Summit M'goun Trekking in morocco

Summit M'goun Trekking

The Mgoun mountains offer amazing treks with magnificent views, hidden villages, dramatic gorges, and a glimpse of Berber culture. The trek from the Ait Bougmez valley to the summit of Djebel Mgoun shows you a less crowded corner of Morocco than some of the more popular High Atlas routes. Below, see some more thoughts about your tour.

With its 4068m, Mount M’goun is the second highest peak of the Atlas Mountains. It has a very different landscape from Toubkal mixing mountains, high cliffs and wide valleys thoroughly cultivated.

This trip is runing along M'goun river and its fields, inhabitants and high Kasbahs. The natural landscaps are very famous : Gorges of M'goun, mountains....



M'goun Trekking Day to day trip itinerary
Day 01: Airoport - Marrakech
Arrival at Menara airport, assistance and transfer to your hotel, dinner and nigh, you would be received by our representative and then transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Marrakech - Ikkiss N'arrouss
Visit of some of North’s Africa largest waterfalls. Crossing of Aghbar pass with panoramic view of the M’Goun range. Discovery of Aït Abbas Valley (red valley), and then arrival at Aït Bougmmaz Valley (happy valley). Meeting with our mule drivers and then immediate departure for the trek. Crossing Arous village. Camping near a sheep pasture and a spring.
Day 03: Ikkiss N'arouss - Plateau Talguedit 2900m
Crossing Aghrow pass with view of the highest crest of M’Goun (4068 m). Camping in the pastures.
Day 04: Plateau Talguedit - Oulilimte
Ascent of the highest peak in the region : the M’Goun. We follow a small pass, and then a long curved and comfortable crest to discover the Atlas and desert world. People who prefer to not ascend this mountain can follow the mule team towards the campground. Meeting with nomads and their dromedaries. Camping near the spring of the wadi M’Goun.
Day 05: Oulilimte - Ait Hemd Kasbah 2250m
Easier trek with the possibility to go trough the gorge of Oulilimt. Camping near the wadi M’Goun and the Aït Ahmed Kasbah.
Day 06: Ait Hemd Kasbah - Imi N'rekt 1920m
We will walk along the M’Goun via an excellent path with no difficult streches and discover the Berber villages of Taghreft (2150 m), Waouchki and Ighrem Izdaren. We can see irrigated terraces and small farms where apples and potatoes are cultivated. Camping near the river at the entrance of the gorge.
Day 07: Imi N'rekt - Tighanimine 1790m
We will reach the most spectacular part of the M’goun gorge, which is protected under the national preservation program. The gorge creates a very long canyon of 1500 m. During this section, we will continue the trek exclusively in the water and creek beds ( River or Valley M’Goun). Overnight with local people .
Day 08: Tighanimine - Bouteghrare 1580m
Now the path crosses the river without stopping and we will reach the pretty village of Boutaghrar (gateway to the desert) after the Berber villages of Aguerzaka (1730 m), Issoumar (1680 m) and Timglouna (1605 m) (outstanding Ksars and Kasbahs). Night in a gite.
Day 09: Bouteghrare - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
We will cross the little town of Kalaat Mgouna (Roses Valley), then Ouarzazate (capital of the desert). We will cross the road pass of Tizi N'Tichka (2260 m). Night in hotel or Ryad in Marrakech.
Day 10: Marrakech - Airoport
We ensure a transfer and assistance with formalities at Menara airport, the schedules of your flight should allow it this time.


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Morocco M'Goun & Toubkal trekking - special 2013 -

Morocco M'Goun & Toubkal trekking - special 2013 -

In summer it's hot in Marrakech, in the High Atlas mountains we can find the cooler air, ideal for a nice trekking with camping and making bivaques in the middle of nature, near a small water source or small mountain river to refresh ourselves. We are walking more then 250 km to cross the high atlas mountains from the east to the west; one of the most beautiful trekkings Morocco you can find.

Colorful mountain valleys, small villages far away from everywhere, we meet a world with ancient Berber culture and traditions. It seems that time has been passing by.

We start in the Valley of the Ait Bouguemez, the valley of 'the happy people'. Slowly we walk towards the most beautiful viewpoint in th eastern High Atlas mountains - the summit of Djebel (mountain) M'Goun (4.068m). Taking our route far from the tourist trails we finally arrive at the high Yagour plateau and we stay high in the mountains to reach the feet of Jebel Toubkal.

The highest summit and mountain top in Morocco we keep for our finish: 4.167m. above sea level.

A 22 day long trekking with bivaques in the middle of nature. Sometimes we sleep in a Berber-guesthouse in on of the small villages. Luggage is transported on mules. A local guide and an european tourleader are walking with you. All meals in the mountains are included, including nice picnics 'on the road'. Together with 3 additional nights in Marrakech to discover all the magics of this imperial city this is really a complete journey. And the price ....  € 985,- per person !!

By walking you can really enjoy the colorful Berbervalleys and rough mountains in between. You discover nature and Berber culture.

Maroc Travel takes you to the regions far, far away form the cities. It makes this trekking really special. Everything is organized for you. You just have to walk and to enjoy. Also the transfers to the airport are included. Only the flight to Marrakech you have to book by yourself. Have a look at: How to book your flight

We start on thursday July 5 - which is the day of arrival in Marrakech. On friday July 6 we leave to the mountains towards Azilal and beyound. We start in the valley of the happy people: 

M'Goun & Aït Bougmez

Where the paved road ends we start our trekking in the eastern High Atlas mountains where we find the green and fruitfull valley of the Aït Bouguemez: ‘La Vallée des heureux’. Berber people are living here for ages in their isolated region far away from the cities. The natural small water sources and small mountain rivers make the area as fruitfull as it is. Our trekking is technically not difficult and everyone with a normal condition who likes walking can make this. We walk 4 to 6 hours a day, some days are a little longer. For example the day to the summit of the M'Goun (ca. 8 hours). The summit of Irghil M’goun (4.068m. / 13.346 ft.) is the second highest of Morocco. And it's technical not difficult. You bring your walking boots and a good spirit; that's it. Just step by step and you will arrive ... And when you return at the high plateau of Tarkedid in our nice bivaque you can enjoy nature and a nice glass of natural mint tea. The natural mint is growing next door to your tent ...

Trekking in the Moroccan High Atlas mountains is much more then just a trekking in the mountains. we take the time to meet and discover beautiful nature and Berber culture!

Yagour et Toubkal

After the M'Goun we make our traverse to the west an we end up at the high Yagour plateau. From here we stay high in the mountains to reach the feet of Mount / Jebel Toubkal: 4.167m / 13.671 ft. At the end our trekking we walk up the highest mountain of Morocco and of the north of Africa. 

with 3 nights in a nice, small, Riad hotel in the old city centre (medina) of Marrakech. If you want to stay more nights in Marrakech:

€ 50 for a double room (i.e. € 25 per person per night) or € 40 for a single room. 

When you are interested to join this very special tour please send us an

e-mail info@maroctravel.info 

to make your reservation or ask for more information

 

*** Incl.: 3 nights (B&B) in a nice Riad hotel in Marrakech - medina, all transfers, tour leader & ‘équipe local’ - local guide local, cook, mules and muleman for transporting luggage, camping gear including tents and (simple) mattress. You only bring your own sleeping bag (and your own - infaltable - mattress if you prefer). During the trekking all meals are included with nice picnics 'on the road'.

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High Atlas Mountains in morocco

High Atlas Mountains in morocco

The High Atlas Mountains are located in central Morocco which is part of the North African continent. There are three distinct sections to this mountain range. The western portion of the High Atlas Mountains stretches out from the Atlantic Ocean. This is the oldest section of the entire mountain range with a high point at Jbel Toubkal which stands at 4,167 meters. The summit can sometimes be viewed from the nearby city of Marrakech. The High Atlas Mountains in Morocco provide some of the most picturesque scenery in the world. The canyons, ravines, and gorges created from the mountain formation create an ambiance setting that is unlike any other place in the world.

As the High Atlas Mountains reach the middle of Morocco, they are referred to as the Central High Atlas. This section extends between the cities of Azilal and Ouarzazate and reaches a height of 2,500 meters. This however is not the highest point of the Central High Atlas Mountains. That can be found at Jbel Mgoun which stands at a massive 4068 m high.

The scenic display is similar to that of the mountains in the USA’s Colorado. There exist a variety of gorges, box canyons and plateaus here with peaks showing signs of natural wear and tear through millions of years. The Berbers are the main population group to be found in the Central High Atlas Mountains.

Once through the western and central portions of the mountain range, we reach the eastern portion. This segment is formed largely from the plateaus that create a starting point for the Mouloya River. The eastern portion of the High Atlas Mountain range extends from the town of Khenifra across to the anchor point at Jbel Ayachi. Spots inbetween these two anchor points include Jbel Saghro and Jbel Sirwa. Jbel or Mount Toubkal are farther in the distance.

A section of the Eastern High Atlas Mountains consists of the Tamlelt mountain structure with a high point of 3747m at Jbel Ayachi. From here, the eastern mountain portion falls down into the pre-Saharan mountain zone.

Embarking on a trekking adventure through the High Atlas Mountains gives a trekker the sense of what true Morocco is like. The pictures painted by the views and surrounding nature life often paint a much different picture of Morocco than those in a popular tourist hotspot location. Here is where life is taken down to its most basic form and the essence of Moroccan living shines through. Picturesque spots afforded by the gorges found at Dades and Todra and surrounding villages and Draa Valley are some of the most exuberant reasons to go trekking the High Atlas Mountains.

There is no bad time for hiking the High Atlas. No professional climbing experience is required. The average trekker can make it to the highest summit points in each of the three portions of the mountain range without much difficulty, though time to the top varies by fitness levels. There are trails and paths, but most are no larger than donkey or caravan routes. A Morocco tour operator can set you up with mules, guides and pre-reserved spots at Neltner Hut (shelter) at basecamp.

Along the way, expect to find valleys, gorges and quaint little villages that lend charm and flair to the Morocco trekking adventure. One of the first such encounters with charm and beauty is the village of Imlil. This is often the starting point for many hikes, treks and guided tours through the High Atlas Mountains. Even winter ascents of Mt. Toubkal depart from here. Imlil shines in beauty regardless of what day, time or season it may happen to be.

The trek continues on from Imlil on a pathway lined with a variety of trees: Apple, cherry, peach and walnut trees are the many highlighted on this portion of the trek toward Armed. These tree orchards have been around for as long as any native Moroccan can remember. No one knows exactly how or why the orchard remains; it is simply an exquisite site to behold for Moroccan residents and tourists alike.

Once past Armed, there are to be no more villages along the trek up the High Atlas Mountains; a scenery very much like the Ait Bouguemez Valley near MGoun. This scenery is soon replaced with valleys, lakes and mountain peaks. Each one a spectacular diamond in the rough.

One such diamond in the rough is the Ourika Valley. Named after the Ourika River, this valley runs the course of the High Atlas Mountains. In the summer, a trekker would be hard pressed to come across an area any greener or full in bloom of summer life than the Ourika Valley. It is a welcomed surprise for first time Moroccan visitors who expect the region to be nothing more than a big Sahara Desert.

With such a vast array of mountain range available in the beautiful region of Morocco, it is only natural to embark on a adventure through trekking in the High Atlas Mountains. Doing so will provide trekkers with unforgettable memories and place them in special group of fellow trekkers who tell the tale of trekking the majestic High Atlas, often reaching the top of North Africa, Mount Toubkal.



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