Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll arrive at the airport and head straight to Riad Chayma, a traditional riad right in the heart of Marrakech. After you drop off your bags and settle in, there's a walking tour through the medina later in the evening. This gives you a feel for the city's layout, the narrow winding streets, and the local rhythm before you get some rest for the trek ahead.
Included Activities
- Evening walking tour of Marrakech
Landmarks/POIs Marrakech Medina - Day 2
Marrakech to Oukaimden to Tachddirt
The drive from Marrakech takes about 2 hours to reach Oukaimden, Africa's highest ski resort sitting at 3,200m. Once there, you'll meet your muleteer team and start your trek through the High Atlas. You'll walk through the Tizi n'ou Addi pass and pass through villages like Tizi n'Eddi, Ouanskra, and Tachddirt throughout the day. By evening, you reach Tigmi N'tachddirt Lodge where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from Marrakech to Oukaimden
- Meet muleteer team
- Guided trek through High Atlas valleys and villages
- Walk through Tizi n'ou Addi pass (2,950m)
Optional Activities
- Ski or snowboard at Oukaimden (seasonal December-April)
- Rent ski and snowboard equipment
Landmarks/POIs Oukaimden Tizi n'ou Addi Tachddirt - Day 3
Tachddirt to Imlil to Aroumd
This morning brings a gradual climb up to Tizi-n-Tamatert Col, then you'll make a steep descent into the Mizane Valley to reach Imlil. The village itself is colorful with shops and cafes scattered around, so there's a bit of activity if you want to grab something. From there, you continue climbing through walnut trees heading toward Aroumd, which sits as the highest permanent settlement in the valley. You'll stay overnight at a lodge in Aroumd.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Tizi-n-Tamatert Col
- Trek through Mizane Valley to Imlil
- Guided trek through walnut groves to Aroumd
Optional Activities
- Visit Hotel Kasbah du Toubkal (featured in Kundun film)
- Stay at Dar Imlil riad alternative
Landmarks/POIs Tizi-n-Tamatert Col Mizane Valley Imlil Aroumd Kasbah du Toubkal - Day 4
Aroumd to Ait Aissa
After breakfast, you head west toward Tizi Mzik pass at 2,489m. The trek continues through the Azzadene Valley where you can see the Irhoulidene waterfall, which flows year-round. You'll descend through Tizi Oussem village and make your way down to Ait Aissa. The overnight stop is at Toubkal Lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Tizi Mzik pass (2,489m)
- Trek through Azzadene Valley
- Visit Irhoulidene waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Tizi Mzik pass Azzadene Valley Irhoulidene waterfall Tizi Oussem Ait Aissa - Day 5
Ait Aissa to Ouirgane
Most of today is downhill trekking through the Azzaden Valley on local trails that run along the valley sides. There are a few river crossings along the way, and you'll pass through a nature reserve where Barbary sheep live. Around midday, you'll stop for lunch, then continue walking through olive groves and past Berber villages. By late afternoon, you arrive in Ouirgane where you'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided descent trek through Azzaden Valley
- Trek through Barbary sheep nature reserve
- Trek through olive groves and Berber villages
Optional Activities
- Overnight stay in Ouirgane valley
- Transfer back to Marrakech
Landmarks/POIs Azzaden Valley Barbary sheep nature reserve Tassa Ouirgane Ouirgane - Day 6
Marrakech
This day is yours to do as you like. You can walk around Marrakech and check out areas you didn't get to on the first evening, visit the souks, or simply relax at the riad. If you want to add more days to the trip, that's possible, or if this works with your schedule, you can also arrange your departure home.
Optional Activities
- Explore Marrakech
- Extend tour with additional days
Landmarks/POIs Marrakech
