Mount Mgoun Summit Trek 5 Days from Marrakech via Arous

5.0 (3 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration5 days
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This 5-day Mount Mgoun trek offers an authentic High Atlas experience with professional local guides, small-group or private organization, mule support, traditional meals prepared on trek, and overnight stays in mountain guesthouses. Designed for safety, comfort, and deep cultural immersion, this journey combines stunning landscapes with genuine Berber hospitality.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional mountain guide throughout the trek
  • Accommodation in mountain guesthouses and refuges (4 nights)
  • Full board meals prepared by a dedicated trek cook
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Mule support for luggage during the trek
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Tips for guide, cook, and muleteers
  • Travel and personal insurance
  • Drinks and bottled water

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech → Arous Village
  1. Marrakech
    6h
    Your driver will meet you at Marrakech Airport.
    Transfer by private taxi through Ait Bougmez valley to Arous village.
    Arrival and overnight in a local guesthouse.
Day 2: Arous → Tarkeddit Plateau (2900m)
  1. M'goun Massif
    6h
    Breakfast at the guesthouse.
    Meet the mule team and load the gear.
    Start trekking towards Tarkeddit Plateau via Tizi n’Oughri (~3900m).
    Camp overnight at Tarkeddit.
    Walking time: 6–8 hours – Distance: ~16 km.
Day 3: Summit Day – Mgoun (4071m)
  1. M'goun Massif
    6h
    Early wake-up at 03:00 AM.
    Begin the long ascent to Mgoun Summit (4071m).
    Rest and take panoramic photos at the top.
    Return to Tarkeddit Camp.
    Total hiking time: ~13 hours – Distance: ~22 km.
Day 4: Tarkeddit → Arous Village
  1. Ait Bouguemez
    6h
    Descend back to Arous via the same scenic route.
    Overnight at a local guesthouse.
    Hiking duration: ~7 hours – Distance: ~16 km.
Day 5: Arous → Marrakech
  1. Marrakech
    6h
    Morning breakfast and farewell.
    Transfer back to Marrakech Airport.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet near the main entrance of Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Our representative will be waiting and confirm your name.

End point

Meet near the main entrance of Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Our representative will be waiting and confirm your name.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels and riads in Marrakech. Exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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