Ouirgane Valley Family Trek — 2 Days
A two-day family trek through the olive groves and red hills of the Ouirgane valley, overnighting in a comfortable family-run guesthouse, with a gentle pass crossing, village visits and a Tin Mal Mosque stop — a real mini-adventure for families with children aged 8 and over.
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night · Difficulty: Easy–Moderate · Max altitude: 1,800 m · Distance: 14 km · Group size: 2–10 · From: €140 per person
Highlights
- Two days of gentle valley and pass walking
- Overnight in a comfortable family-run Berber guesthouse
- Cross the Tizi Ousri pass (1,800 m) with Toubkal views
- Home-cooked meals and village encounters
- Optional Tin Mal Mosque visit on the return
Itinerary
Day 1 — Ouirgane → Anogra village → guesthouse
Depart Marrakech at 8:30 AM for the 1.5-hour drive to Ouirgane (1,040 m). Walk through olive groves and red-earth hills to the Berber village of Anogra (1,400 m), arriving at a family-run guesthouse by late afternoon. Children can explore the village while dinner is prepared — a home-cooked tagine on the rooftop terrace under the stars.
Marrakech (466 m) → Anogra guesthouse (1,400 m) · 5–6 hrs walking + 1.5 hrs driving · 8 km · gain +360 m · Meals: Lunch, Dinner · Sleep: Family guesthouse (private rooms)
Day 2 — Tizi Ousri pass → Ouirgane → Marrakech
After a guesthouse breakfast, climb gently to the Tizi Ousri pass (1,800 m) for a panoramic view of the Toubkal massif — a proud moment for young trekkers. Descend the far side back to Ouirgane for a farewell lunch, with an optional stop at the 12th-century Tin Mal Mosque on the return drive to Marrakech by 6:00 PM.
Anogra guesthouse (1,400 m) → Marrakech (466 m) · 5–6 hrs walking + 1.5 hrs driving · 6 km · gain +400 m · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Sleep: Return to Marrakech by evening
What’s included
- Certified family guide
- 1 night family guesthouse (private rooms)
- All meals (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast)
- Bottled water and mint tea
- Private transfers Marrakech ↔ Ouirgane
- Mule support for luggage
- First aid kit
Why choose this trek
Ouirgane is the gentlest multi-day valley in the Atlas — a perfect first overnight trek for families. Comfortable guesthouse beds (not camping), home cooking, and a manageable pass crossing make it a genuine adventure without the demands of a high summit.
Fitness & preparation
Easy to moderate — 5–6 hours of walking per day with one gradual pass climb (to 1,800 m). Suitable for active families with children aged 8+ who are used to a full day on their feet.
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