From the Rif Mountains to the Sea

10 october: flight to Tangier – Transfer to Chefchaouen

Meeting at the airport, check in and departure for Tangier. Private transfer by minibus (journey of approximately 2 and a half hours) to the blue city of Chefchaouen where we settle into our structure located at the entrance to the medina. Meeting with the local guide and visit this evocative maze of blue-coloured alleys. We will thus begin to savor the typical environment that surrounds a Moroccan medina. From the fabric bazaars to the various Arab and Berber arts, passing through the ancient apothecaries, we then head in the late afternoon to the Spanish Mosque located on a hill just outside the city, where we will enjoy a wonderful sunset.
Dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight stay.

11 october: Chefchaouen – ouelade ben blan

Breakfast. We begin our adventure, departing from Chefchaouen by taxi to Grankha, the meeting point for the group. Departure for the first excursion (about 4-5 hours) inside the Bouhachem Regional Park, where we pass through the beautiful Kikra valley with its magnificent views. The day includes lunch in a rural house with typical dishes and before dinner we take part in a workshop where we will help cook the famous tajine (delicious meat or fish and vegetable stews) cooked in typical terracotta pots. Dinner and overnight stay.
4-5h walking time

12 october: ouelade ben blan- houmar

Early in the morning, after the traditional breakfast, the excursion begins within the Bouhachem Regional Park (about 45 minutes) towards another rural house located at the foot of the Jbel Sougna, in the village of Houmar.Warm welcome from the Akkar family.
Traditional lunch at the rural house of Houmar, then free time.
Another gastronomic workshop: we join the host family to prepare bread cooked in a traditional oven.
Dinner and overnight stay at the rural house in Houmar.

13 october: Houmar – Azilan

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we leave Houmar by taxi to Chefchaouen, where our 6-7 hour hike in Talassemtan National Park begins.During the hike, you pass through Alama (880m), Ain Tissemlale (1000m) and Chwihat, a pine forest (1719m), which offers breathtaking views of Chefchaouen. After a packed lunch, we continue the excursion to Abdel Kader’s guesthouse in the small village of Azilan (1200 m), where we stay with half board. Guests can refresh and relax with a delicious mint tea while admiring the breathtaking view. Dinner..
Distance: 14,8 km, elevation gain/loss +1250m – 570, 6-7h walking time

14 october: Azilan – akchour 

After a traditional breakfast, the fourth day’s hike begins in a magnificent forest of green pines and cedars (approximately 6 hours of walking).
Stop to visit the famous “Pont de Dieu” (Bridge of God), another magnificent geological formation and a major visitor attraction, which will also be a lovely spot for our picnic. We continue to the Akchour dam, where we stay overnight with half board at the Zaouia guesthouse, owned by Mustapha.
Distance: 16,5 km, elevation gain/loss + 267m – 1140m, 6h walking time

15 october: Akchour – Bni Malaa

 difficulty level

Challenging, for good walkers. Good physical condition required.
You walk on average 5-6 hours a day, covering from 11 to 17km, in some stages with challenging height differences of approximately +-1000m. Stamina and a good level of fitness are necessary.

group size:

Max. 10 participants

trail info:

We walk on hill or mountain paths, on dirt with sometimes short stretches of asphalt.

hiking gear:

Trekking boots with profiled soles, preferably ankle-high. Small day backpack of 15-25l, suitable clothing with hiking trousers (NO JEANS!) and technical t-shirts, which must be able to dry quickly.
To carry in your backpack: hat, sun cream, glasses, packed lunch, water bottles or camel bags (at least 1.5 litres), beach towel, swimsuit, spare t-shirt, k-way or light anti-rain/wind jacket.
Note: luggage transport included for each stage, you walk with a light backpack. Packed lunches included in the package.

Climate:

Pleasantly warm days, with highs around +22-24°C. At altitude, however, cool evenings, so bring some warm clothing (fleece or long-sleeved sweater, light windbreaker). Possible showers not excluded.