Full day · 170 km · 6 villages · 6 h of driving
Atlas Villages Raid
Our most authentic loop: starting from Oumnass, we link up the Berber villages at the foot of the High Atlas – Guemassa and Majhat – then the big climb to Toulkine and Azgour, perched above 1,500 metres. Lunch in Amizmiz, a market town, and return via Amghras and the shores of Lake Lalla Takerkoust. Around 170 km of trails and close to 1,100 m of ascent.
- Time on site9 to 10 h
- Driving time6 h
- Distance170 km
- Altitude640 → 1726 m
- Meals includedlunch
- For familiesAdults and teens at the wheel
Highlights
Six villages in one day
Guemassa, Majhat, Toulkine, Azgour, Amizmiz, Amghras: the Berber High Atlas as you never see it from the road.
The biggest climb in our range
From 640 m at the lake to over 1,700 m at Toulkine: close to 1,100 m of ascent and landscapes that change completely.
Lunch in Amizmiz
A break in the market town at the foot of the Atlas; the meal is part of the raid.
Can-Am buggies
X3 turbo, 4-point harness, guide out front: safety and thrills on demanding mountain trails.
Step by step
- 1
Departure from Oumnass
Departure · briefing
Briefing, kit and getting the feel of the buggy before heading south towards the Atlas.
- 2
Guemassa
≈ 30 km · village
First village along the trails, between fields and hills: we leave the plain and enter Berber country.
- 3
Majhat
trail hamlet
A small hamlet on the trail climbing towards the mountains; loose rock replaces the red earth.
- 4
Toulkine
≈ 1,726 m · high point
The big climb of the day: a village clinging to the heights of the Guedmioua, the highest point of the raid, facing the ridges of the High Atlas.
- 5
Azgour
≈ 1,500 m · village
A village known for its stone, tucked into a steep-sided valley, off the usual tourist routes.
- 6
Amizmiz, lunch
lunch
Descent to the market town at the foot of the Atlas: lunch in the shade before the second half.
- 7
Amghras
village
Through Amghras and its terraces, on the way back towards the lake.
- 8
Lake Lalla Takerkoust
≈ 640 m · lake
Trails along the great reservoir lake, the last stretch of water before the return.
- 9
Return to Oumnass
≈ 170 km · arrival
Back in the late afternoon, rinse-off and debrief after a real mountain day.
Included
- Can-Am buggy and fuel
- Helmet, goggles and 4-point harness
- Guide throughout the day
- Lunch in Amizmiz
- Tea breaks and water
Not included
- Transfer from your hotel or Marrakech (price on request)
- Evening or dinner at a camp (price on request)
- Extra drinks and tips
What to bring
- Closed shoes and driving clothes
- Warm jacket: the high villages are cool, even in summer
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, scarf against the dust
- Small backpack
Who is it for?
Those who want to get off the beaten track: a full mountain day, authentic villages and real trail driving. You need to enjoy driving for several hours and have a basic level of fitness.
Vehicles used
Price
On request
Full day, price on request: it depends on the number of buggies, the 2- or 4-seater option, lunch and any transfer from Marrakech.
Quick quote in reply to your request. 20% deposit to book, balance on site.
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