Activities
Mountain Sports
The M’Goun Geopark offers an exceptional playground for mountain-sports enthusiasts. From Jurassic limestone cliffs to snow-capped High Atlas summits, every activity is an immersion in the territory’s geological heritage — climbing, skiing, mountain biking, quad and mountaineering.
Pick your adventure
All levels Trekking & Hiking
Marked trails cross the geopark’s exceptional geological landscapes, from limestone gorges to high-altitude plateaux and lush valleys. The trail network covers over 200 km across the territory.
Highlights
- Iouaridène geological trail – dinosaur footprints
- Trekking in the Happy Valley of Aït Bougumez
- Tour of the M’Goun Massif (4–7 days)
- Ahansal gorges and Aït Abdi cliffs
Intermediate – Expert Sport Climbing
Over 80 equipped routes on the Jurassic limestone walls of Taghia, recognised as one of Morocco’s and Africa’s best climbing sites. Levels 4 to 8b, for beginners and experts. Cliffs reach 700 m in height.
Highlights
- Taghia site: 80+ equipped routes (4 to 8b)
- “Cathedral” cliffs of Mastfrane (600 m)
- Aït Abdi cliffs (multi-pitch routes)
- Taghia climbing school for beginners
- FRMM-certified guides available
Advanced – Expert Mountaineering & High Altitude
Ascent of Jbel M’Goun (4,068 m), Morocco’s second highest peak, and Jbel Azourki (3,677 m), with FRMM-certified guides. Bivouac under the stars on the high plateaux of the central High Atlas.
Highlights
- Ascent of Jbel M’Goun (4,068 m) – 3 days
- Ascent of Jbel Azourki (3,677 m) – 2 days
- Traverse of the central High Atlas ridges
- High-altitude bivouac with FRMM-certified guide
Intermediate – Expert Skiing & Winter Hiking
The snow-capped summits of the central High Atlas offer exceptional conditions for ski touring and mountain skiing between December and March. Jbel M’Goun (4,068 m) and the surrounding plateaux provide ideal terrain for off-piste skiing enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Ski touring on Jbel M’Goun (4,068 m)
- Off-piste descents on the High Atlas plateaux
- Exceptional snow-covered landscapes in winter
- Certified mountain guides for safety
- Ski + igloo or tent bivouac combination
Intermediate – Advanced Via Ferrata — Zaouiat Ahansal
The via ferrata of Zaouiat Ahansal is one of the most spectacular in Morocco, set on the Jurassic limestone cliffs of the Ahansal gorges. Equipped with metal rungs, cables and footbridges, it allows safe progression on sheer walls.
Highlights
- Jurassic limestone cliffs of the Ahansal gorges
- Metal rungs, cables and secured footbridges
- Panoramic view over Zaouiat Ahansal village
- Supervised by certified local guides
Intermediate Mountain Biking
Mountain bike trails cross the geopark’s gorges and valleys, offering unique geological panoramas of the High Atlas limestone formations. Circuits of 1 to 3 days with significant elevation gain. Ideal for thrill-seekers in the heart of nature.
Highlights
- Ahansal gorges circuit (2 days)
- Descent of the Aït Bougumez valley
- Northern geosites tour (Ouzoud, Imi n’Ifri)
- Mountain bike hire available in Azilal
All levels Quad & 4×4 Adventure
Explore the tracks and plateaux of the M’Goun Geopark by quad or 4×4, through spectacular geological landscapes inaccessible on foot. Circuits cross remote valleys, gorges and passes of the central High Atlas.
Highlights
- 4×4 tracks to remote geosites
- Quad circuits in the Ahansal valleys
- Crossing the passes of the central High Atlas
- Accompanied by experienced local guides
- Berber tent bivouac available