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8-day ascent in the Mgoun, Morocco

Come with Alejandro, an UIMLA certified mountain leader, and reach the summit of the Mgoun on this 8-day ascent in Morocco.

Private and Group

Atlas

8 Days

Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov

Fit

Intermediate

Description

The Mgoun (4,071 meters) is the fourth highest summit of the Atlas mountain range in Morocco. Join me on this 8-day expedition to one of the most unexplored areas in the country.

The starting point of our ascent will be the city of Marrakech. I can pick you up at the airport and drive you to the hotel.

On this trip, you will spend some time visiting the lovely mosques, palaces, museums and souks of the city. During the ascent time, you will explore Agouti, a village located in the Roses Valley, one of the most amazing spots of this journey.

Also, you will discover the Plateau de Tarkeddit. We’ll set up camp at 3,400 meters above sea level, below the M’Goun West and hike up the summit of Mgoun. You can read a more detailed itinerary below.

Take into account that for this tour you will need to bring:

Waterproof boots
Trekking pants
Breathable thermal shirt
Gloves and hat
Sleeping bag and mat
Trekking poles
Replacement clothing
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Windbreaker/raincoat

Finally, remember that a medium level of fitness and experience is required for this ascent.

So if you’re ready for a unique adventure in this astonishing area, do not hesitate and request to book. It will be an unforgettable experience!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Accommodation included

- Transportation start and back

- Transport during the trip

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

Price details

Not included: Flights, drinks, tips.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech

We’ll transfer you from the airport of Marrakech to the hotel. Day off to visit the city. Accommodation in Hotel or Riad.

Day 2: Agouti

We’ll go from Marrakech to Agouti (1800 meters), where we’ll spend the night is Kasbah.

Day 3: Ikkis

We’ll go from Agouti to Ikkis (2,300 meters).

Day 4: Plateau de Tarkeddith

We’ll hike through a wild landscape and cross the Aghouri pass (3,450 meters). Then we’ll go downhill to the Plateau de Tarkeddit (2,900 meters). After lunch in the refuge, we’ll hike up to the south side of the Plateau and set up the camp at the foot of the mountain.

Day 5: Djebel Mgoun

The ascent to the Djebel Mgoun (4,071 meters) will take us around four hours. From the top, you will admire the Draa Valley and the Sahara desert. Descent to Azib Izabine.

Day 6: Agouti

We’ll go through the Assif Amgour Valley to the Tizi n’ait Imi (2,960 meters). Descent to the Roses Valley (6 hours). Night in Agouti.

Day 7: Marrakech

We’ll drive to Marrakech for 5 hours. Rest of the day off to enjoy the city.

Day 8: End of the program

We’ll drive you to the airport and say goodbye.

Details

Accommodation

Hotel in Marrakech

Meeting point

City of Marrakech

About the guide

Alejandro

4.50

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Mountain Leader

UIMLA Mountain Leader | AEGM Tour guide Mountain / Mountain Leader Sports Technician

Since I was a kid I travelled around the hills and peaks of Sierra Nevada range in south Spain, going up and down the valleys that made me in love with the mountains world.

Steadily, I discovered other ranges of the Iberic peninsula such as the Pyrenees and Picos de Europa, and then I travelled to the peruvian Andes, the Amazonas jungle, the Moroccan Atlas...

Thanks to these experiences and two years of studying to become a professional mountain guide, I started a new project called Nevalia mountain guides.

I hope I can help you to make true your mountain dreams!

Certificates

AEGM | UIMLA

Residence

Lugros, Granada

What people are saying about Alejandro Calancha

Ryan Ellis

5.00

August, 2022

Excellent service. Great communication from company and flexible to meet needs. Guide was superb. Very accommodating and suggestive of different routes and activities to maximise the experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking to hire a guide.

Lies Peeters

5.00

July, 2022

Because of a weekday trip it was not crowded and this was very nice

Daliah Ali

5.00

February, 2020

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Casey Zavaleta

1.00

December, 2019

Our guide was changed on us last minute. Before the hike, I had missed the messages from the guide because the notifications went to a weird place in my email inbox. Because we messaged him late, he cancelled on us. I was worried we wouldn't be able to go on the hike at all. Luckily, we ended up going with a different guide, Victoria, who was lovely.

Matt Meehan

5.00

June, 2019

My guide was actually Leonardo Ruiz Pratt and he did an excellent job!! A++

Panskal

5.00

December, 2018

This trip was amazing and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in hiking. We went on 9 and 10 of December but we were lucky and the weather conditions was really good. The nature and the view were fascinating. Alejandro was an excellent guide! Very professional and a very nice guy. All these elements combining together made this trip an unforgettable experience!

Ntube

5.00

August, 2018

That was a blast, I truly had a wonderful time! Everything went just perfectly, thanks a lot to my guide Alejandro for your professionalism, patience and flexibility. I am looking forward to my next trek in the Sierra Nevada (or elsewhere, who knows?) and will definitely think of Nevalia

Tanya

5.00

April, 2018

Alejandro could not be more perfect for anyone looking to summit Mulhacén! He planned our winter ascent impeccably and although we were very lucky with the weather (blue skies and epic views - if a tad chilly!), our successful and joyful climb was very much down to him and his attitude . I would also add that as far as mountain refuges go, Mulhacén's is a goodie :)