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Climbing Jbel M'Gun (4071 m)

Climbing  M'Gun (4071 m) through the "Happy Valley"

Jbel  Mgoun (4071 m) is  the  third  highest  peak  in  Morocco  and  is  surrounded  by  a  vast playground  of  Atlas  peaks,  valleys,  gorges  and  Berber  villages  with  diverse landscapes. You will be camping wild and staying with nomad and local families.  The  Mt  M'Goun  trek  consists  of 6  days  trekking  in  the  Ait  Bouguemaz  and  M'Goun valleys  in Morocco.  Ait  Bouguemaz  is  fondly  known  as  'happy  valley'  as  all  the inhabitants are always happy and smiling.

  • Climb Mount M’goun the third peak in Morocco
  • Trekking through Berber villages in the "Happy Valley"
  • Explore the Red city of Marrakech
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Country:
Morocco
Tour type:
Expeditions and ascents
Directions:
Atlas mountains
Complexity:
Easy
Number of participants:
From 2 people
Maximum height:
4071 m
Season:
April - October
Start of the program:
Marrakech
Finish program:
Marrakech
Duration:
8 days
Price:
700 USD
Count:
Tours dates
  
01.01.202431.12.2024
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Day 1   
You will be welcomed at the airport, before heading to your bed and breakfast for the night. 

Day 2 
You’ll transfer from Marrakech to meet your guide and mules in Agouti, at 1850m. It is then an easy 3 or 4 hour walk to the campsite near Azib n’Ikkis. The journey will take you to 2250 m and you’ll pass through some beautiful examples of Berber villages. 
 
Day 3  
A short day’s trekking will take you to Tarkeddid in about 4 or 5 hours. It is relatively steep  however,  especially  when  you  ascend  the  Oumskig  Pass  at  2909 m  and  the Aghouwri  Pass  at  3400 m.  Your  hard  work  will  pay  off  though  when  you  take  in  the simply stunning views of the surrounding areas available from the top of the passes. You’ll then follow a steep zig-zagging path down to the Tarkeddid refuge where  you and the group will spend the night. 

Day 4 
To get to the summit of M’Goun (4071 m), the third highest peak in this region of North Africa, you and your guides will have to get up early. The ascent is not technically that difficult, but it is hard work in places. When you reach the summit, you will be rewarded with timeless views of a magnificent natural vista. You will then return to the refuge for the night. Your descent from there should take around 3 hours to complete. 
 
Day 5  
After the completion of M’Goun, you have a very varied day’s trekking ahead of you. You’ll traverse the edge of the Arouss Gorge and down past streams and rivers before ascending to the Oumsoud Pass at 2969 m. You can then picnic in a delightful meadow, sporting a spring and located in the Oumlilimt Valley. After a further 3 hours or so of trekking, you will reach the Ain Aflafal refuge where you can eat and spend the night. 
 
Day 6  
The day’s walk will take about 5 or 6 hours to get back over the Ait Imi Pass to Tabant. The trekking should be easy at first, but becomes a little more difficult as the Ait Imi Pass (2914 m); you’ll start to climb, before encountering a steep ascent at the end. From here though, you can see down into the lovely M’Goun Valley and on a clear day, you can see as far as Tabant. The descent from the pass is steep and there is loose scree, but only  lasts  about  90  minutes.  Eventually,  you  will  arrive  in  Ait  Imi,  about  30  minutes away from your destination, Tabant. 
 
Day 7  
From Tabant, you can transfer easily to Marrakech, and spend the rest of your time as you would like to. 

Day 8   
After breakfast, transfer back to Marrakech Airport and departure. 

After the main tour, you can choose additional excursions:

Marrakech – Agouti (1850 m) - campsite near Azib n’Ikkis (2250 m) - Oumskig  Pass (2909 m) -  Aghouwri  Pass (3400 m) - Tarkeddid refuge (2900 m) - Jbel  Mgoun (4071 m) - Tarkeddid refuge (2900 m) - Oumsoud Pass (2969 m) -  Ain Aflafal refuge (2336 m) - Ait Imi Pass (2914 m) - Tabant - Marrakech

The cost of the full package of services -  from 700,00 USD*
* depends on the number of participants

The price includes:

  • Private Airport Transfers
  • 2 night in Marrakech (Hotel/riad: B & B)
  • Private Transport to and from Marrakech ( A/C Transport)
  • Qualified English speaking guide
  • Mules to carry the luggage and food during the trek
  • Full board on trek + coffee and tea
  • Accommodation in local houses, tent or refuge
  • Cook to prepare all meals

Not Included :  

  • Travel insurance 
  • Entrance fees 
  • Tip 
  • Drinks (water, soda, wine, beer, etc…) and items of a personal nature 
  • Meals in Marrakech ( dinner & lunch)
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