The driver will pick you up from your riad or hotel in Marrakech. After a beautiful scenic hour-and-a-half-long drive from the city, you’ll arrive in Imlil, to meet your Berber guide. A spot of mint tea while your luggage is loaded onto mules, the hike begins. From Imlil, the hike goes through the Berber village of Achain, pausing to take in the highest peak in North Africa. Continuing upward to Tizi-n-mzik (2,489 m) for a picturesque lunch break with view down into the to the Imlil And Azzaden valleys. After eating and brief rest, the hike continues to the summer village of Tamsoult or the Guar Igholidden Waterfalls. Next, it’s down to Tizi Oussm village, where you will spend the night in a Gite (guesthouse) with toilets, private bedrooms (minimal furnishing), and electricity. 6 hours walking.

After breakfast, there’s time to walk around the Tizi Oussm village, taking in the local way of life and admiring the clay-crafted homes. Then it’s off through the Azzaden valley, also known as the Valley of Many Colors. Upon arriving at Ait Aissa, you will head up to the pass of Tizi Ouadid ( 2119 m), then down to have lunch under walnut trees. Another hour of walking after lunch brings you to Aguarsioual, where the driver will be waiting to take you to Marrakech. You will be in Marrakech around 5 pm. 5 hours of walking.