M'goun Circuit trek - Horizon Guides

Trek duration: Five days
Max. elevation: 4,071m
Accommodation: Trekking refuges & homestay
Start / end point: Agouti
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous

Few visitors journey to Aït Bougmez, a valley running along the M’goun Massif in Morocco's Central High Atlas mountains. Those who do are rewarded with lush pastures, picturesque views across the valley and hospitable locals who don’t let language barriers get in the way—and some of the best hiking in Morocco.

The M'goun Circuit trek follows the general routes of the nomadic Ait Atta tribes who circle around Mt M'goun to reach green pastures and a glacial lake where they reside for the summer months.

At a glance

Destinations

Atlas Mountains

Activity

Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Culture

Physical Level

Moderate

Season

January - December

Duration

5 days

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