Imlil to Setti Fatma Traverse: 2 nights/3 days

Description

In the higher elevations you’ll find mostly evergreen alpines with some occasional undergrowth, while the lower elevations have diverse valleys of walnut, apple, cherry and other fruit trees as well as mountain orchids, poppies and irises.

Duration 3 days
Departure & Return Location Imlil - Marrakech
Meeting Time 9 am
Grade: Moderate

Highlights

  • Discover the beauty of the Atlas Mountains
  • Visit Berber villages and enjoy local hospitality
  • guided mountain trek

Itinerary

Day 1: Imlil - Tizi n'Tamatert - Ouanesekra

Depart from Imlil and head towards the valley of Tacheddirt passing by Tizi n’Tamatert (2,279m) to arrive at the village of Ouanesekra in the valley of Tacheddirt where we spend the night in a Berber gîte or bivouac (About 5 hours' walk).

Day 2: Tachdirth - Tizi n'Ibbasen - Ibbasen - Timichchi

Depart Tachdirth towards Timichi passing by the Tizi n' Ibbasen (3,172m). After the col we then descent pass the villages of Ibbasen and Timichchi. We spend the night in a bivouac or Berber gîte (About 6 to 7 hours' walk).

Day 3: Timichchi - Chiker - Agadir n'Ait Boulmane- Setti Fatma

Depart Timichchi towards Setti Fatma. All along the journey there are Berber villages in the valley including Tiourdou, Anfli, Tadrart and Chiker. After lunch we continue via Agadir n’Aït Boulmane and on to the centre of Setti Fatma. Then return to Marrakech or visit the waterfall at Setti Fatma if there is time (About 4 to 5 hours' walk).

Price Includes

  • Private round-trip transportation from Marrakech
  • Guide
  • Mule for luggage
  • Cook and cooking equipment
  • Food
  • Accommodation in a Berber villages

Price Excludes

  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips

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