3 Days High Atlas Trekking

Our 'stay putter' Atlas trekking trip, based in a local guesthouse with day hikes each day

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3 Days High Atlas Trekking

Duration: 3 Days
Start: Marrakech
End: Marrakech
From: £300 P/P

Overview

The High Atlas is home to the highest peaks in Morocco. The legendary Toubkal and M’Goun, which reach more than 4,000 meters, have become a must-see for hikers in the high mountains.

The High Atlas is accessible to all, from family hikes to more demanding hikes, and offers a multitude of spectacular landscapes (gorges, valleys and villages

This 3 day trip is based in the mountain village of Imlil, which will be our base for the duration of the trip

Each day we will take day hikes to visit some of Imlil’s most spectacular scenery

What's Included

Round trip private transfers from Marrakech to trekking start and end point
Local, experienced, English speaking guide
2 nights accommodation
All meals
Mule for carrying luggage
Storage in Imil for anything not needed for the trek
Water (purchased locally)
Additional snacks

Extra activities

We can organize additional activities for you before, during and after your trip.

Options include:

Highlights

Hike the High Atlas with an experienced mountain guide
Discover Amazigh villages

Itinerary

This itinerary gives you a flavor of the trip, however all our trips are custom designed, so once you get in touch with us, we can make any additions or adjustments based on your dream itinerary!

This trekking tour is customizable based on your fitness level and how many hours you’d like to walk per day

The hike route can be adjusted to accommodate trekking with children

During this program you will stay in the same guesthouse for the trip and enjoy three amazing and varied days of exploring the High Atlas Mountains

This trip is perfect if you’d like a gentler walking holiday. It’s also great if camping isn’t for you!

The below itinerary is an example of our most popular route, however once you get in touch with us we will work to plan your perfect trekking program.

Today your private driver will pick you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and transfer you to the mountain village of Imlil

Once in Imlil, we will take a hike to the Imlil Waterfalls, visiting the village of Imlil itself, before heading to our guest house for the night.

You will enjoy a tasty home cooked meal in your mountain guest house

After breakfast at the guesthouse we will set off heading up to Chamharouch, a small village and a pilgrimage site at an altitude of 2400m where we also stop for lunch

Chamharouch, or Saint Chamharouch, is regarded as the King of Jinns, worshipped in a pre-islamic Marabou shrine – a large boulder painted white. Sidi Chamharouch is a famous pilgrimage site in Morocco where people visit for healing health problems, exorcising spirits, solving problems or for wishing good luck.

In the afternoon we will return back to our guesthouse for dinner and rest

Trek to Tizi Mazik for another spectacular view of Imlil valley and Azzaden Valley. After hiking down to Imlil valley you will be picked up for your private transfer back to Marrakesh.

Route

FAQS

Do I need to bring any specific equipment or clothing?

We will send you a full packing list after you confirm your trip.

In general you will need good walking boots, clothing for both warm weather e.g. shorts and t-shirt and cold/rain/snow e.g. waterproof jacket, trousers, gloves and hat.

You will also want a small rucksack, sunglasses and suncream.

Accommodation

Accommodation for this trekking trips is in a local guesthouse where you will spend two nights. You will have a private room with private bathroom and home cooked meals.

There is an option to upgrade to a more luxury option if you’d like some pampering at the end of a long day of walking!

Pricing

1 person £325

2 – 4 people £300 per person

Larger groups please enquire

Make an Enquiry

Please use the below form to email us and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you do not hear back from us within 24 hours, please send us a WhatsApp message at +212675321420. We look forward to hearing from you. 

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