From Taghia Cirque to the Happy Valley

Taghia, with its immense cliffs, is part of the Central Atlas, where the Ahançal River flows, feeding Lake Bin Elouidane. This is an ideal spot for climbing enthusiasts. A network of gorges leads you through Izourar, ending in the Happy Valley. Discover the beauty of this site.

Day 1: Europe – Marrakech

Arrival at Marrakech Airport, welcome, and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Marrakech – Taghia

Transfer by minibus to the Central High Atlas. Lunch in Azilal, then continue through Tamda and the Ilissi Pass to the village of Zaouiat Ahançal (1600m). Meet the muleteers and a peaceful 2-hour walk to the bivouac in Taghia (1880m). (Ascent: 320m).

Day 3: Taghia – Tizi N’Tighboula

A steady climb leads to the corkscrew path, used by villagers to reach Izourar and the M’goun Valley. Panoramic views of Azourki, Tizal, Ouaguelzat, and the M’goun range, as well as the Ahançal Valley. Continue hiking to the Tighboula Pass (2900m). Bivouac by the spring. (6 hours hike, Ascent: 1030m).

Day 4: Tizi N’Tighboula – Izoughar Lake

Izourar is a haven for nomadic families and their flocks. Pass a 3000m high pass, then descend to the bivouac (2300m). (5 hours hike, Ascent: 200m, Descent: 800m).

Day 5: Izoughar Lake – Rbat (1950m)

Head towards Ifrane village (1910m), crossing several Berber villages. Lunch, then over the Adazen Pass (2290m) to R’bat (1890m). Bivouac by the spring. (6 hours hike, Ascent: 300m, Descent: 400m).

Day 6: Rbat – Agouti (1800m)

Discover dinosaur tracks in Ibakliouen village, visit Ait Imi village, the old Jewish village, and the communal granary of Sidi Moussa. Lunch in Aguerd n’Ouzrou, then continue to Agouti (1810m). Dinner and overnight in a gîte. (6 hours hike, Ascent: 100m, Descent: 240m).

Day 7: Return to Marrakech

Transfer back to Marrakech via the Ouzoud waterfalls, one of Morocco’s most beautiful sites. A short walk to see the Barbary macaque. Lunch en route, then continue to Marrakech. Settle into the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.