13 Day Morocco Trekking Tour: M’Goun Valleys & Toubkal
A 13 day Morocco trekking tour in two massifs: Aït Bouguemez and the M’Goun plateau, then the summit of Toubkal and the Azzaden valley.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 13 day Morocco trekking tour
Our 13 day Morocco trekking tour joins two of the best walking regions of the Atlas. You walk in the M’Goun valleys, then climb Toubkal.
First, you stretch your legs at the Ouzoud waterfalls. Then you walk in the Happy Valley of Aït Bouguemez and climb to the Tarkeddit plateau. After that, a rest day takes you back to Marrakech. Next, you walk to the Toubkal refuge and reach the summit at sunrise. Finally, you cross the Tizi n’Mzik to the Azzaden valley and its waterfall. As a result, this 13 day Morocco trekking tour helps you adapt to altitude before the summit. It is private, on your dates.
Highlights of this 13 day Morocco trekking tour
- Ouzoud waterfalls
- Aït Bouguemez villages
- Tarkeddit plateau
- Summit of Toubkal, 4,167 m
- Night at the Toubkal refuge
- Azzaden valley
- Mountain guides & mules
- Berber guesthouses
13 day Morocco trekking tour: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Arrival in Marrakech
We meet you at the airport and brief you on the trek over dinner.
- 2dayDay 2
Ouzoud waterfalls
Drive to the Ouzoud waterfalls and walk down to the pools to stretch your legs.
- 3dayDay 3
Into the Happy Valley
Drive up to Aït Bouguemez and walk between the fields to the granary of Sidi Moussa.
- 4dayDay 4
Up to the Tarkeddit plateau
Climb over the Tizi n’Aït Imi pass to the high plateau of Tarkeddit below the M’Goun massif.
- 5dayDay 5
Back to the valley
An early view of the M’Goun ridges, then the walk back down to Aït Bouguemez.
- 6dayDay 6
Back to Marrakech
A rest day on the road through Azilal and Demnate, with a calm evening in Marrakech.
- 7dayDay 7
Marrakech to Imlil
Drive to the foot of Toubkal and take an easy walk to the village of Aroumd.
- 8dayDay 8
Up to the Toubkal refuge
Walk up the valley past Sidi Chamharouch to the refuge at 3,207 m.
- 9dayDay 9
Summit day
Start before dawn to reach the summit at sunrise, then descend to Imlil.
- 10dayDay 10
Over the pass to Azzaden
Cross the Tizi n’Mzik pass to the green Azzaden valley.
- 11dayDay 11
Azzaden waterfalls
A shorter day to the Ighouliden waterfall and the villages of the valley.
- 12dayDay 12
Back to Imlil & Marrakech
Walk back over the pass to Imlil and drive to Marrakech.
- 13dayDay 13
Departure
A hammam or a slow breakfast before your flight.
What’s included in this 13 day Morocco trekking tour
Included
- 12 nights of accommodation as listed (riads, guesthouses)
- Breakfast every morning
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Pick-up in Marrakech and drop-off in Marrakech (hotel, riad, airport)
- Mountain guide and mule for the luggage
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums
- Optional activities (for example quad, buggy or balloon) unless listed
- Travel insurance
- Tips for drivers and guides
Draft based on this programme – our team confirms the exact list with your quote.
Where you stay
- Night 1Riad in Marrakech
- Night 2Guesthouse in Ouzoud
- Night 3Guesthouse in Aït Bouguemez
- Night 4Mountain refuge at Tarkeddit
- Night 5Guesthouse in Aït Bouguemez
- Night 6Riad in Marrakech
- Night 7Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 8Toubkal refuge
- Night 9Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 10Guesthouse in Azzaden
- Night 11Guesthouse in Azzaden
- Night 12Riad in Marrakech
Comfort level: Standard + – comfortable riads, guesthouses and a traditional desert camp, chosen by our team. Luxury camps and riads are possible on request.
Best time for this trip
June to October is best, when the passes and the Toubkal summit are usually free of snow. From December to March both massifs are under snow.
- JanAvoid
- FebAvoid
- MarAvoid
- AprPossible
- MayGood
- JunBest
- JulBest
- AugGood
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovPossible
- DecAvoid
What to bring for this trip
- Broken-in walking boots
- Trekking poles
- Warm fleece and down jacket
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- Hat and gloves for the summit
- Headtorch
- Sleeping bag for the refuges
- Blister plasters
- Sunglasses and high-factor sun cream
- Refillable water bottle or water filter
Booking & payment
- How to book
- Send your request; we confirm the programme and the price in writing on WhatsApp or by email.
- Payment
- A deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid on arrival.
- Cancellation
- Our cancellation conditions are sent with your quote, before you pay anything.
- Weather & changes
- If the weather stops an activity, we adapt the day or replace the activity.
13 Day Morocco Trekking Tour: your questions
How hard is this 13 day Morocco trekking tour?
It is for experienced walkers: several days of five to seven hours, and the Toubkal summit at 4,167 m. The days in between are shorter.
Where do we sleep on the 13 day Morocco trekking tour?
In Berber guesthouses in the valleys, a mountain refuge at Tarkeddit and the Toubkal refuge below the summit.
When is the best time to trek in the High Atlas?
June to October is best, when the passes and the summit are usually free of snow. May and early November are possible with warm gear.
Who carries the bags?
Mules carry the main bags; you only carry a daypack with water and layers.
Why go to Aït Bouguemez first?
The valley is lower than Toubkal, so a few days there help you get used to the altitude before the summit.
What our travellers say
A holistic experience
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Activities on this trip
Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.
Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 13-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.
Optional · extraCycling & mountain bikingMountain biking on Atlas trailsSee the activity →
Optional · extraCamel & horseback treksHorse or mule ride between villagesSee the activity →
Optional · extraKayaking through the riversKayak on the lake of Bin el OuidaneSee the activity →
Optional · extraResponsible eco travelStay with a local familySee the activity →
Optional · extraHot air balloon rideSunrise flight before or after your tripSee the activity →
Optional · extraQuad & buggy ridesQuad or buggy in the Agafay desert or the palm groveSee the activity →Request this 13-day trip
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- Private tour on your dates
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