Aït Bouguemez Happy Valley Trek — Mgoun Massif
A gentle-paced cultural trek through the fertile Aït Bouguemez — the “Happy Valley” — with its patchwork fields, mud-brick villages, ancient collective granaries and the sacred hill of Sidi Moussa, staying in welcoming family guesthouses.
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights · Difficulty: Moderate · Max altitude: 2,800 m · Distance: 30 km · Group size: 2–10 · From: €465 per person
Highlights
- The green patchwork of the Happy Valley
- Sidi Moussa hilltop granary and shrine
- Traditional mud-brick villages and kasbahs
- Nights in family-run guesthouses
- Ideal introduction to central Atlas trekking
Itinerary
Day 1 — Marrakech to the valley
Cross the passes to the Happy Valley, with an afternoon walk to the Sidi Moussa granary.
Marrakech → Aït Bouguemez · Drive + 2 hrs · 7 km · gain +250 m · Meals: Dinner · Sleep: Guesthouse
Day 2 — Village to village
Walk the length of the valley past villages, orchards and collective granaries to the higher hamlets.
Aït Bouguemez → Upper valley · 6 hrs · 15 km · gain +600 m · Meals: All · Sleep: Guesthouse
Day 3 — Return to Marrakech
A final morning walk, then the scenic drive back to Marrakech.
Upper valley → Marrakech · 4 hrs + drive · 8 km · gain +100 m · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Sleep: End
What’s included
- Certified guide
- Guesthouse accommodation
- All meals
- Mule support
- Transfers
Why choose this trek
Aït Bouguemez is the most beautiful and welcoming valley in the central Atlas — a moderate, culture-rich trek perfect for those new to multi-day walking.
Fitness & preparation
Moderate; comfortable daily distances at modest altitude.
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