A lesser-known and lesser-trekked mountain, this tour is for those looking for something different, but still something exhilarating to get the blood pumping. An incredible open space, dotted with patches of lush overgrowing greenery, the region is one that will be striking to your eyes and warming to your heart with it’s friendly locals and powerful relaxing atmosphere. Still experience the fresh, clean air of the mountain ranges, but avoid the busier tourist treks, instead relying on our trained professional local guides to assist you in your exploration of the Ighil M’Goun region.

Morocco Getaway Signature Experience

• Walk through traditional Berber villages in the High Atlas Mountains
• Cross the impressive and remote Ait Bougmez valley at an altitude of 3250m
• Trek to the summit of Ighil Mgoun – 4068m
• Explore the gardens, mosques, palaces and souks of Marrakech

Trek Grade

Moderate – strenuous, boots required; you need to reasonably confident of your fitness, preferably having had some previous experience of trekking and changes in climate.

It is recommended that you bring (depending upon season): good walking boots; sleeping bag (3 seasons); waterproofs and fleece/duvet jackets, hats, balaclavas or ear muffs; gloves; rambler or ski pole; personal toiletries; small First Aid kit, thermal underwear (Dec-May); day pack; filled water bottles; torch and batteries (LED head torches are excellent), penknife (remember not to pack in hand baggage for flight); towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, hygienic wipes, nibbles and/or dried fruit. Drinking chocolate if preferred to tea and coffee, camping mug (otherwise it is small Moroccan tea glasses for everything), energy sweets and toilet rolls could come in handy!