Afensou

Just under an hour’s drive north of Taroudant in the foothills of the western High Atlas Mountains, is the trekking base, a charming little Berber guest house in a marvellous setting at an altitude of 800m on a hillside overlooking the village of Afensou.

Trek Description Grade Length Season Start-End Altitude 2000m+
Panoramas of the High Atlas Moderate 2 Nights / 3 Days All Year Taroudant  
Waterfalls of Jbel Aoulime Moderate 3 Nights / 4 Days All Year Taroudant 2000m+
The Wild Touchka Trek Strenuous 5 Nights / 6 Days All Year Taroudant 2000m+

TREK SUMMARIES

Panoramas of the High Atlas

Duration
2 Nights / 3 Days
Season
All Year
Location
Taroudant

An introduction to the Western High Atlas, this trek takes you through argan forest, oases, barley fields and Berber villages; it offers lovely panoramic views and an insight into the flora and fauna of the region.

Waterfalls of Jbel Aoulime

Duration
3 Nights / 4 Days
Season
All Year
Location
Taroudant

Trek through gorges and oasis gardens to Jbel Aoulime and explore any of a dozen waterfalls. Experience the panoramic views and dramatic landscapes as the trek takes you from the slopes of the peak down to Afensou to enjoy the hammam and a final night at the guest house.

The Wild Touchka Trek

Duration
5 Nights / 6 Days
Season
All Year
Location
Taroudant

Explore the Western High Atlas starting at Ouled Berhil with amazing scenic ascents and descents, then cross the Touchka Plateau and Tizi n’Igourramene Pass and then down to Afensou to enjoy the hammam and a final night at the guest house.