Imlil to Setti Fatma Traverse: 2 Nights / 3 Days

Trek Grade: Moderate

Day 1: Imlil - Tizi n'Tamatert - Ouanesekra

Depart the Imlil head towards the valley of Tacheddirt passing by Tizi n’Tamatert (2,279m) to arrive at the village of Ouanesekra in the valley of Tacheddirt where we spend the night in a Berber gîte or bivouac. (About 5 hours' walk.)

Day 2: Tachdirth - Tizi n'Ibbasen - Ibbasen - Timichchi

Depart Tachdirth towards Timichi passing by the Tizi n' Ibbasen (3,172m). After the col we then descent pass  the villages of Ibbasen and Timichchi. We spend the night in a bivouac or Berber gîte. (About 6 to 7 hours' walk.)

Day 3: Timichchi - Chiker - Agadir n'Ait Boulmane- Setti Fatma

Depart Timichchi towards Setti Fatma. All along the journey there are Berber villages in the valley for example Tiourdou, Anfli, Tadrart, Chiker. After lunch we continue via Agadir n’Aït Boulmane and on to the centre of Setti Fatma. Then return to Marrakech or visit the waterfall at Setti Fatma if there is time. (About 4 to 5 hours' walk.)

Duration
2 Nights / 3 Days
Season
April to November
Location
High Atlas
Trip Grade
  • Moderate
  • Altitude exceeds 2000m

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Imlil to Setti Fatma Traverse: 2 Nights / 3 Days

Trek Grade: Moderate

Day 1:

1. Depart accommodation by car

2. Depart Imlil (1,740m)

3. Trek via Tizi n’Tamatert (2,279m) to Ouanesekra for overnight stay

Day 2:

1. Depart Tachdirth

2. Trek to Tizi n' Ibbasen (3,172m)

3. Decend via Ibbasen for overnight stay in Timichchi

Day 3:

1. Depart Timichchi towards Setti Fatma.

2. Trek through several Berber villages before lunch

3. After lunch trek to Setti Fatma via Agadir n’Aït Boulmane

4. Return to Marrakech