Trekking Across The Dragon Tree (Ajgal) Area

Located in the village of Tamarout 1h30 from Tiznit, on the Amaghouz valley in the heart of the Anti-Atlas mountain range, the Ajgal Guest House is a peaceful place where you can have a relaxing stay. It is also the starting point of the Plant Route to discover the natural and cultural richness of the Anti-Atlas. 

Our transport will pick you up from Agadir then drive you to the Anti-Atlas Mountains. On your way you will pass by the well known city of Tiznit to see artisanal handicrafts and jewelry.

We will show you the beauty of this city from the historical buildings such as the Kasbah Aghnaj and the Blue Water Source, to the old markets of handicrafts.

We will continue on our way to the guest house in the middle of Amaghouz Valley.

Driving distance.: 165 Km

Driving hours : 3 hours

In the morning after breakfast, we will begin a walking trip to explore the path of plants. We will leave the guest house (Dar Ajgal) and head towards the great valley of Amaghuz, nestled between the mountains of the region and its villages. We will go up towards  one of the oldest Amazigh villages in the region, Agadiran. Arriving at the village of Agadiran, perched at an altitude of 789m (a 2-hour walk from the place of departure), you can admire a superb view of the Oued Amaghouz valley. 

The moment we arrive at the village, we explore the historical monuments of the village and learn about Amazigh history and the way of living in the past on the top of these mountains. Although it is an abandoned village, it is still steadfast and there are some wonderful houses in its architecture. There is also an old mosque and a natural water source in the middle of the village.

After the break, we will continue our journey by climbing between these majestic mountains. On the way, in the middle of agricultural terraces, you might encounter some wildlife in the area, such as deer and birds. After 40 min of walking from the village we will reach the location of the picnic in a small garden with a water source in the shadow of an olive tree.

After the picnic, we will leave for the village of Tinnit, located above the gorges of Oued Amarhouz. You can admire the view in front of the Jebel Adad Medni and the gorges of Oued Amaghouz, which cross the mountains of the Anti-Atlas. It is largely still an untouched natural landscape. Evening meal and night at the homestay.

Walking distance.: 10 Km

Walking hours : 5 hours

• Option 1 ( difficult path) : for professionals

After breakfast, you will leave the village of Tinnit to begin a descent towards the Amaghouz valley. We will pass by a group of villages surrounded by Anti-Atlas mountains, where the famous dragon tree “Ajgal” thrives, especially in the village of Amzou. It is an endemic tree of the region considered as one of the most rare species in the world. After that we will go down to the valley (600 m) through a wondrous mountain path between the trees of Argan and the mountain range of Adad Madani and Amzi with an unparalleled panoramic view. At the bottom of the valley we will find the fields of the villagers among the tall and fruitful palm trees. In the valley there are lakes and running water for those who want to swim. After this deserved break, the descent to the village of Addar is done on a difficult path on the cliffs of the mountains while overlooking the river of the Amaghouz wadi. Once at the bottom of the Amaghouz wadi, we can take a break on one of the banks to have a picnic near the village of Addar. You then have the option of swimming in the river if weather conditions permit. Nearby is the Ajgal dragon tree, which grows on the rock on the cliffs of Jebel Adad Medni. We must then begin an ascent on the other side of Oued Amaghouz to reach the village of Fighil at an altitude of 570 m. The path is particularly difficult with fairly steep climbs and descents. The goal is to arrive at the village of Fighil to spend the night in bivouac. 

• Option 2  ( medium path): for beginners

After breakfast, we will leave the village of Tinnit to begin a descent towards the Amaghouz wadi (river) on the other side of the Amaghuz mountains. We’ll pass by the famous dragon tree “Ajgal” in the village of Amzou. It is an endemic tree of the region, considered as one of the rarest species in the world. After that we will go down to the valley (600 m) through a wondrous mountain path between the trees of Argan and the mountain range of Adad Madani and Amzi with an unparalleled panoramic view. At the bottom of the valley we will find the fields of the villagers among the tall and fruitful palm trees. In the valley there are lakes and running water for those who want to swim. After this deserved break, this time we will take an easier path (compared to option 1) through the other side of the river towards the village of Azrou, from which you can see the beautiful village of Fighil where you will spend the night in bivouac. From Azrou to Fighil you will pass by a group of agricultural terrasses near a small river crossing these two villages. 

Night in bivouac in the village of Fighil.

Walking distance : Option 1 (16 Km), Option 2  ( 11 km)

Walking hours : Option 1 (6 hours), Option 2 (5 hours)

After breakfast we are going to visit the old souk of tnin aday and take a quick look at the cooperative who present the local product of the region (local plants and products).

After that we will  start climbing through the track which passes a group of amazigh villages to the highest place before you reach the flat place called Asderm village. There we will take a break of 30 min under the shadow of garden trees and fresh water from the source of water.

We are going to continue our hike after 20 min. We will take a look at the old inscription rocks in the region.

After we pass a group of villages called ait wiziren in ait ahmed region we will start climbing to the summit of djebel Imzi the area of the dragon tree and the wild animals.

We are going to enjoy the beautiful sunset on the summit.

We will spend the night in amazigh traditional home stay Ahmed!

Walking distance : 13 Km (800m) (+1500m)

Walking hours : 5h 30

After breakfast we will leave the village of Agadir Ougjgal going down to oued amaghuz in the other side of the mountains which is really gorgeous over there surrounding by the highest peaks in the region with the big lake and gardens of the local inhabitants, Before we will crosse some beautiful villages down to the river and where we are going to enjoy the fresh water and the air and have our picnic under the shadow of the palms tree in the garden, 

After the break we will start climbing the other side of the mountain of adad madni towards the great village of Timjicht on the top of mountains. until we reach our last stage for today. Timjicht is hidden at 1300 m, but gives us a fantastic view of the mountain ranges of the Anti-Atlas and the summit of the holy mountain “Adad Medni” (1470 m).

Enjoy the panoramic view of the old village of timjicht who’s standing on the slope of a big rock creating a great art of nature and amazigh culture.

Spending the night in a homestay or a bivouac (depending on weather) in this great place.

Walking distance : 13km

Walking hours : 7h

After breakfast we now take the path through the next village, Azour n’Boutouala leave for the “Ait Souab” tribe, whose village is located northeast of the  guest house. We walk through the Azour nbotwala  towards the valley of takoucht. We take a break and have a picnic before we go to the Cross the bridge over the Takoucht River. We reach the village of Ait Mougal and visit the original “Souk Tanalt” with its well-assorted range of fruit and vegetables from the surrounding villages. The village is at an altitude of 100 m. We stop at the most beautiful viewpoints and enjoy the view of the valley and the untamed nature.

Front of our eyes there is the souk of tanal there is  A lonely tower is still evidence of the French protectorate.

Continue the track towards Ajgal guest house going to the valley of amaghuz. 

Walking distance : 16km

Walking hours : 6h30min

Flexible transfer to Agadir, allowing you time to relax in the morning before departure. Free day upon arrival, we can take you to your hotel, the airport, or wherever you prefer.

Driving distance : 165 Km

Driving hours : 3 hours