High Atlas Day Treks

Jbel Toubkal Views

Duration
1 Day
Season
All Year
Location
High Atlas
Trip Grade
  • Easy to Moderate
  • Altitude exceeds 2000m

A relatively gentle trek of about 4 hours, it includes some fascinating Berber villages, views of irrigated terraced fields, a pilgrimage site perched in the mountains, and excellent views of the major peaks in the Toubkal National Park.

The Tizi M’Zik Pass and Tamsoult Waterfall

Duration
1 Day
Season
All Year
Location
High Atlas
Trip Grade
  • Moderate to Strenuous
  • Altitude exceeds 2000m

An 8 hour trek west of Imlil past Berber hamlets with a stunning mountain panorama including the Jbel Oukaïmeden range. Features a waterfall where a swim may be possible, juniper and pine forest and a transhumance village (inhabited by shepherds in summer).

Valleys and Passes East of Imlil

Duration
1 Day
Season
All Year
Location
High Atlas
Trip Grade
  • Moderate to Strenuous
  • Altitude exceeds 2000m

A seven hour trek past Berber hamlets and 2 mountain passes, with Jbel Oukaïmeden in sight. The route is circular, taking in as much scenery and natural beauty as is possible in 1 day.

Circuit South of Ouirgane

Duration
1 Day
Season
All Year
Location
High Atlas
Trip Grade
  • Easy to Moderate
  • Altitude under 2000m

Day trek through the villages of the High Atlas south of Ouirgane, taking in the village of Tinzert where salt is mined from huge wells and thesuperb views of the Tarabaza, Kik and Moulay Brahim plateaus with the Tizi n’Test Pass and Jbel Oukaïmeden beyond.

Ourika Day Trek

Duration
1 Day
Season
All Year
Location
High Atlas
Trip Grade
  • Easy
  • Altitude under 2000m

This is a simple walk (trek would overstate it) near the beautiful village of Setti Fatma where, weather permitting, you can head up to a scenic series of waterfalls before a lunch in a restaurant nearby, whilst enjoying the cooler mountain air.