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M'Goun

Mountain

The Jebel Mgoun massif in Morocco's High Atlas offers multi‑day trekking routes, high passes and Berber villages; hikers tackle its trails and river gorges.

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M'Goun essentials

Address: Jebel (Jbel) M’Goun area, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Hours: Open year-round
Admission: Free
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About M'Goun

M’Goun is a mountain massif in the Central High Atlas of Morocco, in the Drâa-Tafilalet region. Its highest summit reaches about 4,071 metres, and the area is known for large plateaus and deep valleys.

The massif is a destination for multi-day trekking routes that cross high plateaus and river valleys; typical routes include ridge walks and round-trip treks of several days. Trekkers encounter rocky passes, seasonal streams and remote Berber villages rather than developed facilities.

The modern human use of the massif is primarily pastoral and for trekking; local communities have long used the high plateaus for summer grazing. Over time routes and mountain huts have developed to support tourism while traditional village life continues in adjacent valleys.

Geographically the massif lies in central Morocco within the High Atlas mountain chain. It sits inland from the Atlantic coast, northeast of the city of Ouarzazate and east of Marrakech, surrounded by highland plateaus and river valleys.

  • When to go: Best trekking season runs from late spring to early autumn when high-altitude passes are free of snow and most mountain refuges are open.
  • Summit height: The summit reaches about 4,071 metres, making it one of the higher peaks of the High Atlas range.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit M'Goun

Aim for spring (April-June) or early autumn (September-October) for the best weather and trail conditions when trekking around Jebel M'Goun.

Spring (best for trekking)
April-June · 10°C to 25°C in valleys; cooler at altitude
Mild temperatures and stable weather make spring the preferred season for hiking routes and crossing high passes.
Autumn (excellent shoulder season)
September-October · 10°C to 20°C in valleys; cooler at altitude
Clear skies and cooler temperatures with fewer trekkers, offering good conditions for multi-day routes.
Winter (snowy, difficult)
November-March · well below 0°C at higher elevations; cold with heavy snow
High elevations are often snowbound and routes can be hazardous or impassable without specialized winter gear.

Weather & Climate near M'Goun

Climate

M'Goun's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (607 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 57 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -12° - -4° -14° 61 mm mostly sunny 55% 3.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.2h
February Poor -12° - -3° -12° 60 mm mostly sunny 56% 2.9 m/s 1.0 high 10.9h
March Acceptable -9° - 1° -7° 78 mm some cloud 53% 1.9 m/s 1.5 very high 11.9h
April Acceptable -6° - 5° 0° 65 mm some cloud 50% 1.3 m/s 2.0 very high 12.8h
May Good -3° - 10° 4° 51 mm mostly sunny 44% 1.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.6h
June Excellent 1° - 17° 9° 29 mm mostly sunny 35% 1.3 m/s 2.7 extreme 14.0h
July Excellent 5° - 21° 13° 14 mm mostly sunny 25% 1.0 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.8h
August Excellent 5° - 20° 12° 22 mm mostly sunny 30% 1.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.1h
September Very Good 1° - 15° 6° 42 mm mostly sunny 41% 2.5 m/s 1.9 very high 12.2h
October Acceptable -4° - 7° 0° 60 mm some cloud 51% 1.8 m/s 1.3 high 11.3h
November Poor -8° - 0° -7° 70 mm mostly sunny 58% 2.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.4h
December Poor -11° - -3° -12° 55 mm mostly sunny 60% 3.0 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.0h