An 8-day fully organized hiking trip that will take you ‘back to basic’ and show you the rural life of the Amazigh (Berber) in Morocco
Hiking with a local English speaking guide through the gorgeous High Atlas Mountains
Drive from Marrakech to Air Bougmez (the Happy Valley), then hike to Arous Valley, via Tarkeddit Plateau (2600 m) to Amezri (Tassaout Valley). On to Aït Ali Nito and back to Marrakech
stays in gites (local guesthouses) and camping
Tea with a local family
Luguage will be carries by mules
4 and a half-day walking (easy-moderate level)
Private groups:
Please contact us directly to discuss your wishes and preferred departure dates
Group trip:
8 days
minimum of 4 travelers, maximum of 14 travelers
What to expect?
Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech. Transport in a 4×4 or mini-van, with a skilled driver.
Full Escort: Fully escorted by an official, local guide. English speaking.
4.5 days walking (easy-moderate level)
Luggage will be carried by mules
Stays in a hotel in Marrakech, gites (rural Moroccan home) and camping (camping gear included)
Breakfast, Moroccan picnic lunches (prepared by our own cook) and dinner included. Except in Marrakech.
About this Trip
Guided hike -as a private group or in our organized itinerary- through 3 Valleys; Bougimez Valley, Arous Valley, and Tassaout valley. Experience the amazing peacefulness and tranquility of rural Morocco and enjoy the warm hospitality of the local Amazigh people.
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Itinerary
Trip Outline
Trip Includes
Trip Excludes
Day 1: Marrakech Arrival
Welcome to Morocco!If you arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport we arrange the transfer from the airport to the hotel. If you’re already in Morocco we provide you with the details of our meeting point. The first night you stay at a comfortable hotel. The rest of the day you have free time to discover Marrakech.Visit the famous and impressive Djmaa El Fnaa square; where you will meet the musicians, snake-charmers, and ladies painting henna. Or cool down in the beautiful Jardin Majorelle.
Day 2: Valley of Aït Bougmez (1815 m)
From the hotel, we drive by minibus to Agouti to visit the first of the 3 valleys. As soon as we leave Marrakech you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and the impressive landscapes.Because we have the comfort of our own private minibus we can stop wherever we want, to enjoy the view and take pictures, or buy souvenirs from the local people offering gems, tapestry, small statues, and other items. We stop to have a traditional lunch.In the afternoon we arrive at our gite (a rural Moroccan home). The gite is simple and has basic sanitary like a toilet and shower. After unpacking we will drink tea with a local Amazigh family.We have dinner in the gite; enjoy a delicious homemade Moroccan meal.
Day 3: Valley of Arous (2100 m)
Today after breakfast we collect the mules that will carry our luggage.It is wise to take a backpack as luggage and not a suitcase because this is more difficult to load onto the mules when we hike through the 3 valleys. As soon as everything is ready we will walk for 3 hours from Agouti to Arous Valley (2100 m).The second of the 3 valleys. And we will enjoy the beautiful surrounding. During the walk, Hassan will tell you about the surroundings and all you want to know about Morocco and have a Moroccan picnic lunch.When arriving at the next gite it is time to unpack and relax. We have our traditional homemade Moroccan dinner in the gite.
Day 4: Tarkeddit Plateau (2600 m)
After a good night’s sleep in the quiet mountains, we head today to Tarkeddit Plateau. This plateau is located at 2600 m at the foot of the Mount MGoun (also known as M’Goun or in Tifinagh (the language of the Amazigh): ⵉⵖⵉⵍ ⵎⴳⵯⵏ.On our way, we enjoy a picnic lunch prepared by our cook. The trip takes about 4 hours of walking. This night we spend the night at a campsite. So bring your sleeping bag. We take care of the rest of the equipment (tent, cooking gear).In the afternoon our helpers will pitch the tents and you’ll have free time at the camping site in the afternoon. Our cook will prepare dinner and maybe a campfire to ensure an enjoyable evening with the group.
Day 5 – Amezri (2250 m)
Today will be a long walk; after breaking down the camping site and packing our luggage we walk for 6 hours. We head to Amezri, located in Tassaout Valley, the third of the 3 valleys. In the morning we walk for 4 hours.Our lunch is served in the village of Tasgaywalt. In the afternoon we proceed our walk to our gite. In the gite, it’s time to take a shower and relax. Dinner will be served in the gite.
Day 6 – Aït Ali Nito (1833 m)
Our last day in the 3 valleys of the High Atlas mountains has arrived.Today we walk for 5,5 hours to the village of Aït Ali Nito. In the morning we will walk through a number of villages in the Tassaout valley. We have a delicious picnic lunch, prepared by our cook. After lunch and some rest, we continue walking in the afternoon.In the afternoon we will cross the river multiple times (so walking shoes (boots) necessary!). After our hiking day, we’ll arrive at the gite. Here we enjoy our homemade dinner and have a relaxed evening.
Day 7 – Marrakech
In the last few days, we’ve enjoyed the rest and the tranquility of the High Altas mountains. Today we will return to busy and dazzling Marrakech.We start today with our last walk (about 1,5 hours) until a track. Upon arrival, we wave goodbye to the muleteers and their mules and we transfer to our minibus that return us to Marrakech.During our drive, we pass the village Ay Alla and the village de Denmat. We stop to visit the gorges of Iminfri and enjoy lunch in Tamlalt. After lunch we continue our ride and in about 1,5 hours we arrive at our hotel in Marrakech.After arrival, you have free time to roam around the beautiful city of Marrakech.
Day 8 – Marrakech
On your last day, you have free time in Marrakech to buy your last souvenirs and take pictures. We arrange the transfer to the airport.If you want to experience more of Marrakech we can book additional nights in the hotel upon request.
3 Valleys 8 Days Trek Highlights:
An 8-day fully organized hiking trip that will take you ‘back to basic’ and show you the rural life of the Amazigh (Berber) in Morocco
Hiking with a local English speaking guide through the gorgeous High Atlas Mountains
Drive from Marrakech to Air Bougmez (the Happy Valley), then hike to Arous Valley, via Tarkeddit Plateau (2600 m) to Amezri (Tassaout Valley). On to Aït Ali Nito and back to Marrakech
stays in gites (local guesthouses) and camping
Tea with a local family
Luguage will be carries by mules
4 and a half-day walking (easy-moderate level)
Private groups:
Please contact us directly to discuss your wishes and preferred departure dates
Group trip:
8 days
minimum of 4 travelers, maximum of 14 travelers
What to expect?
Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech. Transport in a 4x4 or mini-van, with a skilled driver.
Full Escort: Fully escorted by an official, local guide. English speaking.
4.5 days walking (easy-moderate level)
Luggage will be carried by mules
Stays in a hotel in Marrakech, gites (rural Moroccan home) and camping (camping gear included)
Breakfast, Moroccan picnic lunches (prepared by our own cook) and dinner included. Except in Marrakech.
Full Escort: Fully escorted by a certified, local mountain guide, English-speaking, muleteers, and cook
All Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, except in Marrakech; only breakfast is included in Marrakech
Transport: Minibus or 4×4 transfers from and to the Airport and the mountains
All stays; hotel in Marrakech, gites and the tents at the campsite
Price mentioned is an indication for a trip with 4 people
Lunch and dinner in Marrakech
International flights
Sleeping bags
Travel insurance
Tips
Drinks and items of a personal nature
Additional hotel nights before or after the trek, can be booked additionally
Hassan Is Morocco! - It is not often that a trip’s highlight is the ability,knowledge and talent to bring the culture behind every experience to life.
Hassan did that for us. In addition,... read more he was always alert to our needs and safety.
Hassan is #1 on our list of the 17 Trip Leaders we have had and continue to recommend him to all in our circle.
Wander14205949029 November 20, 2025
Finally, Morocco. - I traveled solo in a group setting. I have traveled for many years to many countries but finally to Morocco. The experience could not have been better thanks to wonderful,... read more experienced guide Hassan Hisse who deeply loves his family, country and sharing this love with us. Hassan is expert in all conditions, desert, mountain, medina. He is kind, generous, spontaneous, organized, adaptable, dependable, quick thinking in a crisis, has a sense of humor. All in all, a wonderful guide and a wonderful person. Very highly recommended.
Nancy S November 18, 2025
Fantastic Morocco Experience - Hassan Hisse was my guide for an Overseas Adventure Travel trip to Morocco. He is one of the best guides I have had in many years of traveling. His... read more warm personality, organization, wealth of knowledge and fostering a feeling of camaraderie and group spirit was outstanding. He made the country of Morocco come alive and provided memorable experiences. I cannot recommend him enough.
Carol K November 18, 2025
A Special Trip to a Special Destination lace - It was a magical trip which I had wanted to take for many years. Our guide, Hassan Hisse, was extraordinary. Charming, thoughtful, diligent, always offering suggestions and very protective of... read more everyone’s well being. When my friend fell, he made sure to care for her and get her a seat while we finished our visit to the gardens. He also walked her to a local pharmacy for cream to prevent bruising. He walked each of us, who needed to get cash, to the ATM machines and helped us through the process. His efforts made the experience so welcoming and easy to think about returning to this very special country.
Lynne W August 28, 2025
The best! - I rate Hassan at the top of all guides in 17 years of international travel! Extremely knowledgeable, kind, caring and lots of fun!
249louisec August 12, 2025
Hassan Hisse- TEL with OAT - Hassan Hisse was an outstanding trip leader. He was so enthusiastic about his fabulous country and showed us so many unique and fascinating things while we were in Morocco for... read more three weeks. You would be so lucky to have him as your guide! I know we all appreciated his honesty, his expertise and his love for his country.
Overseas Adventure Travel is blessed to have him in their employment.
GrandTour367089 July 29, 2025
Hassan Hisse is a Top Notch Leader - I have made 23 trips with Overseas Adventure Travel. I have had the opportunity to experience the leadership skills of many group leaders.
On the... read more trip to Morocco I met Hassan Hisse. He is the most outstanding of all those leaders. He is well organized, very knowledgeable about the area, flexible, always having a backup plan or two, joins the group at dinners when he could be using the time for himself, has a great sense of humor and a ready smile, and very important--he is constantly aware and reacts to the individual needs of group members. I would sign up for any trip he is leading. He's the best.
Carole K July 29, 2025
The best guide ever! - We had a marvelous time for two solid weeks the scenery was spectacular our guide/trip leader for our OAT trip was the best we've ever had. He knew his... read more country, its history, and had lots of stories, anecdotes, and extra places for us to go he always went with us, too. Beyond all of that, Hassan Hisse was just plain fun. If you are lucky enough to have him for a guide, you will enjoy your trip beyond all expectations🐪🐪🐪😁
Bev H July 28, 2025
Beautiful Medina in Marrakech appeals to all five senses: delicious dishes prepared in open food stalls or brick and mortar restaurants, symphony of languages from the vendors, visitors, residents,... read more snake charmers , the coolness of the red clay fortress, and the assortment of colors in the souks with textile, food, leather goods Navigating Morocco and especially the Medina in Marrakech would not have been possible without our phenomenal Experience Trip Leader Hassan. Kudos Hassan!
cheryl B July 25, 2025
My wife and I have been to many places in the world, usually not with a guide or a tour company, but Morocco seemed like a place where a guided... read more immersive experience would make all the difference. We chose OAT based on the experience of a friend of ours. It was the right choice for many reasons. Their planning was excellent, the handouts before the tour were excellent, and most of all, our guide. Hassan Hisse was amazing. He was knowledgeable, friendly, willing to explain minutiae when asked, culturally sensitive, constantly, making sure no one had disappeared in the winding alley's of Fez or Marrakech. What an experience, thanks in great part to Hassan. I would call this our most interesting and enjoyable holiday to date.
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