Embark on a fantastic winter trek in the dramatic, isolated Anti-Atlas Mountains of Morocco – camping wild as you go. You’ll marvel at kasbahs perched above terraced valleys and wide oases, and spot distant peaks fading into the desert haze. The ascent of Jebel Aklim (8,303ft/2,531m) provides wonderful views of the snow-covered High Atlas, while walking through small Amazigh villages brings you closer to the local people and their way of life. The trek ends in Taroudant, with time to experience the souks and ancient city walls.
Activity Areas
Desert Treks
Point-to-Point
Walking & Trekking
Region & Country & City
Africa: Morocco
Included in the Price
— All breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners
— All accommodation
— All transport and listed activities
— Tour leader throughout
— Arrival transfer for any flight, group departure transfer available
— Kitbag to keep
Not Included In The Price
— Travel insurance
— Single accommodation (available on request)
— Visas or vaccinations
Accommodation Information
— Accommodation: 2 Classic nights (hotels), 5 Simple nights (full-service wild camping)
— Five days of point-to-point walking
— Travel by private minibus
— Group normally 6 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
Map
Itinerary
Day 1 Adventure starts in Agadir
The adventure begins in Agadir, a coastal city at the foothills of the Anti-Atlas Mountains.
Usually around 6pm, you’ll say hello to your tour leader and fellow travellers at the hotel, where we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Moroccan welcome over an optional dinner together (which is included for all in 2026).
Want to explore further? Secure pre-tour nights through your sales representative.
Accommodation: Oasis Hotel & Spa (or similar)
Day 2 Drive to Taroudant for lunch; continue to Irghem. Trek to first campsite
From Agadir, we drive inland to Taroudant where we enjoy a brief tour, including time for a coffee on the square. We have lunch in the oasis of Tiout before continuing onto Ighrem, a copper town that has survived for centuries on a trade of pots and water urns with the Saharan caravans. It lies on a plateau near the Tizi’n’Touzlimt pass (5,970ft/1,820m), where the road to Tata and the desert landscape meets the Anti-Atlas range. Here we start our trek into the mountains towards our camping spot for the evening, Tagragra No. 1. Our camping spot is perched on a plateau, so the sunrise tomorrow is well worth an early night.
Accommodation: Tagragra No. 1 campsite (full-service camping)
Drive time: Two hours
Day 3 Walk to village of Tagdicht
We have a long first day as we climb over a col and then a series of spurs before entering a broad valley. After a picnic lunch, we continue past an abandoned mine towards the head of the valley, eventually reaching the beautiful village of Amal. Finally, we cross over a pass for the final stretch of today’s walk (in the beautiful evening light) to the village of Tagdicht. Here we camp on a traditional threshing platform that lies between the many agricultural terraces and is just outside a village at the foot of Jebel Aklim.
Accommodation: Tagdicht campsite (full-service camping)
Day 4 Ascent of Jebel Aklim
Today is a steeper day’s walking. We climb Jebel Aklim (8,303ft/2,531m), one of the highest summits in the Anti-Atlas, for excellent views to the High Atlas and the extinct volcano of Jebel Siroua. The summit is reached via a high col and a series of spurs. Pausing for a scenic picnic lunch, we then descend to our camp at Tagragra No. 2. This area is one of the most remote in this range yet is still surrounded by Amazigh villages. During harvest, the valleys are full of brightly dressed women and children working in the field. We enjoy our picnic lunch on the summit of Jbel aklim,
Accommodation: Tagragra No. 2 campsite (full-service camping)
Day 5 Three-day complete circuit of Aklim Range
We travel from Tagragra through the wonderfully remote village of Irtem. Walking through these villages, we can chat with the Amazigh people, enjoy their friendly conversation (mainly through hand gestures and basic French) and gain true insight into their traditional way of life. We will enjoy a cup of mint tea with villagers. We arrive at our campsite close to the village of M’dint (City of Cats). Nestled in a valley of olive groves and trickling streams, the campsite is protected from the elements and provides a peaceful resting spot.
Accommodation: Lamdint-No-Oumouch campsite (full-service camping)
Day 6 Continue our trek with a chance to swim in natural pools
Leaving M’dint, we cross two cols, slowly weaving our way up the valley. The villagers are very friendly and, if we are lucky, we may get invited in to try mint tea and local delicacies. Passing through ancient olive plantations, we admire the irrigation channels before resting for a picnic lunch under the shady trees. Be sure to hunt out the small river for a soothing paddle! We work our way up the last pass of Tizgue for a steady uphill push, well worth it as we are rewarded with views of our entire route. Our campsite rests next to ancient argan trees and there is a natural series of rock pools where we can enjoy a swim and a wash as the sun sets.
Accommodation: Laainn-Tmaoiat campsite (full-service camping)
Day 7 Final day in the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Drive to Oulad Berhil and Taroudant
Today offers picturesque walking among date palms and through rocky landscapes. We walk along a dry riverbed (wadi) before arriving at Anammer village for our final picnic lunch. In the early afternoon, we transfer by minibus to Oulad Berhil. After check-in at our riad, there is the option to rest or make the journey to Taroudant (45 minutes) where we are free to explore the city, dubbed Marrakech in miniature. There is the chance to visit the souk for authentic Moroccan souvenirs or relax in one of the hammam steam baths before our farewell meal.
Accommodation: Riad Hotel l'Arganier d'Or (or similar)
Drive time: Three hours
Day 8 Transfer to Agadir; adventure ends in Agadir
Enjoy your final breakfast this morning and take the chance to reflect on your unforgettable Morocco adventure. Today we check out of our riad in Oulad Berhil and make our way to Agadir via Taroudant, where again there will be time to wander around and pick up any last minute souvenirs.
You can either leave the trip in Taroudant or join a transfer back to Agadir with prior arrangement. Alternatively, if you would like to extend your time in Morocco please speak to your sales representative who will be happy to advise.
