Climb Mount Toubkal, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Classic
trekking in the high Atlas mountains of Morocco. The high point is Jbel
Toubkal at 4167 m, which is visible from the city of Marrakech. Jbel Toubkal
lies in the Toubkal national park, which was created in 1942. Walking
is an amazing way to discover the wilderness of Morocco's Western high
atlas mountains & it's highest valleys, berber villages, stay with the
hardy & hospitable berber people & attempt the Ascent of Toubkal the highest
Peak in North Africa. Our team help as much as possible the customers
to enjoy there daily walk. Most of the treks towards the high Atlas Mountains
start from Imlil, a beautiful Berber village.
We run these treks in conjunction with our friends in Morocco, Atlas
and Sahara Tours, experienced and knowlegeable local guides.
We offer the following guided climbs throughout the year
Day 1: Marrakech - Imlil - Toubkal Refuge
After an early breakfast at the hotel in Marrakech, our driver will pick you up and take to to the heart of Morocco’s high atlas mountains, the trip start from Imlil (1740m), the big berber village situated at 65km on the south of Marrakech, here you will meet the team who will accompany you during this amazing trip. The driver will drop you off in the village, the multeers will deal with your luggage, food & all aother equipments that we usually offer for our clients, within half an hour you start the walk with an experienced mountain guide through the berber villages following a mule track which will take you to the mountain hut via the shrine sidi Chamhrouch (2500m) where you will have you picnic lunch prpared in advance by our cook. After lunch and a short break you continue toward the refuge (3200m), our staff will be waiting for you with a tasty mint tea & a smile. The hot shower is available to clean your body and be ready for the next day. (n.b option: the night could be spent in a tent but only in the summer).
Day 2: Toubkal refuge - Toubkal Summit - Imlil
Wake
up early to avoid the hot sun. Breakfast around 5.00am and start the
ascent climb at 5.30am. Slow step by step ascent until you get to
the point above the hut where you have a short break with nuts, water
& oranges etc. After 4h of hard trekking you will be able to see all
the high atlas mountains, its valleys & berber villages. A break of
45min on the summit will allow you to take photos & enjoy the views
before start going down to the hut for a diverse and welcome lunch.
After lunch you walk down towards Imlil by the same route but you
have an option to stay on the hut 2nd night depending to your flight
time. Pick up from Imlil and return to your riad in Marrakech or the
airport.
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How much and what's included?
Includes:
Mountain guide
Muleteers & mules
Cook
Equipment
Accommodation on the hut ( domitories no ensuite rooms)
Food during the trek
Tranfer to and from Marrakech.
Deprature dates are flexibles according to the Guest request
Toubkal Photo Gallery
Also available in the high Atlas mountains of Morocco
Ski Touring at Oukaimeden, Toubkal
The big Tour of Toubkal Massif 15 days / 12 days trekking
The High Atlas Traverse 22 days / 18 days walking
Winter walks & Adventures expeditions in Morocco
Mountain bike and cycling tours
Essaouira visit & Camel Trek 3 days
4x4 and Landcruiser expeditions in the Sahara
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