Day 1:  Transfer from Marrakech to the central high atlas (Ait Bougmmez valley 1800m)

Departure from Marrakech by tourist transport at 8:00 a.m., it will take us two hours to reach the Ouzoud waterfalls or the foot of the central Atlas, then we will continue to the city of Azilal where we will have lunch. Then, we will take the road to the Aghbar pass (2200) where we will enjoy a breathtaking view of the M'goun massif chain, but also the Ait Abbas valley, as well as several peaks that exceed 3000 m above sea level. Finally, we will descend to the Ait bougmmez valley (the happy valley) to reach our bivouac site (under tents) in IkkisN Aarous 2300m in 2h30 of walking.

(Over the day: 5 hours of driving in tourist transport and approximately 2 hours of walking, level: medium.)

Day 2: Ikkis -Aarous (2400m), Aghri pass (3400m), Tarkeddit plateau (2996m)

After breakfast, we will begin our walk with a climb to the Aghri pass. We will come across sheepfolds on our way and we may (if we are lucky and in summer) come across dromedaries belonging to nomadic families of the Ait Atta tribe. After about 3 hours of walking, we will reach the Aghri pass and we will be able to once again contemplate the summit of M goun, the highest point of the central High Atlas. Then, we will go back down (about 2 hours) to the Tarkeddit plateau where our cook will welcome us with a picnic that we will eat outdoors. It is also on this plateau that we will set up our bivouac site. The afternoon will be devoted to a nap or short walks for those who still have the energy!

(Over the day: approximately 5 hours of walking, level: medium.)

Day 3:  the Tarkeddit plateau (1996m)-M'Goun (4068m)-Iggli n'ntout 2000m

This day will be the most intensive of our trek. Naturally, those who do not wish to climb are not obliged to do so. In this case, they can follow the path that will be taken by the muleteers to reach the bivouac site directly (2h30 walk). For the others, the departure will be at dawn and it will be important before taking the road that everyone ensures that they have at least one and a half liters of water in their bag. We recommend for the climb to be technically equipped, in fact, it can be cold at the summit (even in summer against all expectations!) We advise you to bring gloves, a hat, a warm coat and walking poles which can be very useful to you during the descent. We will start the walk with a gentle difference in altitude (1h30) then we will continue it on a more difficult and mineral climb (where you can find fossils on the way) (2h30). Then we will join the ridge where we can begin to see the highest peaks of the High Atlas (1h30). When we reach the summit of M'Goun we will be able to enjoy the picnic that we will have taken in our bag and the breathtaking panoramic view of the peaks of the High Atlas, the valley of roses and the Saghrou massif. Then we will descend for 2h30 to reach our bivouac site (the plateau of Iggli n ntout). We will drink a well-deserved green tea with mint after this beautiful day of walking.

(Over the day: approximately 8 hours of walking, level: strong.)

Day 4  : Oulilimt Source 2800m – Tizi n'ait Imi pass (2905m) – Ait Imi source (2000m)

 After breakfast, we begin our walk with a small descent on a path where we can see nomads with their herds of goats and dromedaries. Then, we will climb to the Tizi village d’Ait Imi (2000 m) où nous pourrons voir des bergeries et les villageois d’Imi qui utilisent la source pour l’irrigation de leurs champs. Nuit en gite chez l’habitants

(Sur la journée : 5h30 de marche à pied environ, niveau : moyen.)

Jour 5  :Retour à Marrakech

 Nous passerons par la vallée rouge d’ait bouwlli et nous arrêterons à Imi n’Ifri pour visiter un site naturel (le pont naturel Imi nifri) avant de découvrir les traces de dinosaures d’iouaridn. Déjeuner sur place avant de rejoindre la ville rouge de Marrakech. (5h de route )

Remarque: L' itinéraire n'est qu'un guide et peut être modifié en fonction des conditions locales.