Marrakech Atlas Trek 2011 - 12

Itinerary

Day 1 - Barrage Amezmiz - Aït Zitou

We depart Marrakech this morning to transfer to Barrage Amezmiz near the high Atlas chain. We visit the souk of Lala Takerkoust and meet local mule drivers. We start walking in the small hills for a tour, crossing farms set beside tiny fields of corn, maize and olives trees before arriving at our Berber house. (L,D)

 

Day 2 - Aït Zitoun - Tizgui - Aït Ahmed

We start walking in the foothills of the high Atlas, passing near the forest area of Tizgui village hanging at an impressive height of 1600m of altitude. The panoramic view on the Haouz plain is amazing. In the afternoon we travel along the mule tracks through a small pine forest to reach Aït Ahmed village. (B,L,D)

 

Day 3 - Aït Ahmed - Imin 'Tala

Our journey takes us to Imin’Tala, overhanging Amezmiz river with villages made of earth and stone.Here we see the craftsmanship that resulted in terraces and irrigation channels being built into the earth, and nature and practical needs co-exist in harmony. (B,L,D)

 

Day 4 - Imin ‘Tala - Azgour - Marrakech

Crossing a pass of 1800m, we come to Jbel Allaghine via a small path in a peaceful pine forest, with spectacular views on the snowy High Atlas summits. Down on the Tnirt village, after a small climb up, we reach the Lamdinate valley. From here we meet our local transport in Azgour village and head back to Marrakech, For our last night we stay in a traditional Riad, a Moroccan house with an interior garden. (B,L)

 

Day 5 - Marrakech

Our trip ends today after breakfast, and we say goodbye to new friends. (B)

 

*Topdeck’s Marrakech Atlas Trek is the perfect addition to the Moroccan Explorer trip, and if you book both trips at the same time, you’ll get 5% off the Marrakech Atlas Trek trip price. If you are booking the Marrakech Atlas Trek only, please note you will need to arrive the day before the trip starts, and Topdeck can arrange pre-trip accommodation for you.