πΏ5 Days AΓ―t Bougmez Happy Valley Trek
π Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Marrakech | Ait Bougmez β Agouti
This morning you will be meeting with our Local guide and private tourism transport to start your journey to the Ait Bougmez happy valley in the Central High Atlas Mountains. The journey takes a total of around four hours, but we break the journey half way with a visit to Moroccoβs most impressive waterfall β the Cascades dβOuzoud. Arriving at the village of Ouzoud, set in a broad flat valley, one has little idea of what lies beyond. Passing the cluster of restaurants and souvenir shops, the ground drops away dramatically, giving way to a verdant gorge, with three beautiful cascades of white water falling into the pools below. Here you can take a walk down to the foot of the falls and choose an appropriate spot for a picnic lunch prepared by local guide and cook. After lunch we continue, through the town of Azilal and along a winding mountain road and cross Tizi Oughbar pass at 2200m) then continue zigzags down to join the valley of Ait Bougmez, Overnight in camp or Gite in agouti 1760m). Include: (B.L.D) Distance 240kms duration H driving.
Day 02:Agouti β aguerd Noudad β Ain Ait Imi camp
After breakfast we start the walk through happy valley, our walk always between the garden of apples trees and some walnut threes, and also a dramatic view of the typical villages we stop for lunch near a spring water anther the walnut trees shade and also next to the very old village which call Aguerd -n-Ouzro, we will have there about 2 hours break, then continue walk via Ait Imi then continue to join the spring of Ait Imi 2083m), Overnight in camp, include (B.L.D) Duration: 05H.
Day 03: Ain Ait Imi β Rbat
Today, we head always the happy valley and our walk always between the gardens, then we stop in Ibakalouin village to visit the dinosaur track then continue via Rbat then continue to join a cold spring water we camp next to, altitude there 2108m) , include (B.L.D)Duration: 05H.
Day 04: Rbat β Ifran β Ait Hkim valley - Timite
After breakfast we start walk via Rbat village 1935m) then continue up we leave that valley and we continue cross plateau of aqqa β n- Ouilzouay at 2473m) to join Ait Hkim valley via Ifran village then continue by the valley with all most typical villages stop for lunch in the good spot by the river anther the walnut shade after lunch we continue always between the gardens to Intel Timite village overnight in guest local Gite at 1950m), include (B.L.D) Duration: 06H
Day 05: transfer back to Marrakech on the same way
Distance: 240kms
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π TRAVEL DETAILS
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π Best time: April β November
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π Departs from: Marrakech (08:00 AM, flexible start time)
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β° Departure times: Flexible to suit your needs
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π Driving time (Marrakech β AΓ―t Bougmez): ~9 hours round-trip
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π Starts & ends in: Marrakech
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π Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
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π₯Ύ Type: Trekking
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π Languages available: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Berber
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βοΈ Trek grade: Easy to Moderate
π§³ Packing List for Trekking in Morocco
π Clothing & Footwear
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π₯Ύ Hiking boots (comfortable & broken-in)
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π Trainers / sneakers (for evenings or huts)
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𧦠Trekking socks
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π Trekking trousers/pants
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π©² Underwear
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βοΈ Long johns (thermal underwear)
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π Base layer shirts or T-shirts
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π§₯ Fleece jacket
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π§₯ Warm jacket (down or insulated)
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π§’ Sunhat or cap
πΆ Accessories & Protection
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πΆ Sunglasses (UV protection)
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π Sun protection (Factor 20+ or higher, incl. lip balm)
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π§€ Warm inner gloves or mittens
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π§€ Waterproof over-mittens
π§Ό Toiletries & Personal Items
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π§΄ Wash bag and toiletries
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π§» Small travel towel
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π§Ό Antibacterial hand wash
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π Basic First Aid Kit
π¦ Equipment
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π¦ Head torch / headlamp with spare batteries
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π Sleeping bag (available for hire from Toubkal Peaks)
β Included
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π§ Fully escorted by a local mountain guide
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π Transfers to / from Ait Bougmez Valley
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π‘ Accommodation in gites, family homes & camps
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π΄ Muleteer & cook for support
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π½ All meals during the trek (4 nights / 5 days)
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π₯π²π Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner in Berber valleys & villages
β Not Included
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βοΈ International flights
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π‘ Travel insurance (mandatory)
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π° Tips & gratuities
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π· Drinks and items of a personal nature
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π¨ Additional hotel/riad nights in Marrakech before or after the trek
(from β¬35 p/p twin / β¬55 single)

