Mgoun Massif Traverse — 6 Days
A wilderness expedition through the rose-red canyons and high plateaus of the central Atlas, summiting Ighil Mgoun (4,068 m), Morocco’s second-highest peak, and descending the dramatic Mgoun gorges.
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights · Difficulty: Strenuous · Max altitude: 4,068 m · Distance: 78 km · Group size: 2–10 · From: €890 per person
Highlights
- Summit Ighil Mgoun (4,068 m)
- The “Happy Valley” of Aït Bougmez
- Rose-red canyons and river gorges
- Wild camping and remote villages
Itinerary
Day 1 — Aït Bougmez arrival
Scenic transfer to the Happy Valley and a short acclimatisation walk.
Marrakech → Aït Bougmez · Drive + 2 hrs · 6 km · gain +200 m · Meals: Dinner · Sleep: Guesthouse
Day 2 — To high camp
Climb to the high pastures of Tarkeddid.
Aït Bougmez → Tarkeddid · 6 hrs · 14 km · gain +1,100 m · Meals: All · Sleep: Camp
Day 3 — Summit Mgoun
Summit day on the long Mgoun ridge with vast panoramas.
Tarkeddid → Tarkeddid · 8 hrs · 16 km · gain +1,168 m · Meals: All · Sleep: Camp
Day 4 — Into the gorges
Descend into the dramatic Mgoun river gorges.
Tarkeddid → Gorge camp · 7 hrs · 15 km · gain +300 m · Meals: All · Sleep: Camp
Day 5 — Gorge villages
Follow the river past traditional villages.
Gorge camp → Village · 6 hrs · 13 km · gain +200 m · Meals: All · Sleep: Guesthouse
Day 6 — Return to Marrakech
Morning walk and scenic drive back to Marrakech.
Village → Marrakech · Drive · 4 km · gain 0 · Meals: Breakfast · Sleep: End
What’s included
- Certified guide & cook
- Full camp support
- All meals
- Mule support
- Transfers
Why choose this trek
One of the great treks of Morocco, far from the crowds, with full camp support and expert guiding through committing terrain.
Fitness & preparation
Strong fitness and multi-day trekking experience required.
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