🏔️ High Atlas Valleys & Berber Homestay Trek

🌄6 Days High Atlas Valleys & Berber Homestay Trek

🗓 Detailed Itinerary
Explore hidden valleys, Berber villages, waterfalls, and high passes of the Atlas Mountains

Day 1 – Marrakech → Moulay Brahim Gorges → Asni → Imi Oughlad → Gliz

🚐 Your adventure begins with a morning transfer from bustling Marrakech (450 m) into the foothills of the Atlas. You’ll drive through the winding Moulay Brahim Gorges and the lively town of Asni (1,150 m), famous for its weekly Saturday Berber market.
🥾 On arrival at Imi Oughlad (1,450 m), you’ll meet your local muleteer crew and set off on your first hike. The trail climbs steadily through pine, juniper, and terraced farmlands to Tizi N’Elbour Pass (1,700 m). From here, enjoy sweeping views of the valleys below. Continue through tiny hamlets like Imsker and Tinghar, before descending gently to Gliz village (1,650 m).

🥗 Picnic lunch en route under walnut or pine trees.
🍲 Dinner with a Berber family offers your first taste of Atlas hospitality.
⏱ Hiking: 4–5 hrs | Ascent: +500 m | Descent: -250 m
🏡 Overnight in a Berber family house in Gliz.

Day 2 – Gliz → Amssakrou → Tizi N’Ougrssioual → Matat

🥾 Today’s trek takes you through some of the most beautiful farmlands in the region. Walk along walnut groves and terraced fields in Amssakrou Valley, following shepherd paths that link remote villages.
🥗 Picnic lunch along the trail near riverside fields.

The highlight is the climb to Tizi N’Ougrssioual Pass (2,000 m), where the red clay villages of the Azzaden Valley come into view against the backdrop of snow-capped peaks.
After descending into the valley, stop for lunch near Agrssioual village before continuing to Matat (1,800 m).
🍲 Dinner in a guest house, with hearty tagine and fresh bread baked in a clay oven.
⏱ Hiking: 5–6 hrs | Ascent: +400 m | Descent: -500 m
🏡 Overnight in a Berber guest house in Matat.

Day 3 – Matat → Tizi Oudid → Id Issa → Tizi Oussem → Azib Tamsoult

🥾 After breakfast, climb gradually towards Tizi Oudid Pass (2,200 m), a balcony with magnificent views of the High Atlas. Descend through juniper forests and traditional Berber hamlets to reach Id Issa village.
Continue deeper into the Azzaden Valley, known for its dramatic red-earth landscapes and walnut groves. Pass through Tizi Oussem (1,850 m), one of the valley’s largest villages, before reaching Azib Tamsoult (2,250 m),Lunch with views of terraced walnut groves. a summer pasture hamlet where shepherds graze their flocks.
🍲 Enjoy a hot meal in the evening surrounded by high peaks.
⏱ Hiking: 6 hrs | Ascent: +700 m | Descent: -400 m
🏡 Overnight in Refuge Tamsoult (2,250 m).

Day 4 – Azib Tamsoult → Ighouliden Waterfalls → Tizi Mzik → Imlil

🥾 A spectacular day! Begin with a short hike to the Ighouliden waterfalls (2,400 m), cascading down rocky cliffs – one of the most beautiful spots in the Atlas. From here, climb steadily to Tizi Mzik Pass (2,489 m), 🥗 Picnic lunch at the pass or during descent. offering panoramic views of the Azzaden and Imlil valleys.
Descend on mule tracks lined with juniper and wildflowers until you reach Imlil (1,750 m), the main trailhead village of the High Atlas.
🍲 A traditional dinner awaits you at Riad Berber Towers, with warm Berber hospitality.
⏱ Hiking: 6–7 hrs | Ascent: +600 m | Descent: -950 m
🏡 Overnight at Riad Berber Towers, Imlil.

Day 5 – Imlil → Sidi Chamharouch → Imlil

🥾 Today’s hike leads you towards the holy site of Sidi Chamharouch (2,350 m), 🥗 Picnic lunch near the shrine by the river. known for its white-painted shrine dedicated to the “King of the Devils.” Pilgrims come here seeking blessings and healing. The trail climbs steadily along the Mizane Valley, passing streams, walnut groves, and views of Mount Toubkal (4,167 m).
Have a picnic lunch by the river before descending back to Imlil.
⏱ Hiking: 4–5 hrs | Ascent: +600 m | Descent: -600 m
🏡 Overnight at Riad Berber Towers, Imlil.

Day 6 – Imlil → Short Hike with Lunch→ Marrakech

🥾 After breakfast, enjoy a gentle hike around Imlil’s surrounding villages – Aremd, Tamatert, or Mzik – to see traditional stone houses, terraced fields, and local life.
🍲 Lunch with a Berber family, tasting freshly baked bread, olive oil, and homegrown vegetables.
🚐 Afternoon transfer back to Marrakech (~1.5 hrs).
🌄 Arrival in the early evening, with memories of valleys, villages, and waterfalls.
⏱ Hiking: 2–3 hrs | Easy walk

🗺️ Travel Details

✨ Trip Highlights

  • 🏘️ Trek through authentic Berber villages untouched by mass tourism

  • 🏡 Sleep in family houses, a mountain refuge, and a traditional Berber-style riad

  • 🌳 Explore the Azzaden Valley with its walnut groves & red-earth landscapes

  • 💦 Visit the stunning Ighouliden waterfalls

  • ⛰️ Cross spectacular mountain passes like Tizi Oudid (2,200 m) & Tizi n’Mzik (2,489 m)

  • ✨ Reach the holy shrine of Sidi Chamharouch (2,350 m) with views of Mount Toubkal

  • 🍲 Enjoy traditional Moroccan meals prepared with fresh mountain ingredients

📌 Trip Overview

  • 🗓 Best time to go: All year round

  • 🚐 Departs from: Marrakech (09:00 am – flexible start time)

  • 🕒 Departure times: Varied, adapted to your schedule

  • ⏱ Driving time: Approx. 3 hrs (roundtrip transfers to/from Marrakech included)

  • 📍 Starts & ends in: Marrakech

  • 🌄 Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

  • 🥾 Type: Guided hiking & cultural trek

  • 🧭 Languages spoken by guides: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Berber

  • ⛰ Grade: Difficult (long days of hiking, high passes, altitude exposure)

  • 🏔 Trip Level: Up to 2,489 m

  • 👧 Children: Up to 8 years old = 50% discount

🎒 What to Bring

Packing List
👟 Clothing & Footwear

  • 🥾 Hiking shoes (broken-in, sturdy)

  • 👟 Trainers / sneakers (for evenings & guest houses)

  • 👖 Trekking trousers / pants

  • 🩳 Long johns (thermal underwear – useful for cold mornings/evenings)

  • 👕 Base layer shirts or T-shirts (quick-dry recommended)

  • 🧥 Fleece jacket (warm mid-layer)

  • 🧥 Warm down jacket (for evenings & high passes)

  • 🧦 Socks (several pairs, including hiking socks)

  • 🩲 Underwear

  • 🧢 Sunhat or cap

  • 🧣 Fleece hat (for cool nights & mornings)

  • 🧤 Waterproof over-mittens / warm gloves

🕶 Accessories

  • 🕶 Sunglasses (UV protection, essential at altitude)

  • ☀️ Sun protection (high factor cream + SPF 20+ lip balm)

🧳 Essentials & Personal Care

  • 🪥 Wash bag & toiletries

  • 🛁 Small travel towel

  • 🧴 Antibacterial hand wash / wet wipes

  • 🩹 Basic First Aid Kit (including blister care, plasters, painkillers, etc.)

🔦 Equipment

  • 🛏 Sleeping bag (3–4 season recommended)

    • If you don’t have one, Toubkal Peaks can provide rental sleeping bags

  • 🔦 Head torch / headlamp (with spare batteries)

✅ What’s Included

  • 🧭 Fully escorted by a local mountain guide

  • 🚐 Transfers to/from the High Atlas Mountains

  • 🏡 3 nights in Berber family houses

  • 🏠 2 nights in an authentic Berber-style riad

  • 🐴 Muleteer & cook support for carrying supplies and preparing meals

  • 🍳 All meals for 5 nights / 6 days in Berber valleys and villages:

    • Breakfast 🥐

    • Lunch 🥗 (picnic lunches during hikes)

    • Dinner 🍲 (traditional Berber cuisine)

❌ What’s Not Included

  • ✈️ International flights to/from Morocco

  • 🛡️ Travel insurance (mandatory)

  • 🛏️ Sleeping bag (available for hire on request)

  • 💰 Tips for guides, muleteers, and drivers

  • 🥤 Soft/alcoholic drinks and other personal items

  • 🏨 Extra hotel/Riad nights in Marrakech before or after the trek:

    • From €55 p/p twin / €95 single

Pricing in € Per/person

  • Group size  👉 1 🧍 2 -3  🧍 4 -7  🧍 8 -12  🧍
    Price in € Euro €969 €589 €569 €549
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