Another long day's walk along the main Tessaout valley through willows and walnut groves through the beautiful village of Ichbakene, where houses are perched high above the river on a rocky promontory. We then follow a somewhat marshy route through a forest of willows and poplars. The valley meanders and is flanked by mountainsides which in turn become desert-like. Passing through the villages of Tasgaiwalt. We arrive at the head of the Tessaout valley by midday, where we make camp and rest over lunch.
Afternoon is free to explore the surrounding area or bathe in the fresh mountain stream.
Early morning ascent to the high broad valley beneath the Mgoun Massif, stopping en route for lunch en route. Afternoon is spent traversing the high valley, where nomadic tribesmen camp with their flocks. Late afternoon we arrive at our spectacular campsite surrounded by massive rock faces and jagged peaks. Today is a long day, especially for those who wish to climb Mgoun. Ascending to the Tizi-n'Oumsoud, a challenging ascent on scree leads to the main ridge.