Trekking Berber Villages



Trekking Berber Villages

Trek Berber villages
A wide variety of Berber cultural excursions are available to suit your schedule, from day trips to week-long programs. In every case, the goal is the same: to give you the opportunity to encounter Berber life and culture in a firsthand experience. You’ll have the chance to trek the local mountains, meeting the people who inhabit the various Berber villages and getting involved in their daily activities: cooking with fire wood, making bread from scratch, and preparing food according to traditional recipes.
You're family, you enjoy hiking in mountain family with children of young ages, we offer a hike through the most beautiful villages of the High Atlas Toubkal any dynastic near the city of Marrakech.

Facts of Berber Villages Trekking

Imlil Valley

Trekking Region: Toubkal Region
Trekking Name: Trekking Berber Villages
Best Season: From June to October
Grade: 
Maximum Height: 3500m.
Duration: 08 Days

Berber Villages Trekking Day to day trip itinerary

Day 01: Arrival to MarrakechArrival, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or Ryad
Day 02: Marrakech - Imi Oughelad - OussertekTransfer from Marrakech to Asni 45 kms, then Imioughlad 1400 m, meeting with our team of mules, baggage loading, direction of Col El Bour 1600 m, 1:00 climb, the Col rest, down to the village Imeskar in the valley Imenane, then on to the village Ousertek, 5H walk, climb with 3:30, night homestay, full board, 2000 m, step beautiful landscapes, very steady climb in the shade of juniper and walnut trees.
Day 03: Oussertek - Gliz - Oukaimeden - TachedirtWe start our beautiful day with a climb of 600 meters, the village of Gliz, Tidili, beautiful villages of mud, forest of juniper, our mules we follow a good path, great view from the pass Oukaimden on hilltops and valleys, easy descent to the village Oukaimden (homes, chalets for skiers, ski resort, the highest in Africa, 2600m to 3260 m), lunch in the valley at the foot Col Eddi, assemble the afternoon climb to the Col 1H, panoramic view of the mountains exceed 3500m (Angour, Akswal, Iguenouane ,....), long descent to rejoin the Valley Imenane at its source, night to Ouaneskra.
Day 04: Tachedirt - Tingherine - Col Tamatert - ImlilWe follow the valley with its beautiful villages Imenane Berber Tamguist, Tineghrine, cross the river to go up to 300 m Tamatert, admire the beautiful scenery of the 2 valleys (we're going, Ait Maizane Valley, Imlil and the one we've been through, Imenane), descent through pine forest to reach the Chamonix-Imlil Morocco, the point of Ascent Summit Toubkal 4167 m, every year thousands of hikers spend the objective Toubkal Summit , lunch, rest, view of Toubkal.
Day 05: Imlil - Aremd - Chamharouch - ImlilWe discover the region of Imlil, we go to the marabout Sidi Chemharouche 2275 m, 500 m ascent and descent of 500 m, cross several villages each way, Targa Imoula, Tagadirt, Aremd, and then return Achein Imlil, a former village, lunch near the marabout (famous for the care of spiritual diseases, Sultan devils, attended by hundreds of pilgrims annually from all over Morocco), return to the same lodging, dinner and housing.
Day 06: Imlil - Pass Mezik - Tizi Oussem - Id AissaOne of the most beautiful days we crossed the large village (Imlil) to reach the trail by a large village Mezzik we leave to our right, by the gigantic walnut trees we climb the pass mezzik, beautiful climb climber regular, 2:30 Rise quite large, well-earned rest at the Col, great views, then down to the beautiful village of Tizi Oussem first village in the valley Azaden, lunch along the river and on to Id Aissa, night Homestay 1900 m.
Day 07: Id Aissa - Pass Tachet - Imi Oughelad - MarrakechBetween 2 or 3H of walking, Great stage, characterized by villages of different colors (orange earth, gray, red ,....), easy climb from village to village, good trail, paved trail to the Col, strong red cedar, oak green long descent to the point of departure, lunch under the walnut trees, then Taxi or Minibus lead us in Marrakesh.
Day 08: Marrakech - AiroportDeparture Transfer to the Airport, End of our services.

Note:

if this is not the right program that you wish to do, feel free to contact us so as to tailor-make a suitable itenrary for you, Please let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.

A wide variety of Berber cultural excursions are available to suit your schedule, from day trips to week-long programs. In every case, the goal is the same: to give you the opportunity to encounter Berber life and culture in a firsthand experience. You’ll have the chance to trek the local mountains, meeting the people who inhabit the various Berber villages and getting involved in their daily activities: cooking with fire wood, making bread from scratch, and preparing food according to traditional recipes.

You're family, you enjoy hiking in mountain family with children of young ages, we offer a hike through the most beautiful villages of the High Atlas Toubkal any dynastic near the city of Marrakech.

Facts of Berber Villages Trekking



Trekking Region: Toubkal Region

Trekking Name: Trekking Berber Villages

Best Season: From June to October

Grade:

Maximum Height: 3500m.

Duration: 08 Days

Berber Villages Trekking Day to day trip itinerary
Day 01: Arrival to Marrakech
Arrival, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or Ryad
Day 02: Marrakech - Imi Oughelad - Oussertek
Transfer from Marrakech to Asni 45 kms, then Imioughlad 1400 m, meeting with our team of mules, baggage loading, direction of Col El Bour 1600 m, 1:00 climb, the Col rest, down to the village Imeskar in the valley Imenane, then on to the village Ousertek, 5H walk, climb with 3:30, night homestay, full board, 2000 m, step beautiful landscapes, very steady climb in the shade of juniper and walnut trees.
Day 03: Oussertek - Gliz - Oukaimeden - Tachedirt
We start our beautiful day with a climb of 600 meters, the village of Gliz, Tidili, beautiful villages of mud, forest of juniper, our mules we follow a good path, great view from the pass Oukaimden on hilltops and valleys, easy descent to the village Oukaimden (homes, chalets for skiers, ski resort, the highest in Africa, 2600m to 3260 m), lunch in the valley at the foot Col Eddi, assemble the afternoon climb to the Col 1H, panoramic view of the mountains exceed 3500m (Angour, Akswal, Iguenouane ,....), long descent to rejoin the Valley Imenane at its source, night to Ouaneskra.
Day 04: Tachedirt - Tingherine - Col Tamatert - Imlil
We follow the valley with its beautiful villages Imenane Berber Tamguist, Tineghrine, cross the river to go up to 300 m Tamatert, admire the beautiful scenery of the 2 valleys (we're going, Ait Maizane Valley, Imlil and the one we've been through, Imenane), descent through pine forest to reach the Chamonix-Imlil Morocco, the point of Ascent Summit Toubkal 4167 m, every year thousands of hikers spend the objective Toubkal Summit , lunch, rest, view of Toubkal.
Day 05: Imlil - Aremd - Chamharouch - Imlil
We discover the region of Imlil, we go to the marabout Sidi Chemharouche 2275 m, 500 m ascent and descent of 500 m, cross several villages each way, Targa Imoula, Tagadirt, Aremd, and then return Achein Imlil, a former village, lunch near the marabout (famous for the care of spiritual diseases, Sultan devils, attended by hundreds of pilgrims annually from all over Morocco), return to the same lodging, dinner and housing.
Day 06: Imlil - Pass Mezik - Tizi Oussem - Id Aissa
One of the most beautiful days we crossed the large village (Imlil) to reach the trail by a large village Mezzik we leave to our right, by the gigantic walnut trees we climb the pass mezzik, beautiful climb climber regular, 2:30 Rise quite large, well-earned rest at the Col, great views, then down to the beautiful village of Tizi Oussem first village in the valley Azaden, lunch along the river and on to Id Aissa, night Homestay 1900 m.
Day 07: Id Aissa - Pass Tachet - Imi Oughelad - Marrakech
Between 2 or 3H of walking, Great stage, characterized by villages of different colors (orange earth, gray, red ,....), easy climb from village to village, good trail, paved trail to the Col, strong red cedar, oak green long descent to the point of departure, lunch under the walnut trees, then Taxi or Minibus lead us in Marrakesh.
Day 08: Marrakech - Airoport
Departure Transfer to the Airport, End of our services.
Note:
if this is not the right program that you wish to do, feel free to contact us so as to tailor-make a suitable itenrary for you, Please let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.


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Berber Villages Treks


Berber Villages Treks
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The Berber people have made these mountains their home for centuries, and although their life is simple and rustic, they are incredibly hospitable and only too eager to invite you in for a mint tea. Despite the often harsh landscape, the Berbers will always offer you a winning smile as you pass shepherds tending their flocks and locals travelling between villages.
In the valleys below they cultivate beautifully terraced gardens, fruit groves and fields of wheat, barley and vegetables amongst the rocky ground. The region is wild and harsh and the mountains are criss-crossed by mule paths that are the only access ways between villages.

Treks from Marrakech through many little hamlets and Berber villages to the magnificent Western High Atlas Mountains.


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Berber Villages & Mountain Passes Trek


Berber Villages & Mountain Passes Trek
Spend 4 days exploring the high peaks of the Atlas Mountains on foot. A hike amidst cool vegetation of juniper and pine trees is a perfect way to rejuvenate your mind and body. Go across deep gorges, gushing river streams and groves of cherry and walnut trees, as your guide takes you on a great walk up and down the beautiful hills.
The valleys are home to tiny hamlets and villages of the ethnic Berbers, a herding and farming community. Visit their homes and interact with them to know more about their traditions and customs.
See their terraced fields of corn and barley and get a glimpse of their day to day living.
Berber Villages & Green Valleys and Mountain passes Trek Itinerary:
1. day :Marrakech –imi oughlad –tizi n'tachte –tiziane :
early morning departure from marrakech for a pleasante drive south winding our way up through the moulay brahim gorge and upper valleys to arrive at the higher foothills of the western high atlas mountains and our trailhead of imi oughlad (1450m) with the jbel toubkal , at 4167m the highest peak in north africa , aglzim 3650m and aksoual 38847m ,looming before us . here we alight from our vehicle and meet up with berber muleteer crew . We set off up in north-westerly direction for a 2hour acclimatisation hike up switchback mule tracks , passing by cornfields woods pine and juniper to the tiz n'tachete (2000m),where we shallstop to look back down on the imlikl and ait oussaden valleys before carrying on for another half hour to imi n'ifri and our field picnic .thence a slow hike for about 2 and half hours south-west down along a dirt track to assif n' ait oussaden and the red clay terraced village of tiziane ( 1750 m )for our accommodation in our bivouac or gite.
2. day :tizziane – tizi n'taghrhourte – D'knt :
after breakfast we now set off on our hike up along the assif n'ait oussaden valley , passing through the wallnuts groves , up to tizi n'taghrhourte (1995m )and through to a rare almost flat strecth to arrive at assaka spring, where we will stop for our field picnic amidst and awesome silence after some 2 and half hours relatively easy walking .our afternoon's hike takes us down along the edges of the forest untill we reach the berber village of D'knt (1870m) or agouns n Assoul where we will have our dinner and spent the in a bivouac or gite .
3. day : D'knt – tizi n'tagdalte – tizi oussem :
we set off for our morning's 3 hours hike up through groves of walnut trees, fields of corn and barley to greet the many sheep and goatherders – and women and children bent over with 20kg loads of faggots and dried herbs. We traverse the tizi n'tagdalte to the descent amongst the juniper trees till we come to a small spring set amongst the trees , where we will stop for our picnic .once refreshed , we are off down winding tracks of upper slopes for some 3hours to come to a small river at the beginning of the valley of assif n'ait oussaden . from here we enter the village of tizi oussem (1850m) then up to the summer village Of Tamsoult for our camp or gite.
4. day : tizi oussem -- Tizi M'zzik --- Imlil :
Trek to a small waterfall at Azib Tamsoulte and return to cross the Tizi 'n Mzik pass (2,500m). We join the main Toubkal valley at Imlil (1,900m), where we have lunch before the drive to Marrakech.

Option 2 :
Day1: : Marrakech - imlil – tizi n’tamaterte – Tachdirth :
Transfer from marrakech to Imlil then set out towards the east ; up winding mule tracks to the tizi n’ tamaterte (2279m) to enjoy the amazing panorama of the surrounding atlas mountain range peaks and valleys on our way to our picnic spot on the tizi n’tamaterte , overlooking jbel oukaimeden and the beautiful encircled plateau. After lunch set of following the path down to imnane valley intill our gite d’etape in Tachdirth village . 5 to 6 hours walking.
Day2: Trek down the valley of Imnane accross lot of Berber villages :
Ounskra, tamguist , ikkis , amssakrou , Arg and Imsker , night in a Berber home. 5hours walking.
Day3: Trek from Imsker to Tizian via Tizi n Lbour and tizi n tacht mountain passes all day through tuya and juniper groves. 6hours.
Day4 : Tizian to Imlil via Ighouliden waterfalls , summer villgaes of Azib n Tamsoult and Tizi M'zzik Mountain pass , 6hours walking
Note : Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.


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