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Mgoun Traverse is 6-day hiking through Mgoun gorges and the wildest valleys of the High Atlas mountain central. You will enjoy stunning views of the spectacular Mgoun Canyon, available just in summer. The Mgoun traverse starts from the beautiful Ait Bougmez to the high Atlas Mountains. We then traverse the deep gorges leading to the renowned roses valley. The Valley of Roses will allow us to experience untouched nature in all its beauty. Other exciting views include the old fortresses of Kasbahs and the Berber villages perched on the sides of the mountains.
Total Duration: 8 days
Period: April to October
Trek Grade: Easy to medium
Max Elevation: 2900 metres
Accommodation: Camping or Guesthouse.
Arrive in Marrakech.
After an early breakfast, we set off to the Valley of Ait Bougmez, a five-hour journey. We meet our mule team at the Valley and spend the night in the local Guesthouse at Timit Village. There will be a picnic in Azilal—a 5-hour drive.
In the morning, we leave the Valley and walk on a winding trail up to the pass, with spectacular views of the Mgoun Massif and Happy Valley. We then descend on a single path to Ouzighimt Valley in the afternoon. Overnight camping in tents. Very close to Tighremet n’Ait Ahmed’s old granary, which was previously used for desert caravans. 6 hours walk.
We trek along the Ouzighimt valley and pass through several Berber villages of El Morabitine, Wawchki, and Ighrem Izderne. We will meet the inhabitants of the Valley, with the unique costumes and hairstyles of the Berber women. Overnight in tents. 6 hours of trekking.
After breakfast, we leave very early in the morning for the narrow Mgoun Gorges. We walk in water through towering narrow canyons. There is an alternative route; we could take the Tizi n’ Ait Hamed pass if the water is too much. A lunch spot will be at the exit of the Gorges—overnight camping in tents near Aguerzaka. The estimated duration of the walk is 6 hours.
After breakfast, we continue our trek in the river, walking in the water to the BouTrar Village. Overnight in local Gite. 5 hours walk.
Early in the morning, we head back to Marrakech. You spend the night in the hotel—a 6-hour drive—end of Mgoun traverse.
On the flight back Home.
During Mgoun Traverse, you will explore Ait Bougumez Valley and traverse the canyon of Mgoun.
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