AMIZMIZ & AROUND, a HALF or WHOLE DAY HIKE : In The Foothills Of The High Atlas

1 Day

If you are looking for a single, most memorable “mountain day”, ATS can offer you the opportunity to discover the beauty and charm of the nearby High Atlas mountains on an easy hike.

At only just over an hour’s drive south from Marrakech, Amizmiz lies in the foothills of the High Atlas. The location offers stunning views out to often snow capped peaks as well as having a surrounding rural landscape with much beauty, interest and intrigue.

ATS can introduce you not only to these stunning landscapes but can also enable communication with the local Berber habitants. Such encounters, often through “happenstance”, will allow you to learn about the cultural heritage, customs and the lifestyle of the Berbers, the “mountain people”.

WHOLE DAY PRICES (all taxes included):

Total for 2 persons: MAD ( EURO)

Total for 4 persons: MAD ( EURO)

Total for 6 persons: MAD ( EURO)

For other group sizes please contact ATS

  • % Stars
  • AMEZMIZ
  • MARRAKECH

Overview

The drive begins across the Marrakech Plain, where major irrigation schemes with water from the High Atlas allows olive groves and fruit orchards to thrive. A stop at the Lalla Takerkoust barrage on the outward journey shows the source of this precious water. On arrival in Amizmiz the gentle trekking begins. This can be either be through the small, bustling Berber town (especially lively on market day) or in the surrounding, fascinating, rural areas – or, indeed, both. This rural hike lets you see Berber rural life and activities in action as well as also giving you the opportunity to enter a traditional Berber home; all utterly fascinating. And, no doubt, a glass of tea will be offered in any home you enter!  

Itinerary

08:30: Depart from Marrakech

09:30: Arrive in Amizmiz, meet your Countryside Guide and begin the hike toward Sidi Hssayn village

10:45: After a mint tea break and second breakfast in a Berber home in Sidi Hssayn village we continue hiking toward Ait Ahmed village. We then move downhill to the village of Sllamt.

13:15: Lunch at the home of a local Berber family or a picnic beside the river

15:15: Depart from Sllamt village, walking downhill or on the flat. pass by the beautiful villages of Tizgui and Ait Ouskri. Finally, we pass through Tamazight village

17:00: Arrive in Amizmiz, meet with your driver and depart for Marrakech

18:00: Arrive in Marrakech

INCLUDED & EXCLUDED

WHAT ATS PROVIDES

  • Return transport from your accommodation in Marrakech to Amizmiz and environs
  • A local Moroccan Guide, English speaking, throughout
  • A gentle walk around the settlement of Amizmiz or in the rural area beyond
  • The opportunity to enter a Berber home
  • If the whole day tour is taken then a mule is included to carry belongings
  • If you wish to learn more about this programme, please contact ATS.
NOTE 1

A 30% deposit is paid to book the hike (ATS Bank Details will be given) The balance is paid 30 days before tour's start date. Last minute bookings can always be discussed, however, not a problem

NOTE 2

ATS also has programmes for 2 or 3 day (or longer) hikes and treks in the Amizmiz area. These hikes additionally include accommodation in a traditional Berber home with evening meal(s), breakfast(s) and lunch(es). Please check our multi-day hike programmes or make contact with ATS for your specific hiking/trekking needs.

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AMIZMIZ & AROUND, a HALF or WHOLE DAY HIKE : In The Foothills Of The High Atlas
From د.م.50 د.م.50
/ Person

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