The 3-Day Atlas Valleys Trek is a gentle and scenic route through two of the most beautiful valleys in the High Atlas Mountains — the Ouirgane Valley and the Azzaden Valley — finishing with a spectacular pass crossing into Imlil. Unlike treks that start directly from Imlil, this route begins further south at Imi Oughlad (1,450 m), giving you a gentler first-day acclimatization through the Ouirgane National Park with its Mediterranean-like landscapes of juniper, rosemary, and copper-green soil.
Day two traverses into the stunning Azzaden Valley, with views opening up toward Mount Toubkal and its sister peaks at the head of the valley, flanked by rushing mountain streams and lush walnut groves. The final day climbs out of the valley via Tizi Oussem to the Tizi M’zzik pass (2,489 m) with panoramic views, before descending into Imlil.
The entire route lies within the Toubkal National Park (established 1942). This is an easy to moderate trek, ideal for families with children, first-time trekkers, and anyone wanting a relaxed immersion into Berber mountain culture with a gentler start than the standard Imlil-based treks. For a similar 3-day circuit starting from Imlil via the Imenane Valley, see our 3 Valleys 3-Day Trek.
Imlil Trek operates under Extra Mile Travel (License #16D/19), a licensed Moroccan tour operator based in the Imlil valley with over a decade of experience organizing treks in the Toubkal National Park.
Note: Prices shown are indicative and may increase during the winter season and in periods of snow. Additional costs may apply due to extra logistics, including the use of porters and additional mountain guides required for safety and equipment transport.
Transfer from Marrakech to Imi Oughlad (1,450 m). Meet your guide and mule team. Easy acclimatization trek through the Ouirgane National Park — gentle terrain with juniper trees and copper-green soil. Overnight in a guesthouse in the small Berber village of Tinzert.
Day 1 Stats:
After breakfast, ascend out of the Ouirgane Valley and traverse into the stunning Azzaden Valley. The views open up with rushing mountain streams, lush walnut groves, and Mount Toubkal and its sister peaks at the head of the valley. Overnight in a guesthouse in Ait Aissa village (1,800 m).
Day 2 Stats:
Climb out of the Azzaden Valley through juniper forest to Tizi Oussem village (1,900 m). Ascend to Tizi M’zzik pass (2,489 m) with panoramic views of Mount Toubkal and the surrounding peaks. Descend through M’zzik village to Imlil. Lunch in Imlil. Transfer back to Marrakech.
Day 2 Stats:
Seasonal note: This trek runs year-round. Winter (Dec–Feb) may require warm layers on the Tizi M’zzik pass; spring offers green valleys and flowing streams; summer is warm with long daylight hours; autumn provides clear views and harvest colours.
Distance: ~8–10 km
Elevation: gentle, ~−200 m
Trail time: ~4 hours
Meals: Lunch • Dinner
Morning:
Pickup from your Marrakech accommodation (~9:00 am) and drive (~1h30) to Imi Oughlad (1,450 m), where you meet your mountain guide and mule team. Begin trekking through the Ouirgane National Park — the gentlest terrain of the entire trek, with copper-green soil, juniper trees, wild rosemary, and thyme. Shepherds tend their goats among the pretty valleys, giving the landscape a Mediterranean feel.
Afternoon:
Picnic lunch along the trail. Continue through quiet mule tracks with views across the Ouirgane Valley. The walking is easy and unhurried — perfect for acclimatizing to the mountain air.
Evening:
Arrive at Tinzert — a small, rustic Berber village. Dinner and relaxation in a traditional guesthouse with simple but comfortable beds. Enjoy mint tea and the silence of the mountains.
Overnight: Berber guesthouse in Tinzert / Ouirgane Valley
Distance: ~12 km
Elevation: +350 m
Trail time: 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Morning:
After breakfast, ascend out of the Ouirgane Valley. The trail climbs gently as you traverse toward the Azzaden Valley, passing through traditional Berber mountain villages with beautiful stone-and-earth architecture.
Afternoon:
The scenery transforms as you enter the Azzaden Valley — rushing mountain streams appear, surrounded by lush walnut groves. Views open up toward Mount Toubkal and its sister peaks at the head of the valley, with the dramatic Tazaghart Plateau (3,900 m) towering to the west. Picnic lunch in the valley.
Evening :
Arrive at Ait Aissa village (1,800 m) in the heart of the Azzaden Valley. Dinner in a cozy Berber guesthouse with views across the valley.
Overnight :
Berber guesthouse in Ait Aissa / Azzaden Valley
Distance: ~10 km
Elevation: +690 m / −750 m
Trail time: 4–5 hours
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch
Morning:
After breakfast, trek from Ait Aissa through juniper forest to Tizi Oussem village (1,900 m). From here, ascend to the Tizi M’zzik pass (2,489 m) — the highest and most dramatic point of the trek — with panoramic views of Mount Toubkal and the surrounding High Atlas peaks.
Afternoon:
Descend through M’zzik village into the Imlil Valley. Lunch in Imlil at a local restaurant under walnut trees. Meet your driver for the transfer back to Marrakech.
Return :
Transfer from Imlil to Marrakech (~1h30), arrival around 4:00–5:00 pm.
Trek ends in Marrakech — from the Ouirgane to the Azzaden, a gentle Atlas crossing completed.
