2 Day Trek in Atlas Mountains and Berber villages from Marrakech Private guided
What you’ll love
- Stay overnight in the local village in the Atlas mountains
- Local tour guide speaking English fluently, enthusiastic, experienced
- Trek combines the trail and winding road throughout villages
- Full view Ouirgae Valley, the traditional culture of ethnic minorities, try local foods
Description
This 2-day- Atlas Mountains Culture Trek to and from Marrakech provides the opportunity to discover the majestic High Atlas Mountains and immerse yourself in local life and culture as you visit the traditional Berber mountain villages. This overnight trekking tour can be customized to suit your group’s experience level, with multiple hiking itineraries available. Enjoy incredible views as you hike through the valleys, spend a night in a Berber village house high in the mountains, and have a chance to meet a local Berber family.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Day 1:Marrakech – Tiziane(1950m) – Tizi n’Takherkhort pass 2100m– Assif zagzawn 1900m.
Pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech at 8:30 am, and drive to the high Atlas Mountains. It will take around 1h15 drives to Tiziane; the starting point of the Trek where you will meet our local team! You will have a cup of tea before you start the hike towards the pass of Tizi n’ Takherkhort from where you will have nice views over Ouirgane Valley, Azzaden Valley & Nfiss valley .here you will enjoy a fresh meal prepared by our cook! Once you are ready, you will continue walking downhill to the village of Assif Zagzawn where you will spend the night at a Berber village house. Around 5h walk.
Day 2: Assif Zagraoun (1,700m) – Tamgerht 2489m – Ouirgane 1740m- Marrakech.
After breakfast , we set off down the Assif zagzawn valley , passing throught several berber hamlets and thence up to the tizi n’ Tamgerht (2000m).once through the col we shall now go down more winding mule tracks leading to the village of Tikhfist (lunch spot ) set off in river bed of imlil , allow another hour to get down the valley to Ouirgane and drive back to Marrakech . 5 hours.
What’s included
- Transfers from and to your hotel in Marrakech
- English, French speaking Berber tour leader
- Mules to carry your luggage during days of the trek
- All meals during your trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Mules to carry your luggage during days of the trek
Price excludes
– Equipment
– Insurance
– Personal Expenses
What you need to bring ?
Gwalking boots and socks
Comfortable shoes/slippers for camp/guesthouse
Trekking pants
Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
Underwear / Long johns / T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper in winter