Departure to Imi Oughlad. We shall pass by Tahanout, who marks the first foothills of the Atlas and little by little the country becomes openly mountainous; what strikes is the variety of the massifs: some are afforested, others bald, certain rounded off, others offer furrowed slopes as gaping wounds, contrast of colours, going from red sand, to grey anthracite, is most amazing. The road follows the gorges of oued Raghaya sometimes levelled with the water, sometimes rising in ledge to come down again then. Having crossed Asni, we arrive at Imi Oughlad ( 1357 m ), start of our trek. Passing through junipers and holm oaks forest, we shall cross many sheepfolds and herds.
Arrival at the famous pass Tacht 2160 m , panoramic view on: the south hillside, the Valley Azaden and far mountains of Tiziane region, summit of Igdat 3600 m , Plateau of Tichka 2800 m , ski resort of Oukaimden and Djebel Angour 3500 m ... Picnic during the trek. After a nap, we shall start the descent to Tizi Oussem.
Dinner and night at the inhabitant's. 
Not far from Tizi Oussem, view on the valley Ouarzane and Massif of Toubkal
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After breakfast, we begin the day by a climb before arriving to Azib Tamessoult. Afterward we shall follow a nice path, without any trouble, by a big dense junipers forest, in the shade up to the pass of Mezik 2.500 m , rest and admiration of the beautiful landscape, and peaks of Toubkal, long descent towards Mezik then, Armed.
Dinner and night in private homes. 
VALLEY OF IMLIL
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Day 3 : Armed / Tamatert / Ouanskra (
3h 30 walk ) |
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Little by little we gradually rise towards Tizi N' Tamatert's pass ( 2 280 m ), the rocky barrier which separates the valley of Imlil of that of Imenane. You will discover a panoramic sight overlooking both valleys and their distant mountains (Oukaimden 3 700 m , Mezik 2 700m). Descent to Ouanskra.
Dinner and accommodation in private homes. 
VILLAGE OF MEZIK
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Day 4 : Ouanskra - Imsker - Imi Oughlad - Marrakech ( 5h 30 WALK) |
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We shall follow the beautiful valley of Imenane by crossing very beautiful Berber villages, of which Ikkis and Tamguist. Picnic lunch near the river fall. Little by little we gradually rise, settings are magnificent, the color of trapues houses going from ochre to dark red, passage of pass El Bour (on 1500 m .), last pass before arriving at Imi-Oughlad ( 1350 m ), when our trek ends.
Return transfer to Marrakesh . 1h30 car drive |
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