6 Days Toubkal Circuit Trek in High Atlas Mountains

Would you like to climb Jebel Toubkal but rather not straight off? Then this might be the perfect trek for you.
With a slow start through the picturesque Berber villages your body will naturally acclimatize to the altitude. Colourful landscape will change from day to day and so will your physical condition. Gradually you will not focus on the altitude any more but instead the Berber villages and traditions will capture your entire attention. Once we reach the turquoise lagoon of Lake Ifni you will feel completely ready to conquer the highest peak of North Africa in the next two days!

MEALS - examples of food & drink during trekking:

Breakfast - tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter, jam, cheese plus porridge in the winter and cereal in summer.

Picnic lunch - fresh Moroccan salad, cheese, slicing sausage, tinned tuna fish and sardines, bread, fruit, mint tea.

Dinner - Tajine (chicken or mutton with vegetables), spaghetti, cous cous (main courses rotate depending on duration of trek), bread, coffee, tea, cake, fruit.

Equipment

Crampons : Winter Treks
Ice Axe : Winter Treks
Walking boots :
Sleeping bags :
Rain Jackets :
Walking Poles :
Back packs :
Stoves :
Torch and Batteries

Most of those equipment can be rented locally from equipment shop in atlas:

DAY 1

Day1 : Marrakech – Imi-oughlad – Imsker – Gliz

Pick up from Marrakech and drive Km 54 to Imi-oughlad meet our team Carriers, cook, after loading the mules, towards the valley Imenane continuing to rise
slowly over Tizi n Lbour and down into to Imeskar village for Lunch. After lunch we then carry on across the small valley in the shadow of several huge walnut trees, an easy climb without technical difficulties into village Tinghar then we continue to climb towards the village of Tidili night and the small village of Gliz . 5-6hours
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

DAY 2

Day2 : Gliz – Oukaimeden – Tizi n Addi – Tachdirth

A short climb to cross Tizi-n-Oukaimden by a forest of juniper, a magnificent view over the valley Ousrtik and distant peaks of mass Toubkal then by passes the mountain of Okaimden 3700m. Lunch on shortly after the station Ski , the highest in North Africa. And by the collar Eddi join the beautiful Valley High Atlas Tachddirt splendid view of the mountains and the valley an easy descent back to our village at night lodging Tachdirth :Duration: 6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 3

Day3 : Tachdirth – ikkis – tizi n’aguersiwal – aguersiwal – Matat

After breakfast , we set off down the assif imnane valley , passing throught several berber hamlets and thence up to the tizi n’ageursiwal (2000m).once through the col we shall now go down more winding mule tracks leading to the village of aguersiwal (lunch spot ) set off up the valley of Matat, allow another hour to get up the valley to Matat . 5 hours walking.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 4

Day4 : Matat – Tizi Oudite – Azib n Tamsoult

From Matat you will set off an a 6 hour trek out of the Matat Valley and into the Azzadene Valley. Along the way you will pass Tizi Oudite at 2,250m, the Ait Aissa Village, Tizi oussm Village and into Azib n’Tansoult . Overnight in the Azib n Tamsoult mountain refuge at 2300m
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 5

Day5 : Azib n Tamsoult – Tizi Agelzim – Toubkal Refuge

Today involves a fairly stiff climb through Ighouliden waterfalls out of the Azzadene Valley to the Toubkal Refuge over the Aguelzim Mountain pass at 3,560m. Lunch will be taken with spectacular views over the Atlas Mountain Range. Overnight in the Toubkal Refuge (Niltner Hut) where you’ll likely be sharing a bunk room with othe trekkers tackling Toubkal early the next morning- 6hours
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 6

TREK DAY 6 Toubkal Refuge – Toubkal summit (4,167m)– Imlil

Up early for the climb up Toubkal (4,167m) from where, clouds allowing, you’ll have wonderful views over the Atlas Range and the Sahara Desert then a long way back down past the refuge and the well-worn path back to Imlil. This is a fairly long day with 8-9 hours of trekking, involving 900m upthen almost 2,500m back down to Imlil! You will normally be dropped off at around 5.00pm in Marrakech – 9hours
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

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Equipment Do You Need For Hiking

Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for valley treks
Personnel First aid Kit
3 to 4 season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)
Crampons, Ice axes and Gaiters for Winter treks ( Nov to April )
Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
Soft-sided bag (50-80 litres)
Lightweight daypack
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Torch and batteries
Towel & all personal toiletries

Most of those equipment can be rented locally from our equipment shop in atlas:

Included

English speaking guide, and cook
Muleteers and mules for luggage
Full board on trek + mineral water, coffee and tea
Accommodation in Mountain huts
Comfortable transport: ( hotel - trek - hotel )
Mess, cooking & toilet tents (camping option )

Not Included

Travel insurance
Soft drinks
Tips
Personal Expenses

Tour Information

Duration : 6 Days
From : Marrakech
Departure : 8 AM
Time : All year
Depends the Number of Travelers.

Prices

Group 1 person : 590£
Group 2 – 4 people : 450£/person
Group 5 – 9 people : 360£/person
Group 10 – 15 people : 290£/person

Quick Booking & Inquiries

I went on this tour with my friend. The taxi driver picked us up at our riad, which was very nice. The driver, Jamal, was funny and gave us some moments to make pictures. Our tour guide, also Jamal , was very sweet and kind. For us the whole experience was unforgettable. Lovely people with very rich hearts!
Patrick zimmerman
Perfect day trip, best food, waterfall, scenery and most of all GREAT value for money! My only nag was the car we we travelled to and from was not clean and long crack on windscreen!
LIsa Collin
It has been an amazing experience in Imlil. Left Marrakech to visit Imlil Village, our guide, his name is Hocaine is the famous and friendly tourist guide we've met.. every body knows him..he's from this small Berber village who lead us up the mountain where we had a delicious Moroccan traditional lunch. Thanks to those people we met for making this trekking extra special. You guys rock!! The whole experience was absolutely awesome!.
Catherine Wills
An amazing day with breathtaking sights and unforgettable experiences. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide that went the extra mile for us to construct a bridge from stone when the path was flooded from rain the night before.
Celine Markis