Around Amizmiz, High Atlas - 2 or 3 Days

Around Amizmiz, High Atlas - 2 or 3 Days

Departure Date

Daily

Duration

2 or 3 Days

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Maximum Seats

8

Epic journeys

Private transport
A Moroccan Guide
A mule to carry belongings
Immersion in Berber Landscapes & Activities

Tour Overview

INTRODUCTION

IN AND AROUND AMIZMIZ

Fascinating Berber landscapes and activities in the foothills of the High Atlas. Amizmiz is a small rural market town located 54 kilometres to the south of Marrakech (about an hours drive away from the city). Amizmiz is situated at the foot of the High Atlas mountain range and is split into two parts by a river of the same name. The village has a glorious location, facing on to four valleys.

With the village’s geographical situation opening on to four valleys, this gives the possibility of many different lengths of hiking and trekking options, from 2 to 8 day treks, with different levels of difficulty, from easy, through moderate and on to demanding (you can decide the level(s)/mix you wish to take).

On your hiking tour in the Amizmiz area you will pass by many traditional Berber villages and discover their rich culture. you will see their terraced fields and their intricate irrigation systems. You will see herds of goats and cows in the meadows, women bringing grass and wood back to the houses, people working the fields and villagers going to/coming from the weekly market. the human theatre of activity is endless and fascinating. the different seasons present a different set of scenes and events. Our ATS tours, whilst having a planned itinerary, of course, are always sufficiently flexible to allow for unexpected encounters and experiences, things that really make an ATS hiking and trekking trip particularly special, unique and memorable.

SAMPLE AMIZMIZ 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT ITINERARY

Day 1

Day 1

08.30: Meet with the driver and leave your accommodation in Marrakech. Drive towards Amizmiz, about 56 km, about 45 minutes.

09.15: Arrive Amizmiz and meet your Guide (and a mule to carry your luggage, water and food).

09.30: Start the hike towards the area of Tidli.

12.30: Lunch stop at the home of a local Berber family or a picnic.

13.30: After lunch, we climb a couple of hills walking through some small villages of Amezi, Zaouit, and Tigoudar.

15.00: Arrive at the top of the hill and have a break by the Maison Forestière (Forest Ranger's House). After break, we continue towards our final destination for the day.

16.30: Arrive at the village of Ait Tirghit and the Berber home where we will be staying for the night. Have tea and a snack with the family.

17.30: We go out to explore the village and possibly visit some other homes along the way.

18.30: Return to the house to assist the family in the kitchen and to see how they prepare meals; an opportunity to engage within the activities and way of life.

20.30: Have dinner, and then tea (always tea!) afterwards.

Day 2

Day 2

08.30: Breakfast, then prepare for the day's trek.

09.30: We start our hike through a pine forest towards the village of Sidi Hssain. We pass through Tafgart and then downhill to Sidi Hssain for lunch.

12.30: Arrive at Sidi Hssain and stop for lunch at a family home.

14.00: After lunch we continue our way towards Amizmiz through the village of Tamazirt.

16.00: Your driver will meet you for the journey from Amizmiz back to arrakech.

17.00: Arrive in Marrakech and to your accommodation.
PRICE FOR A 2 DAY TOUR (2 days/1 night) :

(all taxes incl.)

  • Total for 2 persons: 3360 MAD (336 EURO)
  • Total for 4 persons: 4800MAD (480 EURO)​
  • Total for 6 persons: 6240 MAD (624 EURO)​
  • For other group sizes please contact us
WHAT ATS OFFERS

WHAT ATS OFFERS :

  • Return transport from your accommodation in Marrakech to Amizmiz at the start and end of the hike
  • A local Moroccan Guide, English speaking, throughout
  • An interesting itinerary in the rural hinterland of Amizmiz
  • An optional stop at a potter’s village (no charge but a donation to potter is welcomed)
  • Often the opportunity to enter a Berber home (and perhaps to enjoy a traditional second breakfast, a unique highlight)
  • A mule is included to carry belongings
  • Overnight accommodation for one night in a gite/auberge/Berber home
  • ​Food and water, beginning with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 2
NOTE

Note

Inclusions as given on the tour's description.

30% deposit to book; balance to be paid ​30 days before tour's commencement; ATS Bank Details will be given.

Last minute bookings can always be discussed (with payment at commencement of day's activity).

If you wish to learn more about this programme, please contact us.

SAMPLE AMIZMIZ 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS ITINERARY

Day 1

Day 1 : amizmiz to ait tirghit

09.00: meet with the driver and leave your accommodation in Marrakech. drive towards Amizmiz, about 56 km, about 45 minutes.

​ 10.00: arrive in Amizmiz, have tea in a café, and prepare bags/packs for excursion.

10.45: start the hike towards the area of Tidli.

12.30: lunch stop at Tidli at the home of a local berber family. after lunch, we climb a couple of hills walking through some small villages of Amezi, Aaouit, and Tigoudar.

15.00: arrive at the top of the hill and have a break by the maison forestière (forest ranger's house). after break, we continue towards our final destination for the day.

16.30: arrive at the village of ait Tirghit and the berber home where we will be staying for the night. have tea and a snack with the family.

17.30: head out to explore the village and possibly visit some other homes along the way.

18.30: return to the house to assist the family in the kitchen and to see how they prepare meals. it is also possible to help the family in the preparation of dinner.

20.30: have dinner, and then tea afterwards.
Day 2

Day 2 : ait tirghit to imintala

08.30: breakfast, then prepare for the day's trek.

09.30: we start our hike through a pine forest towards the village of Ait Hamed/Igourdan.

13.30: arrive at Igourdan and stop for lunch at a family home.

15.00: after lunch we continue our way towards Imintala through the villages of Infag, Anammer, and Imzayn, going by a well-known ancient mountain spring, a beautiful valley system with a panoramic view of the river-bed and its green fields to both sides.

17.00: arrive at Imi-n-tala where we stay at a local Berber home, relaxing with a beautiful view of the area. we spend the night in Imi-n-tala.
Day 3

Day 3 : imintala to amizmiz

08.30: breakfast

09.30: depart from Imi-n-tala, pleasant walk through many small villages and green fields of Ouainghd, Imi-n-isli, Sllamt, Tizgui, and Ait Ouskri.

13.00: arrive in Anmanar where we will have lunch with a local family.

15.00: more walking through the villages of Tamazirt and Takouit.

16.00: arrive in Amizmiz. your driver will meet you for the journey from Amizmiz back to Marrakech.

17.00: back in Marrakech.
PRICE for a ​3 day tour (3 days/2 nights) :

(all taxes incl.)

  • Total for 2 persons: 5040 MAD (504 EURO)
  • Total for 4 persons: 6960 MAD (696 EURO)​
  • Total for 6 persons: 9480 MAD (948 EURO)​
  • For other group sizes please contact us
WHAT ATS OFFERS

WHAT ATS OFFERS :

  • Return transport from your accommodation in Marrakech to Amizmiz at the start and end of the hike
  • A local Moroccan guide throughout
  • An interesting itinerary in the rural hinterland of Amizmiz
  • An optional stop at a potter’s village (no charge but a donation to potter is welcomed)
  • Often the opportunity to enter a Berber home (and perhaps to enjoy a traditional second breakfast, a unique highlight)
  • A mule is included to carry belongings
  • Overnight accommodation for two nights in a gite/auberge/Berber home
  • Food and water, beginning with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 3
NOTE

Note

Inclusions as given on the tour's description.

30% deposit to book; balance to be paid ​30 days before tour's commencement; ats bank details will be given.

last minute bookings can always be discussed (with payment at commencement of day's activity).

If you wish to learn more about this programme, please contact us.

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EXPERIENCE

First worked for an English company based in Morocco, gaining much business management training and was given full responsibility for financial matters. Outdoors, holds many certificates including Mountain Rescue and from the Moroccan Guide Federation. Qualified to lead rock climbing and kayaking. Now owner and manager of Anzal Tours.

SPECIALITIES

Superb and deep knowledge of all matters Moroccan; great depth of network strength amongst service providers of the highest quality; caring in the extreme, for tour organisation and enjoyment as well as for the feeling safety and security at all times.

Larbi Anzal

Owner & MD

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00 212 659 966 335

Email

info@anzaltours.com

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