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15-Day Jebel Mgoun Trek: Explore Morocco’s High Atlas, Summit Mgoun, and Discover the Rose Valley

Rose valley Morocco

Join this incredible 15-day adventure through Morocco’s stunning High Atlas Mountains, where you will trek to the summit of Jebel Mgoun (4,068m), the third-highest peak in Morocco. This carefully planned itinerary combines thrilling trekking with cultural immersion, taking you through picturesque Bougmez Valley, the impressive Mgoun Gorge, and the beautiful Rose Valley. Starting in Marrakech, the journey will lead you through traditional Berber villages, dramatic landscapes, and scenic mountain passes. The trek ends in Kelaa Mgouna, the "Rose City," giving you time to relax and explore Marrakech on the final day. Enjoy the perfect blend of adventure, nature, and local culture, with time for shopping and sightseeing in Marrakech before your departure.

What We
Offer

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Key Highlights

  • This 15 day tour includes a range of rewarding treks

  • Traverse Happy Valley and Mgoun Massif– the second  highest summit in the Atlas Mountains

  • 14 Days accommodation is included in traditional Berber Accommodation

  • The tour is led by an expert mountain guide

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24/7 Support

Our customers deserve the highest level of support, and we work tirelessly to maintain those standards. When you choose to work with our team, know that you are consistently choosing quality and excellence. Customer service is at the heart of everything that we do.

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Inclusions

  • Cook

  • Breakfast

  • Picnic lunch

  • Dinner

  • Tents & under mats

  • Experienced Licensed bi-lingual mountain guide

  • Private round trip transportation from & to Marrakech

Itinerary 

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

  • Activity: Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your riad/hotel for an overnight stay.

  • Walking Time: None (rest day).

  • Highlights: Explore the vibrant Djemaa el-Fna square and the historic Koutoubia Mosque.

Day 2: Marrakech to Ait Hamed - Start of Trek

  • Activity: After breakfast, depart Marrakech for the Bougmez Valley (approx. 5-6 hours of driving). Upon arrival in Ait Hamed, meet your trekking team and mules.

  • Walking Time: 2 hours (short trek to Ikkis Valley).

  • Highlights: Walk through lush valleys and settle at 2,300 meters altitude for the night.

Day 3: Ait Hamed to Tarkeddit Plateau

  • Activity: Trek through the Mgoun Massif, ascending gradually to the Tarkeddit Plateau.

  • Walking Time: 6-7 hours.

  • Highlights: Enjoy stunning views of the Mgoun mountain range. Camp at an altitude of 2,900 meters.

Day 4: Tarkeddit Plateau to Aghouri Pass

  • Activity: Trek towards Aghouri Pass (3,400 meters) and then descend to the Oulilimt Valley.

  • Walking Time: 6 hours.

  • Highlights: Spectacular views of the Mgoun massif and surrounding valleys. Camp at 2,600 meters.

Day 5: Summit Attempt - Jebel Mgoun (4,068m)

  • Activity: Early morning ascent to Jebel Mgoun (4,068 meters), the third-highest peak in Morocco. After reaching the summit, descend to the Oulilimt Valley.

  • Walking Time: 8 hours (5 hours up and 3 hours down).

  • Highlights: Stunning panoramic views from the summit. Camp at Oulilimt Valley.

Day 6: Oulilimt Valley to Imin Irkt

  • Activity: Trek from Oulilimt Valley to Imin Irkt.

  • Walking Time: 6-7 hours.

  • Highlights: Enjoy the beautiful Bougmez Valley and Berber villages along the way.

Day 7: Imin Irkt to Agouti

  • Activity: Continue through the Bougmez Valley to the village of Agouti (2,200 meters).

  • Walking Time: 5-6 hours.

  • Highlights: Explore traditional Berber homes and terraced fields. Overnight in a local gîte.

Day 8: Agouti to Azib N’Tizgui

  • Activity: Trek to Azib N’Tizgui, passing through meadows and forests.

  • Walking Time: 6 hours.

  • Highlights: Explore traditional shepherd huts and stunning mountain views. Camp at Azib N’Tizgui.

Day 9: Azib N’Tizgui to Tizi N’Oumskiq

  • Activity: Continue to Tizi N’Oumskiq (3,200 meters) and descend to the valley below.

  • Walking Time: 7 hours.

  • Highlights: Cross the famous pass, encountering Berber shepherds and traditional villages. Camp near the river.

Day 10: Tizi N’Oumskiq to Mgoun Gorge

  • Activity: Hike through the Mgoun Gorge, a narrow canyon with dramatic cliffs.

  • Walking Time: 6-7 hours.

  • Highlights: Stunning rock formations and tranquil river crossings. Camp near the gorge.

Day 11: Mgoun Gorge to Rose Valley

  • Activity: Continue trekking through the gorge and head towards the Rose Valley.

  • Walking Time: 6 hours.

  • Highlights: Explore villages and terraced fields, famous for rose cultivation. Camp in the Rose Valley.

Day 12: Rose Valley to Boutghrar

  • Activity: Trek through the Rose Valley to Boutghrar.

  • Walking Time: 6 hours.

  • Highlights: Visit rose fields and local villages before overnight stay in Boutghrar.

Day 13: Boutghrar to Kelaa Mgouna

  • Activity: Final stretch to Kelaa Mgouna ("Rose City"), famous for its rose festivals.

  • Walking Time: 4-5 hours.

  • Highlights: Explore the town, interact with locals, and witness the traditional rose-water production process. Overnight in a guesthouse.

Day 14: Kelaa Mgouna to Marrakech

  • Activity: Transfer to Marrakech by road (approx. 5-6 hours).

  • Walking Time: None (travel day).

  • Highlights: Enjoy scenic views during the drive back to Marrakech. Once in the city, you’ll have time for shopping and sightseeing.

Day 15: Marrakech - Departure

  • Activity: After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech Airport for your departure.

  • Walking Time: None.

  • Highlights: Take some time to visit the Jardin Majorelle or wander through the souks for souvenirs before heading to the airport.

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