From Tigouga to Taroudant - 8 days

PROGRAM

Day 1: Agadir

Arrival at the airport of Agadir. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Agadir - Tigouga

Transfer (2H30 approximately) to the valley of Imdlaoun (1500m) where we will have lunch. A meeting with our team of the muleteers. In the afternoon, a climbing to the pass of Imdlaoun (1750m),crossing of several villages, then a descent to Tigouga. Night at the inhabitant house.

2 to 3 hours of walking

Height-level positive of 250 m and negative of  50m.

Day 3: Tigouga - Tichka Plateau

(this day could be replaced by an excursion less in height in case of snowing)

Early departure to go up the Tichka plateau and have lunch there. In the afternoon, climbing at the summit of Moulay Ali (3400m) for those who wish it ,in order to benefit from a panoramic sight on the plain of Taroudant and the mountain of Ardouz. Bivouac on the plateau.

5 hours of walking.

Height-level positive of 1200m.

Day 4: Tichka - Tigouga 

In the morning, we descend to join the village of Tigouga on an open plateau. Night at the inhabitant in a traditional old  riad with the possibility of a traditional hammam. in fact, this dwelling remains a rustic lodging with a common room for the night. A stroll in the village.

4 hours 30 of descent.

Height-level negative of 1400m

Day 5: Tigouga - valley of Imlaoune

Early departure to reach the pass of Imlaoune to 2200 m, then a descent on the valley of Imlaoune along the river, crossing the cultures of almond,argan and walnut trees. Bivouac at 1700 m.

Day 6: Valley of Imlaoune - Ida Or Kailal

After breakfast, we continue our walk in the middle of oases and fields of olive and argan trees, while crossing several villages. Bivouac at Ida or Kailal.

Day 7: Ida Or Kailal - Taroudant - Agadir

Transfer to Taroudant to discover its ramparts, souk and tanners, then continuation to Agadir (1h30). Possible bath in the beach or at the edge of the swimming pool. Overnight at  the hotel.

Day 8: Transfer to Agadir airport and take-off to France. 

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

Period : avril , may, june, sepember,october.

Walking hours : 4 to 5 h

Level : Medium.

Western High Atlas -Tigouga to Taroudant Arrival and departure Agadir (with bivouac and lodging)

*S.SINGLE : Single room supplement.

N.B: For families:

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

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

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

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

Road Transfers between AGADIR / TAROUDANT and the departure of the Trek.

2 nights in 3* hotel with half-board in AGADIR or TAROUDANT.

2 or 3 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 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.