5 Days Aït Bougmez Happy Valley Trek

Highlights

• Ouzoud Waterfalls on the way to the valley
• Three days of walking through the Happy Valley's orchards, terraced fields and Berber villages
• Dinosaur footprints at Ibakliwin village
• Aqqa N'Ouilzouay plateau at 2,473 m, with views over the High Atlas
• Nights in camp beside natural springs and in traditional Berber guesthouses

Day by day

1. 01
   Day 1Marrakech – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Agouti (Aït Bougmez)+

   • Driving distance 240–260 km
   • Driving 5–6 hours, excluding the waterfall visit
   • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner

   After meeting your local mountain guide and private driver in Marrakech, we set off towards the Central High Atlas Mountains. Along the way, we visit the spectacular Ouzoud Waterfalls, where you can enjoy a walk through the lush gorge and admire the impressive cascades. We stop for a picnic lunch before continuing through Azilal and crossing the scenic Tizi Oughbar Pass (2,200 m). We then descend into the beautiful Aït Bougmez Valley, arriving in Agouti (1,760 m), where you spend your first night in a traditional Berber guesthouse or camp.

   Night · Traditional Berber guesthouse, Agouti (1,760 m)

2. 02
   Day 2Agouti – Aguerd N'Ouzrou – Aït Imi Spring Camp+

   • Distance 12–14 km
   • Walking 5 hours
   • Altitude 1,760–2,083 m
   • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner

   After breakfast, we begin our trek through the heart of the Happy Valley, walking along beautiful paths surrounded by apple orchards, walnut trees and traditional Berber villages. We pass through Aguerd N'Ouzrou, where we enjoy a relaxing lunch beneath the walnut trees, close to a natural spring and the historic village. After a leisurely break, we continue towards Aït Imi village and its refreshing natural spring at 2,083 m, where we set up camp for the night.

   Night · Camp at Aït Imi spring (2,083 m)

3. 03
   Day 3Aït Imi Spring – Ibakliwin – Rbat+

   • Distance 12–14 km
   • Walking 5 hours
   • Altitude 2,083–2,108 m
   • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner

   Today's walk continues through the peaceful Happy Valley, following scenic paths between cultivated fields, orchards and traditional Amazigh villages. We make a special stop at Ibakliwin village to discover its remarkable dinosaur footprints, an interesting reminder of the region's prehistoric past. We then continue towards Rbat village, enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery along the way. By the afternoon, we reach a refreshing natural spring at approximately 2,108 m, where we establish our camp and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by the mountains.

   Night · Camp at a natural spring near Rbat (2,108 m)

4. 04
   Day 4Rbat – Aqqa N'Ouilzouay Pass – Ifran – Aït Hkim Valley – Timite+

   • Distance 15–17 km
   • Walking 6 hours
   • Altitude Up to 2,473 m
   • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner

   After breakfast, we leave Rbat village and gradually climb towards the beautiful plateau of Aqqa N'Ouilzouay, reaching an altitude of approximately 2,473 m. From here, we enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding High Atlas Mountains before descending towards Ifran village and entering the picturesque Aït Hkim Valley. Our route passes through several traditional Berber villages, terraced fields and beautiful walnut groves. We stop beside the river for a picnic lunch before continuing along the valley towards Timite village (1,950 m), where we spend our final night in a welcoming local Berber guesthouse.

   Night · Berber guesthouse, Timite (1,950 m)

5. 05
   Day 5Timite – Azilal – Marrakech+

   • Driving distance 220–250 km
   • Driving 5–6 hours
   • Meals Breakfast & lunch

   After breakfast, we say goodbye to the beautiful Aït Bougmez Valley and begin our private transfer back to Marrakech. We follow the winding mountain road through the spectacular landscapes of the Central High Atlas, passing traditional Berber villages, agricultural terraces and impressive mountain scenery. We continue towards Azilal before travelling through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and the surrounding countryside. Along the way, we can stop for photographs, refreshments and lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we continue towards Marrakech, arriving in the city and transferring you to your accommodation, marking the end of our wonderful five-day Happy Valley trekking adventure.

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