Tour overview
M’Goun (4,071 m) is the second-highest mountain in North Africa, and much quieter than Toubkal. On this 8-day trek you walk up from the green Ait Bouguemez valley, cross passes above 3,400 m, follow old nomad paths and camp on high plateaus before the summit day.
The route is wild and varied. You see green fields, Berber villages, deep valleys and open high mountains. On the way in and out you also visit the natural bridge of Imi n’Ifri and the Ouzoud waterfalls.
- Tour name
- Mount M'Goun Trek
- Recommended age
- 18 to 80
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse, camps and a hotel or riad
Highlights
- Visit the imperial city of Marrakech
- Hike through remote high-mountain landscapes
- Climb the second-highest peak in North Africa
- Walk on old nomad paths
- See the natural bridge of Imi n'Ifri
- Visit the Ouzoud waterfalls
Route map
The line shows the approximate route. Tap a day in the itinerary to zoom in on it.
- Marrakech
- Ikiss
- Tarkdit plateau
- Oulilimt valley
- Ain Aflafal
- Tabant
- Marrakech
Itinerary
Day1Arrival in Marrakech
Your driver meets you at Menara Airport and takes you to your hotel. In the late afternoon your mountain guide briefs you on the trek, and in the evening you sit down to your first Moroccan dinner.
Day2Marrakech to the Ait Bouguemez valley via Imi n'Ifri2.5 hours
We leave the city behind and drive to the foothills of the central High Atlas. On the way we stop at Imi n’Ifri, a natural limestone bridge carved by the river that still flows under it. We have a picnic after a short walk across the bridge, then drive up into the hidden Ait Bouguemez valley. After mint tea with the muleteers, we walk up the Arous gorge to the pastures of Azib n’Ikiss (2,250 m) and camp for the night.
Day3Ikiss (2,250 m) to the Tarkdit plateau (2,900 m)5 hours
The bags go on the mules and we climb steadily for about three hours to the Aghouri pass (3,400 m), with our first view of the M’Goun summit. After a slow picnic we follow a nomad path down to the Tarkdit plateau and camp.
Day4M'Goun summit (4,071 m) to Oulilimt (2,600 m)9 hours
The big day. The climb isn’t technical but the trail is steep, and it’s a long, tough mountain day. From the top the view takes in the High Atlas, the Anti-Atlas and the Rose Valley. We go down to the Oulilimt valley to camp.
Note: If you'd rather skip the summit, you can walk with the muleteers to the next camp, an easier walk of about 5–6 hours.
Day5Oulilimt (2,600 m) to Ain Aflafal (2,300 m)5 hours
We start by going down to Tighramt, below M’Goun, then walk an easy five hours through the wild Oulilimt valley to Ain Aflafal, with a picnic by the river on the way. Night in camp at Tighramt n’Ait Hemd.
Day6Ain Aflafal (2,300 m) to Tabant (2,000 m)6.5 hours
We head back to the Happy Valley over the Tizi n’Ait Imi pass (2,900 m). The 550 m climb is rewarded with a great view over the M’Goun range. After a picnic at the pass, a 950 m descent brings us to Tabant, the main village of the valley and the end of the trek. Night in a guesthouse.
Day7Tabant to Marrakech via Azilal and the Ouzoud waterfalls
We say goodbye to the trekking team and drive back to Marrakech via Azilal and the Ouzoud waterfalls. You reach your hotel in the early afternoon, with time to visit the medina and Jemaa el-Fna square before the farewell dinner.
Day8Departure
Transfer to the airport, depending on your flight time.
What’s included
Included
- Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners, plus mineral water during the trek
- Accommodation: 2 nights in a hotel, 1 night in a guesthouse and 4 nights in camps
- Transport by comfortable van or 4×4, plus mules and muleteers during the trek
- The guided climb of M'Goun
Not included
- Flights and visas
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips, drinks, laundry and souvenirs
- Personal travel insurance
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to climb M’Goun?
The trek is graded moderate to hard. The climb is not technical, but the trail is steep and summit day is about 9 hours, with +1,171 m up and -1,471 m down. The other trekking days are 2.5 to 6.5 hours, and mules carry the bags.
Is M’Goun or Toubkal better to climb?
Toubkal (4,167 m) is higher, but M’Goun (4,071 m), the second-highest mountain in North Africa, is much quieter. The M’Goun trek is longer and wilder, with nomad paths, high plateaus and passes above 3,400 m, so it suits trekkers who want fewer crowds.
Can I do the trek without going to the summit?
Yes. On summit day you can walk with the muleteers to the next camp instead, an easier walk of about 5 to 6 hours.
When is the best time to climb M’Goun?
The best time is from June to October.
How much does the trek cost and what is included?
The trek costs from 950 € per person. The price includes 7 nights (2 in a hotel, 1 in a guesthouse, 4 in camps), 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners, transport by van or 4×4, mules and muleteers, and the guided climb. Flights, insurance and tips are not included.
Where does the trek start and finish?
The tour starts and finishes in Marrakech, with pick-up at Menara Airport. The trek itself starts in the Ait Bouguemez valley. Groups are 2 to 16 people, and the recommended age is 18 to 80.
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M’Goun (4,071 m) is the second-highest mountain in North Africa, and much quieter than Toubkal. On this 8-day trek you walk up from the green Ait Bouguemez valley, cross passes above 3,400 m, follow old nomad paths and camp on high plateaus before the summit day.
The route is wild and varied. You see green fields, Berber villages, deep valleys and open high mountains. On the way in and out you also visit the natural bridge of Imi n’Ifri and the Ouzoud waterfalls.
Trip details
- Tour name: Mount M’Goun Trek
- Duration: 8 days, 7 nights, 5 days of trekking
- Grade: Moderate to hard
- Best time to visit: June to October
- Type of travel: Trekking
- Group size: 2 to 16 people
- Recommended age: 18 to 80
- Start / finish: Marrakech
- Accommodation: Guesthouse, camps and a hotel or riad
Highlights
- Visit the imperial city of Marrakech
- Hike through remote high-mountain landscapes
- Climb the second-highest peak in North Africa
- Walk on old nomad paths
- See the natural bridge of Imi n'Ifri
- Visit the Ouzoud waterfalls
