3-Day High Atlas Trek from Imlil to the Azzaden Valley
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Start
- Imlil
- End
- Imlil
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Tamazight, Arabic
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best time
- April–October for hiking; snow from December to March.
- Accommodation
- 2 nights, standard or upgrade
About the 3-day Azzaden valley trek
The Imlil valley is popular because of Toubkal. The Azzaden valley, just over the next ridge, sees a fraction of the visitors and is, for many walkers, the most beautiful corner of the High Atlas: green terraces, walnut trees, waterfalls and stone villages that have hardly changed.
This trek crosses into it over the Tizi n’Mzik pass (2,489 m), spends two nights in village guesthouses and comes back to Imlil by a different route. You walk 5 to 6 hours a day with a guide, while a muleteer carries the bags and a cook prepares hot lunches and dinners.
It is a good choice if you want to see real mountain life rather than climb a summit, and it works well in spring, early summer and autumn.
Highlights
- Tizi n’Mzik pass (2,489 m)
- The quiet Azzaden valley
- Waterfalls and walnut terraces
- Two nights in Berber village guesthouses
- Guide, cook and mule for the whole trek
- Real village life, few other trekkers
Route map of the 3-day Azzaden valley trek
- 1Imlil (1,740 m)
- 2Tizi n’Mzik
- 3Tizi Oussem
- 4Azzaden valley
- ↩Back to Imlil (1,740 m)
Berber villages, walnut valleys and North Africa’s highest peak, Jbel Toubkal, just an hour from Marrakech. All tours in Atlas Mountains
Day-by-day itinerary: 3 days
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Day 1 Imlil – Tizi n’Mzik – Tizi Oussem
Climb through the orchards to the pass, picnic with views of Toubkal’s western ridges, and descend into the Azzaden valley.
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Day 2 Azzaden valley
Walk up the valley past terraced villages and shepherds’ huts to a waterfall, and back for dinner.
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Day 3 Tizi Oussem – Imlil
Return to Imlil through the walnut terraces of the lower valleys, arriving mid-afternoon.
Times and driving durations are approximate and can be adapted. It is a private tour, so you can change stops with your driver-guide.
Prices for the 3-day Azzaden valley trek
Your private tour, with prices per group size. All prices are in euros and include everything listed under “What’s included”.
| Travellers | Standard total | Per person | Upgrade total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | €210 | €210 | €290 | €290 |
| 2 | €420 | €210 | €580 | €290 |
| 3 | €630 | €210 | €870 | €290 |
| 4 | €840 | €210 | €1,160 | €290 |
| 6 | €1,260 | €210 | €1,740 | €290 |
| 8 | €1,680 | €210 | €2,320 | €290 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
Where you sleep
Standard
Simple village guesthouses with shared rooms, mattresses, blankets and shared bathrooms with hot showers.
Upgrade
Private rooms in the best guesthouse in each village, with your own bathroom where available.
- Night 1Village guesthouse in Tizi Oussem
- Night 2Village guesthouse in Tizi Oussem
What's included
Included
- Certified mountain guide
- Cook and all meals on the trek
- Mule and muleteer
- 2 nights in village guesthouses (standard or upgrade)
Not included
- Transport to Imlil
- Drinks
- Tips
Good to know before you go
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
A warm layer: nights in the desert and the mountains are cold, even in spring.
Best time for this tour
April–October for hiking; snow from December to March.
The tour runs every day of the year. Start dates are flexible.
Payment & cancellation
Pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card. Free cancellation with full refund up to 14 days before the start.
Read the full policyFrequently asked questions
How much does the 3-day azzaden valley trek cost?
It costs €210 per person, including the night in standard accommodation, so €420 for 2 travellers. With the upgrade it is €290 per person. Everything listed under “What’s included” is in the price.
How fit do I need to be?
You should be comfortable walking 5–6 hours a day with climbs of up to 750 m.
When is the best time?
April to June and September to November. July and August are hot but possible with early starts.
Can we add Toubkal?
Yes, as a 5-day trek. Ask us for the itinerary.
What about vegetarians?
No problem. The cook prepares vegetable tagines, salads and soups.
How do I pay and when is my booking confirmed?
You pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card through PayPal’s secure checkout, and you receive a receipt by email. If online payment is not available, you can send a booking request instead: we confirm it and send you a secure payment link. After booking, and Brahim or our team contacts you on WhatsApp to arrange the pick-up. Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure.
Are your tours private or shared?
All our tours are private: only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Can you build a custom itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a local travel designer will plan a tailor-made route across Morocco with clear, all-inclusive prices.
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