Ait Bou Oulli (Glacial Valley)
Geosite 6🪨 Geological

Ait Bou Oulli (Glacial Valley)

Glacial Valley — Central High Atlas

31.6031°N, 6.6039°W 2 000 – 2 500 m 1-2 jours Modéré
2 000 – 2 500 m
Altitude
Quaternary
Age of glaciations
1-2 days
Recommended duration
~80 km
Distance from Azilal

Overview

Ait Bou Oulli valley is a magnificent glacial valley in the central High Atlas, characterised by its glacial erosion forms and spectacular alpine landscapes.

Ait Bou Oulli valley is one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the central High Atlas. Its glacial erosion forms — cirques, moraines, cirque lakes — bear witness to the action of Quaternary glaciers that sculpted these alpine landscapes. The valley offers exceptional panoramas over the High Atlas summits and is home to preserved traditional Amazigh villages. It is an ideal site for hiking, geological observation and discovery of Berber cultural heritage.

Official Interpretive Panel

Interpretive panel — Ait Bou Oulli (Glacial Valley)

Official interpretive panel(s) of M'Goun Geopark — UNESCO

Points of Interest

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Quaternary glacial erosion forms

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Spectacular alpine landscapes

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Preserved traditional Amazigh villages

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High mountain hiking and trekking

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Remarkable mountain biodiversity

Access & Location

How to get there

Accessible from Azilal or Marrakech. Contact M'Goun Geopark for access conditions.

GPS Coordinates

31.6031° N, 6.6039° W

Altitude: 2 000 – 2 500 m

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Ait Bou Oulli (Glacial Valley)
31.6031°N, 6.6039°W