A great trek in the Central Middle Atlas - 8 days

PROGRAM

Day 1: Arrival at FES airport

Reception and transfer to Azrou (70 km), (1 hour). 
Night and dinner at the lodging of charm in Ras Al Ma.

Day 2: Azrou (1300 m) - M'tinghrit (1700 m)

8:30: after breakfast, the visitors will meet the group of muleteers at Azrou.Loading of mules and departure in excursion. by Azrou we will cross a path which curves the forest of holm oaks towards the boutaâ pass (1450 m).This will permit us to explore crossing beautiful landscapes and appreciate beautiful sights of gardens and agricultural fields on the valley of Tigriga. Then, we will pass by the site of Kherzouza (1660 m) with the possibility of seeing the monkeys.
The road leads us towards splendid cliffs of kherzouza (1815 m). Then, we discover the large plateau of pasture of Essahb (1790 m).  The lunch will be in the open air close to the well Amel Quaid (1700 m) so as to visit the wandering pastors and  discover their lifestyle. It will be also a moment of relaxation (possibility of a small nap). We carry on our way in the middle of one of the most beautiful cedar plantations of Amel Qaid towards M' tinghrit.

place of the bivouac (5 hours).
Night and dinner under tents or in the open air. Animation of the group of muleteers and guides.

Day 3 : M' tinghrit - Ajaâbou (1600 m)

At 08:30: departure towards Ajaabou,.We will cross a beautiful mixed forest of holm oaks and cedars while arriving at the pass of Tizi tfouine (1790 m). We go down to the plateau of Affenourir by a pass (1780 m) which dominates the plateau of Tagounit and where the nomads install their campings. For those who like birds, it will be the occasion to observe on the lake Affenourir the various species of birds (tadornes casarca, foulques with peak and macroules, of the green collars, of the shoveler ducks, whistling, white stilts, white storks, of the raptors like the tube wild, variable, eagle of the black snakes or the giant circaètes the white, of milans, large corbels...).
The lunch in the open air is envisaged precisely  at läch oughilas 1820m (in Berber nest of panther), relaxation and nap. We carry on our way towards Ajaâbou (Ain Leuh) by causses of the Middle Atlas then, we install our camping bivouac between two mountains of cedars and holm oaks (6 hours).
Night and dinner under tents (1600 m).

Day 4 : Jaâbou - Zaouia Had Wadi Ifrane (1260 m)

Departure at 08:30 towards the village of Zaouia Had Oued Ifrane. Throughout the path which crosses splendid landscapes (ruiniform plates, rocks, Berber villages, forests,...), we will appreciate the very beautiful cedar plantation of kissarit. Then, we will arrive at the plateau of Zaghroun (1700 m), place of the lunch in the forest of holm oaks. This village is built in its old part out of cob and calcareous rock (4 hours). 
Night and dinner at the inhabitant home. Possibility of having a bath at the hammam village.

Day 5 : Village of Zaouia - Lake Ouiouane (1600 m)

Departure at 8: 30 towards the Lake of Ouiouane.we will pass by the top of the Cascade (1370 m) which gives a beautiful sight on the village of Zaouia and its agricultural fields . Then, we will go up towards the fossiliferous field (1595 m) in direction of Ounane where we can in particular observe the herds of goats.
A break for lunch. A nap of one hour then we carry on towards the lake of  Ahouli (1700 m) before arriving at the famous Lake of Ouiouane (1600 m) (5 hours).
Night and dinner under tents and intervention of National Forestry Commission by a talk of interpretation of the forest inheritance of the Middle Atlas.

Day 6 : Lake Ouiouane - Sources of Oum Rabiaa (1200 m)

08:30: The excursion will continue to the sources of Oum rabia. a path between the fields and small brooks of the red valley of Ouiouane, until the saltworks, where the Berber ones of the Zayane tribe work the salt gem mines (visit of the saltworks). Then, we carry on our way towards outghalline, 
Our way towards the splendid sources of Oum Rabiaa leads us to the covered river of pink bay-tree and tamaris.
The lunch is envisaged in the huts of reception of the visitors, built by the inhabitants (4 hours).
Harms and dinner envisaged at the inhabitant.

Day 7: sources of Oum Rabiaa - Lake Aguelmane Azigza (1500 m)

The last stage will bring us towards the villages of Ait Chard (1500 m) and Ait Bou Mezough while passing by a forest of holm oaks. We will discover the traditional architecture which is composed of rocks, cob and roof out of wooden of cedar.
Lunch in the open air with a moment of relaxation. Then, we continue towards the Lake of Aguelmane Azigza in the plateau of Ajdir (4 hours).
Transfer to Azrou (1 hours 30  of road).
Night and dinner in the Berber inn. Berber evening of music.

Day 8 : Azrou - Meknes - FES airport 

A visit of Meknes city (60 km), lunch at the Riyad restaurant in the imperial city

 Transfer to airport (50 km).

Temperature :  15° to 25 Day & 06° to 15° at night.
Period : May to October

Walking hours : 5 to 6 h

Level : Medium

Tariffs in Euros per person

  *S.SINGLE : Single room supplement.

N.B: For families:

- Free of charge for children of less than 06 years old (maximum 01 child per family).

- Reduction of 25% for children between 07 and 12 years old (maximum 01 child per family).

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

Transfers between the airport and the hotel (Arrival and departure).

Road Transfers between AZROU and the departure of the Trek.

2 nights in 3* hotel with half-board in AZROU.

1 or 2 nights in lodging at the inhabitant.

Tents and mattresses.

All meals during the Trek.

Services of muleteers, 01 mule for two hikers.

Cooker.

Berber Guide.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Ticket flight, meals in the cities and during the transfers, drinks, insurances for repatriation, traditional tips

It is about a mountain trek without notable technical difficulty. It is necessary to be in a good physical condition and to be able to walk for 5 to 6 hours each day, with a quiet rhythm. There is always a light back bag where you can take the minimum (gourd, food of race, camera...) All the luggage and food are transported by the mules. If a medical problem (distortion for example)is to happen, it is always possible to call upon a mule. However, it should be known that the ground is not flat, that it is necessary sometimes to go up to climb a pass and that you will find certain stages a little long... In short, you will certainly have physical feelings; so, it is important to have the desire and the spirit of hiking and walking.
The itinerary indicated will be able to undergo modifications imposed by the mean level of the group, or by the climatic conditions.

A sleeping bag, a large bag for clothing, a small back bag for the day, walking shoes, crates, sandals for the bivouac, Kwe, polar, personal drugs, a gourd (1 litter or 2 litters), pastilles of water purification, sun lotion, a pair of sunglasses, cap, camera, a torch (frontal), spare batteries, toilet bag and other personal effects.