Auberge Zolado

Duration: 7 hours
Schedule: Flexible
Location: Rural commune of Tikki, Ida Outanane region
Physical level: Easy and accessible to all

Step into the fascinating world of bees with this immersive and educational beekeeping experience in the heart of nature.

Guided by experienced local beekeepers, you'll learn how to identify essential tools, practice safe handling, and open a hive while wearing a protective suit. You'll also have the chance to witness a real honey extraction session. The experience ends with a tasting of different local honeys — a sweet and energizing highlight of the day.

Your adventure continues with a scenic walk through traditional Berber villages like Tasguinte and Tiktinte, known for rural pottery, before reaching Almzi, a charming village surrounded by argan forests and home to a centuries-old collective granary.

Available Options

• With accommodation at Auberge Zolado (includes full board for two people)

• Ideal for couples, families, or small groups

• Languages spoken: English, French, Amazigh, Arabic

Duration: 5 hours
Schedule: Flexible
Location: Rural commune of Tikki, Ida Outanane
Physical level: Moderate (approx. 8 km)

Discover the natural and cultural treasures of Morocco's southwest with a scenic hike through the ancient argan forest, home to the Argania Spinosa, an endemic tree known as the ""iron tree"" for its resilience to arid climates.

The experience begins in the morning at Auberge Zolado, perched above the valley. From there, you'll follow a peaceful trail through the forest to reach the traditional village of Aoudjou, where a local resident will welcome you with an authentic Berber breakfast in a warm, family setting.

You'll then continue to the village of Tazarine, famous for its natural spring called Ali-Iguaja. Along the way, you'll explore traditional irrigation systems and visit olive and argan oil presses that are still in use today.

The hike concludes with a homemade lunch back at the guesthouse.

What's Included:

• Local guide throughout the experience

• Berber breakfast with a local family

• Lunch at Auberge Zolado

• Insight into rural life, argan oil production, and village traditions

Duration: 7 hours
Schedule: Flexible
Location: Ida Outanane region, Souss-Massa
Physical level: Moderate

Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey to explore a living piece of heritage: the Inzerki collective apiary, recognized as the oldest and largest traditional beekeeping site in the world. This remarkable structure, still in use today, reflects the deep-rooted wisdom of Berber communities.

Your day begins with a hearty breakfast at Auberge Zolado, followed by a scenic drive to Aghbalou (1,300 m altitude), where the landscape becomes lush and green as you enter the Ain Asmama SIBE (Biological and Ecological Interest Site), rising up to 1,580 m.

After a picnic-style lunch surrounded by nature, you'll head to the village of Almzi, set within an argan forest often visited by tree-climbing goats. There, you'll enjoy an exclusive meeting with a local beekeeper, who will open up the world of traditional hives and share the secrets of honey production in the region.

To end the experience, you'll visit Tiktinte, a village well known for its rural pottery craftsmanship.

What's Included:

• Local transportation from the guesthouse

• Breakfast and lunch

• Guided visits (Inzerki Apiary, SIBE site, Almzi village)

• Beekeeping experience with a local producer

• Cultural stop in Tiktinte

Duration: 8 hours
Schedule: Flexible
Distance: Approx. 16 km / 6 hours of walking
Physical level: Moderate to challenging

Start your day at Auberge Zolado and set off on a 16-kilometer hike through stunning and diverse natural landscapes. You'll pass through the village of Sinite before reaching Touchka, located at 1,600 meters above sea level. This highland area is known for its mixed forests of thuya, argan, holm oak, Aleppo pine, and a variety of medicinal plants traditionally used by locals.

If you're lucky, you may spot a gazelle, a partridge, or even a golden eagle along the way.

The trail leads you through the oasis of Aguerssouane, a peaceful haven filled with olive and palm trees, where a local family will warmly welcome you for a traditional Berber lunch in an authentic setting.

In the afternoon, you'll make a stop to visit the troglodyte houses of Agadir-Imouzgane, carved into the rock — fascinating relics from the era of Portuguese occupation. You'll then follow the path back to Zolado, completing the full loop.

What's Included:

• Guided hike from Zolado

• Traditional lunch with a local family

• Visit to the Agadir-Imouzgane troglodyte dwellings

• Immersive cultural and natural experience