Exceptional 6 days trek to discover the Aït Boulli and Aït Bouguemez valleys , two jewels of the central High Atlas . This adventure will take you through landscapes of striking beauty: majestic mountains, green plateaus, authentic Berber villages and terraced crops.
This hike is ideal for lovers of nature, walking and human encounters. You will be immersed in the daily life of the inhabitants of these preserved valleys, where the Berber welcome is sincere and warm.
A unique experience, combining authenticity, nature and culture in the heart of rural Morocco.
Itinerary: Trekking in the Aït Boulli Valley and the Aït Bouguemez Valley – 6 days
Day 1: Marrakech – Azilal – Aït Boulli Valley (1,900 m)
Early morning departure from Marrakech towards the central High Atlas . You will cross magnificent mountain landscapes before arriving in the Aït Boulli valley , the starting point of your hike.
Installation in a Berber lodge, meeting with the local team (guide, cook, muleteers).
Short acclimatization walk in the surroundings to discover the first Berber villages.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
About 5 hours of driving / 1 to 2 hours of light walking
Day 2: Aït Boulli – Agouti – Ighrem n’Aït Ahmed
The trek begins through beautiful green valleys and terraced fields. You will pass through several traditional villages where the inhabitants cultivate wheat, barley and potatoes using ancestral methods.
Lunch break in the heart of nature, then continue to Ighrem n’Aït Ahmed , where you will spend the night.
Dinner and overnight in a lodge.
5 to 6 hours of walking.
Day 3: Ighrem n’Aït Ahmed – Tizi n’Aït Imi Pass (2,900 m) – Aït Bouguemez Valley (2,000 m)
A more challenging day: a gradual climb to the Tizi n’Aït Imi pass , the highest point of the hike.
From the summit, enjoy a spectacular view of the High Atlas Mountains and the Aït Bouguemez Valley, nicknamed “the Happy Valley” .
Descent to the bottom of the valley and installation in a local lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay in Aït Bouguemez.
6 to 7 hours of walking.
Day 4: Discovery of the Aït Bouguemez Valley
A leisurely day exploring the Vallée Heureuse , renowned for its harmonious landscapes, terraced fields and mud-brick villages.
Visit the geological centre of Timit , the old collective granaries (igoudar) and natural springs .
Meet the locals and discover Berber rural life.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
4 to 5 hours of walking.
Day 5: Aït Bouguemez – Aït Imi – Aït Ouchi – Tabant
Gentle hike between the villages of Aït Imi and Aït Ouchi, in the heart of the valley.
You will walk among cultivated fields and along rivers surrounded by poplar and walnut trees.
Arrival in Tabant , the central village of the valley, where a traditional market is held every week.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
5 to 6 hours of walking.
Day 6: Tabant – Azilal – Marrakech
Last morning in the valley before heading back to Marrakech .
Stops along the way to admire the landscapes of the central Atlas.
Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
End of our services.
5 to 6 hours of driving.
– Included in the Tour
- Round-trip transfers Marrakech – Aït Boulli Valley – Marrakech
- Professional mountain guide
- Muleteers and mules for transporting luggage
- All meals during the trek
- Accommodation in Berber lodges and guesthouses
- Mineral water during the hike
– Not included
- Personal hiking equipment (shoes, bag, poles, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Personal drinks and snacks
- Tips (optional)
– Practical information
- Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
- Level: Moderate (accessible to all good walkers)
- Best time: April to October
- Accommodation: Berber lodges / local houses
- Maximum altitude: approx. 2,900m
- Departure guaranteed from 2 people