys on the terrace
  - Warm meeting of Berber villagers
  - Nights in gites at homestay

Day by day

• Day 01: Reception at the airport of Marrakech - Overnight at the hotel or riad
  Whatever your time of arrival, a member of RedaTrekMaroc welcomes you. Beforehand, all you have to do is specify your flight details: arrival time, origin and flight number. In the case of delay, it is imperative to report it by SMS. Night at the hotel or riad in bed and breakfast formula.
• Day 02: Marrakech, Tassa Ouirgane (1170 m) and Tiziane (1600 m) - 4h hiking and 2h drive - Night in tent
  We leave for the mountains and valleys of the Toubkal massif. We cross Asni, then the village of Tassa Ouirgane, where we meet the team of muleteers who will accompany us for five days. After a lunch in the shade of the juniper trees, we leave for the village of Tiziane, through the observatory of the Takhakhourt reserve (Toubkal National Park) and the village of Tiziane. We follow the fruit trees, including walnut trees and apple trees. We set up our bivouac for dinner and overnight in the village of Tiziane (1600 m), in the middle of terraced fields.
  Altitude gain +: 430 m
• Day 03: Tiziane, Tizi Oussem, waterfalls of Ighouliden and Tamsoulte - 5h hiking - Night in gite
  We go up the river (river in Arabic) where the villagers are busy around food crops. The hike is a giant walk in the villages of the Azaden Valley: terraced crops, juniper trees, walnut trees, water mills near the river and mud houses ranging from ocher to dark red. The path leads to the village of Tizi Oussem. We climb to the azibs Tamsoulte (azib means bergerie in Berber) by a mountain path that bypasses juniper and cedar. We arrive at the cottage, located above the summer azibs. After lunch, we start a walk to discover the waterfalls of Ighouliden (2300 m), the highest of the massif (about fifty meters). We return to the cottage for dinner and spend the night there.
  Elevation +: 730 m Descent -: 180 m
• Day 04: Tamsoulte, Tizi n'Zik (2490 m) and Armed (1900 m) - 4h hiking - Night in gite
  We begin our walk by a very soft path in balcony and take the direction of the valley of Aït Mizane, vial the tizi n'Zik (2490 m). At the pass, we can see the slopes of Toubkal and Jebel Oukaïmedem. The contrast between the green valleys and the arid mountains that dominate them is striking. We arrive at Armed, a little above Imli. We settle for dinner and overnight in a cottage in the village of Armed.
  Elevation +: 300 m Descent -: 580 m
• Day 05: Armed, tizi n'Tamatert (2300 m) and Tachaddirt (2190 m) - 4h hiking - Night in tent
  We leave Armed by the village of Tamaterte, then cross a pine forest until tizi n'Tamatert (2300 m). We enjoy the magnificent view of the two valleys of Imenane and Ait Mizane. We go down to the village of Tinghrine. We go back to Tamguiste and Ouaneskra and admire the agricultural traditions of the Berber mountaineers. We discover the irrigated terraces that rise very high on the flanks of the valley. The brown of the mountain and the green of the cultures are delimited by a superior channel (targa). To maximize all acres of fertile land, villages are built high up. We prepare our bivouac for dinner and spend the night under tent in Tacheddirt.
  Elevation +: 700 m Descent -: 400 m
• Day 06: Tacheddirt and Imi Oughlad - 5h hiking - Night in gite
  We begin our trek by a descent by the mule tracks and a very little track, passing by typical villages: Ouaneskra, Tamesguidt, Ikiss, Amssakrou and Arg. We stop for our lunch break at the edge of the river under the walnut trees, near the village of Imeskar. We resume our walk and cross the Tizi n'Bourg (1500 m) while enjoying the view of the various valleys, villages and "4000" of the High Atlas. We settle for dinner and overnight in a cottage in the village of Imi Oughlad.
  Elevation +: 120 m Descent -: 600 m
• Day 07: Imi Oughlad and Marrakech - 1h30 drive - Night at the hotel or riad
  Once our breakfast is taken on the terrace, we take the road to Marrakech, where we arrive late morning. Installation in hotel or riad. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the city of a thousand contrasts: souks, Saadian tombs, Majorelle garden, Menara gardens, Ben Youssef medrassa, Bahia palace, Djemaa el-Fna square, carriage ride, etc.
• Day 08: Transfer to the airport according to the time of your airport meeting
• To note
  - For various reasons (weather for example), your guide may need to review the program, if necessary, for the smooth running of your trip.
  - Capacity from 2 to 15.

Included in the travel price

• - Transfers required for normal travel
  - Accommodation as described in double room and double tent
  - Camping and kitchen equipment: mess tent, kitchen tent, sleeping tent, thick foam mattress and kitchen equipment
  - Full board during the tour (except lunch and dinner in Marrakech)
  - Supervision by an English-speaking Moroccan graduate guide
  - The assistance of a local team (drivers, muleteers, camel drivers, cooks)

Not included in the travel price

• - Flights to Marrakech (and transport to airport) and return from Marrakech
  - Cancellation / interruption of stay / loss of luggage insurance and assistance
  - Meals in Marrakech, lunch and dinner
  - Drinks
  - All tips to: guide, drivers, muleteers and camel drivers
  - All that is not indicated under the heading "Included in the trip price"

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