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This three day trek links Imlil and the Ourika Valley by crossing two significant passes rather than looping back to the same starting point. Day one climbs from Imlil over the Tizi n'Tamatert Pass into the Imnane Valley, passing traditional Berber settlements and terraced fields to Ouaneskra.
Day two is the highest of the trek, crossing the Tizi n'Labbassen Pass at 3,172 metres for spectacular views before descending to the quiet village of Timichi. The final day passes through further Berber villages as the scenery turns greener descending into the Ourika Valley, finishing at Setti Fadma with its waterfalls before transferring back to Marrakech.
This suits travellers who want a short but genuinely varied High Atlas trek, linking two distinct valleys via high mountain passes rather than an out-and-back route, with a real chance of spotting Barbary macaques along the way.
An English-speaking guide leads the trek, with mules or porters carrying luggage and supplies throughout.
Rather than looping back to the same starting point, this trek links two distinct valleys, Imlil and Ourika, crossing two significant passes including the 3,172 metre Tizi n'Labbassen, giving a real sense of traversing the mountains rather than an out-and-back walk.
Finishing in a different valley from where you start is a distinctive feature of this route.
The mountains along this route are home to wild Barbary macaques, a rare monkey species native to the Atlas and Rif Mountains, and with a bit of luck you may spot them during the trek, alongside other typical High Atlas birdlife.
Sightings aren't guaranteed, but the habitat along this route makes it more likely than on many other trails.
Day two is the most demanding, crossing the Tizi n'Labbassen Pass at 3,172 metres, the highest point of the trek, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended even though the overall trek is graded medium.
The views from the pass make the effort worthwhile for most trekkers.
Setti Fadma, where the trek finishes in the Ourika Valley, is a lively village known for its waterfalls and is a popular spot for both trekkers and day visitors from Marrakech.
Arriving here on foot after crossing from Imlil gives a different perspective than visiting on a standard day trip.
Yes, mules or porters carry luggage and supplies throughout the trek, so you only need a daypack with water, layers and personal essentials during the walking days.
This applies across all three days.
The first two nights are spent in traditional Berber guesthouses in villages such as Ouaneskra or Tacheddirt and Timichi, giving an authentic introduction to mountain hospitality along the route.
Both stops are simple but comfortable, in keeping with the villages they're part of.
The minimum age is 10, and the short overall length makes this an accessible option for families with older, active children.
Group sizes range up to 20 people, and private departures can be arranged on request.
Sturdy broken-in trekking boots, warm layers for cold nights at altitude, and waterproof and windproof outer layers are essential.
A camera or binoculars for spotting wildlife are also worth packing given the chance of seeing Barbary macaques.
This trek is graded medium but reaches 3,172 metres at the Tizi n'Labbassen Pass on day two, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended for that section in particular.
No technical climbing is involved anywhere on the route.
Cancellations made more than 90 days before departure receive a full refund. Cancellations between 80 and 90 days before departure receive a 50% refund, and cancellations within 70 days of departure are non-refundable.
Written notice is required, and travel cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
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Marrakech
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