From Marrakech: 4 -Day Trek to Mount Toubkal
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Relatively demanding “mountain” trekking
2 nights in a lodge – 1 night in a refuge
The ideal place to get a glimpse of the Moroccan mountains: alpine relief, stone villages and terraces clinging to the side of narrow valleys, traditional way of life. With the aim of climbing Toubkal.
Highlights
• The ascent of the highest peak in North Africa (4167 m).
• The comfort and welcome of the lodge in Aït Souka (two nights).
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The detailed program of the trek:
Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil
Departure from your hotel to reach Imlil, a mountain village at the foot of Toubkal.
Installation at the lodge; tea and traditional lunch await you on the terrace.
Hike with the guide to climb to Tizi n'Tamatert (2272 m), and possibly to a small peak above. Both for acclimatization, for the beauty of the landscape, and also for the discovery of the way of life of the Berbers of the mountain.
Night at Auberge Armed . Quality lodge, with a superb view, run by Hamid, Imlil-Trekking guide. Possibility of traditional beldi hammam at the lodge (price: 50 Dhs, indicative).
3 hours
of walking - M = D: 500 m
Day 2: Climb to the Toubkal refuge
After a good breakfast on the terrace of the lodge, the luggage is loaded onto the mules, and off we go for the climb to the refuge. Aremd, a small village and marabout of Sidi Chamarouch, and by large curves the path climbs towards the refuge. Picnic at midday on the way, prepared by the local team.
Night at the Toubkal refuge (Neltner refuge, 3210 m).
5 h 30 of walking – M = 1,200 m.
Day 3: Toubkal summit (4167m) – descent into the valley
The ascent to the summit, on a good path and good tracks, presents no difficulty, except the altitude. The path goes up a steep valley to emerge on the wide ridge that leads to the summit. From there, you dominate a large part of the Atlas, the plains of Haouz to the north, Lake Ifni to the south, and an endless horizon towards Ouarzazate and the desert.
The descent is done by the same route and, from the refuge, after lunch, return to the valley.
Night in a gîte in Village. Armed
9 hours of walking – M = 1050 m – D = 2270 m.
Day 4: Armed – Marrakech
Short descent to Imlil. The driver waits in the village to take you back to Marrakech where you arrive at the end of the morning
Price, Euros
Group 1 person: € 420
Group 2 - 4 people: € 260 / person
Group 5 - 7 people: €240 / person
Group 8 - 12 people: € 220 / person
To understand :
– Road transfers between Marrakech and the starting point of the trek and return to Marrakech at the end of the trek
– 1 night at the Toubkal refuge
– 2 Nights at the comfortable lodge
– All meals during the trek
– The services of muleteers, and their mules
– The services of a cook
– The services of a qualified mountain guide
The price does not include
– Repatriation assistance.
– Drinks.
– Tips.
– Anything not listed in “The price includes”.
Equipment to be provided:
Sleeping bag, a large bag for clothes, a small daypack, walking shoes, sandals for the evening, fleece, personal medication, water purification tablets, sunscreen, gloves, hat, a pair of sunglasses, cap, camera, a torch (headlamp), spare batteries, toiletry bag.
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We are always happy to hear from past, current and future guests, so if you have a booking enquiry, would like a conditions report or some mountain advice, please contact us :
– Mobile Phone: 00 212 660642013
– Email: imliltrekkingtours@gmail.com
