Trekking in the High Atlas Mountains~Explore exotic Marrakech~Walking in Morocco off the beaten track-Climb Mgoun 4068m

nights hotels and lodges, 4 nights camping, 5 days  trekking, max. altitude - 4068m. All meals included.

new and challenging walking adventure holiday in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, trekking to the summit of Mgoun and more! Our special trekking route takes us north from to south walking across the less visited central part of the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, from the irrigated farmland of the Bou Guemmez Valley to the edge of the Sahara. During the course of the walking, we experience the friendliness and hospitality of the Berber people, camp on high pastures used by nomadic shepherds and make the tough trekking climb to the top of Mgoun, the second highest peak in Morocco. Here, the fabulous 360 degree panorama includes range upon range of the High Atlas Mountains and the endless desert expanse to the south. Dropping down via a high plateau, we explore the dramatic MGoun Gorge and walking through this, at times in the river bed, to reach the end of our trekking amongst a collection of pretty villages whose terraced fields and gardens are bordered by rose bushes. This superb trekking adventure holiday in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco concludes with a drive back to Marrakech, through the spectacular Dades Valley and across the high pass of Tizi n’Tichka. On our return to exotic Marrakech, we have time to further explore the old Arab quarter of this fabulous city. The Marrakech souks (markets) and the quality of their handicrafts are celebrated the world over and to explore Marrakech on foot is a magical experience. The High Atlas Mountains of Morocco make the perfect choice for a walking adventure holiday and KE’s ‘Mgoun Traverse Trek’ offers both a brilliant trekking experience and a real taste of Morocco off the beaten track.

 

Day 1. Arrive Marrakech where we are met by a MRN representative. Complimentary transfer to group hotel. KE services begin with the evening meal.

Day 2. Drive to Bougamez Valley, begin trek at Agouti (1780m. / 5840ft.) with a gentle 3 hour walk along the river towards Arous. Camp.

Day 3. Climb to the viewpoint of Aghouixni Est (3400m. / 11,155ft.) and descend to a high plateau known as Tilibiyt N\\\'Tarkeddit. Camp beside mountain ut at c. 2900m. / 9514ft.

Day 4. Optional traverse of M\\\'Goun (4068m. / 13,346ft.) and descend to Tiguitine (2700m. / 8858ft.). Camp.

Day 5. Trek through fertile farmland of the Central Atlas foothills passing several Berber settlements to a camp before the Amesk Gorge (1990m. / 6529ft.).

Day 6. We pass through the through the \\\'Petites gorge de M\\\'Goun\\\' and travel through farmland to Amejgag where we stay in a traditional riad.

Day 7. Drive via the Dades Valley and Oauzazate to Marrakech where we check into our hotel. Rest of the afternoon free before a celebratory dinner.

Day 8. MRN services end after breakfast. There is a complimentary transfer to the airport.