Happy Valley to Roses valley trekking – 8 days

Explore the Happy Valley,climb to the beautiful and the second highest mountain in the Atlas,Mgoun,cross the gorges and arrive to the valley of roses Kalaa M’gouna,perhaps its the most friendly, laid back and picturesque valley in the High Atlas – a place where its people respect their traditions and their environment. The result is a beautifully cultivated valley with attractive vernacular mud brick architecture, surrounded by an amphitheater of stunning mountains.

Included and Excluded

  • Transfers from and to your hotel
  • Qualified Mountain Guide
  • Accommdation: Family house -Camp
  • All the food during the trek
  • Cook to prepare your meals
  • Mules to carry your luggage
  • International Flights
  • Sleeping bags
  • Tips & Gratuities for the team
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and Tips
  • Items of a personal nature

Top Highlights

Itinerary

  • Day 01

    Marrakech – Azilal – Ait Bougmez – Ait Imi.

    Today, you’ll be picked up in Marrakech and head to Tabant in the heart of high Atlas Mountain, which is about five hours away. Upon arrival and after meeting with our team we’re going to load up the mules, you’ll begin walking towards the Ait Imi Springs. Today’s walk is only two to three hours. Overnight in comp (2100m)

    4 hours drive

    2 hours walk

  • Day 02

    Ait Imi – Pass Ait Imi – Tighremt N’Ait Ahmed.

    Today, you’ll head out early as you walk from Ait Imi Springs to Tighremt Ait Ahmed (2100m). which is very old Kasbah in the caravans way from sahara to the mountain, It’s a lovely place to camp and the start of the more remote regions of the area.

    6 hours hike

  • Day 03

    Tighremt N’Ait Ahmed – Wow Chki .

    From Tighremt Ait Ahmed, you’ll travel to Tighremt Wow Chki. This amusingly named area is home to various Berber villages; many of the locals do not even speak Arabic, but the local dialect which is Tamazight or Berber. Overnight in comp.

    5 hours hike

  • Day 04

    Wow Chki – Tighanimin.

    Today’s walk is full of nice surprises as you head towards Tighanimin. Along the trek, you’ll be able to enjoy some of Morocco’s most stunning gorges not only but also it’s possible to stop for a mint tea in some native house and enjoy the style of this wild life; a river flows here in the spring. Overnight in comp.

    5 hours hike

  • Day 05

    Tighanimin – Ighrem Akdim

    This morning, you’ll have a relaxing breakfast before heading from Tighanimin to Ighrem Akdim. En route, a picnic lunch awaits with panoramic views to boot. The walk today is rougher than previous days, but the scenery worthwhile.

    5 hours hike

  • Day 06

    Ighrem Akdim – Ait Said

    From Ighrem Akdim you’ll walk six hours today in the direction of Ait Said, also

    Known as Hdida which is the charm of this area with its landscapes and contrast of colors. You’ll camp in the perimeter of a local spring this evening.

    5 hours hike

  • Day 07

    Ait Said – Boutghrar- Kelaat M’Gouna

    The walk today is short and sweet as you’ll take local transport to Boutghrar;the valley of nomads it’s very beautiful with its style of architecture and people life. From here, it’s a steady distance to Kelaat M’Gouna, the rose capital, followed by a visit to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate before crossing over the mountains to Marrakesh. Transport today is six hours. Overnight in raid or hotel.

  • Day 08

    Kelaat M’Gouna – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah- Marrakech.

    After your breakfast in the hotel,we drive to Ouarzazate,and Ait Ben Haddou,where you will have lunch and a visit to the kasbahs ,before we continue to the read city.

    End of our services.

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