3-Day Trek · Agersioual to Imlil · Ighouliden Waterfalls · Hike or Mule Ride · Year-Round · From €195
3-Day Atlas Mountains Trek
Azzaden Valley · Tamsoult Waterfalls · Berber Villages · Hike or Mule Ride
Walk three days through the heart of the High Atlas, from Agersioual to Imlil. Cross the Tizi Ouadid pass, sleep in the Berber village of Tizian, and follow the Azzaden Valley to Azib Tamsoult. On Day 2, hike up to the Ighouliden Waterfalls, one of the highest in the Atlas Mountains. A local guide, muleteer and cook travel with you. Ride a mule whenever your legs want a break. From €195/person, all-inclusive.
Hike the 3-Day Atlas Mountains Trek, a guided route from Agersioual to Imlil through the Azzaden Valley. Day 1: drive from Marrakech to Agersioual (1,600m), cross the Tizi Ouadid pass (≈2,200m) and walk down to Tizian village (≈5h). Day 2: walk via Ait Issa and Tizi Oussem to Azib Tamsoult (2,250m), then hike to the Ighouliden Waterfalls (≈5–6h). Day 3: cross Tizi n'Mzik (2,489m) and descend to Imlil (1,740m), then drive back to Marrakech (≈4h). It is one of our Atlas Mountains treks, with a licensed guide, muleteer, cook, 2 mountain nights and all 7 meals. Mule ride option included. From €195/person.
Elevation Profile — Agersioual to Imlil via Azzaden
This trek suits active beginners, families and older walkers who can manage 4 to 6 hours a day on mountain paths. No climbing skills or trekking experience are needed. Day 1 has one steady climb to the Tizi Ouadid pass, then an easy walk down to Tizian. Day 2 is the longest, with the Ighouliden Waterfalls hike after lunch. Day 3 opens with a short climb to Tizi n'Mzik (2,489m), then it's downhill all the way to Imlil. Ride a mule on any section where the trail allows. The whole route stays below 2,500m, so altitude is not a concern.
Tour Overview
At a Glance
Duration
3 Days
Route
Agersioual → Imlil
Highest Point
2,489m (Tizi n'Mzik)
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Highlight
Ighouliden Waterfalls
Mule Ride
Optional · Included
Who
Beginners, families & seniors
Season
Year-Round
Overnights
Tizian & Azib Tamsoult
Team
Guide, muleteer & cook
Meals
All included
From
€195 / person
Waterfalls, Passes and Berber Villages — The High Atlas at Walking Pace
Three days on foot through the Azzaden Valley, one of the greenest corners of the High Atlas. You start in Agersioual, cross the Tizi Ouadid pass and spend your first night in Tizian, a quiet Berber village. Day 2 follows walnut-shaded paths through Ait Issa and Tizi Oussem to Azib Tamsoult, a summer shepherd hamlet below the Ighouliden Waterfalls. On Day 3 you cross Tizi n'Mzik for wide views of the Toubkal massif, then walk down to Imlil. Your guide, muleteer and cook take care of the bags, the meals and the way. Tired legs? Ride the mule — it's included. Looking for more challenge? See our Toubkal summit treks or the Imlil-to-Ourika traverse.
In Pictures
Photo Gallery
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Where you sleep each night: a simple, warm village gîte with floor mattresses and blankets.
Earthen villages cling to the hillside below snow-dusted peaks — the High Atlas in spring.
The trail leads right through working villages, past traditional mud-brick homes and terraced fields.
Wide, walkable trails through green valleys ringed by dramatic peaks — gentle going the whole way.
The trail meets the Toubkal National Park boundary — a mule rider heads up toward the high country.
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Your Trek Itinerary
Day by Day
Three days from Agersioual to Imlil — hike it or ride it. Two mountain passes, two nights in the Azzaden Valley, the Ighouliden Waterfalls and a final view across the Toubkal massif.
Over the Pass — Lunch with a View, Night in Tizian
≈5h trekkingEasy–ModerateGuesthouse
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🕒 5 hours🌱 Tizi Ouadid pass🏠 Tizian guesthouse
Drive
Pickup from your Marrakech hotel at 9:00 AM. Drive south to Agersioual (1,600m), a farming village in the High Atlas foothills. Meet your licensed mountain guide and the Berber mule team.
Trek
Climb steadily on old mule paths toward the Tizi Ouadid pass. The views open up over the High Atlas as you rise. Your cook serves lunch at the pass. In the afternoon, walk downhill toward the Azzaden Valley. Ride a mule on any section where the trail allows.
Overnight
Arrive in Tizian, a traditional Berber village. Sleep in a simple, warm guesthouse and share a home-cooked dinner.
Day
D2
Tizian → Ait Issa → Tizi Oussem → Azib Tamsoult (2,250m) → Ighouliden Waterfalls
Into the Azzaden — Berber Villages and the Ighouliden Waterfalls
≈5–6h trekkingModerateMountain gîte
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🕒 ≈5–6 hours🏞 Azzaden Valley🏠 Azib Tamsoult
Trek
After breakfast, follow the valley through the villages of Ait Issa and Tizi Oussem. The path winds past terraced fields, walnut trees and stone houses. Climb gently to Azib Tamsoult (2,250m), a summer shepherd hamlet high in the Azzaden Valley. Lunch, then rest in the shade.
Waterfalls
In the afternoon, hike up to the Ighouliden Waterfalls, one of the highest waterfalls in the Atlas Mountains. A short uphill walk from Tamsoult brings you to the foot of the falls. Take your time, then walk back down for the night.
Overnight
Sleep at Azib Tamsoult in a mountain gîte. Dinner by your cook, then a sky full of stars far from any town.
After breakfast, make a short climb out of Tamsoult to Tizi n'Mzik (2,489m), the highest point of the trek. Take in wide views of the Toubkal massif and the Imlil Valley below.
Descent
Walk down through Berber villages to Imlil (1,740m), the main trekking village of the High Atlas. Enjoy lunch and a short rest. Your private driver then takes you back to Marrakech, arriving with the evening free. Trek complete.
Pricing
Tour Pricing
Price per person decreases as your group size increases.
Participants
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7–9
10–13
14–17
14–17
Price / person
470€
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195€
195€
1 person
470€
per person
2 people
300€
per person
3 people
280€
per person
4 people
230€
per person
5 people
220€
per person
6 people
210€
per person
7–9 people
205€
per person
10–13 people
200€
per person
14–17 people
195€
per person
Best Value
14–17 people
195€
per person
Prices verified March 2026 · +212 615 346 108
What's Covered
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ Included in Your Tour
Transfers: Marrakech → Agersioual and Imlil → Marrakech (A/C vehicle)
Licensed bilingual mountain guide
Muleteer and mules — luggage carried, plus optional riding
Trek cook
Night 1: Tizian village guesthouse
Night 2: Azib Tamsoult mountain gîte
Guided hike to the Ighouliden Waterfalls
All meals — full board, 7 meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 3 lunch, plus drinking water
Not Included
Personal hiking gear (boots, poles, daypack)
Personal expenses and snacks
Tips for your guide, muleteer and cook (optional)
Travel insurance (recommended)
What Travellers Say
Traveller Reviews
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1,025 verified reviews
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"I did this one solo and hiked the whole way — the mule just carried my pack. Three days through the Azzaden Valley and villages you'd never reach on your own: walnut groves, terraced fields, a new snow-capped ridge around every bend. Our guide stopped for mint tea with families he'd clearly known for years and translated every conversation, so it never felt like a tourist walk-through. The guesthouse tagines beat anything I ate in Marrakech. Not a hard trek — but a real one."
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Lena K. Solo traveller, Germany. TripAdvisor
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"We brought our parents (both in their 70s) and our kids (8 and 11). The mule ride option made it possible for everyone. Grandpa rode the mule most of the way while the kids ran ahead with the guide. Tinzert village was charming. The views from Tizi N'Mzik were breathtaking. A family memory for life."
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The Santos FamilyMulti-gen · Spain · Google
★★★★★
"The perfect introduction to trekking. We'd never done a multi-day hike before and was nervous, but this was so manageable. The guide paced everything perfectly. Sleeping in Berber guesthouses was an experience in itself — the food was incredible. I've now booked the Toubkal trek for next year!"
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Lauren P.Couple · UK · TripAdvisor
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"Ouirgane National Park on Day 1 was gorgeous — the juniper forests feel ancient and peaceful. The Azzaden Valley on Day 2 with Toubkal in the background was the highlight. Ait Aissa village was so remote and beautiful. This trek is perfect if you want the Atlas experience without pushing yourself to the limit."
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Marco & ElenaCouple · Italy · Google
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"We did this in December — cold mornings but crystal clear skies and no crowds at all. The guesthouses had fireplaces and warm blankets. The route was completely accessible even in winter. If you're visiting Marrakech in the off-season, this is a brilliant way to see the mountains without altitude worries."
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James & SophieCouple · Australia · TripAdvisor
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"My sister and I had an amazing experience during our valley trek. We both felt that we should have reserved more time for this adventure. The scenery through the Azzaden Valley was breathtaking, and our guide knew every village, every family. The guesthouses were simple but so charming."
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Alaric N.Family · USA · TripAdvisor
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"We brought our mum (68) and she absolutely loved it. She rode the mule on the steeper sections and walked the rest. The guide was so patient with our mixed-pace group. Tinzert was magical at night — total silence, incredible stars. The food in the guesthouses was outstanding. Highly recommend for families."
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The Stevens FamilyFamily · UK · Google
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"Perfect level of difficulty for us — we're casual walkers, not serious hikers, and we managed every day comfortably. The Azzaden Valley on Day 2 was the highlight — walnut trees, terraced fields, Toubkal in the background. And the mule ride option on Day 3 over the pass was a lifesaver for my knees!"
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Diana & PaulCouple · Canada · TripAdvisor
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"We did this with our two kids (9 and 12) and it was the highlight of our Morocco trip. The kids loved the mule, the village stays, and the guide who taught them Berber words. Not too difficult, not too easy — just right. The Ouirgane Park on Day 1 was gorgeous. Would do it again in a heartbeat."
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The Martin FamilyFamily · France · Google
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"I'm 72 and this was my first ever trek. I was nervous but the guide and the mule made it completely manageable. I walked most of Day 1 and 2, and rode the mule over the pass on Day 3. The views from Tizi N'Mzik were spectacular. The whole experience — the villages, the food, the mountains — was unforgettable."
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Robert J.Solo · UK · TripAdvisor
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a guided 3-day, 2-night trek in Morocco's High Atlas, from Agersioual to Imlil through the Azzaden Valley. You cross the Tizi Ouadid and Tizi n'Mzik passes, sleep in Tizian and Azib Tamsoult, and visit the Ighouliden Waterfalls. Transfers from Marrakech, your guide, mules and all meals are included.
It is easy to moderate and non-technical. Expect 4 to 6 hours of walking a day on mountain paths, with one main climb each day. Day 2 is the longest because of the waterfall hike. The highest point is 2,489m, and you can ride a mule wherever the trail allows.
The Ighouliden Waterfalls sit just above Azib Tamsoult, at the head of the Azzaden Valley in Toubkal National Park. They are among the highest waterfalls in the Atlas Mountains. You hike there on the afternoon of Day 2, after lunch at Tamsoult, then return for the night.
Night 1 is in a family-run guesthouse in Tizian, a Berber village. Night 2 is in a mountain gîte at Azib Tamsoult (2,250m). Both are simple and warm, with mattresses, blankets and home-cooked dinners.
Yes. The mule ride option is included in the price. You can switch between walking and riding during the day, wherever the trail is safe for mules, and your guide decides on the steepest sections. The mules also carry your luggage, so you only need a small daypack.
Yes, the trek runs year-round. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) bring the best walking weather. In winter, nights at Tamsoult are cold and snow can lie on the passes, so pack warm layers. In summer, the high valley stays much cooler than Marrakech.
Prices start at €195 per person for groups of 14–17, €300 per person for two, and €470 for a solo traveller. This covers Marrakech transfers, a licensed guide, a muleteer and mules, a cook, two nights' accommodation and all 7 meals. Tips, insurance and personal gear are extra.
Yes. It suits children who enjoy walking and active travellers in their 60s and 70s. The mule option keeps mixed-ability groups together, and the route stays below 2,500m. Tell us the ages in your group and your guide will plan the pace and rest stops.
This trek runs west of Imlil, from Agersioual through the Azzaden Valley to the Ighouliden Waterfalls, and finishes in Imlil. The Imlil-to-Ourika trek heads east from Imlil to the Ourika Valley. This route is the gentler of the two and includes a mule ride option.
Ready for the Atlas? Trek to the Ighouliden Waterfalls from €195/person.
3 days. Agersioual to Imlil. Hike or ride. Year-round. Tell us your dates.