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Mgoun Ascent (4068m) & Ait Bougemez valley 8 days
Period: from April to November
Duration: 8 days/ 5 days walking
Grade: medium

Mgoun Ascent (4068m) & Ait Bougemez valley 8 days
Period: from April to November
Duration: 8 days/ 5 days walking
Grade: medium

Djebel M'goun - the only 4,000m+ summit outside of the Toubkal region in the Atlas. Slowly acclimatising, we trek over passes, past waterfalls and through remote valleys to arrive at the peak. The views from the summit towards the Sahara are unforgettable. After making our way back to Marrakech, we transfer across to Azib n'Ikkis, which marks the start of the trek in to Mgoun. By now everyone should be well acclimatised and fit to climb the col of Tarkedit (3450m), which offers spectacular views above Tarkeddit plat.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrived at Marrakech, Reception by our staff, Hotel.
Day 02 : Marrakech-Azilal-Tizin Oughbar (2200m) - valley Ait Abbes-Valley Ait Bouguemmaz - Azib n Ikkis (2300m) - camp.3H walking
Day 03 : Azib n Ikkis (2300m) - col de Tarkedit (3450m) - descent towards Plateau Tarkedit (2900m)5H30 walking
Day04 : Ascension (facultative) to Summit Mgoun (4068 m) - Descent towards Sources Oulilimt (2600m).8H30 walking
Day 05 : Sources of oulilimt - Sources Afelafal then Tighremt'n Ait Ahmed ( point of old caravaniers) - Camp.5h walking.
Day 06 : Tighremt n Ait Ahmed- Col Ait Imi (2900 m) - descent towards Ait Imi (1900 m) - Valley Ait Bouguemmaz.
6H walking
Day 07 : visit around the berber village of the beautiful valley Ait Bouguemmaz , discovring others valleys - Return to Marrakech
Day 08 : Transfer to airport
Informations:
Duration: 8jours/5 days of walk.
Period: From April To October:
Level: medium
Trip: Walking.
Lodging: hotel 3 * in Marrakech, tents 2 places with mattress, lodgings during the excursion.
Meal: typically Moroccan dishes (tagine, couscous...). Fresh products and complements of preserves, meat bought in mountain. Picnic or salads at midday, meal hot and cooked the evening.
Climate: dryness and heat in spring, cold the night in possible winter storm
Framing: French and English Berber guide speaking, cook, muleteers.
Luggage & equipments : During the hike, your luggage is carried by mules. However, you should take your personal belongings which you may need during the walks (waterproofs, warm clothing, waterbottle, camera, sun cream, etc.)

Services : mountain guide, Mules and muleteers for taking your stuff, night in inhabitant, Nights under tents 2 places with soft beds. meals for all the trek. Transport A/D from and to Marrakech, Services of a mountain guide, cooker.

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Trek - Mgoun Ascent - 5 days / 4 nights

Day 1 : Arrival to Marrakech airport, welcome & transfer to the Riad at the heart of the medina. Diner on your own.
Day 2 : 07.30 transfer by road from your hotel in Marrakech to the remote Ait Bougmez Valley in the High Atlas (about 4.5 hours drive with picnic lunch en-route). Overnight at Dar Itrane Lodge near Imelghas Village (1,800 m) or another gite nearby.
Day 3 : about 6 hours walking Cross the Ait Bougmez Valley towards Agouti village and then down to the Ait Bouli Valley. Continue along the Lakhdar Valley and camp overnight near Abachkou (1,600 m).
Day 4 : about 7 hours walking Continue to n' Rougoult village and then climb a narrow path to the small village of Ifri n' Ait Kherfalla. Overnight camp near the Ifri (2,500 m).
Day 5 : about 5 hours walking Continue on through a pass (3,000 m) climbing and descending to the Arous Valley. Overnight camp near Ikkis summer shelters for shepherds (2,200 m). Later in the afternoon visit the Arous Gorges.
Day 6 : Walk back to the Bougmez Valley where you will be met by your driver and vehicle near the village of Tirouza for the return drive to your hotel in Marrakech with picnic en-route. Arrive Marrakech about 6.30 p.m
Day 7 : Marrakech, free day to explore the medina, souks, square Jemaa Elfna & historical monuments.
Day 8 : After break fast pick up & transfer to the airport.

Price: From 300 Euro / person
Services included:
English speaking guide, food, mule, food, accommodation during the trek, 2 nights in at the Riad in Marrakech with breakfast, transport from Marrakech the starting point & from the end of the trek to Marrakech, 2 airport transfers.

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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.
Mgoun Trekking

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 -

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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