MGoun summit 4071m and the Berber villages of Ait Bougmez valley

M'goun Mountain Morocco: Region nestled in the heart of the Atlas, totally spared by the stress of the city and pollution; we invite you to discover this territory in which the Berber people still accept its traditional life, despite the arrival of electricity and the paved road that does not change anything. Life flows between earthen walls, houses gather around Tighremtes and form hamlets huddled on the arid slopes.
The central High Atlas in Morocco, a little lower but much larger than the Toubkal massif, is dominated by the long M'goun ridge that leads to its summit, culminating at 4071 m.
TREK HIGHLIGHTS

• Mount M'Goun 401m Ascent .
• Authentic Berber villages and valleys.
• Berber life style.
• Berber architecture. 

Itinerary:
Day 1: Marrakech Airport - Hotel:
Arrival at Marrakech Airport, welcome and transfer to the Riad in the Medina.
Overnight at the Riad Challa Or similar.
 
Day 2: Marrakech - Azilal - Arouss (2250 m):
Transfer from the Red City to the Central High Atlas via the Ouzoud waterfall road, then the city of Azilal, lunch and we head to the south towards the heart of the Atlas. Arrival in the village of Agouti.
Meet our mule team and the cook at the starting point of our trek. Loading luggage, then we will walk along the small valley of Arouss to the camp, near the gorge at 2250 m. (3 hours of walking).
Dinner and overnight at our camp.
Altitude difference: + 450 m.
 
Day 3: Arouss (2250 m) - Col Aghri (3400 m) - Tarkddite (2900 m):
After breakfast, we will progressively attack a beautiful climb to reach the Aghri pass at 3400 m. Splendid view on the central massif and M'goun. After a pause of meditation, we will continue our stage by the descent on the plateau of Tarkddite, lunch provided on the way. (5 hours walk).
Dinner and overnight at our camp.
Altitude difference: + 1150 m. / - 500 m.

Day 4: Tarkddite (2900 m) - M'goun (4071 m) - Oulilimt (2600 m):
Departure early in the morning and we will climb to reach a long ridge at an altitude of 4000 m. This anticlinal ridge offers a beautiful view of the Saghro mountain, to the south and on the peaks of the central High Atlas.
After a break and picnic on the culmination of the M'goun (4071m), we will descend to reach the valley of Oulilimte. camp near the source at 2600 m. (8 hours of walking).
Altitude difference: + 1171 m. / - 1471 m.
Dinner and overnight at our camp.

Day 5: Oulilimt (2600 m) - Aflafal (2200 m):
We will leave for a stage along the valley of Oulilimte, discover a variety of landscapes and gorges as well as imposing rock needles.
Lunch near the river and in the afternoon, we will continue our walk to the camp near the sources of Aflafal. (5:30 walk.
Altitude difference: + 200 m. / - 600m.
Dinner and overnight at our camp.
 
Day 6: Aflafal (2200 m) - Col Ait Imi (2200 m.) - Ait Ziri (1845 m):
We will leave our bivouac and we will go up to the pass of Aït Imi (2900 m.), Beautiful sight on the chain of M'goun and the Happy Valley. Then we will reach the village Aït Imi. Lunch at the nature and afternoon we will walk among the cultures and villages of this valley to the village Ait Ziri. (6 hrs walk).
Altitude difference: + 700 m. / - 1100 m.
Dinner and overnight at our camp.
 
Day 7: Ait Ziri (1800 m) - Marrakech(250 km):
After an easy  walk, farewell to our team of Mule leaders and the cook, then we meet our driver and return to Marrakech by the same road.
Overnight at the Riad / Hotel.
 
Day 8: Riad / Hotel - Marrakech Airport:
Meet at the hotel reception and transfer to the airport on your flight time. End of our services.

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.