M’Goun in 5 days.

Overview

Experience an unforgettable 5-day trekking adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, culminating in the ascent of Mount M’Goun (4,068m), one of North Africa’s highest peaks. Starting from the beautiful Ait Bougmez Valley, this journey takes you through traditional Berber villages, dramatic gorges, lush valleys, and high mountain plateaus.

The trek begins in Arouss village, where you will discover the peaceful charm of the Happy Valley before hiking through the scenic Arouss and Ikiss gorges toward remote mountain camps. As you progress, you’ll cross the stunning Tarkeddid Plateau at 3,300m, surrounded by panoramic views of the Atlas range.

The highlight of the adventure is the challenging summit day, where an early morning ascent leads you to the spectacular peak of M’Goun at 4,068m. From the summit, enjoy incredible views over Morocco’s vast mountain landscapes before descending through wild and untouched valleys.

This trek combines physical challenge with cultural immersion, offering encounters with local Berber communities, authentic mountain hospitality, and some of Morocco’s most stunning natural scenery. Perfect for adventure seekers and mountain lovers, the M’Goun trek is an exceptional journey into the heart of the High Atlas.

Tour Plan

Arrival at the guesthouse in Ait Bougmez, specifically in the village of Arouss (1900m). Overnight stay at the guesthouse or with the guide.

8:00 AM wake-up
9:00 AM departure.

Arouss to Ikiss (2400m)
Start of the hike. We leave Arouss and head towards Ikiss via the Arouss Gorge and Azib N Ikiss. After a 3-hour hike, we arrive at our campsite. Lunch is provided.
In the afternoon, we have the option to visit the Ikiss Gorge. 3 hours of hiking.

7:00 AM wake-up.

8:00 AM departure.

After breakfast, we leave Ikiss for the Tarkddite plateau. We begin our hike with a beautiful climb to reach a stunning view of the High Atlas mountain range at an altitude of 3300 meters. We then descend for an hour and a half (1 hour 30 minutes) to reach the bivouac. 5 hours of hiking.

4:00 AM wake-up

5:00 AM departure

Early departure at 5:00 AM towards the summit of M'Goun via the ridge at 3975 meters.

After 4 hours of hiking (uphill), we reach the ridge (5 km). We arrive at the summit after 6 hours of hiking. After a break to take photos at the summit, we descend to the bivouac at Tinghrinne. 9-10 hours of hiking.

We leave Tinghrinne via the Assdrem Pass (3003m), then descend to Azib N'Ikiss, and continue our trek to Arouss. Lunch in Arouss at the guide's house. 6 hours of walking

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Tour Information

Max Guests

88

Min Age

1

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