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Berber Villages trek is a 3-day hiking to Berber villages and three valleys of the High Atlas to discover some of Morocco’s hidden treasures. You will experience Berber life and stunning scenery with a local guide and learn about Berber culture and traditions. You will also spend nights with local families in the Berber villages to experience the countryside firsthand and Berber hospitality.

Duration: 3 days

Period: Throughout the year

Trek Grade: Easy to Medium

Maximum Elevation: 2,280 m

Accommodation: Gite (Guesthouse) or tents

Berber villages trek allows you to:

Enjoy the breathtaking views of the High Atlas mountains and the plains
Experience real Moroccan Berber life
Experience three famous valleys in the high Atlas through Berber villages

Itinerary of Berber villages trek

Day 1Arrival in Marrakech – Imlil (1740m) – Tamatert Pass (2280m) – Tinerhourhine (1600m)

After a transfer to the village of Imlil in the High Atlas, we walk up along the valley towards Tacheddirt, passing by Tamatert Pass, where we will enjoy a lunch meal. We head to Tinerhourhine past through several villages. We spend the night in local Gîte—a 5-hour trek.

Day 2Tinerhourhine (1600m)– Ageursioual pass (2000m) – Aït Aïssa village (1800m)

After breakfast, we leave Tinerhourine walking through several earthen buildings. We continue up to Ageursioual pass, overlooking Mizane Valley and Toubkal peaks. We then descend the mule trail to Aguersioual village, then trek up to the lunch spot at Matate. In the afternoon, we continue to Azzaden valley. Overnight in a local gite. 7 hours trek

Day 3 Ait Aissa – M'zik pass (2500m) – Imlil (1800m) – Marrakech

After breakfast, we leave Ait Aissa walking towards Tizi Oussem through a juniper forest. We reach M’zik pass, which affords us a magnificent panoramic view over Imlil valley. We then descend to the valley and stop for a lovely lunch before heading back to Marrakech. 5 hours trek. End of Berber villages trek.

Summer and Winter Season Price

2 people – 200 €
3 people – 180 €
For 4 people or more – 140 €

Price Includes

English speaking guide
Transfers from and to your hotel
Accommodation for trekking duration
Mules for luggage carrying during the Trek
Kitchen equipment
All meals during trek Trek

Price Does Not Include

Ticket flight
Travel Insurance
Accommodation and meals in Marrakech
Drinks
Entrance Fees
Traditional tips

Materials Needed For Berber villages trek

Big bag of clothing
Backpack for each daily supplies
Good walking shoes and socks fit for rugged terrain
3-4 season sleeping bag
Warm and light clothes
Lightweight waterproof over-trousers/ rain-pants
Personal First Aid Kit
Sunglasses
Sun-cream
Head Torch
Camera
Hat
Toilet tissues
Water bottle
Water purifier

Additional Details

This Berber villages trek is available and can be arranged for groups of all sizes.
We can organize airport transfers and accommodation in Marrakech on your behalf.
Further discounts are available for group sizes over 8 people.
You can pay €/$/£ or Moroccan Dirhams.

Berber villages Trek is hiking in the Atlas Mountains and three valleys.

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