Amizmiz to Ouirgane: 3 nights / 4 days

Trek Grade: Moderate

Day 1: Marrakech – Amizmiz – Ait Hamd

Depart Marrakech by car to Irhragn Village to begin the trek. Trek through the pine trees past many villages and across the Amzmiz river to Ait Hamd for an overnights stay. (About 5 to 6 hours' walk.)

Day 2: Ait Hamd – Tizgui – Ait Zitoun

After breakfast we will follow the track leads to Ait Zitoun passing by lot of terracing where local people grow wheat and maize. Overnight stay in Ait Zitoun. (About 5 to 6 hours' walk.)

Day 3: Ait Zitoun – Tagadirt N’Ait Yassin

Changing direction we head south east passing by a pine forest and juniper trees, with views across the Amizmiz Valley and Lake. Overnight stay in a Berber gite in Tagadirt N’Ait Yassin. (About 6 to 7 hours' walk.)

Day 4: Tagadirt N’Ait Yassin – Tizi Ouzla – Ouirgane Valley

Leaving the Amizmiz Valley we enter the Ourigane Valley passing a number of small villages and observing a nice view of the new Ourigane dam. Overnight stay in Ouirgane optional. (About 7 hours' walk.)

Duration
3 Nights / 4 Days
Season
All Year
Location
High Atlas
Trip Grade
  • Moderate
  • Altitude exceeds 2000m

TrEK Facts:

Amizmiz to Ouirgane: 3 Nights / 4 Days

Trek Grade: Moderate

Day 1:

1. Depart Marrakech by car

2. Depart from Irhragn Village

3. Trek across the Amzmiz river to Ait Hamd for an overnight's stay

Day 2:

1. Depart Ait Hamd

2. Trek towards Ait Zitoun

3. Overnight stay in Ait Zitoun

Day 3:

1. Depart Ait Zitoun

2. Trek south-east overlooking the Amuzmiz Valley and Lake

3. Overnight stay in Tagadirt N’Ait Yassin

Day 4:

1. Depart Tagadirt N’Ait Yassin

2. Trek into the Ourigane Valley to Ouirgane

3. Overnight stay in Ouirgane optional (about 7 hours' walk)