From Marrakech: 10-Day Guided Mount M’Goun 4071 Peak Trek

10-day trekking adventure in the Central High Atlas, culminating at the summit of Mount M'Goun (4068 m), the second-highest mountain in Morocco. This journey combines breathtaking landscapes, authentic Amazigh culture, and one of the most rewarding mountain treks in North Africa. Your adventure begins in the lush Aït Bouguemez Valley, often called the “Happy Valley,” known for its apple orchards, walnut trees, and ancient terraced agriculture. Over eight days of trekking, you will cross remote valleys, high mountain passes, and vast nomadic plateaus while visiting traditional Amazigh villages rarely reached by mass tourism. The trek continues through the spectacular M'Goun Gorge, one of the most impressive canyon landscapes in Morocco, before finishing in the legendary Roses Valley. Along the way, meet shepherds and nomadic families, share mint tea in mountain camps, and experience the rhythm of life in the High Atlas Mountains. Day 1: Departure from Marrakech toward the High Atlas via Azilal. Crossing mountain roads and the Oughbar Pass (2200 m), arrive in Aït Bouguemez Valley and stay with a local Amazigh family in the village of Timit. Day 2: Acclimatization hike through fertile terraces and irrigation canals. Walk between villages such as Tabant and Aït Imi and visit ancient dinosaur footprints hidden in the valley. Day 3: Begin trekking from Timit, visiting the hilltop granary and shrine of Sidi Moussa before descending toward Agouti and continuing through walnut groves to Azib N’Ikkis camp. Day 4: Climb to Tarkaddit Pass (3400 m) with spectacular views of the M’Goun massif, then descend to the wide Tarkaddit Plateau where nomadic shepherds graze their flocks. Day 5: Early morning ascent to the summit of Mount M’Goun (4068 m). From the top, enjoy panoramic views of the High Atlas, the Dades Valley, and the Roses Valley before descending to camp at Oulilimt. Day 6: Trek down the Oulilimt Valley, used by Aït Atta nomads migrating from the Saghro Mountains. Follow the river to the peaceful Aflafel springs. Day 7: Walk through fertile river valleys lined with fields of wheat, corn, apples, and walnuts before reaching Imi N’Irkt, the gateway to the M’Goun Gorges. Day 8: Trek inside the dramatic M’Goun Gorges, often walking through refreshing river water between towering canyon walls before camping near Aguerzega village. Day 9: Continue through cultivated terraces and villages until reaching Boutaghrar in the Roses Valley. Day 10: Drive through Kelaat M'Gouna, known as the Moroccan capital of roses, then pass Ouarzazate and cross the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass before returning to Marrakech. This trek offers a perfect balance of adventure, cultural encounters, and breathtaking mountain scenery, making it one of the most rewarding trekking experiences in Morocco.