From 45 / person
Duration
1 Day (7-8 hours)
Difficulty
Flexible (Heavy 5-6h, Moderate 3-4h, or Basic walking)
Verified
Key Trek Facts
Royal Fed. Certified
Trailhead / Starting: Marrakech Hotel Pickup (8:30 AM) or Amizmiz Center
Best Season: Year-round (Mild autumn and spring; early starts in summer)
Mandatory Law: Certified Guide required past Aroumd checkpoint
Luggage Support: Pack mules included (15kg max per trekker)
Meals: Freshly prepared Berber tagines & refuge catering
Direct Booking: Pay guide locally, zero middleman markups
Expedition Overview
The perfect one-day trip from Marrakech, this is our most popular excursion. Leave the city in the morning and get back by early evening, enjoying a day of physical beauty and cultural connection. Encounter Moroccan village life firsthand as you make your way to the home of a Berber family in the High Atlas foothills of Amizmiz. Choose from three walking intensities depending on your fitness level.
Tour Highlights
• Encounter authentic Moroccan village life firsthand in the High Atlas foothills
• Share a traditional home-cooked lunch with a welcoming local Berber family
• Flexible walking options: Heavy (5-6h), Moderate (3-4h), or Basic (village visit by taxi)
• Panoramic vistas across Tafgart, Ait Ahmed, and the Sllamt valley
• Escape Marrakech's frantic city energy for peaceful rural mountain hospitality
All-Inclusive Group Pricing Tiers
| Group Size |
All-Inclusive Price |
| 2 & 3 Adults |
€ 65 per person |
| 4 to 7 Adults |
€ 50 per person |
| 8 to 12 Adults |
€ 45 per person |
| Children under 14 |
50% discount (with 2 paying adults) |
Prices are per person and all-inclusive (no hidden fees or forced commercial stops). Discounts apply for children under 14 and large private clubs.
Trek Itinerary
08:30 AM — Depart Marrakech accommodation in private vehicle.
09:30 AM — Arrive in Amizmiz (alt. 1,000m), prepare gear and begin hike towards Tafgart village.
10:45 AM — Traditional mint tea break in Tafgart village at the home of a local Berber family.
11:30 AM — Continue hiking across inclined hills, passing near Ait Ahmed with views over the valley.
01:15 PM — Arrive in Sllamt village (alt. 1,250m), meet our host family, and enjoy a slow-cooked Berber tagine lunch.
03:15 PM — Depart Sllamt on a gentle downhill trail, enjoying views of Tizgui and Ait Ouskri, passing through Sidi Hssaine.
05:00 PM — Arrive back in Amizmiz and board transport for Marrakech.
06:00 PM — Arrive back at your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
Price Includes
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Private round-trip transport from your Marrakech hotel
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Professional English-speaking Berber guide
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Generous home-cooked lunch and morning tea with a local Berber family
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Bottled water for the day
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Optional mule/donkey booking for children or gear
Not Included
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Personal spending, souvenirs, and soft drinks
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Personal travel insurance
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Gratuities (voluntary, zero pressure)
What to Bring
• Necessary: Comfortable pair of walking shoes or hiking boots, modest clothing (covering legs, shoulders, upper arms), sunblock, daypack, jacket in colder months
• Recommended: Hat, sunglasses, hand sanitizer, small hand towel
• Optional: Camera, personal water bottle, small gift for host family (cookies, school supplies, toiletries)
Official Guide Accreditation & Checkpoints
Under Moroccan mountain safety regulations, trekking past designated trailheads (such as Aroumd and Sidi Chamarouch) requires an accredited guide. All our expeditions are personally guided or supervised by certified mountain guides registered with the Royal Moroccan Mountaineering Federation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clothing should be relatively modest and cover the legs, shoulders, and upper arms. For women, long trousers that cover your legs completely and no sleeveless shirts. For men, long trousers are normal, but shorts in summer are acceptable. Good walking shoes are essential.
We offer 3 options: Heavy walking (5-6 hours starting in Amizmiz at 1000m to Sllamt at 1250m), Moderate walking (3-4 hours via Sidi Hssaine), or Basic walking (brought by taxi to a village with minimal walking).
Lunch is prepared by our host Berber family: freshly baked village bread, traditional slow-cooked chicken or vegetable tagine, seasonal salads, and fresh fruit. Strict vegetarian meals are gladly accommodated with advance notice.
Berber village homes have clean traditional squat toilets with soap and water. Toilet paper is provided by our guide team. During the trail section, natural settings are used if necessary.
Our prices are 100% all-inclusive. You will never be taken to commercial shops or pressured to buy rugs or goods. Tipping is completely voluntary and never expected.
