Trekking in the Atlas

6-Day High Atlas Trek: Azzaden, Imlil and Oukaïmeden

Six days on mule paths: the Tamsoult waterfalls, Imlil, the Imnane valley and the high plateau of Oukaïmeden with its rock carvings.

Our longest village trek. It starts lower, at Imi Oughlad, climbs through the Azzaden valley to the Tamsoult waterfalls, crosses to Imlil and the Imnane valley, and reaches the high plateau of Oukaïmeden before looping back down.

You stay in family homes, village guesthouses and one night in a riad in Imlil, with mules and a cook throughout.

Duration
6 days, 5 nights
Route
Marrakech – Asni – Imi Oughlad – Aït Aissa – Tizi Oussem – Tamsoult – Imlil – Tizi n'Tamatert – Ouaneskra – Oukaïmeden – Oussertek – Imi Oughlad – Marrakech
Starts
Marrakech
Ends
Marrakech
Style
Private tour
Level
Moderate
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Price
Price on request

Highlights

  • The Tamsoult waterfalls
  • Tizi n'Mzik and Tizi n'Tamatert
  • Stone villages of the Imnane valley
  • The rock carvings of Oukaïmeden

Day by day

Day 1 · Marrakech – Asni – Imi Oughlad – Aït Aissa

Drive via Asni to Imi Oughlad, meet your team and walk up to a pass of about 1,950 m before descending to Aït Aissa.

Overnight: family homestay

Day 2 · Aït Aissa – Tizi Oussem – Tamsoult waterfalls – Tizi Oussem

Into the Azzaden valley to Tizi Oussem, then up to the Tamsoult waterfalls for lunch and back down the same path.

Walking about 5 h · Overnight: mountain lodge

Day 3 · Tizi Oussem – Tizi n'Mzik – Imlil

About two and a half hours up to Tizi n'Mzik (about 2,480 m), then down through terraced orchards to Imlil.

Overnight: riad, Imlil

Day 4 · Imlil – Tizi n'Tamatert – Tinghrine – Ouaneskra

Quiet roads and shaded paths up to Tizi n'Tamatert (about 2,300 m), then down through the stone villages of Tinghrine and Ouaneskra.

Walking about 5 h · Overnight: village guesthouse

Day 5 · Ouaneskra – Tizi n'Addi – Oukaïmeden – Oussertek

The highest point of the trek, the Tizi n'Addi pass, then the prehistoric rock carvings of Oukaïmeden and a long descent through juniper to Oussertek.

Walking about 5–6 h · Overnight: homestay

Day 6 · Oussertek – Imsker – Imi Oughlad – Marrakech

Down through the Imnane valley past Imsker and over a low col on a mule trail, lunch by the river at Imi Oughlad, then the drive to Marrakech.

Walking about 4 h 30 · Driving about 1 h 30

What’s included

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
  • Six days of guided trekking
  • Five nights in homestays, guesthouses and a riad
  • Full board on the trek
  • Mules for luggage and equipment
  • A cook
  • A licensed local mountain guide

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Optional activities

Good to know

  • Walking days are 4½ to 6 hours.

Ask about dates and price

Every tour is private and priced for your group size and dates. Send us your dates and how many you are, and we reply with a price and a plan.

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