Description
Mgoun Massif Trek (7 Days)
M’Goun massif lies between the central plains and the Sahara desert of Morocco. High rounded peaks, massive rock slabs, and mud-formed spires overlook vast treeless valleys and sparsely vegetated plateaus. Split by rivers and canyons, the landscape provides interesting trail challenges with a traverse of M’Goun, followed by long, slow descents and sudden ascents, and one day negotiating a narrow canyon filled with water. The nomadic Ait Atta people tribes graze their animals here during the summer months; hare and fox, wolf, toads, frogs, vulture, and the rare Bonelli-eagle make this barren land their home. Few trees include poplars, junipers,
ITINERARY & TREK DETAILS:
Day 1: Marrakech – The happy valley of A Bougmez – Azibs N’Ikkis (2300m)
Transfer from Marrakech to Azilal, the last town before taking a small road to the deep valleys of the centralHigh Atlas, the Aït Abbas valley and the happy valley of Aït Bougmez through its first village,
Agouti, we meet with the team of mule drivers. Our trek to M’goun begins with crossing thebeautiful Berber villages of the Arous valley with typical adobe architecture. Nui after thesheepfolds of Arous at 2,500 m 3 hours of walking. 700m ascent .. Night in tents
Day 2: Azibs n’Ikkis (2300m) – Col de Tarkeddit (3400m) – plateau de Tarkeddit (2900m)
We go up by the mule track which brings us to the Au Tizi n’Oughri pass (3400 m).Panoramic view over the vast northern slope of M’Goun, on the Tarkeddit plateau and thesurrounding peaks. Then a descent of 1h30 to our camp near the sources of Tassaout(2900 m). In the afternoon, rest. Night in tents Duration: 5h30 walking. Elevation: 1050mascent and 500m descent.
Day 3: Tarkeddit plateau – The ascent of M’goun (4068 m) – Oulilimt (2700m).
Wake up around 4 a.m., departure around 5 a.m. to join the long crest line of the IghilM’Goun, which we will follow to the top of M’goun (4068 m). A beautiful view over all themountains of the central High Atlas and, to the south, over the Dades valley, the MassifSarhro. After descent by the path in a corridor, to reach the camp near the sheepfolds ofOulilimt (2700 m. 8 hours of walk. 1168 m of ascent and 1368 m of descent. NB: for those
who do not wish to climb from M’goun, possibility of following the path with the mule Night in tents
Day 4: Oulilimte – The Ouzighimt valley – Imin Irkt
This day is limited to the descent of the Ouzighimt valley; a wonderful valley to cross, hikebetween the small villages and meet the nomads of the Atlas population especially thewomen are always in full activity: the work in the fields, collecting wood for the fire … ourwalk will be all along the river, which links several villages. Lunch will be at the edge of thewadi in Taghraft. Then we continue our crossing to Imi N’Irkt village. The duration 5h30 ofwalking. Elevation: 500m descent. Night with the locals.
Day 5: Imi N’Irkt – Tiranimine – Agrd zga.
A stage of several passages in the water. at a time when the gorges are narrow, we alwaysstay in the water, often cold and refreshing in summer. A break for a hot tea and lunch nearthe Ifasfas spring. The camp will be in Tighanimine village. Duration 5 hours of walking.Elevation: 500m descent. Night with the locals.
Day 6: Agr Zeka – Ouarzazate – Col de Tichka – Marrakech
Departure around 8 am towards the city of Kelaa M’Gouna, renowned for its roses on aworld scale where a large rose festival is organized every first week of May. After 90km, we will pass Via Ouarzazate city, stop for lunch in local restaurant in Tichka. The resumption of the road towards Marrakech, end of your 6 days trek, 6h to 7h drive
TRIP FACTS:
Trek grade: Moderate & chalenging
Group size: Min 2 and Max 15
Starts/Finish: marrakech city
Availability: from April to October
PRICES:
Group 2-8: 600 € Per person
Group 9-12: 570 € Per person
Group 13-15: 500 € Per person
One person: On request
What’s included:
•Private Transport to and from marrakech
•Hotel pick up and drop off
•All meals During your 6 days trek + coffee and tea
•Accomodation at the tents or guest houses
•Experienced Mountain guide
•Mules to carry your bags
What’s not included:
•Travel insurance
•Soft Drinks and water
•Accomodation in marrakech
•Tip
About the Price/Payment:
The price quoted is per person and we quote in Euros (€), but you can pay in Sterling (£)/ US Dollars ($)/ Moroccan Dirham.