Difficulty
Medium
Min Age
12 +
Duration
8 Days
Most tours show you Morocco from the outside. This berber trekking route puts you inside it, eating in family kitchens, sleeping in village guest houses, crossing mountain passes above 2.400 meters, and walking past villages with terraced gardens carved into the hillside on the way through the Azzaden Valley, one of the most beautiful corners of the High Atlas. It’s less a Berber tour than an invitation, and for eight days, you’re not a visitor passing through.
This berber tour also means learning who your hosts are. The Berbers, or Amazigh, predate the arrival of the Arabs and Islam in this region, and their culture still shapes daily life in the Atlas: earthen pisé homes built from stone and mud, hearty dishes built around barley and couscous, and a language carrying traces of French, Spanish, and Arabic from centuries of contact. You’ll see all of it firsthand, not read about it in a guidebook.
Starting Point / Ending Point : Marrakech
Includes & Excludes
✔️ Transport to and from Marrakech
✔️ Qualified English French speaking guide
✔️ Mules to carry the baggage and food
✔️ Accommodation
✔️ All food during the trek
❌ Travel Inssurance
❌ Soft/alcoholic drink
❌ Tips and personal expenses
Essential Equipment
● Comfortable hiking shoes or boots with good grip
● Small backpack (20–30 L)
● Water bottle — 2–3 litres
● Comfortable walking trousers and T-shirt
● Warm layer/fleece and a light waterproof jacket
● Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
● Personal medication and basic first-aid items
● Snacks for the hike
● Trekking poles (optional but useful)
● Camera/phone and power bank
PER PERSON
380 €
Tour
Itinerary
Departure
Day 1
Marrakech – Hotel
We meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Marrakech, which takes about 30 minutes. No activities are planned on the arrival day, so we simply have dinner together and discuss the first days of our trip.
Day 2
Marrakech – Amssakrou Village
You head towards Toubkal and meet your mules today. You then continue to the Amssakrou River before bivouacking at 1,500 m. The entire day involves around 3 hours of walking.
Day 3 & 4
Amssakrou – Imnan Valley – Ikis – Tameguiste – Tachdirt
Days 3 and 4 are spent heading along the Imnan Valley and exploring the villages of Amssakrou, Ikis, Tameguiste and Tachdirt. You meet the friendly inhabitants and start to see how the Berbers live their lives.
Day 5
Tachdirt – Tamaterte Pass – Imlil Valley – Aremd
Day 5 sees you crossing the Tamaterte Pass (2,279 m) before heading into the Imlil Valley (1,750 m) and spending the night in the village of Aremd, in a local guesthouse at 1,950 m. In total, it involves around 5 hours of walking.
Day 6
Aremd – Tizi Mzik – Assif n’Azadene
Today’s journey offers beautiful views. After heading along a mule path, you reach Tizi Mzik at about 2,490 m and catch a glimpse of the snow-covered Tazarat Plateau and its villages, with hanging terrace gardens set into the hillsides. After 4 hours of travelling, the rest of the day is spent in the valley of Assif n’Azadene.
Day 7
Assif n’Azadene – Imi Oughlad – Marrakech
You head along a small pass that takes you to the village of Imi Oughlad, unfortunately leaving behind the Azzaden Valley, one of the most beautiful places in the High Atlas. Upon arrival in Imi Oughlad, you find private vehicles waiting for you and your party, which then take you all the way to Marrakech.
Day 8
Marrakech – Airport
This trek through the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco comes to an end today. There are no activities planned, and you are free to leave at any time; the trip ends after breakfast. Those on group flights will be taken to the airport in time for their flight home. If you have time before your flight, explore Marrakech. The best places to get a view over the square are the Grand Balcon du Café Glacier and Café de France. You have to buy a drink, but at MAD 20 it’s worth it for a great view.
TREKKING
BIKING
LOCATION & HOURS
Douar Aroumd, Imlil, Asni, Al Haouz, Marrakech
Biking in Morocco is a locally owned tour company offering authentic cycling and trekking adventures across Morocco. Led by experienced local guides Abderrahim and Lahcen Idmansour, we share our knowledge, culture, and passion for Morocco to create memorable experiences for travelers from around the world.
