3-Day Berber Villages Trek in the High Atlas Mountains
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Duration 1 Day
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Type Adventure
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Group Size Min 2 People
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Languages En / Fr / Es
From 0.00 / Person
About This Tour
Discover the authentic mountain life of Morocco on this immersive 3-day Berber Villages trek through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. This carefully crafted route links remote Amazigh communities, panoramic mountain passes, and fertile river valleys, offering a perfect blend of moderate hiking and cultural discovery.
Beginning in the mountain hub of Imlil, you will follow ancient mule trails across dramatic ridgelines, descend into lush valleys dotted with terraced fields, and stay overnight in traditional lodges where warm hospitality and home-cooked Moroccan meals await. Throughout the journey, your certified local guide shares stories about Berber culture, farming traditions, architecture, and daily life in the Atlas.
With varied scenery each day and manageable distances, this trek suits active travelers seeking deeper insight into rural Morocco while enjoying unforgettable mountain landscapes close to Marrakech.
Included/Exclude
- Private transport from/to Marrakech
- English-speaking tour guide
- All meals (lunch dinner breakfast)
- Accommodations
- Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage
- Travel insurance
- Tips & Personal expenses
- Ice Axe & Walking crampons
- Extra drinks or items not listed
Tour Plan
After an early pickup from Marrakech, drive south toward the High Atlas Mountains to the village of Imlil (1,750 m). Meet your mountain guide and muleteer team before starting your trek along paths passing through Tamatert village and cultivated terraces.
Climb steadily to the Tizi n’Tamatert Pass (2,280 m), where sweeping views open across surrounding valleys and peaks — a perfect place for a scenic lunch break. Continue descending into the quieter village of Tinerhourhine, surrounded by orchards and stone houses.
Settle into a comfortable local lodge for dinner and overnight, enjoying traditional cuisine and evening conversations by the fire.
Walking time: 4–5 hours
Overnight: Village lodge
Today is the most adventurous day of the trek. Walk down into the Imnane Valley, passing through Ikkiss village and following river paths bordered by terraced farmland.
Begin the ascent to Tizi n’Aguersioual Pass for panoramic views across both the Imnane and Imlil Valleys. Descend toward Aguersioual village and continue to Matate for lunch with locals or at a scenic viewpoint.
In the afternoon, climb again to the Tizi Oudid Pass before descending into the village of Aït Aïssa, tucked into the beautiful Azzaden Valley. Relax in a mountain lodge and enjoy a hearty dinner after a rewarding hiking day.
Walking time: 6–7 hours
Overnight: Lodge in Aït Aïssa
After breakfast, leave Aït Aïssa and hike through the village of Tizi Oussem before ascending toward Tizi Mzik Pass via Mzik village. This route offers some of the finest viewpoints of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
Descend back into Imlil for a well-earned lunch in a local restaurant before transferring by vehicle to Marrakech in the afternoon.
Walking time: 4–5 hours
End of trek – return to Marrakech.