Key Details
In the Ait Bougumez Valley, the “Valley of the Happy” at 1,800 m in the High Atlas Mountains, you hike through green gardens and traditional Berber villages and experience genuine hospitality up close. In contrast, vibrant Marrakech awaits you with its winding alleys, colors, and spice markets.
Travel Format & Duration
Hiking / Summer Journey
for 8 days / 7 nights
Group Trip
Guaranteed from 2 participants
(max. 15 participants)
Price
€1,190 in a double room
(single room supplement €200)
Experiences
Culture & Cuisine, Nature, Hiking, City Life, Berber Culture
Itinerary
Marrakech – Iminifri Natural Bridge – Ait Bougmez – Ouzoud Waterfalls (Cascades d’Ouzoud) – Marrakech
Discover the Ait Bougumez Valley
The Ait Bougumez Valley, also known to its visitors as the “Valley of the Happy,” is a wide, fertile valley generously irrigated by the springs of the central High Atlas. Stretching across a lush green landscape at the foot of villages perched along the rocky mountain slopes, the valley lies at an altitude of 1,800 meters and therefore offers pleasant summer temperatures.
For a long time, the valley remained remote in the High Atlas and was particularly isolated during the winter months. This isolation has preserved the authenticity and natural beauty of the landscapes of the Ait Bougumez Valley. Wadis, green gardens, abundant pastures, tea with Berber families, and accommodation in comfortable cottages – these are the defining features of this peaceful and sustainable discovery hike in this part of Morocco.
Highlights at a Glance
Hikes: 4 × moderate (max. 4–6 hrs)
Marrakech
Hike through the Ait Bougumez Valley along ancient shepherd and goat paths
Experience the culture of Berber and nomadic families and immerse yourself in their daily life
Cook with locals
Mud-brick architecture in the High Atlas
Cascades d’Ouzoud – Morocco’s highest waterfalls
Iminifri Natural Bridge
Discover prehistoric dinosaur tracks at Aguerd n’Ouzrou
Insights into local walnut processing
Insights into apple cider vinegar production
Program
8-day hiking journey in one of the most beautiful valleys of the High Atlas. This trip offers an authentic travel experience with the most scenic and relaxed hikes in Ait Bougumez, the Valley of the Happy. Encounters with the Berbers of the Atlas, insights into traditional Moroccan cuisine, a visit to a walnut cooperative and apple cider vinegar production, and much more — all rooted in local value creation — define your journey.
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What's Included
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Airport transfers
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Transfers in a comfortable bus/car (depending on group size)
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Luggage transport when changing gîtes
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Guidance by a licensed German- or English-speaking hiking guide
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5 nights in simple but comfortable guesthouses with full board
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2 nights in a hotel or riad in Marrakech including breakfast
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2 lunches in local restaurants during transfers (Day 2 and Day 7)
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Mules for equipment transport
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Cook for picnic meals during the hikes
What's NOT Included
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Flights
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Drinks
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Tips for the tour guide / driver / luggage handlers and other service staff
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Personal expenses
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Services not explicitly listed
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Meals not specified in the program
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Travel insurance
What's not included
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Arrival and departure
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Drinks and meals not specified in the program
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Tips for tour guides, drivers, porters, and other service staff
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Personal expenses
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Services not explicitly listed
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Travel insurance
What's NOT Included
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Flights
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Drinks
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Tips for the tour guide / driver / luggage handlers and other service staff
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Personal expenses
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Services not explicitly listed
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Meals not specified in the program
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Travel insurance
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