Treks from Taroudant

We offer a wide range of trekking and other activity options in a virtually undiscovered area of the western High Atlas near Afensou, which is near Jbel Aoulime (3,500m) and the Touchka Plateau, about 45 minutes' drive fromTaroudant.

Transport to the departure point can be arranged from Agadir, Marrakech and other major locations in Morocco, and the treks can be combined with other activities, trips or accommodation stays offered by Naturally Morocco including its highly acclaimed "Real Morocco" experience, which is also based in Taroudant.

 

Anti Atlas “Paradise Valley"

Duration
1 Day
Location
  • Anti-Atlas
  • Taroudant
Trip Grade
Easy to Moderate

A hike up a beautiful palm filled gorge, a haven for wildlife, in a remote part of the Anti Atlas Mountains accessed by newly metalled dead end roads.

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.

The Saffron Trek of the Southern Sirwa

Duration
  • 5 Nights / 6 Days
  • 6 Nights / 7 Days
Season
October to May
Location
Taroudant
Trip Grade
  • Moderate to Strenuous
  • Altitude exceeds 2000m

The route offers a gradual approach to Sirwa peaks through very attractive landscapes with some fascinating insights into local life including visits to an agadir (Berber castle) and a Kasbah and a chance to learn about the production of saffron which may be bought from the producers.  An optional day allows sportive trekkers both to climb the Sirwa peaks and to walk in high altitudes.

Afensou and Mentaga Valley

Duration
1 Day
Location
  • High Atlas
  • Taroudant
Trip Grade
  • Easy
  • Altitude under 2000m

Trek in this little visited and verdant part of the High Atlas. The walk is flexible; the normal route offers panoramic views of the peaks, a walk through oasis gardens and into a gorge.