Key Details
11-day journey including a 7-day trek across the High Atlas. Starting in the beautiful Aït Bougmez Valley, the “Valley of the Happy,” you hike through spectacular mountain landscapes to the Rose Valley. Along the way, you may summit Jebel M’Goun, Morocco’s second-highest peak, pass green oasis valleys, camp under starry skies, and encounter the Berber communities of the Atlas.
Travel Format & Duration
Summer Trekking
for 12 days / 11 nights
Group Trip
Guaranteed from 4 participants
(max. 15 participants)
Price
€1,490 in a double room
(single room supplement €250)
Experiences
Culture & Cuisine, Nature, Hiking, City Life, Berber Culture
Itinerary
Marrakech – Aït Bougmez – Azibs n’Arous – M’Goun Summit – M’Goun Gorge – Rose Valley – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech
High Atlas Crossing – From the Valley of the Happy to the Rose Valley
The Aït Bougmez Valley, often called the “Valley of the Happy,” lies at 1,800 meters in the central High Atlas and marks the starting point of this unforgettable trekking journey. From here, the route crosses the rugged mountains of the High Atlas towards the south, leading through dramatic landscapes of high plateaus, deep gorges, and remote Berber villages before reaching the famous Rose Valley.
Along the way, you hike through wild mountain scenery, fertile oasis valleys, and traditional settlements built from ochre-colored earth. Together with a local support team and pack mules, you travel through one of Morocco’s most spectacular regions and experience the culture of the Berber and nomadic families of the Atlas up close. Nights under the stars in mountain camps and the ascent of Jebel M’Goun (4,068 m) make this journey a true adventure.
Highlights at a Glance
✓ Hiking in the Central High Atlas
✓ Summit of Jebel M’Goun (4,068 m)
✓ Experience the culture of Berber and nomadic families up close
✓ Hiking through the Rose Valley
✓ Traditional mud architecture of the High Atlas
✓ The gorges of the M’Goun Valley
✓ The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
✓ Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage earthen kasbah)
✓ Ouarzazate – the film capital of Morocco
✓ The Tizi n’Tichka Pass
✓ Explore the royal city of Marrakech with a cultural guide
Program
12-day trekking journey across the High Atlas Mountains. This trip offers an authentic adventure from the green Aït Bougmez Valley, the “Valley of the Happy,” across the rugged landscapes of the High Atlas to the famous Rose Valley. Encounters with Berber and nomadic families, nights in mountain camps under a spectacular starry sky, and the ascent of Jebel M’Goun (4,068 m) define this unforgettable journey.
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What's Included
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Airport transfers
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German- or English-speaking tour leader / certified trekking guide throughout the trip
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Transport during the journey in a comfortable minibus or car
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4 overnight stays in Marrakech in mid-range hotels*** or riads*** in double rooms with private bathroom/shower/WC
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1 overnight stay in simple mountain huts with shared rooms and basic shared sanitary facilities (single rooms not available during stays with Berber families, 4–6 beds per room; single tent possible during camping)
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6 overnight stays in two-person tents with foam mattresses in tented camps with simple or no sanitary facilities (single tent available)
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10 breakfasts / 8 light lunches or lunch boxes / 7 dinners
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Cooking and camping equipment
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All entrance fees according to the itinerary
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Team including cook and mule handlers from day 2 to day 9
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Luggage transport by pack mules from day 2 to day 8
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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Flights
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Drinks
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Tips for guides, drivers, luggage porters, and other service staff
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Personal expenses
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Services not explicitly listed in the program
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Meals not specified in the itinerary
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Transfer costs Casablanca – Marrakech upon request (for arrivals via Casablanca)
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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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