Through the road along the northern slope of the High Atlas, we reach the town of Azilal.
From Aït Mhamed, the road crosses a lunar plateau where nomadic peoples let their camels out to graze.
Picnic lunch at the tizi n’Trighis (2696 m) before descending on foot to reach the Ait Bougmez high valley
Stunning view of the Wawgoulzat mountain range, whose highest point is 3,728 m.
Welcome at the Touda Ecolodge, guesthouse located in the village of Zawyat Oulmzi (2100 m), where we will stay for 5 nights
2 h of trekking- D : 555 m.-U: 160m

Begin on foot amdist the fields of crops (while observing the irrigation system and interacting with local farmers) before reaching to village of Ifrane (2020 meters of altitude), and then via l’Aqqa… we come to the ridge line of the Addazen Jebel (2450 m)
We then descend through an old-growth forest of juniper trees to arrive at the village of Abat (1935 meters), where we will enjoy a picnic for the lunch, in the shadow of walnut trees.
Passing through Ibakliwne, we will come upon a site rich in dinosaur traces. We finish the day with a visit of water mills in the village of Ait Imi. Our vehicle will be waiting for us at Tabant, the administrative center of the valley, to take us back to Touda Ecolodge.

5 h 30 of trekking-U:350m-D:725m

From a pathway overlooking the valley and cutting across a forest of juniper trees, we reach the Izourar plateau (2525 m), famous cross-road meeting place for the nomadic peoples « Ait Atta » during their transhumance.
You will be welcomed by a nomadic family in their tent, where you will have the opportunity to discover their time-honored lifestyle.
We return home through the spectacular Ait Ouham canyon.

5 hours of trekking-U=D : 500m

Azourki is the sacred summit of the central Atlas Mountains. Perched above Lake Izourar, the summit looks over the « Ait Atta » nomadic peoples during their summer transhumance.
Before disappearing, the path crosses a forest of oak trees, at which point we will need to continue off the beaten track before reaching the summit. The climbing is not difficult, as long as you’re in decent physical shape.
At the top, the view over the M’Goun mountain range, the Tadla plain and the Middle Atlas mountains is positively breathtaking.

Tabant, the economic center of the valley, is locaed some 20 kms from the Touda Ecolodge.
Sunday is the day of the renowned « souk », an important meeting place for the locals in the valley, who come by foot, on donkeyback, or in communal taxis.
After lunch, we climb up the valley towards the headwaters of Ait Imi, before coming upon the enchanting village of Ait Imi and its seven water mills. We then return to Touda Ecolodge at the end of the day using public transport.

Discovery of the local lifestyle and of the villages in the high valley of Ait Bougmez. Lunch with a Berber family in the village of Ait Ouchi.
In this region, known for its cultural and architectural riches, daily life revolves around the crop fields : well maintained areas, picturesque shouting by the plow driver, women collecting alfalfa for the cattle.
Foodies can take part in the preparation of a traditional meal.
Combining traditional Berber, Arab and even Andalusian recipes, Moroccan cooking is righlty considered as one of the most mouth-watering and sophisticated cusines of Northern Africa.
We suggest that you savour this exquistite cuisine in an exceptionally charming setting.

Cycling : Mountain biking discoveries in the Bougmez valley, from village to village, through wide tracks and narrow curvy paths.
At the end of the day, enjoy a traditional hammam: infuse the healing aromas made with ghassoul, black soap, rose water and aromatic plants.
Festive dinner for the last evening and night at the ecolodge.

We leave the Berber world for the kaleidoscopic wonders of Marrakesh. During the trip, we stop at the Ouzoud waterfalls, the highest in all Morocco, an ideal place to relax. Arrival at Marrakesh and check into your riad.
Dinner and evening at your leisure in the riad.

Last visit of Marrakesh, depending on your departure schedule.
Transfer at the airport for your return flight.