5 Day Berber Village Trek in the Atlas Mountains
Why we love it?
The 5 Day Berber Village Trek in the Atlas Mountains offers an immersive experience into the heart of Berber culture and stunning landscapes. Suitable for adventurous travelers and nature enthusiasts, this trek combines physical activity with cultural exploration, as participants traverse traditional paths between villages like Imzayn and Amizmiz. Distinctive features include overnight stays in authentic Berber guesthouses, where guests can savor traditional meals, and the convenience of mules to carry luggage, allowing trekkers to focus on the breathtaking scenery and local interactions. A knowledgeable local guide enhances the experience, providing insights into the region's rich history and culture.
Inclusions
- All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, including traditional Berber meals
- Hot and cold drinks: water, tea, and coffee
- Local guide throughout the trek
- Mule(s) to carry luggage
- Overnight accommodation in Berber guesthouses
- Pick-up and drop-off from Marrakech
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Day 1 After breakfast
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Activity
Day 1: Marrakech - Amizmiz – Sidi Hssayn – Azmi – Anfg – Tizgi – Ait Irghit
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begin your trek from Marrakech towards Amizmiz, Sidi Hssayn and Amzi where Lunch will be enjoyed, then Continue to Anfg and Tizgi before arriving at Ait Irghit. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse at Ait Irghit.
Day 2 Day 2
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Activity
Day 2: Ait Irghit – Ait Hamd – Imzayn
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Activity
Depart Ait Irghit in the morning and trek through cultivated landscapes until reaching Ait Hamd, where you will have lunch with a local family. In the afternoon, continue the hike to Imzayn. Dinner and overnight in a village guesthouse.
Day 3 From Imzayn
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Activity
Day 3: Imzayn – Imi Ourmer – Tizka
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follow a scenic route through valleys and fields toward Imi Ourmer, where lunch will be served in a Berber house. In the afternoon, continue the trek to Tizka. Dinner and overnight in tents or a guesthouse in the village.
Day 4 Day 4
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Activity
Day 4: Tizka – Tnirt via Tizi N’Oudad Pass
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Activity
Today’s highlight is crossing the Tizi N’Oudad Pass (approx. 1,900 m). The trail climbs through oak forests and rugged paths before descending into the valley of Tnirt. Lunch is served upon arrival. Check in at a local auberge, followed by a short afternoon walk around the village. Overnight in Tnirt.
Day 5 After breakfast
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Activity
Day 5: Tnirt – Amizmiz - Marrakech
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enjoy a morning walk of about 2–3 hours in the surrounding valleys. Afterward, meet your vehicle for the transfer back to Marrakech, where the trek concludes.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We will pick you up directly from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Please provide the exact name and address of your accommodation when booking. For riads located in the Medina, we will meet you at the closest point accessible by car. Your guide will contact you the day before your departure to confirm the exact time and location of the pickup.
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
