Bougmez Valley & M'Goun Ascent

DAY 1 Arrival in Marrakech

— THE RED CITY

Welcome to Morocco. Your riad in the heart of the medina offers a first taste of Moroccan elegance — zellige tiles, carved cedar ceilings, the splash of a courtyard fountain. Depending on arrival time, explore the labyrinthine souks or watch the sunset over Jemaa el-Fna.

DAY 2 Into the Central High Atlas

— ASCENDING

Leave Marrakech behind and journey deep into the High Atlas via Azilal. The road winds through valleys where red earth meets green terraces. At the roadhead, meet your mule team and begin climbing toward Tizi n'Aït Imi (2,905m). Camp beneath a sky ablaze with stars.

DAY 3 Tessaout Valley & High Plateaus

— PANORAMIC PASSES

Follow the Ikkis stream to the cirque of Tiwawakyhe. At Tizi n'Oughri pass (3,340m), a remarkable panorama unfolds: the vast north face of M'Goun, the summit ridge stretching into the sky. Continue across high plateaus to your camp at Tarkedit, nomad territory.

DAY 4 M'Goun Summit

— OPTIONAL ASCENT

Early departure for those attempting the summit. Follow the long ridge of Ighil M'Goun to the top at 4,068m — the highest point in the High Atlas. The summit plateau is strewn with fossils from an ancient seabed. Those preferring a gentler day explore the high valleys below.

DAY 5 Oulilimt Valley

— FAIRY CHIMNEYS

Descend through the spectacular Oulilimt Valley — a landscape straight from a western film. Dramatic gorges frame towering fairy chimneys. The ever-present song of the river accompanies your walk. Camp where junipers shelter nomad camps each summer.

DAY 6 Into the Happy Valley

— BOUGMEZ

Climb to Tizi n'Aït Imi, a historic passage used by nomads to reach summer pastures. From the pass, the legendary Bougmez Valley spreads below — the "Happy Valley." Descend through villages of pisé and stone to your gîte where the family welcomes you with mint tea and tagine.

DAY 7 Return to Marrakech

— CROSSING BACK

After breakfast, transfer back to Marrakech through valleys where traditional life continues unchanged. Arrive in early afternoon with time to explore the souks, visit historic palaces, or simply relax in your riad's courtyard.

DAY 8 Departure

— FAREWELL

Final morning in Marrakech. Perhaps a last stroll through the medina, a final glass of mint tea on a rooftop terrace. Transfer to the airport carrying memories of mountain silence, village warmth, and the vast sky of the High Atlas.