middle atlas walks and treks: morocco's water tower

North-east of the high Atlas the mid-Atlas receives more rain which accounts for its rich and lush habitat. The cedar and oak forests that cover this range hide many rivers, lakes and cascades running through the magnificent geological formations. This wild area remains a unique haven for an important wildlife, some endemic taxon and some of the friendliest Berber tribes, still unwilling to be tamed.

arounnd bouiblane :

Touring middle Atlas greenest spots, lush valleys and cedar forests in search of the highest peaks of this fabulous range. A cultural discovery of the Zayanne tribes roaming the high plateaus in search of pastures.

itinerary :

• Day 1 : arrival at fez and transfer to the hotel.
• Day 2 : Fez-Ifrane-Ras el maa:
• Day 3 : Ras el maa-Gouroud cedar forest-Oum lkaid
• Day 4 : Oum el kaîd-Mtinghit-Afenouir lake-Timnaîne.
• Day 5 : Timnaîne -Zaouia had oued Ifrane-Ounane.
• Day 6 : Ounane-Ouiouane lake-Oum rbiaa springs.
• Day 7 : Oum Rbiaa springs- Ait Chrad - Aguelmam Azigza lake - Fez
• Day 8 : transfer back to the airport and check -in.

Details :

Comfort: basic to comfortable	wildlife	Activities: walking	Accommodation: guest houses, hotels ,auberges	Grading: easy to moderate
Weather: cold to hot	wild camping	Joining: fez / Marrakech	Transport: mules/ bus/4x4	Period: September/ May

cedars and lakes:

The richness of the middle Atlas fauna and flora makes of this range an exceptional haven for wildlife. From the lush lowlands up to the peaks a variety of landscapes throbbing with life offer remarkably rewarding moments and enjoyable walks.

itinerary:

• Day 1 : Sabraa- Azigza .
• Day 2 : Tiglamamine .
• Day 3 : Azigza lake .
• Day 4 : Oum Rabiaa springs .

Details :

Comfort: basic to comfortable	Wildlife	Activities: walking	Accommodation: guest houses, hotels	Grading: easy to moderate
Weather: cold to hot	wild camping	Joining: fez / Marrakech	Transport: mules/ bus/4x4	Period: September / June

around imilchil :

Around the Maaskar massif culminating at 3747 m in a splendid world of virgin and undisclosed country you discover scenic lakes, cedar and oak forests , deep gorges and valleys.. Once at the heart of the Atlas great encounters with the Berbers nesting in their granaries and kasbahs will open your eyes and hearts to a new and different world.

itinerary :

• Day 1 : Rak- Imilchil
• Day 2 : Isli lake
• Day 3 : Issoual col- Tirghist
• Day 4 : Anefgou-Aghdoun
• Day 5 : Tisi Oudm- Assaka
• Day 6 : Ait cahouli-Maaskar
• Day 7 : Ait Akki- Mellouya
• Day 8 : Tisi N’zou- Imi N’takhamt
• Day 9 : Ayyachi summit ascent
• Day 10 : Jaaffar gorges
• Day 11: Brem Day
• 12: Back to Marrakech

Details :

Comfort: basic to comfortable	Wildlife	Activities: walking	Accommodation: guest houses, hotels	Grading: moderate / strenuous
Weather: cold to hot	wild camping	Joining: Marrakech/ Fez	Transport: mules/ bus/4x4	Period: September / May