The happy valley Trek

Day 1: Arrival Marrakech
Upon your arrival, your driver will be waiting for you outside the airport holding a sign with your name and our logo ready to take you to your accommodation.

Day 2: Marrakech – Bougmez
You’ll meet your guide in Marrakech and transfer by minibus to Azilal, stopping for lunch on the way to the Atlas. In the afternoon you’ll arrive in Bougmez after driving a while on impressive mountain roads. Settle into the charming valley in a Guest house. After drinking a welcome tea, you will go for a short walk in the valley before having dinner.
5-hour drive 1 hour of walking

Day 3: Idoukalen
Walk up a mule path to reach the granary and shrine of Sidi Moussa before walking back down to the villages of Timit and Aguerd Ouzrou. Take a detour to see dinosaur tracks and then walk through some orchards to reach Idoukalen. Open-air picnic in the middle of nature. Head back to the inn in the afternoon.
4h30min of walking.
Ascent: +250m/-250m

Day 4: Idoukalen – Ahabay 
Walk up the valley from village to village until you get to Ikhf n’Ighir and the sheep pastures of Ahabay that look over the majestic and austere mountain range. Picnic on site for lunch. Before heading back to the inn, you’ll stop by the villages of Iskatafen and Imelghas.
About 4h30min of walking.
Ascent: +300m-300m

Day 5: Ahabay  – Aït Imi
In the morning, you’ll walk along the banks of the gushing Assif Rbat River. Discover the water-mills of the village of Ait Imi as well as more dinosaur tracks. Picnic in this fantastic natural setting. Return to your inn in the afternoon.
About 4h30min of walking
Ascent: +100m/-100

Day 6: Aït Imi – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Marrakech
In the early morning, go for one last walk in the valley. After you get back on the minibus you’ll head back to Marrakech passing through Azilal and the Ouzoud waterfalls. Picnic at the waterfalls and arrive in Marrakech by the end of the day.
Settle into your hotel or riad.
1-hour walk and a 5-hour drive.

Day 7: Marrakech city tour
Free day and meals in Marrakech. For your visit of the ancient imperial city, we recommend that you discover the majestic silhouette of the Koutoubia, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia palace (the seat of the grand Vizir Ba Ahmed dating back to the end of the 19th century) and the Dar Si-Said museum (the ancient residence of the Vizir’s brother which has been turned into a fine arts museum). Also, don’t miss the dye working, leather, and spice souks!
Overnight in the same accommodations.

Day 8: Departure Airport Marrakech
A representative from Noble Explorer will meet you at your accommodation for a small discussion about your stay, After that, your driver will handle your transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.