7 Days Mount Mgoun Summit Trek

Highlights

• Summit of Mount M'Goun, 4,071 m, one of the highest peaks in North Africa
• Aghouri Pass (3,450 m) and the vast Tarkeddite Plateau
• The wild, remote Oulilimt Valley
• The Aït Bougmez Happy Valley and its traditional Amazigh villages
• Five walking days (about 67–83 km), with four nights in camp and two in Berber guesthouses

Day by day

1. 01
   Day 1Marrakech – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Agouti (Aït Bougmez Valley)+

   • Driving distance 220–250 km
   • Driving 5–6 hours
   • Meals Dinner

   Your adventure begins with a private transfer from Marrakech at around 09:00. We travel towards the Central High Atlas Mountains, enjoying beautiful countryside and traditional villages along the way. En route, we stop at the spectacular Ouzoud Waterfalls, one of Morocco's most impressive natural attractions, where you can enjoy a walk and take photographs. After lunch, we continue through Azilal and towards the beautiful Aït Bougmez Valley, also known as the Happy Valley. Upon arrival in Agouti, you meet your mountain guide and trekking team. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and spend the night in a local Berber guesthouse.

   Night · Traditional Berber guesthouse, Agouti

2. 02
   Day 2Agouti – Aït Saïd – Arous Valley – Azib Arous+

   • Distance 10–14 km
   • Walking 5 hours
   • Altitude Camp around 2,200–2,300 m
   • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner

   After breakfast, we begin our trek through the beautiful Aït Bougmez Valley, passing traditional Amazigh villages, cultivated fields and terraced gardens. We gradually enter the Arous Valley, following mountain paths alongside the river and enjoying wonderful views of the surrounding peaks, including Mount M'Goun. We pass through Aït Saïd village and continue towards Azib Arous, a traditional summer grazing area used by local shepherds. There is an optional walk to explore the impressive Arous Gorge before settling into camp for the evening.

   Night · Mountain camp, Azib Arous

3. 03
   Day 3Azib Arous – Aghouri Pass – Tarkeddite Plateau+

   • Distance 12–15 km
   • Walking 6 hours
   • Altitude Up to 3,450 m
   • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner

   Today is a spectacular mountain trekking day as we climb gradually through high-altitude pastures towards the Aghouri Pass (3,450 m). The ascent rewards us with magnificent panoramic views of the M'Goun mountain range and the vast Tarkeddite Plateau below. After reaching the pass, we descend along mountain trails towards the beautiful plateau, situated at approximately 2,900 m. This remote landscape is home to nomadic shepherds and their livestock during the summer months. We establish our camp and enjoy dinner beneath the impressive mountain scenery.

   Night · Mountain camp, Tarkeddite Plateau (about 2,900 m)

4. 04
   Day 4Ascend Mount M'Goun (4,071 m) – Oulilimt Valley+

   • Distance 18–20 km
   • Walking 8–9 hours
   • Altitude Summit 4,071 m
   • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner

   This is the highlight of the entire trek. We start early in the morning, climbing towards the impressive ridge of Mount M'Goun. The ascent follows a long mountain ridge, with spectacular views across the Central High Atlas Mountains. After approximately 4–5 hours of climbing, we reach the summit at 4,071 m, where we can admire breathtaking views over the Draa Valley, the Valley of Roses and the distant Saharan landscapes. After enjoying time at the summit, we continue along the ridge before descending towards the remote Oulilimt Valley. We arrive near the natural springs of Oulilimt, where our team prepares camp for a well-deserved rest after this challenging day.

   Night · Mountain camp, Oulilimt Valley

5. 05
   Day 5Oulilimt Valley – Aflafal+

   • Distance 10–14 km
   • Walking 5 hours
   • Altitude Around 2,200–2,400 m
   • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner

   After breakfast, we continue our journey through the beautiful and remote Oulilimt Valley. Today's walk follows the river through a dramatic mountain landscape, passing natural springs, green pastures, rocky formations and traditional seasonal shepherd settlements. The trail gradually descends through this peaceful valley, offering opportunities to enjoy the scenery and discover the traditional lifestyle of local mountain communities. We arrive at Aflafal, where we set up camp and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by the magnificent High Atlas Mountains.

   Night · Mountain camp, Aflafal

6. 06
   Day 6Aflafal – Tizi n'Aït Imi – Timite (Happy Valley)+

   • Distance 17–20 km
   • Walking 7 hours
   • Altitude Up to about 2,960 m
   • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner

   Today we leave the remote Oulilimt Valley and make our way back towards the beautiful Aït Bougmez Valley. We begin with a gradual ascent towards Tizi n'Aït Imi Pass (approximately 2,960 m), where spectacular panoramic views open up across the surrounding High Atlas Mountains. After reaching the pass, we begin a long descent towards the green landscapes of the Happy Valley. Along the way, we pass traditional Berber villages, terraced fields and cultivated gardens. By the afternoon, we arrive in Timite village, where we enjoy a warm welcome and spend our final night in a traditional Berber guesthouse.

   Night · Local Berber guesthouse, Timite

7. 07
   Day 7Timite – Azilal – Marrakech+

   • Driving distance 220–250 km
   • Driving 5–6 hours
   • Meals Breakfast

   After breakfast, we say goodbye to the beautiful Aït Bougmez Valley and begin our private transfer back to Marrakech. We travel through the spectacular landscapes of the Central High Atlas, passing traditional villages, mountain valleys and the countryside around Azilal. We can make a few stops along the way for photographs, refreshments and lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we continue towards Marrakech, arriving at your accommodation and bringing this unforgettable seven-day Mount M'Goun trekking adventure to an end.

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