Jbel Toukbal Trek

Climbing the Atlas Mountains and Mount Toubkal

Grade

Medium level

Type

Mountain Trekking

Trip Code

T2

Trip Days

8

Trip Nights

7

Accommodation

Yes

Transportation

Yes

Max Altitude

4.167 m

The Toubkal circuit trek consists of 5 days trekking in the High Atlas mountains of Morocco, combining beautiful with the time to explore Berber villages and culture. From the first day of trekking you will be immersed in everyday Berber life watching the locals working in their terraced fields and tending to their animals. This itinerary involves early starts and strenuous trekking days, moving from camp to camp each day but you will be rewarded with many fine photo opportunities, in particular at the summit of Jebel Toubkal 4167m. At the end of the day you will be able to relax in village cafes and enjoy a cup of mint tea or

 

paddle alongside refreshing rivers and the turquoise shores of Lac D’ifni 2295m.

Tour highlights

  • Swimming in the turquoise waters of Lac d’Ifni
  • An insight into Berber village life
  • Stunning panorama from High Atlas passes
  • Jebel Toubkal – summit of north Africa’s highest peak
  • Guided city tour in Marrakesh

Trek style

Sleeping in 2 man tents. Trekking with a day pack to a different camp everyday. Main luggage is portaged by mules. All meals provided whilst on trek by our expedition cook. Trek led by qualified Moroccan guide who speaks English fluently.

Trip Overview
  • Grade
  • Type
    Mountain Trekking
  • Trip Code
    T2
  • Trip Days
    8
  • Trip Nights
    7
  • Accommodation
    Yes
  • Transportation
    Yes
  • Max Altitude
    4.167 m
  • Location
Day 1
Flay to MARRAKESH
Assist and transfer to the hotel/Riad in Marrakech

Day 2
MARRAKECH - IMLIL - TACHEDDIRT BIVOUAC

Departure from the hotel / ryad very early in the morning and transfer by minibus to the village of Imlil (1h30 by car), meet with our team muleteers and cook. After loading our material, we begin our route. We went towards the Tamatert hill. After lunch, we continue towards the village of Tacheddirtt. The terraced fields extend to the foot of Tachdirt, the last village in the Imnane Valley.

  • 5h walk uphill: 750 meters.
  • Descent: 100 meters.

Day 3
TACHEDDIRT - TIZI LIKEMT - AZIB LIKEMT BIVOUAC

After breakfast, we leave the village of Tachedirt towards the beautiful hill of Likemt at more than 3545 meters. Then we descend to Azib Likem

  • 6 hours of walking.
  • Ascent: 1200 meters.
  • Descent: 1000 meters.

Day 4
AZIB LIKEMT - AZIB TIFNI BIVOUAC

Very good day of hiking in the beautiful mountains of the high atlas in means of the pastures of Toubkal, presence of many shepherds during the summer. We went through the Tifni fold to install our camp at the foot of the Tagharat pass.

  • 5 hours of walking.
  • Uploaded: 400 meters

Day 5
TIFNI - CHAMHAROUCH - REFUGE NELTNER BIVOUAC

After the pass of Tizi-n-Tagtharat long descent on a mule track to reach the Chamharouch marabout, then climb regularly to the Neltner refuge. Bivoua (3207m) 6:30 a.m.

  • Uphill: 1,300 meters.
  • Downhill: 1,200 meters.

Day 6
TOUKBAL SUMMIT

Ascent of the highest point of the massif, Toubkal (4167m), early in the morning BIVOUAC.

Ascent to the highest point of the massif, Toubkal (4167 m), early in the morning. The route alternates scree, then firn. The view extends to the whole massif of the High Atlas and the Anti Atlas of Siroua. Descent to Imlil passing through Marabout Chamharouch. Arrival  in Imlil, night in gite d'étape.

  • 8 hours of walking.
  • Ascent: 960 meters.
  • Descent: 1460 meters.
  • The rise of the summit is still optional.
  • Descent: 700 meters.

Day 7
IMLIL - MARRAKESH

Earling morning, we drive back to Marrakesh,  giving the opportuninty te explore the souks of Djemma El Fna and the Marrakech medina.

Day 8
TANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Transfer to the airport 2 hours before your departure

Suggested kit list for climbing Toubkal  
  • BAGS - Large duffle ~90L (carried by mules) + medium daypack ~25L (carried by you)
  • SHELL - Top and bottoms to keep off rain
  • BASELAYER - Thin layers to wick away sweat and to strip down to and keep the sun off when it gets hot
  • FEET - Sturdy trekking Boots (not walking Shoes), flip flops or similar, footwear for city
  • SLEEPING - sleeping bag and camping mat
  • EATING/DRINKING - Water bottles & favorite energy-snacks for during the day
  • WASH kit & MEDICAL kit
   

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Cost Per Person

400€

  • 2 nights accommodation in Marrakech, the rest in igloo camping tents for 2 people.
  • Full board except in Marrakech.
  • Road transfers Marrakech / Imlil / mMarrakech.
  • Collective material (tents, mattress, covered).
  • Moroccan escorted guide.
  • Team of muleteers with their mules.
  • Flights.
  • Meals in Marrakech.
  • Drinks.
  • Travel insurance.

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