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There are just four en-suite rooms at the Azzaden Trekking Lodge. They feature traditional wooden ceilings and even have underfloor heating in the bathrooms, made possible through solar power. Upstairs, you find a fantastic terrace with incredible views over the High Atlas Mountains. Downstairs is the Lounge, where meals are served, and you can look out through the picture windows at the view. You also have a small hammam – a perfect reward after a day of trekking.
We love the fact that Kasbah De Toubkal, who also set up Azzaden, built it with sustainable credentials in mind, really involving the local community.
It is possible to mountain bike to the lodge, drive and even ride there. Some guests spend two nights here and spend a second day on a day trek in the surrounding area.
A great way to get to the Azzaden Trekking Lodge is to walk up from the Ourigane Valley, which takes the best part of a day, and then continue to Kasbah De Toubkal in Imlil the next day. The more adventurous walker can also make the ascent of Mount Toubkal. From Azzaden, you walk towards the village Lepiney and stay in a traditional hut. Following this, you cross the Tizi n’Ougelzim pass at 3,500m before descending to Neltner Refuge. The ascent takes place the next morning, and you can then walk back to Imlil. If you want to take an easier route, you head back to Imlil for the night and stay at the Kasbah before walking to the Neltner Refuge the next day.
Firstly, If you truly want to get away from the tourists, then absolutely consider the Azzaden Trekking Lodge. It’s simple, yet remote and gives you a true insight into the delights of the Atlas Mountains. Secondly, here you have a comfortable bed, a hot shower and amazing food. Above all, even just a night at this trekking lodge allows you to truly immersive yourself in Berber culture.
Travel is all about those unique and special moments which make you smile. Our aim is simple: to offer exceptionally unique and innovative itineraries that are totally personalised around you.
A trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains allows you to walk through timeless Moroccan Berber villages and along dramatic scenic valleys overlooked by the towering peaks. You’ll be staying in the best possible lodges and boutique hotels.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.