12 Days Atlas Mountains Adventure
Marrakech - Safi
Location
Imlil - High Atlas Mountains
Date
September 1, 2027
Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Difficulty
Hard
seats
12 seats
About this trip
The 12 Days Atlas Mountains Adventure is a sustained, challenging expedition for trekkers who want to experience the full breadth of the central High Atlas. Over twelve days you traverse every major valley — Azzaden, Imnane, and Ait Mizane — visit Lake Ifni, cross the Tizi n'Ouanoums pass (3,664 m), summit Mount Toubkal (4,167 m), explore remote nomad plateaus, and trek into the wildest side valleys of the range. With long days, multiple high-pass crossings, and nights in guesthouses, camps, and the Neltner Refuge, this is a true expedition for fit, well-equipped adventurers seeking the deepest possible Atlas experience.
Day-by-day itinerary
Marrakech – Imlil – Tizi n'Tamaterte – Tachddirt
Drive to Imlil and trek over the Tizi n'Tamaterte pass to Tachddirt. Acclimatisation walk and overnight in a Berber guesthouse.
Accommodation: Berber guesthouse in Tachddirt
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Tachddirt – Tizi n'Ouagane Pass – Imsker
Cross the high Tizi n'Ouagane pass (2,800 m) and descend into the Imnane valley to Imsker. Overnight in a family guesthouse.
Accommodation: Berber guesthouse in Imsker
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Imsker – Tizi n'Lbour – Tizi Oussem
Cross the Tizi n'Lbour pass into the Azzaden valley and descend to Tizi Oussem. Overnight in a guesthouse.
Accommodation: Berber guesthouse in Tizi Oussem
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Tizi Oussem – Azaden Valley – Golden Waterfalls
Trek into the Azaden Valley to the Golden Waterfalls. Overnight in a village guesthouse in the valley.
Accommodation: Berber guesthouse in the Azaden Valley
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Azaden Valley – Tizi n'Tagharhourt – Imlil
Climb over the Tizi n'Tagharhourt pass back to Imlil. Rest afternoon and overnight in a guesthouse.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Imlil
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Imlil – Tizi n'Isri – Lake Ifni
Trek up toward Tizi n'Isri and continue to the shores of Lake Ifni. Camp beside the lake.
Accommodation: Camp beside Lake Ifni
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lake Ifni – Tizi n'Ouanoums Pass – Neltner Refuge
Climb the steep scree to the Tizi n'Ouanoums pass (3,664 m) and descend to the Neltner Refuge. Rest and prepare for the summit.
Accommodation: Neltner Refuge (dormitory)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Neltner Refuge – Toubkal Summit (4,167 m) – Refuge
Early start for the summit push to the highest point in North Africa (4,167 m). Descend back to the refuge for a second night.
Accommodation: Neltner Refuge (dormitory)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Refuge – Sidi Chhamharouch – Nomad Plateau
Descend to Sidi Chhamharouch, then climb to a remote nomad plateau. Meet nomad families and camp on the plateau.
Accommodation: Camp on the nomad plateau
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Nomad Plateau – Remote Side Valley Exploration
Trek from the plateau into a wild, rarely visited side valley with dramatic cliffs and a large waterfall. Camp in the valley.
Accommodation: Camp in a remote side valley
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Side Valley – Aroumd – Imlil
Trek out of the side valley past the village of Aroumd and down to Imlil. Celebratory dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Imlil
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Imlil – Marrakech
After breakfast, transfer by vehicle back to Marrakech, arriving around midday. Drop-off at your accommodation.
Accommodation: None (return to Marrakech)
Meals: Breakfast
What’s included
- Round-trip transportation between Marrakech and Imlil
- Expert Berber mountain guide, English-speaking
- Berber cook and all meals on the trek
- Summit of Mount Toubkal (4,167 m), highest peak in North Africa
- Lake Ifni, the Tizi n'Ouanoums pass, and remote nomad plateaus
- Nights in guesthouses, camps, and the Neltner Refuge
- Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage
Group pricing
Group pricing — Price per person, depending on your group size.
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