Trek Details

Mgoun Trek: 6-day hiking and climbing of Mgoun mountain beginning from Ait Bougmez valley. During this trek, you will explore the central Atlas mountain and camp in wild high pasture spots. The trail of the Mgoun trek climbs over Tizi Aghouri to the great plateau of Tarkddite. You trek to the Summit of Djebel Mgoun, the third-highest peak, before trekking down to Oulilimt Valley from the plateau. Finally, the path continues from here across Tizi n’Ait Imi and descends back to the valley.

Total Duration: 8 days
Period: April to October
Trek Grade: medium to hard
Max Elevation: 4071 Meters
Accommodation: Camping, Guesthouse

Mgoun trek allows you to:

Discover the amazing landscapes of Ait Bougmez
Meet the real nomadic Berbers who spend their summers in the high pasture in the high Atlas with their animals
Walkthrough some spectacular and the best parts of the Mgoun area.
Climb Mount Mgoun, the second peak in the High Atlas mountain range.

Itinerary of Mgoun trek

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive in Marrakech.

Day 2: Marrakech – Ait Bougmez – Tabant (1800 m)

After an early breakfast, we set off to the beautiful happy valley, a five-hour journey. We meet our mule team there and spend the night in the local Gite at Timit village.

Day 3: Tabant – Agouti (1800 m) – Arous (1900 m) – Azib N’Ikkis (2200 m)

In the morning, we leave the valley and head to the valley of Arrous. We climb the narrow valley to pass Arrous and head up to the gorges. After lunch, we continue by taking the path to the summer grazing pastures of Imi N’kkis. Overnight here camping in tents. 5 hours of trek.

Day 4: Azib NIkkis (2200 m) – Tizi-n-Oumskiyd Pass(2900 m) – Aghouri Pass (3400 m) – Tarkeddite (2900 m)

The Mgoun ascent continues; we climb to Tizi-n-Oumskiyd pass then to Aghouri pass. We will enjoy spectacular views of the Mgoun Ridge and the plateau of Tarkeddite. After taking a break, we descend to the nomadic Berber people’s vast plateau, summer pasture. 8 hours of trekking. Overnight in tents.

Day 5: Tarkeddite (2900 m) – Mgoun Summit (4071 m) – Oulilimt (2300 m)

Today is set aside for climbing up to Jebel Mgoun, which is the only 4000m that lies outside Toubkal Region. We will enjoy the beautiful views of the mountains and panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains that lie northeast and southeast. After a rest, we descend to the Oulilimt valley and spend the night camping in tents. The estimated duration of the trek is 8 hours.

Day 6: Oulilimt (2300 m) – Ait Imi Pass (2900 m) – Timit Village(1800 m)

We leave Oulilimt valley to climb Tizi-n-Ait Imi, 2900m high. We will enjoy excellent views from all directions at this pass. After a while, we descend back to the valley—overnight in local Gite in Timit. 6 hours of walking.

Day 7: Timit Village – Marrakech

We head back to Marrakech early in the morning after breakfast. Overnight in the hotel. End of Mgoun trek.

Day 8: Departure

On the flight back Home.

Summer and Winter Season Price:

2 people – 520 €
3 people – 480€
For 4 people or more – 440 €

Price Includes

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

Price Does Not Include

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

Materials Needed For Mgoun Trek

The 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
Ice ax and crampons for winter
Lightweight waterproof over-trousers/ rain-pants
Personal First Aid Kit
Sunglasses
Suncream
Head Torch
Camera
Hat
Toilet tissues
Water bottle
Water purifier

Additional Details

The Mgoun trek is available and can be arranged for groups of all sizes.
Further discounts are available for group sizes over eight people.
You can pay €/$/£ or Moroccan Dirhams.

Mgoun trek to climb the highest peak in Morocco’s central high Atlas mountains. Explore the stunning Atlas Mountain on your Mt. Mgoun trek. Climb to the summit of Djebel Mgoun, the third-highest peak before descending back to your start point.

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