High Atlas Explorer
Discover the High Atlas Explorer trek from Ouirgane to Toubkal National Park, with Berber villages, valleys, and stunning mountain views.
Overview
Experience an incredible Atlas Mountains adventure with our Atlas Explorer: From Ouirgane to Toubkal National Park trek. This trek combines natural beauty, Berber hospitality, and authentic Moroccan culture. You will begin in the serene Ouirgane Valley and trek across verdant valleys, through walnut groves and mountain villages before reaching the trails of Toubkal National Park, home to the highest peak in North Africa.
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Experience Morocco’s High Atlas during the Atlas Explorer trek from Ouirgane to Toubkal National Park, where Berber culture is combined with spectacular mountain scenery.
Travel through Berber villages, green valleys, and incredible Atlas Mountain scenery on the trek from Ouirgane to Toubkal National Park.
Hike through the Atlas Mountains on an amazing trek from Ouirgane to Toubkal National Park, immersed in culture and natural beauty.
Leave Marrakech for a drive to the High Atlas Mountains. The trek begins from Imi Oughlad (1,450m) where you will meet your Berber guide and muleteer crew. The first day will be an easy acclimatization hike through the beautiful Ouirgane National Park, with rolling terrain, copper-green soil and plenty of juniper trees. You will walk towards Tinzert village where you can have lunch with a beautiful view of the Ouirgane Valley. In the afternoon, we will follow a quiet trail through olive groves and valleys towards Marigha.
Approx. 5–6 hours walking.
Following breakfast, you’ll take paths through olive trees and gradually ascend to the magnificent Azzaden Valley. Upon entering this valley, you’ll be greeted by breathtaking views of the surrounding Atlas Mountains. Your guide and cook will prepare lunch for you at a lovely place that will be scouted along the way. In the afternoon, you’ll walk beside the river, traverse through traditional Berber villages, and eventually reach Aït Aïssa (1,860m).
Approx. walking time: 5–6 hours. Ascent: 760m.
Day 3: Aït Aïssa – Imlil – Marrakech
Today’s hike is a 5–7 hour hike through the Azzaden Valley, with a visit to the picturesque village of Tizi Oussem. We will take a detour to view Tamsoult waterfalls – the largest waterfall in Toubkal National Park – before continuing on a trail over Tizi Mzik Pass (2,500m), which has stunning views of the Imlil Valley and the Atlas range. We will descend to Imlil to end the hike before returning to Marrakech.
Approx. 5–6 hours walking + 1.5-hour transfer.
FAQ
The Atlas Explorer trek is a multi-day journey through Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, starting in Ouirgane and ending in Toubkal National Park, offering hiking, cultural experiences, and breathtaking mountain scenery.
The trek typically lasts 4 days, allowing travelers to explore Berber villages, green valleys, and mountain trails at a comfortable pace.
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The trek is suitable for moderately fit travelers who can walk 4–6 hours per day. Prior hiking experience is helpful but not required.
Expect stunning Atlas Mountains views, Berber villages, walnut and olive groves, and Tamsoult Waterfalls, culminating in trails around Toubkal National Park, North Africa’s highest peak.
Accommodations include charming mountain guesthouses and local lodges, offering authentic Moroccan hospitality with comfortable amenities.
Yes, professional Moroccan guides lead the trek, sharing insider knowledge of local culture, history, and nature.
The trek is best from March to November, avoiding heavy snow in winter and enjoying mild temperatures for hiking.
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