8-Nights Hiking the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco — CALL

MT Sobek

OFFER ID 1376639

On this action-filled adventure through the High Atlas Mountains, explore some of Morocco's most remote and dazzling landscapes and enjoy superlative trekking between mountain communities and meandering rivers. Kick off the journey by experiencing the sights and sounds of Marrakech's ancient medina and then set out to discover lush oases, age-old casbahs, and traditional Berber villages. Spend five days on an extraordinary trek through majestic mountain scenery, camping in comfortable mobile camps in the wilderness, and climb the imposing Mount M'Goun, Morocco's second highest peak.

Highlights:

  • Experience Morocco's historic cities, Berber villages, lush oases, and ancient casbahs
  • Spend unforgettable days trekking the far-flung High Atlas Mountains, through mighty peaks and dreamy valleys
  • Summit Morocco's second highest peak, the magnificent Mount M'Goun at 13,356' feet

Important Trip Details:
You should feel comfortable hiking from 4 to 6 hours per day on consecutive days. There is an optional summit day with 3,841' of elevation gain and 6,135' of elevation loss.

Minimum Age: 15

8 nights | Call for pricing

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Itinerary

MT Sobek: Morocco High Atlas Mountain Trekking

Day 1 Arrive in Marrakech, Morocco’s Red City
Arrive in Marrakech this morning and meet an MT Sobek representative outside the customs and immigration area at the airport. After transferring to the hotel, enjoy lunch and a trip briefing with the group. This afternoon, you'll set out on a guided walking tour of the medina, the mesmerizing "old town" of Marrakech. Wander its maze of narrow streets and enjoy the hubbub of the famed Djemma El Fna square, with its snake charmers and fire eaters. It's like a scene out of One Thousand and One Nights! Have dinner paired with a musical performance at a traditional restaurant inside a 19th-century family home.
Accommodation: Riad Abaka Hotel
(L, D)

Day 2 Discover Telouet Kasbah, Ksar of Ait Benhaddou & Skoura
6-hour private van transfer
Scenic drive
After an early breakfast, set out for a scenic drive over the dramatic passes of the High Atlas Mountains, rising above a landscape of oases, pastures, poplar groves, and fairy-tale villages. Stop for lunch near the mud-brick Telouet Kasbah and continue on to Ksar Ait Benhaddou. Marvel at this UNESCO World Heritage Site with its earthen houses stacked one on top of the other, protected by a defensive wall, and learn about Berber culture. Drive through the city of Ouarzazate, known as "the door of the desert," and visit the Telouet Kasbah, also known as the Palace of Glaoui. Once the seat of a powerful Berber prince, it's a must-stop on today's journey. Then continue eastward through the Dades Valley to Skoura.
Accommodation: Ksar Ait Ben Damiette
(B, L, D)

Day 3 Explore the Dades Valley & Hike M’Goun River Trails
2.5-hour private van transfer
3.5 hours/6 miles hiking with 660' elevation gain
Start the day with a warm-up walk in the lush Skoura oasis with its giant kasbahs, then drive to the Roses Valley and ascend through the foothills of the middle Atlas. Arrive in Tiranimine, where your pack mules await and your hike begins! Set off on river trails toward the gorges of Wadi M'Goun. You will be walking in the water of the M'Goun River for about 30% of the journey from Tiranimine to Tarzout. Camp near Tarzout village (6,235').
Accommodation: MT Sobek Camp – High Atlas Mountains
(B, L, D)

Day 4 Hike the Ouzirimt Valley
5.5 - 6 hours/9 miles hiking with 1,000' elevation gain
Spend the day hiking through spectacular gorges that separate high ridges and escarpments of M'Goun massif. Walk in the water for about 2 hours, winding along the narrowing gorges on the riverbed, taking in colorful sandstone and limestone formations that punctuate this dramatic landscape, and undertake several river crossings. Ascend 985 feet, leaving the gorges, and set up camp where the valley widens, near the village of Imi Nirkt (6562'). Camp near Id Aissa or Tagheft village.
Accommodation: MT Sobek Camp – High Atlas Mountains
(B, L, D)

Day 5 Hike to Tighremt n'Ait Ahmed & Oulilimt Valley
4.5-5 hours/7 miles hiking with 1300' elevation gain
Head out on another day-long hike downstream along the river in the remote Ouzirimt Valley. Walking on narrow donkey paths, pass through picturesque clay villages and verdant fields. Reach Tighremt n'Ait Ahmed, ruins of an ancient granary formerly used as a stop for desert caravans. Some rocky peaks dot the bottom of the valley dominated to the south by the M'Goun mountain chain. Camp in the Oulilimt Valley tonight.

(B, L, D)

Day 6 Ascend to Mt. M’Goun Base Camp
4.5 hours/7.5 miles hiking with 984' elevation gain and 328’ elevation loss
Leave the villages behind and set out today on a hiking path along the river, ascending up toward base camp. The landscape changes from sheepfolds to a mountain landscape with a small trail used by goats, sheep, herders, and the rare few hikers that come this way. The river gradually turns into a mountain stream and you'll camp near the source of the M'Goun River at the foot of Mt. M'Goun.

(B, L, D)

Day 7 Summit Mount M'Goun
8-9 hours/10-12 miles hiking with elevation gain of 3838' and elevation loss of 3838'
Set out in the very early morning hours to start the (optional) hike to the peak of Mount M'Goun. The second-highest mountain in Morocco (13,356'), it offers a spectacular trek for seasoned hikers. This is the trip's biggest climb and longest trek. After reaching the summit, return down the same path to the upper M'Goun Valley and down along two mountain passes with breathtaking views of the mountain range. End the day at a camp in Izabyin.

(B, L, D)

Day 8 Wrap Up the Trek & Return to Marrakech
3.5-4-hour private van transfer
4-4.5 hours/9 miles hiking with 800' elevation gain and 4900' loss
This morning head out for the last portion of the trek, up Tizi Tinourine pass and Izi Azdremt pass. After the second pass it's a long descent to the sheepfolds of Ikkis shepherd huts and the Arous riverbed. Have a quick picnic lunch before continuing into the Ait Bougmez Valley. Finish the trek here and board the vehicle for the transfer back to Marrakech. Enjoy a farewell dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
Accommodation: Riad Dar Justo
(B, L, D)

Day 9 Depart From Marrakech
Say goodbye to Morocco this morning and transfer to the airport for your homeward-bound flight.
Accommodation: Riad Dar Justo
(B)

Featured Destinations
Marrakech
Ait Benhaddou
Atlas Mountains
Aroumd

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
06/15/2025 - 06/23/2025
from $999,999,999 per person
09/21/2025 - 09/29/2025
from $999,999,999 per person
10/05/2025 - 10/13/2025
from $999,999,999 per person


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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