Around Amizmiz, High Atlas – 2 Days

3 Days

  • guide
  • English, French
  • Privat transport

Overview

IN AND AROUND AMIZMIZ Fascinating Berber landscapes and activities in the foothills of the High Atlas. Amizmiz is a small rural market town located 54 kilometres to the south of Marrakech (about an hours drive away from the city). Amizmiz is situated at the foot of the High Atlas mountain range and is split into two parts by a river of the same name. The village has a glorious location, facing on to four valleys. With the village’s geographical situation opening on to four valleys, this gives the possibility of many different lengths of hiking and trekking options, from 2 to 8 day treks, with different levels of difficulty, from easy, through moderate and on to demanding (you can decide the level(s)/mix you wish to take). On your hiking tour in the Amizmiz area you will pass by many traditional Berber villages and discover their rich culture. you will see their terraced fields and their intricate irrigation systems. You will see herds of goats and cows in the meadows, women bringing grass and wood back to the houses, people working the fields and villagers going to/coming from the weekly market. the human theatre of activity is endless and fascinating. the different seasons present a different set of scenes and events. Our ATS tours, whilst having a planned itinerary, of course, are always sufficiently flexible to allow for unexpected encounters and experiences, things that really make an ATS hiking and

SAMPLE AMIZMIZ 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT ITINERARY

Day 1 :

08.30: Meet with the driver and leave your accommodation in Marrakech. Drive towards Amizmiz, about 56 km, about 45 minutes.

09.15: Arrive Amizmiz and meet your Guide (and a mule to carry your luggage, water and food).

09.30: Start the hike towards the area of Tidli.

12.30: Lunch stop at the home of a local Berber family or a picnic.

13.30: After lunch, we climb a couple of hills walking through some small villages of Amezi, Zaouit, and Tigoudar.

15.00: Arrive at the top of the hill and have a break by the Maison Forestière (Forest Ranger's House). After break, we continue towards our final destination for the day.

16.30: Arrive at the village of Ait Tirghit and the Berber home where we will be staying for the night. Have tea and a snack with the family.

17.30: We go out to explore the village and possibly visit some other homes along the way.

18.30: Return to the house to assist the family in the kitchen and to see how they prepare meals; an opportunity to engage within the activities and way of life.

20.30: Have dinner, and then tea (always tea!) afterwards

Day 2 :

08.30: Breakfast, then prepare for the day's trek.

09.30: We start our hike through a pine forest towards the village of Sidi Hssain. We pass through Tafgart and then downhill to Sidi Hssain for lunch.

12.30: Arrive at Sidi Hssain and stop for lunch at a family home.

14.00: After lunch we continue our way towards Amizmiz through the village of Tamazirt.

16.00: Your driver will meet you for the journey from Amizmiz back to arrakech.

17.00: Arrive in Marrakech and to your accommodation.

INCLUDED & EXCLUDED

WHAT ATS OFFERS :

  • • Return transport from your accommodation in Marrakech to Amizmiz at the start and end of the hike
  • • A local Moroccan Guide, English speaking, throughout
  • • An interesting itinerary in the rural hinterland of Amizmiz
  • • An optional stop at a potter’s village (no charge but a donation to potter is welcomed)
  • • Often the opportunity to enter a Berber home (and perhaps to enjoy a traditional second breakfast, a unique highlight)
  • • A mule is included to carry belongings
  • • Overnight accommodation for one night in a gite/auberge/Berber home
  • • Food and water, beginning with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 2
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