7 Days Mount Mgoun Summit Trek
ITINERARY
Day 1 - MARRAKECH - AGOUTI
You will be picked up at 9am from your Raid/Hotel for a journey of 6 hr to Ait Bougmez Valley. There will be time along the way for a stop to see the spectacular 100m drop of the Cascade Ouzoud (waterfall), overnight in a simple traditionel guesthouse in Agouti, a charming small village with views over the Bougmez Valley.
Day 2: AGOUTI - AZIB AROUS
A gentle start to the trek following the trail to Assif N’Arouss valley, passing by Ait Said with views of the M’goun Peak. Continue on to Azib Arouss (2200m) with an optional visit to the Arouss Gorge overnight in camp. Approx, 5 hrs walking. Ascent
Day 3: AZIB AROUS - TARKEDDIT PLATEAU
Trek up through wide grazing pastures to cross the Aghouri pass at 3,450m with superb views of the plateau below and the Mgoun Ridge. Descend to the wind-eroded and snow-covered high plateau of Tarkedit (2,900m) overnight in camp. Approx. 6 hrs walking
Day 4: ASCEND M'GOUN
Today we make our ascent to the summit of Djebel M’goun. The climb follows a long ridge, all at or above 4,000m, typically taking 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. After following the ridge for a further 2km past the summit, we descend into the Oulilimt Valley and camp overnight near the Oulilimt water spring, Approx. 9 hrs walking
Day 5 - OULILMT - AFLAFAL
The next two days are spent trekking through remote country back towards the Ait Bougmez Valley. Today you’ll descend down the Oulilimt Valley, following the course of the river and camping overnight at Oulilimt, Approx. 5 hrs walking
Day 6 - AFLAFAL - BOUGMEZ VALLEY
Today is a long but rewarding trek from camp at Oulilimt to the pass at Tizi N’Ait Imi and down into the stunning Bougmez Valley overnight in Timmit village in a small guest house. Approx. 7 hrs Walking
Day 7 - JOURNEY BACK TO MARRAKECH
Drive back to Marrakech after breakfast our Private transfer from Timmit will take you back to Marrakech (6 hrs of journey)
TRAVEL DETAILS
• Best time: May to October
• Departs from: Marrakech: 08:00am. Start time can be modified to suit your needs.
• Departure times: Varied
• Starts & ends in: Marrakech
• Duration: 7days/6nights
• Type: Trekking
• Guides Speaking: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Berber,
• Grade: Moderate to difficult
• Minimum: start from 2people
• Trip Level: 4087m
• Child Age Till 12= 50%Discount
• Solo Travelers: On request
What you bring the following items
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– Hiking Shoes
– Trainers / sneakers (for use in the hut)
– Socks
– Underwear
– Trekking trousers/pants
– Long johns (thermal underwear)
– Base layer shirts or T-shirts
– Fleece jacket
– Warm jacket (down)
– Sunhat or cap– Fleece hat
– Sunglasses
– Basic First Aid Kit
– Sun protection (including total bloc for lips) Factor 20+
– Gloves
– Waterproof over-mittens
– Wash bag and toiletries
– Small travel towel
– Antibacterial hand wash
– Head torch/headlamp with spare batteries
Included
– Fully escorted by local mountain guide.
– Transfers to / from Ait Bougmez valley.
– Gites, Camps,
– Muleteer and cook
– All meals for 6 nights/7days in Berber valleys/villages
– Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Excluded
– International Flight
– Travel insurance
– Tips
– Drinks and items of a personal nature
– Additional hotel/raid nights before and after the trek from 25 EUR p/p/ twin/35 EUR single in Marrakech