Castles and Canyons - 4 Nights / 5 Days

Trek Grade: 2 Moderate

Day 1 : Tafroute to Amharze

From Tafraoute we take the road and then 4x4 track to Khmes ait Ouafka where we have a picnic. In the afternoon we walk down a canyon up to Amharze agadir (an agadir is a Berber castle): an incredible spot. If you are up to it this makes for an unforgettable night of wild camping in the agadir. (Alternative accommodation can be provided.)

Day 2 Amharze to Aglouy

From Amhaze we take a short track and road to Amtoudi where we walk up to Iznaguen agadir, and have a scenic picnic. Later we continue by the crests to another incredible agadir at Aglouy where we walk through impressive gorges and palm trees where there is a lovely pool and swimming is possible.  Overnight is wild camping under the palm trees in the gorge.

Day 3 : Aglouy to Igmir

Returning to the Amtoudi. Road we drive to Aguerd (1 hour) where in the afternoon we walk from Aguerd to Igmir in huge gorges and a long oasis.   Overnight is wild camping close to Igmir.

Day 4 : Igmir to Foum El Hasn

From Igmir we explore the Assif n’Mouguene canyon (the "Grand Canyon of Morocco").  Overnight is a return to the wild camping close to Igmir.

Day 5 : Foum El Hasn to Tafraoute

We return to Tafroute through Izerbi taking the Foum El Hasn high route, another amazing track going along the ridges of the canyon. 

Duration
4 Nights / 5 Days
Season
October to May
Location
Anti-Atlas
Trip Grade
Easy to Moderate

TREK Facts:

Castles and Canyons: 4 Nights / 5 Days

Trek Grade: Moderate

Day 1:

1. Depart Riad by car

2. Arrive Tafraoute and drive to Khmes ait Ouafka

3. Trek canyon up to Amharze agadir for overnight camping

Day 2:

1. Depart Amharze for Amtoudi

2. Trek up to Iznaguen agadir, visit and scenic picnic

3. Trek through impressive gorges to Aglouy for overnight camping

Day 3:

1. Depart Aglouy for Aguerd

2. Afternoon trek to Aguerd to Igmir in huge gorges and a long oasis

3. Overnight camping nr Igmir

Day 4:

1. Exploration of the Assif n’Mouguene canyon

2. Overnight camping nr Igmir

Day 5:

4.Take Foum El Hasn high route via Izerbi to Tafraoute

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