6 Days M'goun Summit Trek
6 Days M'goun Summit Trek
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE TRIP
6 Days M’goun Summit in the Trek Atlas Mountains range of Morocco , and Mgoun ascent 4068. A beautiful hike on the high arid plateaus of the M’Goun massif. One of the most beautiful massifs of North Africa. Places of estives of the nomads and their herds. From the Happy Valley, called the Aït Bougmez Valley, your hike begins with the passage of a first pass that reveals the Tarkeddit plateau with the M’Goun as a backdrop. However the ascent of this very beautiful summit is optional. According to your desires! A beautiful itinerary in the highest and wildest part of the central High Atlas.
We also propose hikes around the Mgoun not only from the Ait Bouguemez valley but also from Ait Boualli, the Arous valley, hikes around the Mgoun through the green valleys of Tassaoute and Lake Izoughar….
Duration of the trip: 6 days
Accommodation : Gîte, Tent
Supervision: Qualified Berber guide (Guide)
Group size: 2 to 15 participants
Departures : from May to October
After breakfast, we leave Marrakech and visit the most beautiful waterfall in Morocco, where we’ll enjoy a picnic along the way. Then we continue through Azilal and Ait Abbass to the Happy Valley of Ait Bougmez. There, we load our luggage onto mules and begin our Mgoun Peak ascent trek, walking through the valley to the shepherd village of Azib-n-Ikkis. We set up camp near a spring, surrounded by flocks of sheep and goats. Overnight in tents.
We walk through untouched landscapes of the High Atlas before crossing the Aghouri Pass (3400 m). After a picnic break, we descend the nomadic trail to Tarkedit. Bubbling streams and green alpine meadows make this a favorite grazing area. Elevation: +1150 m / -500 m. Overnight in tents.
We ascend Mount M'Goun, one of Morocco's highest peaks. Though not technically difficult, the altitude and scree make it a challenge. From the summit, enjoy incredible views of the Drâa Valley, Jbel Saghro, and the Sahara. We descend through the solitary beauty of the High Atlas, crossing the Oumssoud basin and the Assif M'Goun source to reach Oulilimte. Elevation: +1200 m / -1500 m. Overnight in tents (B/L/D).
Today’s trail leads through a wide valley, always in view of the impressive peaks. We follow a clear stream and admire unusual rock formations. Camp near a small river. Elevation: -300 m. Overnight in tents (B/L/D).
We hike through terraced fields and picturesque Berber villages, ascending to the Ait Imi Pass with magnificent views. Then we descend along mule trails to Ait Imi village. Despite being far from cities, the village is lively and welcoming. Elevation: +700 m / -1000 m. Overnight in tents or gîte d'étape (B/L/D).
After breakfast, we visit the TIMIT pyramid and the collective granary and marabout of Sidi Moussa (2008 m), which offers panoramic views of the valley. We then return to Marrakech via the natural bridge of Imi n'Ifri, where we stop for lunch. Arrival in Marrakech and end of services.
︎4 nights in tents.1 Night in Guest house.︎All transfers to the places where the trek begins and ends.︎Certified Berber mountain guide En/Fr/Es. ︎Kitchen equipment︎Full pension during the hike.︎Service of the accompanying team: cook; mule drivers with their mules.︎Mineral water during the hike.︎Flight tickets.︎Accomodation and Meals in Marrakech.︎ Travel insurance.︎ Tips and personal expenses.Mgoun Peak ascent Trek:
This program may suffer some variation at the discretion of the guide depending on the weather conditions, the physical / technical conditions of the participants or for any unforeseen event that may be detrimental to the safety of the group and the proper development of the program. You have to accept the guide’s decisions on matters of organization, logistics and security. Any extra expenses for accommodation, meals, transportation and others as a consequence of this variation, will be borne by the participants.