Quels treks choisir au Maroc?
by Peaudouce
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bonjour à tous
je suis toute nouvelle sur ce site, et en vous lisant, je me suis dit que vous pourriez peut-être avoir un début de réponse à mes questionnements:
avec mon ami, nous voulons passer 2 semaines au Maroc.
nous y serons du 25 juin au 2 juillet.
l'envie nous a soudainement prise, alors nous n'avons pas encore eu le temps de préparer grand chose! on ne veut pas passer par une agence de voyage, on ne veut ni hotel ni restaurant grand luxe! ce qui nous interesse le plus, c'est de cotoyer la population et de découvrire le pays, la culture, les traditions.
on est plus montagne que plage, on n'aime pas trop les grandes villes (ça ne nous dérange pas d'y passer une, voire deux journée, mais pas plus!).
j'ai un peu regarder sur le net, et j'ai vu que l'on pouvait faire des treks sur une semaine, nous sommes très tenté! par contre, là, nous aimerions bien avoir un guide! ou trouver ce guide? un bon, un vrai, un honnête! pas de faux guide (j'ai vu qu'il y en avait aussi)... et quel coin vous nous conseillez pour ce fameux trek??? dans l'Atlas de preference, il semblerait qu'il y ait plus de verdure.
on a aussi très envie d'aller aux cascades d'Ouzoude...
ça fait beaucoup pour deux semaines, mais on n'a pas peur de marcher (on a déjà fait des treks avec 7/8 heures de marches par jour). waw!! ça fait beaucoup d'ecriture! mais je suis tellement excitée!!!!
bonjour a toi, tu peux eventuellement associer marche et mer en reliant Immesouanne a Essaouira sur 8 jours en bivouacs .
Sinon tu peux faire le Mgoun .le Toubkal, la region de Tafraout, ou pourquoi pas une randonnee chameliere dans au depart de Mhamid .
Concernant les cascades d ouzoud, nous avons passe une nuit sur place ce qui permet d avoir le coucher et le lever du soleil superbe .
Si tu as besoin nhesite pas
cordialement
Sinon tu peux faire le Mgoun .le Toubkal, la region de Tafraout, ou pourquoi pas une randonnee chameliere dans au depart de Mhamid .
Concernant les cascades d ouzoud, nous avons passe une nuit sur place ce qui permet d avoir le coucher et le lever du soleil superbe .
Si tu as besoin nhesite pas
cordialement
Thierry & Angelika
http://voyagedumonde.oldiblog.com
merci pour ta réponse rapide!
le mgoun!? ça me plairait bien ça!!! le toubkal aussi! pas trop loin de marrakech (je ne sais pas si je 'avais dit; mais nous arriverons sur marrakech), mais au fond, la distance ne nous derange pas trop vu que nous avons deux semaines!
combien de temps y a t-il entre marakech et ouzoud? je crois bien que c'est le premier endroit où nous irons!!! et ensuite, on pourrait peut-être avoir le point de départ de notre rando pas trop loin de ouzoud?
j'aime bien l'idée du mgoun! ce n'est pas le plus au sommet du maroc???
par contre, si je ne me trompe pas, mhamid est dans le desert? il n'y fait pas trop chaud pour une fin juin???
et pour essaouira, pas trop tenté non plus, mais à vous de nous donner l'envie, on ne connais pas du tout.
salut, je dirais qu une semaine en bordure de mer a decouvritr la cote ou le seul acces est la marche, je pense que ca vaut le detour, de plus il y a des criques magnifiques, l arrivee sur Essaouira au bout de huit jours cela nous a vraiemtn plus, de la je partirais pour les cascades d ouzoud et organiserais un retour pour faire le Toubkal 4167 m (le plus haut ) l ascention peut se faire sur 3 ou 4 jours vu que vous marchez bien .
Tout a fait Mhamid est la derniere bourgade avant le sable c est un endroit magnifique ok il faut aimer le sable .
Pour la temperature ce sera encore possible, il faut savoir qu il y fait chaud mais que c est supportable .
Sinon vous pouvez faire la vallee de l ourika et directement attaquer le Toubkal .
Au depart d ouzoud tres peu de solution .
A+++
Tout a fait Mhamid est la derniere bourgade avant le sable c est un endroit magnifique ok il faut aimer le sable .
Pour la temperature ce sera encore possible, il faut savoir qu il y fait chaud mais que c est supportable .
Sinon vous pouvez faire la vallee de l ourika et directement attaquer le Toubkal .
Au depart d ouzoud tres peu de solution .
A+++
Thierry & Angelika
http://voyagedumonde.oldiblog.com
salut :)
je crois qu'on ne va pas faire essaouira, on est plus axés sur a montagne....
j'ai vu que l'on pouvait faire des treks sur une dizaine de jours au départ de la valée des ait bougamez et faire l'ascencion du mgoun! ca paraît cool ça! c'est un peu ce qu'on recherche!... peut-être qu'avant d'entammer le trek on pourra passer par les cascades???
mais est-ce que vous pouvez nous conseiller un bon guide? quelqu'un qui a de l'experience et avec lequel on peut cotoyer la population???
et au fait, vous connaissez un bon hotel sur marrakech, mais pas cher, juste pour dormir tranquilement et au propre (plus douche chaude bien sur)
merci beaucoup!
Bonjour
un bon guide pour faire des trek depuis la vallée des Aït Bouguemez: Mustapha Elouakhoumi. Son mail c'est le elouakhoumi@voila.fr et son numéro de tel, le 00212 61165811. Comme il est souvent en montagne, c'est bien aussi de lui téléphoner s'il ne répond pas par email. S'il a du travail pour la période à laquelle vous voulez y aller, il pourra vous trouver un autre guide. En tous les cas, Mustapha est très professionel, favorise le contact avec la population et organise ses trek avec une démarche tourisme équitable. Sur mon site http://voyagesonline.over-blog.com vous pourrez voir des photos des différentes randos que j'ai faite au Maroc, et des liens vers d'autres site que j'ai fait sur les paysages que j'ai découvert, ainsi que des petits articles où je parle de Mustapha. Vous pouvez le contacter de ma part.
Peggy
un bon guide pour faire des trek depuis la vallée des Aït Bouguemez: Mustapha Elouakhoumi. Son mail c'est le elouakhoumi@voila.fr et son numéro de tel, le 00212 61165811. Comme il est souvent en montagne, c'est bien aussi de lui téléphoner s'il ne répond pas par email. S'il a du travail pour la période à laquelle vous voulez y aller, il pourra vous trouver un autre guide. En tous les cas, Mustapha est très professionel, favorise le contact avec la population et organise ses trek avec une démarche tourisme équitable. Sur mon site http://voyagesonline.over-blog.com vous pourrez voir des photos des différentes randos que j'ai faite au Maroc, et des liens vers d'autres site que j'ai fait sur les paysages que j'ai découvert, ainsi que des petits articles où je parle de Mustapha. Vous pouvez le contacter de ma part.
Peggy
bonjour
merci beaucoup pour vos réponses rapides (à tous), ça me laisse le temps de tout préparer, de plus, il ne me reste plus que quelques jours pour tout mettre sur pied!
merci pour les coordonées peggy, je vais essayer de le joindre! la vallée des Aït bougamez me semble interessante, mais tu crois qu'on pourra aussi faire le mgoune? et crois-tu que deux semaines suffisent pour faire bouguemez-mgoune-essaouira, en passant par les cascades d'ouzoude?
merci beaucoup pour vos réponses, elles me sont d'une très grande aide!
et merci pour les liens, j'y jette un coup d'oeil dès que possible.
La vallée des Ait Bougemez est très belle, c'est ce que j'appèle la vallée heureuse sur mes photos. Depuis le bout de la vallée, du village d'Imeguaz, tu peux rejoindre la vallée du M'goun. La rando peut se faire en 4-5 jours si je me rappèle bien. Si tu contactes Mustaha, il pourra te donner toutes les infos. Il est d'ailleurs du village d'Imelguaz. Il peut aussi vous récupérer à Marrakech et organiser votre transfert jusqu'à la vallée et le transfert du retour, de façon à perdre moins de temps. Ensuite, pour Essaouira, vous pouvez louer une voiture à Marrakech, et y aller en voiture. Là aussi, Mustapha peut vous aider, puisque son frère a une agence de location de voiture. En deux semaines, je pense que c'est tout à fait possible de faire les deux, mais je ne manquerais pas la vallée heureuse et la vallée du m'goun, en trek organisé. Si Mustapha ne répond pas, mais j'en doute, vous pouvez aussi contacter Abdou, qui est aussi guide diplomé d'état, et également d'Imelguaz, à l'adresse suivante (et de ma part aussi) gypayete_barbu@yahoo.fr.
A votre disposition pour plus d'informations.
A votre disposition pour plus d'informations.
ooooh, on parle de ma vallée 😇
tu t'en doute, je te conseil vivement d'y aller! tu ne le regrettera pas!
si tu veux, je peux te conseiller un guide super sympa qui est originaire de la vallée des aït bouguemez (dite aussi vallée heureuse). si ça t'interesse, je t'envoie son adresse e-mail et numéro de portable en pv. la vallée et le m'goun peuvent très bien être fait en une semaine, comme ça, tu peux aussi aller à Essaouira (à ne surtout pas manquer! c'est une ville magique!!!). les cascades d'ouzoud ne sont pas très loin d'Azilal, dernière ville avant la vallée heureuse, vous pouvez très bien y passer à l'aller ou au retour!
alors là, il est clair que les quatre paysages sont totalement différents! que du plaisir pour la vue!
pour l'hotel sur marrakech, je ne peux rien te conseiller personellement, mais surtout ne pas oublier de visiter!!!
au plaisir, fatima
la plus belle des choses, c'est de pouvoir réaliser ses rêves!!!
oups, tout ce que j'ai dit a déjà été dit! rien à ajouter alors 😉!!!
bein le guide que je voualis te conseiller, c'est celui de oulinou (abdellah), mustapha aussi est sympa...
oulinou, ton pseudo est-il un mot berbère? (mon coeur)? en tout cas, c'est joli!
😊
la plus belle des choses, c'est de pouvoir réaliser ses rêves!!!
Salut!
tu peux faire aussi une recherche sur ce forum en tapant le nom de membre "José". j'adore ses récits de treks, et j'aurais adoré aller dans les coins dont il parle (Anergui...) En plus, c'est pas trop loin des cascades d'Ouzoud!
Bon voyage!!
"Heureux qui comme Ulysse a vu cent paysages et puis a retrouvé, après maintes traversées, le pays des vertes allées...." (Brassens)
😉 trop fort!!! je te répond en pv...
désolée d'avoir squatté ton post peaudouce!
la plus belle des choses, c'est de pouvoir réaliser ses rêves!!!
bonsoir à tous
je vous remercie de m'avoir autantv aidé aussi rapidement! j'apprécie énormement!
et bien je vois que mon message à aussi aidé aux retrouvailles, et pourquoi pas? j'en suis heureuse!
je vais envoyer des e mails à vos deux guides et je verrai bien lequel des deux me répondra en premier et pourra me faire profiter du meilleur prix.
merci beaudoup à tous et à bientot, j'epsère.
pauline
Bonjour,
Vous rechercher un guide sérieux pour votre séjour au Maroc ? alors je me permets de vous indiquer Mohamed OUBOUALY, qui est guide diplômé d’etat et accompagnateur de montagne. Il a une passion pour son pays et surtout pour son peuple, les berbères. C’est une personne très sérieuse et qui a de l’expérience. Il adore faire découvrir sa culture un peu hors de sentiers battus et des hordes touristiques !! et il a des adresses magiques ! c’est un ami que je connais et fréquente depuis longtemps et il s’occupe aussi d’une association humanitaire ; je vous donne ses coordonnées : 00 212 667 63 631 et surtout par internet : mohapo71@yahoo.fr ; contacter le de la part de MLILIJA ; En plus il est adorable !
Vous rechercher un guide sérieux pour votre séjour au Maroc ? alors je me permets de vous indiquer Mohamed OUBOUALY, qui est guide diplômé d’etat et accompagnateur de montagne. Il a une passion pour son pays et surtout pour son peuple, les berbères. C’est une personne très sérieuse et qui a de l’expérience. Il adore faire découvrir sa culture un peu hors de sentiers battus et des hordes touristiques !! et il a des adresses magiques ! c’est un ami que je connais et fréquente depuis longtemps et il s’occupe aussi d’une association humanitaire ; je vous donne ses coordonnées : 00 212 667 63 631 et surtout par internet : mohapo71@yahoo.fr ; contacter le de la part de MLILIJA ; En plus il est adorable !
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Hi everyone,
We’re leaving in 9 days for a two-week trip to Madeira, mainly to hike.
From my research, I’ve found that since last year, access to most trails—and systematically for the most popular ones—is now paid. You have to pay an access fee of 4.50 € per person per classified hike in 2026, and even 10.50 € for the most iconic hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. When paying, you also have to choose a day and a 30-minute time slot for your start time. Of course, this reservation is neither changeable nor refundable, even if the weather that day is terrible.
Personally, given the massive influx of tourists to the island in recent years, I don’t mind paying a fee to help maintain the trails. Similarly, setting a limit on the number of people who can hike them per day is certainly preferable to preserve this priceless heritage.
However, what’s much less fair is that in reality, most of the available spots are reserved: 1/ for Madeira residents (which is normal); 2/ for "economic operators" (meaning local tour operators). For example, if you’re a non-resident (independent tourist), no booking is possible for the Pico Arieiro hike for an early morning start before September! So, unfortunately, we’ll have to skip this hike. It’s the same issue for Ponta de São Lourenço, the 25 Fontes, Pico Ruivo... in short, all the most popular hikes. Oh well, we’ll skip those too!
So my question is: which hikes do you recommend where we won’t face the huge crowds that the others get? And where we can book the day before for the next day, taking the weather into account?
Finally, a quick accommodation question: we’ve booked the first week in Funchal, but I haven’t decided yet for the second week. Do you have any advice on where to stay in the south or north, preferably avoiding overly concrete-heavy and touristy spots?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Pascal
We’re leaving in 9 days for a two-week trip to Madeira, mainly to hike.
From my research, I’ve found that since last year, access to most trails—and systematically for the most popular ones—is now paid. You have to pay an access fee of 4.50 € per person per classified hike in 2026, and even 10.50 € for the most iconic hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. When paying, you also have to choose a day and a 30-minute time slot for your start time. Of course, this reservation is neither changeable nor refundable, even if the weather that day is terrible.
Personally, given the massive influx of tourists to the island in recent years, I don’t mind paying a fee to help maintain the trails. Similarly, setting a limit on the number of people who can hike them per day is certainly preferable to preserve this priceless heritage.
However, what’s much less fair is that in reality, most of the available spots are reserved: 1/ for Madeira residents (which is normal); 2/ for "economic operators" (meaning local tour operators). For example, if you’re a non-resident (independent tourist), no booking is possible for the Pico Arieiro hike for an early morning start before September! So, unfortunately, we’ll have to skip this hike. It’s the same issue for Ponta de São Lourenço, the 25 Fontes, Pico Ruivo... in short, all the most popular hikes. Oh well, we’ll skip those too!
So my question is: which hikes do you recommend where we won’t face the huge crowds that the others get? And where we can book the day before for the next day, taking the weather into account?
Finally, a quick accommodation question: we’ve booked the first week in Funchal, but I haven’t decided yet for the second week. Do you have any advice on where to stay in the south or north, preferably avoiding overly concrete-heavy and touristy spots?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Pascal
Hi there,
I’m reposting about the logistics for Samaria Gorge. I’d love to get recent info, especially about whether it’s possible to park my car in Omalos, do the hike, and then catch a bus back to my vehicle. In theory, it’s doable, but when you check the KTEL website, there aren’t any feasible schedules listed. If anyone has recently organized this with reliable, verified details, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
I’m reposting about the logistics for Samaria Gorge. I’d love to get recent info, especially about whether it’s possible to park my car in Omalos, do the hike, and then catch a bus back to my vehicle. In theory, it’s doable, but when you check the KTEL website, there aren’t any feasible schedules listed. If anyone has recently organized this with reliable, verified details, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’re flying from Montreal to Lyon this August to go hiking in the French Alps. We’ve rented a car and will be staying at campgrounds. We’re planning to do day hikes and want to stay a few days in one spot, do a few hikes, then move on to our next camping spot. Could you share your favorite spots or any recommendations for places to spend a few days with great hikes?
A few details: We arrive in early August and leave in early September. We’re looking for day hikes (or shorter), moderate difficulty, with a cumulative elevation gain of no more than 1000m, and of course, beautiful scenery! We’d prefer not to drive too much—maybe it’s best not to head too far south and deal with unnecessary heat? Along the same lines, if you know of any great campgrounds where we can start our hike directly without needing the car, we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Thanks! :-)
A few details: We arrive in early August and leave in early September. We’re looking for day hikes (or shorter), moderate difficulty, with a cumulative elevation gain of no more than 1000m, and of course, beautiful scenery! We’d prefer not to drive too much—maybe it’s best not to head too far south and deal with unnecessary heat? Along the same lines, if you know of any great campgrounds where we can start our hike directly without needing the car, we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Thanks! :-)
Hi there,
I’m planning to go hiking on this island and would like to know the best time to do it. I visited for a few days in November 2018—not for hiking but just to explore—and the weather wasn’t great, especially in the mountains. So, is a star-shaped itinerary doable if I rent a car and maybe use two different accommodations?
I’m not planning to join an organized group—just traveling with one other person and organizing things ourselves—unless you’d recommend a local agency or guide. Finally, even though I’ll be getting maps, a topo guide, and a GPS, I’d really appreciate your top hiking recommendations. Thanks so much for your tips!
I’m not planning to join an organized group—just traveling with one other person and organizing things ourselves—unless you’d recommend a local agency or guide. Finally, even though I’ll be getting maps, a topo guide, and a GPS, I’d really appreciate your top hiking recommendations. Thanks so much for your tips!
hi there,
I’m planning a trip around Cap Corse and the AGRIATES in 2026, from May 8th to 15th (there are still 2 spots left, by the way! Just DM me if you're interested).
I’d love to know which hikes are worth prioritizing in the AGRIATES. We’ll be staying in SALECCIA for two days as our base—what should we focus on from there? A round trip to IGNHU beach? Any other suggestions? For Ostricano, I think it’s too far for a round trip... Thanks for your tips! Have a great day, Anie, Toulouse
I’m planning a trip around Cap Corse and the AGRIATES in 2026, from May 8th to 15th (there are still 2 spots left, by the way! Just DM me if you're interested).
I’d love to know which hikes are worth prioritizing in the AGRIATES. We’ll be staying in SALECCIA for two days as our base—what should we focus on from there? A round trip to IGNHU beach? Any other suggestions? For Ostricano, I think it’s too far for a round trip... Thanks for your tips! Have a great day, Anie, Toulouse
Hi,
I’d like some advice on doing the Camino de Santiago—or part of it—from the Basque Country.
Best,
Hi there,
I’d like to get some info about the GR10 Pyrenees traverse. I need help planning the daily stages and accommodations—my wife isn’t an experienced hiker but walks a lot, so I’d like to schedule shorter walking days and thus a longer overall trip in terms of number of days.
Could anyone give me some help and advice? Best regards,
I’d like to get some info about the GR10 Pyrenees traverse. I need help planning the daily stages and accommodations—my wife isn’t an experienced hiker but walks a lot, so I’d like to schedule shorter walking days and thus a longer overall trip in terms of number of days.
Could anyone give me some help and advice? Best regards,
Hi there, I’m planning the Annapurna Circuit for March 2027 and I’m looking for a local agency with a local guide—preferably French-speaking—to arrange this trek for us. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hello!
We’re spending a few days in Toraja country at the end of May. We’d love to do a day trek—taking our time—on a route that’s stunning in terms of scenery, but not a level 5 in difficulty!
Any suggestions you can share, please?
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
I’d like to do the Mare a Mare Sud in May over 4 days. I’ve found quite a few places to stay along the route, but I’m stuck on the start and finish. I’ll be arriving by plane on Sunday evening and would like to start pretty early on Monday morning. Ideally, accommodation right at the trailhead (Alzu di Gallina) would be amazing, but I can’t find anything. Any tips? Also, for the transfer from Figari Airport to Porto Vecchio or Alzu di Gallina? At the end, I’d like to pick up a rental car—any advice on that too?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
I’d like to do the Mare a Mare Sud in May over 4 days. I’ve found quite a few places to stay along the route, but I’m stuck on the start and finish. I’ll be arriving by plane on Sunday evening and would like to start pretty early on Monday morning. Ideally, accommodation right at the trailhead (Alzu di Gallina) would be amazing, but I can’t find anything. Any tips? Also, for the transfer from Figari Airport to Porto Vecchio or Alzu di Gallina? At the end, I’d like to pick up a rental car—any advice on that too?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
I’m traveling solo by plane to Catania in May and plan to hike the northern side of Etna, starting from Linguaglossa where I’ll arrive by bus. After that, I’d love some info on how to get up to Piano Provenzana (shuttles or hitchhiking), since it seems there’s no public transport except in the summer. Can you sleep there in a free or cheap refuge, or camp? And how far up can you go without having to hire a guide? Thanks in advance. Bernard.