About This Adventure
Discover one of Morocco’s most iconic mountain expeditions in the heart of the M’Goun Massif, a spectacular range in the Central High Atlas.
This trek takes you through:
High mountain passes
Green valleys and traditional villages
Wild plateaus and remote landscapes
Encounters with Berber nomads
With the opportunity to summit Jebel M’Goun (4068m), one of the highest peaks in Morocco, this is a true adventure for nature and trekking lovers.
📅 Duration
👉 5 Days / 4 Nights
📆 Best Period
👉 Late June → Early October
We take care of every essential detail to ensure a smooth and fully supported trekking experience:
✔️ Private transfers from and back to Marrakech
✔️ Accommodation during the trek (bivouac / tents)
✔️ All meals during the trek (freshly prepared Moroccan cuisine)
✔️ Professional certified mountain guide
✔️ Mule team & muleteers for luggage transport
✔️ Dedicated cook during the trek
✔️ Camping equipment (tents & mattresses)
To give you flexibility and control over your personal experience:
✖️ Accommodation in Marrakech (before/after the trek)
✖️ Meals in Marrakech
✖️ Drinks & personal expenses
✖️ Travel insurance
✖️ Tips for guide, muleteers & driver
✖️ Any personal equipment or extra services
DAY 1 Marrakech → Aït Bougmez → Ikkis n’Arous (2200m)
🚙 Driving: 5h
🕗 08:00 — Departure from Marrakech
🕙 10:30 — Scenic drive Azilal
🕛 13:00 — 🍽️ Lunch stop
🕒 15:30 — Arrival Aït Bougmez (Happy Valley)
🚶♂️ Walking: 2h30
⬆️ Elevation gain: +500m
🌿 Trek through fields & Berber villages
🕕 18:30 — Arrival Ikkis n’Arous
🏕️ Overnight bivouac
DAY 2 Ikkis n’Arous → Tarkeddit Pass (3400m) → Tarkeddit Plateau (2900m)
🚶♂️ Walking: ~5h30 ⬆️ +1050m / ⬇️ -500m
🕗 07:30 — Start ascent
🕙 10:30 — Reach Tarkeddit Pass
🌄 Panoramic views over M’Goun massif
🕛 12:30 — 🍽️ Lunch break
🕒 14:30 — Arrival Tarkeddit Plateau
🏕️ Overnight camp
DAY 3 Tarkeddit → Summit M’Goun (4068m) → Oulilimt (2600m)
🚶♂️ Walking: 8–9h
⬆️ +1200m / ⬇️ -1400m
🕓 04:30 — Wake up
🕔 05:00 — Start ascent
🕗 09:00 — 🏔️ Summit M’Goun
🌄 360° views: Atlas + Dades + Sahara
🕛 12:00 — Descent
🕒 16:00 — Arrival Oulilimt
🏕️ Overnight bivouac
📌 Hardest and most rewarding day
DAY 4 Oulilimt → Aflafel (2200m)
🚶♂️ Walking: ~4h30
⬇️ Gradual descent
🕗 08:00 — Start trek
🌊 Follow M’Goun river
🐐 Meet nomadic families
🕛 12:30 — 🍽️ Lunch near the river
🕒 14:30 — Arrival Aflafel
🏕️ Overnight bivouac
DAY 5 Aflafel → M’Goun Valley → Imi n’Irkt
🚶♂️ Walking: ~5h30
🕗 08:00 — Trek through fertile valley
🌿 Pass Berber villages & fields
🌽 Authentic rural landscapes
🕛 12:30 — 🍽️ Lunch stop
🕒 15:30 — Arrival Imi n’Irkt
🏕️ Overnight bivouac
DAY 6 Imi n’Irkt → M’Goun Gorges → Aguerzegua
🚶♂️ Walking: ~6h
⬇️ -500m
🚶♂️ Walking: ~5h30
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DAY 5 Aflafel → M’Goun Valley → Imi n’Irkt
🚶♂️ Walking: ~5h30
🕗 08:00 — Trek through fertile valley
🌿 Pass Berber villages & fields
🌽 Authentic rural landscapes
🕛 12:30 — 🍽️ Lunch stop
🕒 15:30 — Arrival Imi n’Irkt
🏕️ Overnight bivouac
DAY 5 Aflafel → M’Goun Valley → Imi n’Irkt
🚶♂️ Walking: ~5h30
🕗 08:00 — Trek through fertile valley
🌿 Pass Berber villages & fields
🌽 Authentic rural landscapes
🕛 12:30 — 🍽️ Lunch stop
🕒 15:30 — Arrival Imi n’Irkt
🏕️ Overnight bivouac
DAY 6 Imi n’Irkt → M’Goun Gorges → Aguerzegua
🚶♂️ Walking: ~6h
⬇️ -500m
🕗 08:00 — Enter M’Goun gorges
🌊 Walk inside the river
💧 Multiple water crossings
🕙 10:30 — Narrow canyon sections
🕛 12:30 — 🍵 Lunch near Ifasfas spring
🕒 15:30 — Continue trekking
🕕 17:30 — Arrival Aguerzegua
🏕️ Overnight bivouac
📌 One of the most unique days of the trek
DAY 7 Aguerzegua → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
🚙 Driving: 6h30
🕗 08:00 — Local transfer to road (~10 km)
🚙 Continue by vehicle
🕙 10:30 — 🌹 Stop Kelaa M’Gouna (Rose Valley)
🕛 13:00 — 🍽️ Lunch
🕒 15:00 — Continue via Ouarzazate
🕗 19:30 — Arrival Marrakech
🏁 End of services
The M’Goun massif offers multiple trekking options depending on time and preference.
👉 It is possible to summit M’Goun in 4 days / 3 nights
👉 Without crossing the gorges
👉 Or choose a full crossing experience like this program
✔️ All itineraries can be fully customized to match the traveler’s level, time, and expectations
✔️ High Atlas adventure
✔️ Summit above 4000m
✔️ Valleys + rivers + gorges
✔️ Authentic Berber experience
✔️ Flexible program
What level of fitness is required for this trek?
A good physical condition is required. The trek is considered moderate to challenging, with 5–7 hours of walking per day and higher effort on summit day.
Is the M’Goun summit difficult to climb?
The ascent is not technical, but it is physically demanding due to altitude and long walking hours. A steady pace and motivation are key to reaching the summit.
.What kind of landscapes will we experience?
You will explore a wide variety of landscapes: green valleys, high mountain passes, nomadic plateaus, rivers, and spectacular gorges — making the trek very diverse and immersive.
Can beginners join this experience?
This trek is not recommended for beginners without preparation. However, shorter or easier versions of the M’Goun trek can be organized depending on your level