Overview :
   The Mgoun Massif forms the most southerly of the three ridges, which make up the High Atlas. Our trek is a high circuit in the Central Atlas and starts in the beautiful valley of the Ait Bougemez. Not only do we enjoy the majestic scenery of these rugged mountains, but also the friendly and fascinating culture of the indigenous Berbers. It is a wild area, which in comparison with the Jebel Toubkal region, sees very few groups and subsequently has a more simplistic tourist infrastructure. In many ways however the scenery is more magnificent with extensive terracing, green broad valleys pierced with irrigation canals, areas of walnut copses, strange rock formations and colors, with the villages clinging to the mountainsides. Above all this soars the peak of Mgoun at just over 4000 metres, only slightly less than Toubkal itself. All in all it is perhaps a more interesting mountain, because instead of endless scree fields, the ‘Alpine start ‘ takes you up to a high roller coaster ridge, along above and past a huge cirque to the summit.

Itinerary:
Note : Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.

Duration: 6 days, other way You can hike for 2, 3 or 4 days in Mgoun or Toubkal area, depending on your availability and your budget, please contact us for more information.
Day 1:

  Drive from Marrakech to Ait Bougumez in the morning, there is time to relax at the guesthouse in the Happy Valley when we arrive in the late afternoon.


Day 2:

 We meet our team of muleteers. After loading the mules, we start our hike to Ikkis n’Arous (2300m), our camp site. Approximately 3 hours walk.

Day 3:

   Trek to Tarkedit Plateau, we walk up in a wild landscape before crossing the Aghouri pass at 3,450m then descend to the wind-eroded and snow-covered high plateau of Tarkedit (2,900m). After lunch, we climb up to the southern side of the plateau and establish a camp at 3,400m, directly below Mgoun West (3,978m).
7-8 hours walking.

Day 4:

   Ascent of Djebel Mgoun (4,068m) to Oulilimt, today we make our ascent to the summit of Djebel M’goun. The climb follows a long ridge, all at or above 4,000m, which typically takes between 4 and 5 hours to the summit, depending on snow conditions. From the top, there are impressive views across the Draa valley and towards the Sahara Desert to the south. We descend back to Azib Izabine. (8-9 hours walking)

Day 5:

  Trek Down the valley into Ain Aflafal and to Tighermet n Ait Ahmed (5 hours walking)


Day 6:

 Climb Tizi n’Ait Imi (2960m) then long descent to ait Bougmez valley and drive back to Marrakech


Trek & Tour Informations

Included :
English speaking guide, and cook
Muleteers and mules for luggages
Full board on trek +  coffee and tea
Ground transfers by minibuses / taxis: ( hotel – trek – hotel )
Mess, cooking & toilet tents


Not included :
Travel insurance.
All drinks
Tips and personal expanses
Extra Notes:
  Prices quoted are per person, based on sharing a twin room/2 person tent.
Trek prices may vary depending of the season (High altitude Treks).

Payment : can be done in € / $ / £  or MAD

Grade : 1 – 2 – 3   Further details on Grade treks
Availability & Confirmed Dates:
This trek runs from May to October and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join , please get in Touch.
Accommodation during the Trek:
The accommodation will be in camping and berber gites
Essential Equipment & Clothing:
Good walking boots and socks / good trainers
Personnel First aid Kit
3 to 4 season sleeping bag
Day sack/backpack
Head torch / headlamp /camera with extra battery
Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
Most of those equipment can be rented locally from Ait bougumez village.