Experience the Berbers lifestyle in the Atlas Mountains

Atlas and Sahara Tours prepared this Berber trail of the Anergui valley, which is an ecolodge trek in the Atlas, trek in a preserved valley of the Moroccan Atlas, for beautiful Berber walks in the valley of Anergui.
Still recently isolated, the valley of Anergui is a valley crossed by Assif Melloul and its impressive gorges that separate the Middle Atlas from the central High Atlas. Its citadel villages that spring in the heart of wild and grandiose landscapes, are among the most beautiful of the Atlas.
To discover the authentic beauty and its centuries-old traditions, it must be furrowed, because the entire Berber tribe Ait Sukhmane is meeting there from dawn until dusk. The meetings with the population very attached to its traditions will bring moments of conviviality enriching.
This trip to Morocco is based on the meeting, with stay in Tighremt assif Melloul, a cottage ecolodge managed by a Berber family, and proposals for hiking in star to discover the surrounding mountains. 

In summer, you can climb on the highlands of Kousser, meet the nomads in their 
sheepfolds. A charming bivouac awaits you.
During your stay in this timeless valley, you will walk from mud villages to irrigated crops, granaries to mountains of silence. After your hike, you can enjoy the hammam and traditional treatments offered at our ecolodge, or relax on the patio with a mint tea
This hiking trip in Morocco is recommended to people wishing a real change of scenery, relaxation and rest, the comfort of our ecolodge and hiking proposed. An exclusive Atlas and Sahara Tours.​

Itinerary:
DAY 1 - MARRAKECH
Airport reception and transfer to the Hotel in the Medina. Free Evening.
Overnight at Riad Challa or Similar.

DAY 2: THE ANERGUI VALLEY.
Departure to the valley of Anergui crossing the central High Atlas. Picnic at Lake Bin-Elouidane before resuming our way through wild landscapes, between green oaks and junipers to the highlands of Tagleft, then the circus of Anergui. Another 30 minutes of track to arrive at our Berber house, located at the entrance of the gorges of Assif Melloul.
Drive 320 kms / 6H drive)
Dinner & Overnight at an ecolodge Berber house
 
DAY 3: TRADITIONAL VILLAGES & FORTIFIED ATGRIES
This first hike allows you to discover the beautiful villages citadels of pink clay of the valley. Here, ighrems or fortified granaries are among the most beautiful in the Atlas.
At Ait Khouya we will meet the potter and the blacksmith, central characters of village life. Picnic or lunch at the inhabitant. Back to our Berber house.
(4H walk)
Dinner & Overnight at the Berber house
 
DAY 4: THE CIRCUS OF ANERGUI
This morning we take the mule track that starts from the house towards the Tizi-n'Dari pass (1800m). And before our eyes the great circus of Anergui. We will cross the other side of the mountain to reach the tiny village of Batli surrounded by the high peaks of the Atlas.
Superb view of the alluvial plain and its green mosaic of fields and orchards that overlook the villages ocher-red hung on the slopes of the mountain. Lunch at the inhabitant. Back to our House.
(5H walk) (Gradient: climb + 200m / descent -200m)
Dinner & Overnight at an ecolodge Berber house
 
DAY 5: ASSIF MELLOUL & THE GORGES
Today an aquatic day in the gorges of the assif Melloul and aqqua Tafraoute awaits us. Walk in this canyon more and more narrow and deep, often feet in the water, to arrive at the confluence of the wadi Tafraout. Picnic and swim before returning to our guest house.
(5H walk)
Dinner & Overnight at an ecolodge Berber house
 
DAY 6: THE SOUK OF EL KHEMIS
Thursday is the day of the souk. It is the meeting point of all the inhabitants of the valley and nomads who come down from the highlands of Kousser to sell their animals or barter. Morning at the souk to meet the locals, then walk in the surrounding mountains and picnic. returning to our guest house.
(Hiking 4H walk)
Dinner & Overnight at an ecolodge Berber house
 
DAY 7: RETURN TO MARRAKECH
It's time to leave our Berber friends Said, Fatou, Hadda and Touda with whom you surely have spent a week exotic, to return to Marrakech where we will arrive at the end of the day. Drop off at your hotel. Free dinner.
(Transport: 320 km / 6H of road) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS

• ​DURATION: .......................8 days /  7 nights.
• PERIOD:............................ From Mai to end Of September 
• GRADE:............................. Normal trek
• PICK UP DETAILS:.............Pick up at 8:00am (from your hotel in Marrakech / Agadir / Meeting point)
• DROP OFF DETAILS:.........7-8pm at the hotel (day 8)
• ACCOMMODATION:.........Camp & Rural gites (Berber house). 
• FOOD & DRINKS:...............Fresh Salade & Hot meals Moroccan tagines will be provided.

PRICE:.............................Contact us (Private trek).
SERVICES INCLUDED

• English speaking local guide.
• Meals during the trek. 
• Bottled water.
• Transfer from & to Marrakech/Agadir with private car & safe driver.  
• Mule to carry your luggage (Backpack / duffel bags recommended, no suitcases, you could store it at our riad)
• Cook to prepare your meals.
• 7 nights accommodation (a mix of camping & Berber house experience)

SERVICES EXCLUDED

• Soft drinks.
• Tipping.
• Equipment hire.

TREKKING EQUIPMENTS LIST (required)

• Good walking boots and socks
• Sleeping bag (3-4 season); plus thermal liner in winter
• Lightweight fleece and waterproof outers (summer)
• Layers, windproof jacket, hat, gloves (autumn-late spring)
• Thermal underwear (autumn through late spring)
• Sunglasses.
• Walking stick (useful)
• Personal items e.g. towel, sunscreen, wipes, toilet tissues
• Small First Aid Kit including insect repellent, plasters, meds
• Small rubbish bag to carry out what you carry in.
• lighter e.g. burn toilet paper
• Day sack/backpack
• Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
• Torch/Flashlight and spare batteries e.g. head torch
• Penknife (useful)
• Trail snacks
• Zip-Up bags for camera etc.