Viewed from Marrakech, Morocco's snow-capped Atlas mountains provide inspiration for a fantastic trekking holiday in Morocco. Our stunning trekking itinerary begins in the picturesque Bou Guemmez Valley and leads south-westwards through the impressive Atlas range, which includes North Africa's highest peak. En route, we visit the fortified villages of the friendly Berbers and climb on good trails through remote and often uninhabited valleys to reach high and scenic camping places. We have included the option of ascending three of the Atlas' high peaks, Mgoun (4068m / 13350ft), Anghomar (3608m. / 11,837ft) and Jebel Toubkal (4167m / 13671ft). Rich in cultural interest and wildlife, this is recognized to be one of the finest mountain walks in the world. On our return to Marrakech, we have time to explore the old Arab quarter, famous for its souks (markets) and for the quality of its handicrafts. This is the ultimate Atlas Mountain adventure holiday.

: Transfer from Airport to your hotel in Marrakech.

: Marrakech - Ait Bougemmaz- Iskatafen Village. After breakfast drive to the start point of our trek in the picturesque Bou Guemez Valley. Stay overnight in the Berber village of Iskataffen. Gite (1800m. / 5906ft.).

: Iskatafen - Ait Sayed Village - Azib Ikis.Trek through valley and ascend the Arous River gorge. We pass through the village of Ayt Sayd and continue to the high grazing area of Azib Ikkis. Camp (2350m. / 7710ft.).

: Azib Ikis - Tarkedit.Cross a series of passes, the Tizi n-Oumskiyk (2909m. / 9544ft.) and Tizi n-Tarkeddit (3250m. / 10,663ft.) before dropping down to a pasture below Jebel Mgoun. Camp (2900m. / 9514ft.).

: Tarkedit - Mgoun summit.Early start for those ascending Jebel Mgoun (4069m. / 13,350ft.). The ridge to Mgoun is breathtaking and the summit affords splendid view towards the Sahara. Return to camp.

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: Tarkedit - Tasgarnalte Village.At the western end of the plateau, climb over a pass (3216m. / 10,551ft.) and descend into the Tessaout Valley. Camp at Tasgarnalte Village (2325m. / 7628ft.).

: Tasgarnalte Village - Ait Ali Nitto.We walk beside the river passing several villages including the small nomadic settlement of Azib n'Ikkis and Ichbbakane to reach our overnight halt in the village of Ait Ali Nitto. Overnight in gite.

: Ait Ali Nitto - Tagoukht.Leaving the Tessaout Valley we head south to the impressively located village of Megdaz. (2000m. / 6560ft.). We cross the Tizi Awrghiz (2450m. / 8038ft.). to reach Tagoukht (2020m. / 6627ft.). Camp.

: Tagoukht - Lake Tamda. Cross the Tizi n'Fredoute (2800m. / 9186ft.) and the Tizi n-Tghaghayt (2838m. / 9311ft.) to reach the spectacularly located Lake Tamda. Camp.

: Lake Tamda- Tighza.Optional ascent of Jebel Anghomar, then follow the Ounila Stream down to Tighza (1980m. / 6500ft.). Overnight in gite.

: Tighza - Ouzlime village. Trek through groves of walnut and almond, and cross a small plateua before descending to village of Telouat (1900m. / 6230ft) and adjacent Kasbah of the El Glaoui family. Continue to Ouzlime village. Camp

: Ouzlime village - Afra plateau.Climb across a small pass (Mahboub 2400m/7874ft) to cross the main Marrakech - Ouarzazate Road and join the Afra plateau. Camp on the plateau

: Afra plateau - Yagour plateau.A days trekking from the Afra valley, with several villages on route, up to the Yagour plateau through sparse forest of evergreen oak and rock carvings. Good views up valley of Bou Oughiwl and Aghoujdid. Camp (2300m. / 7546ft.).

: Yagour plateau - Agadir n'Ait BoulmaneTraverse to an excellent viewpoint of the High Atlas before descending into the Ourika Valley. Trek to Setti Fadma and continue upstream to Agadir n'Ait Boulmane (1400m. / 4593ft.). Camp.

: Agadir n'Ait Boulmane - Timichi.We climb through a gorge on a spectacular balcony path and pass through three Berber villages before reaching Timichi (2050m. / 6726ft.). Camp.

: Timichi - Tachedirt.Cross the Tizi n-Tacheddirt (3172m. / 10,407ft.) into the Imenane Valley. Lunch at the pass before descending to Tacheddirt (2250m. / 7382ft.). Camp.

: Tachedirt - Imlil.Trek down Umnin valley, cross the Tizi n-Tamatert (2279m. / 7477ft.) and descend to Imlil. Overnight in a guesthouse.

: Imlil - Toubkal Refuge.Ascend via the small village and shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, to camp beside the Neltner refuge (3100m/10,170ft)

: Refuge - Summit - Refuge.Early start for those wanting to climb Jebel Toubkal (4167m. / 13,671ft.), North Africa's highest peak. Descend to Neltner refuge.

: Refuge - Imlil.Walking down the Mizan valley we pass through Sidi Chamharouch and Aroumd to reach Imlil (1700m. / 5577ft. ). Overnight in a comfortable guesthouse. An opportunity to visit the local hammam.

: Imlil - Marrakech.Transfer back to Marrakech. Afternoon sightseeing around the Djemaa-el-Fna and souks, with an English speaking guide. Hotel.

: Transfer to the Airport.