Signature trip
Fifteen days to link M'Goun, the isolated Adrar n'Dern and the full Toubkal cirque: the longest traverse in our Morocco catalogue.
Trip overview
Integral 12x4000 of Morocco
Fifteen days to link three massifs and eleven peaks above 4,000 metres: M'Goun from the Berber valley of Aït Bougmez, the isolated Adrar n'Dern from the remote Amsouzart valley, and the full Toubkal cirque with a fixed base at the refuge. The longest and most demanding traverse in our Morocco catalogue, with a contingency day included and the local Berber team on every section.
The character of the trip
How much adventure, culture and nature you'll experience.
Who will be with you on this trip
Each of the three massifs on the traverse has its own team of guides, muleteers and a cook, based in the corresponding valleys: Aït Bougmez for M'Goun, Amsouzart for Adrar n'Dern and Imlil for Toubkal.
The plan for each day is decided on the ground. The aim is all eleven summits, but the priority is always getting down well from each one.
Flexible dates
This experience runs with our partner team on the ground, who organise and sell the trip's services directly. At Ecotour we design the itinerary, explain how it works, answer your questions and put you in touch with the organising team when you're ready to go ahead.
Local team on the ground
You travel through Morocco with the local team, who organise and guide the trip on the ground. Ecotour helps you decide.
Start day
Pick your start day: the 15 days of the trip are marked automatically.
We explain how the trip works, answer your questions and put you in touch with the organising team when you want to go ahead.
We design the itinerary and support you throughout your decision. Sending the form is not a booking or a payment.
Flexible dates: get in touch and we'll tell you about the next departure windows and how the trip is organised.
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll contact you personally. It isn't a booking or a payment, just a request for information.
Complete freedom
A route just for you and your group, with the freedom to adapt the dates, pace and priorities of the trip.
We tailor the itinerary and pace, and shape the proposal with you. No commitment until every detail is settled.
2026
Choose a month and we'll tell you the availability and price for those dates. The price varies with dates, group size and available accommodation.
Arrival at Marrakech airport and meeting with the team. Kit check before heading for the mountains.
Marrakech
Transfer by road to the Aït Bougmez valley and a short approach walk to the Azib N'Ikkis camp.
Azib N'Ikkis (camp)
An approach day with a steep climb up to the Tarkeddit plateau, the base for the ascent of M'Goun.
Tarkeddit (camp)
Ascent along the long summit ridge of M'Goun and descent to the Oulilimt valley. A long day, one of the most demanding of the traverse.
Oulilimt (camp)
Final descent of the M'Goun traverse to the Aït Bougmez valley. Transfer to a rural guesthouse to rest and freshen up.
Rural guesthouse (Aït Bougmez valley)
A long transfer by road around the Central Atlas to the remote Amsouzart valley, the starting point for Adrar n'Dern. A transition day.
Amsouzart (gîte or camp)
Ascent of the least visited peak above 4,000 metres in Morocco, with a descent towards the Likemt valley. A hard day, exposed to the wind on the final ridge.
Likemt valley (camp)
A walking traverse over the Likemt pass and descent into the Imenane valley as far as Imlil. Accommodation with a shower and a hot dinner after several days of camping.
Imlil
Climb by the classic Toubkal route, passing through Aroumd and the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, to the refuge (3,207 m). The last block of the traverse begins, with a fixed base.
Toubkal refuge
Ascent of Toubkal (4,167 m), the roof of North Africa, and a link-up of West Toubkal and Imouzzer along the ridge. Return to the refuge.
Toubkal refuge
The two summits of the Ouanoukrim cirque, Ras and Timesguida, along straightforward ridges. Back to the refuge.
Toubkal refuge
A day of ridges around the western Toubkal cirque to add Akioud and the two Afella summits. Back to the refuge.
Toubkal refuge
The last summit of the traverse and a full descent of the massif to Imlil. This closes the Toubkal block.
Imlil
A spare day to reschedule a summit if the weather prevented it, or to rest in Imlil. Transfer to Marrakech in the afternoon.
Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech airport for your return flight.
Detailed itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Marrakech airport and meeting with the team. Kit check before heading for the mountains.
DAY 2
Transfer by road to the Aït Bougmez valley and a short approach walk to the Azib N'Ikkis camp.
DAY 3
An approach day with a steep climb up to the Tarkeddit plateau, the base for the ascent of M'Goun.
DAY 4
Ascent along the long summit ridge of M'Goun and descent to the Oulilimt valley. A long day, one of the most demanding of the traverse.
DAY 5
Final descent of the M'Goun traverse to the Aït Bougmez valley. Transfer to a rural guesthouse to rest and freshen up.
DAY 6
A long transfer by road around the Central Atlas to the remote Amsouzart valley, the starting point for Adrar n'Dern. A transition day.
DAY 7
Ascent of the least visited peak above 4,000 metres in Morocco, with a descent towards the Likemt valley. A hard day, exposed to the wind on the final ridge.
DAY 8
A walking traverse over the Likemt pass and descent into the Imenane valley as far as Imlil. Accommodation with a shower and a hot dinner after several days of camping.
DAY 9
Climb by the classic Toubkal route, passing through Aroumd and the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, to the refuge (3,207 m). The last block of the traverse begins, with a fixed base.
DAY 10
Ascent of Toubkal (4,167 m), the roof of North Africa, and a link-up of West Toubkal and Imouzzer along the ridge. Return to the refuge.
DAY 11
The two summits of the Ouanoukrim cirque, Ras and Timesguida, along straightforward ridges. Back to the refuge.
DAY 12
A day of ridges around the western Toubkal cirque to add Akioud and the two Afella summits. Back to the refuge.
DAY 13
The last summit of the traverse and a full descent of the massif to Imlil. This closes the Toubkal block.
DAY 14
A spare day to reschedule a summit if the weather prevented it, or to rest in Imlil. Transfer to Marrakech in the afternoon.
DAY 15
Transfer to Marrakech airport for your return flight.
Trip highlights
Aït Bougmez, gateway to M'Goun
The "happy valley" of the Central Atlas, with its barley fields and Berber granaries, is the starting point of the expedition's first traverse.
M'Goun, the first summit
4,071 metres, the second highest mountain in Morocco, climbed from the Tarkeddit plateau along a long limestone ridge.
Adrar n'Dern, the solitary summit
South-east of Toubkal, near the village of Amsouzart, rises the least visited peak above 4,000 metres in Morocco. A day of isolated ascent, with far less traffic than any other summit of the challenge.
The Toubkal cirque, the final block
After two traverses, the last week has a fixed base at the Toubkal refuge: each day you head out for two or three summits and come back to sleep in the same place, completing the challenge of the 4,000 m peaks of the western High Atlas.
A mountain leader, muleteers and a cook in each of the three blocks of the traverse (M'Goun, Adrar n'Dern and Toubkal). A Spanish-speaking guide is available.
Local team of Berber guidesAll road transfers between Marrakech, Aït Bougmez, Amsouzart and Imlil, as per the programme.
Transfers at the destinationNights in Marrakech, mountain camps, rural guesthouses in the valleys and the Toubkal refuge, with the meals indicated for each day.
Accommodation and full board on the trekMules to carry the luggage on the traverse sections and support from the local team throughout the expedition.
Mountain logisticsInternational flights to and from Marrakech, travel insurance and high-altitude mountain rescue cover (compulsory), personal technical equipment, drinks and personal expenses, and tips.
What is not includedYou must travel with insurance covering medical assistance, high-altitude mountain activity and rescue, with evacuation cover. It is not included in the price.
The aim is to complete them all, but the local team adjusts the plan each day according to the snow, the weather and the state of the group. Contingency day 14 gives room to reschedule a summit.
This is the longest traverse in the Morocco catalogue, with days of 8 to 10 hours several days in a row and two different camping traverses before reaching the Toubkal refuge. It requires real previous experience of mountain traverses lasting more than a week, good acclimatisation and no knee or joint injuries.
M'Goun, Adrar n'Dern and the Toubkal cirque rely on three different guide teams, each specialising in its own massif. Coordination between sections is handled by the local operator at the destination.
Frequently asked questions
No summits are guaranteed. The weather, the state of the terrain and how the group is going can force a change to a day or the dropping of a summit. Day 14, the contingency day, exists precisely to give room to reschedule. The final decision always rests with the guides.
Yes. It combines three massifs, two camping traverses and a refuge base in fifteen days, with days of 8 to 10 hours several days in a row. It requires real previous experience of mountain traverses lasting more than a week.
The basic high-mountain kit (boots, thermal layers, windproof shell, gloves, walking poles). On the most exposed ridges of the Toubkal cirque (Afella, Akioud, Biguinnoussene) the local team may recommend a helmet; crampons and ice axe depend on the season. None of this replaces a direct conversation with the local team before departure.
Each massif (M'Goun, Adrar n'Dern and Toubkal) has its own local team, based in the corresponding valleys: they are the people who know each specific terrain best. The change of team is coordinated by the operator at the destination.
This trip is organised and sold by a partner team at the destination. At Ecotour we explain how it works, answer your questions and put you in touch with them when you want to move forward. No booking or payment is made through Ecotour.
Travel insurance covering medical assistance, high-altitude mountain activity and rescue, with evacuation cover. It is not included in the price and is compulsory to take part.
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Reviews
Sara Rojas3 months ago
Morocco
Just back from spending a few days in Morocco with Ecotour, all I can say is that the experience was wonderful, the kind that leaves unforgettable memories and makes life even more beautiful!!! Thank you
Hector Rus2 years ago
Morocco
I went on a trip to Morocco with Ecotour and Javi: 4 people and two specialists in snake spotting and rescue. Honestly, the number of different species we saw was surprising, from cobras to vipers and grass snakes, very big desert lizards, geckos and so on. It was non-stop, including getting into Western Sahara, with a group that from minute one felt like we'd known each other all our lives, great vibes and lots and lots of passion for animals and sharing. I learned a ton of things and was able to handle these animals in complete safety. I'd also say that I never felt we were going through tourist spots, quite the opposite. The places we passed through hadn't seen outsiders for days. That means that, besides everything being cheaper, you feel you've really got into the heart of a trip. One hundred percent adventure; more than a tour, it was a trip among friends passionate about animals. Thanks for everything, Javi, and for being there looking out for everyone. A big hug, and I'll do it again as soon as I can, no doubt. 🫂🙌
Sergio Gonzalez Yagüe2 years ago
Morocco
The trip to Morocco was one of the best moments of my life, 10/10, nothing more to add.
Lara Redondo González2 years ago
Morocco
How lovely it is when things are done with passion! A truly authentic trip with Javi in Morocco. If I were you, I'd rush to grab the next place :)
Juan Pablo Bernalte Toledo2 years ago
Morocco
This trip to Morocco was magical, the organisation and the guides super professional, every day an adventure. 100% recommended.
Carlos Buil3 years ago
High mountain
As always, it's an unforgettable experience to do high mountain climbing safely with Javier. Climbing two 3,000-metre peaks and enjoying the scenery in an educational and passionate way. Looking forward to doing it again 💪💪💪
ines piazuelo3 years ago
Vallibierna
Very professional and fun guiding on the Vallibierna. With guides like this, it seems possible to climb any peak. Thanks for the encouragement during the ascent, Javi, we'll surely see each other again 🏔️🥾👏🏻…
Adrian Romero Fernandez2 years ago
Patagonia
I set off on a trip to the southernmost point in the world with Eco Tour and the experience couldn't have been better. Without a doubt, I'd do it again a thousand times!
Veronica Bimba2 years ago
Patagonia
I went on a trip to Chilean Patagonia with Javi last Christmas and it was impressive!! Besides the scenery, which is truly incredible, Javi's management and organisation were great. Before the trip he advises you on everything you need, and during the trip he was one more companion and friend. A good person and a good professional, I'd definitely travel with him again.
rajae azelmad3 months ago
Honest and good experience
Rut V2 weeks ago
Red deer rut
A wonderful experience in a luxury setting. We got in touch with Javi after finding him online and it was a great decision. He's a young guy, passionate about his work and about nature, and it shows. He explained so many things about the rut and the surroundings, and brought samples to show us how animals are tracked, always with respect and without disturbing their habitat. He also took loads of souvenir photos, both of us and of the animals, which we really appreciated. I loved the equipment he uses: he has a screen that attaches to the camera, so we could all enjoy the views without needing telescopes. Thank you so much, Javi, for the experience. You're a truly lovely person.
M. Villar (Proska)2 weeks ago
Red deer rut
Without a doubt an unforgettable experience. Several companies offer the rut, but not like this one: his knowledge of the subject, together with the technology he uses, guarantees a complete outing and lets you enjoy the activity to the fullest. 100% recommended
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