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6-Day Trek To Mt. Toubkal Summit From Marrakech
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Trekking, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    6 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Description

Take this ultimate trek to the High Atlas Mountains, starting at Marrakech and the famous Imlil market. Trek through several passes to view fantastic views of Toubkal, stunning campsites and the small villages near Ifni Lake. Enjoy panoramic views of the Atlas Range and the Sahara Desert from the Toubkal summit.

Highlights
  • Drive to from Marrakech to Imlil, a busy market town 
  • Visit the summit of Mt. Toubkal, the highest peak of the Atlas mountains in Morocco 
  • Pass through the villages near Ifni lake, the only lake in the Atlas mountains 
  • Trek towards the Tizi Likemt trail to get picturesque views of Toubkal and its sister peaks
  • Experience living in camps and mountain refuge
  • Enjoy incredible views of the Atlas Range and the Sahara Desert 
  • Day 1: Marrakech - Imlil - Tacheddirt expand_more
    • You will be picked up from Marrakech after breakfast at 9:00 a.m.. Drive to Imlil via Asni. Imlil is the principal trailhead for walkers and is a busy market town you must visit. 

    • Meet your guide and mule team in Imlil and set off along the valley towards Tacheddirt, some 8 km away from Imlil. The trail climbs up the pass at Tizi n'Tamatert (2279m) and then down to the beautiful village of Ouanesekra and then onto Tacheddirt (2314m) where you will spend the night camping at the river-side.

    Total walking time: 5-6 hours (844m ascent & 150m descent)

    Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 2: Tacheddirt – Tizi Likemt - Azib Likemt expand_more
    • Start your day with a long slow ascent across the valley and up to the pass at Tizi Likemt (3555m). It is fairly tough going with a long ascent and loose scree on the ground. From the pass, there is a fine view of Toubkal and its sister peaks.

    • Then, make a long downhill descent to the village of Azib Likemt (2600m), where you camp for the night.

    Total walking time: 5-6 hours (1241m ascent & 955m descent)

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 3: Azib Likemt - Tizi N'Ouirgane – Amsourzerte expand_more
    • Walk through a variety of landscapes, as you get more fantastic views of Toubkal and the Ifni Dome from Tizi N'Ouirgane (3120m).  The trek for this day will be easier than the previous ones. 

    • The trail leads on towards Amsourzerte (1797m), arguably one of the nicest villages in the region, where you’ll spend the night in a simple village Gite.

    Total walking time: 5-6 hours (520m ascent & 955m descent)

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 4: Amsourzerte - Ifni Lake expand_more
    • Heading west out of Amsourzerte, pass through several small villages on your way towards the Ifni Lake, the only lake in the High Atlas Mountains. The Lake is surrounded by towering peaks, scree and rubble and is a pleasant place to set camp and spend the afternoon relaxing at the shore.

    • Stay the night at the camp.

    Total walking time: 3-4 hours (595m ascent)

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 5: Ifni Lake - Nelter Hut expand_more
    • Take a long steep path up a scree slope towards the pass at Tizi n'Ouanoums (3684m). From here, it is a long zigzag descent down a precipitously steep scree slope to Nelter Hut, a mountain refuge where you’ll spend the night. Please note that the trek for this day will be hard. 

    • The dorms at the Neltner tend to be crowded with other trekkers aiming to tackle Toubkal early next morning, so in the summer/ when the weather allows, one typically camps at the Refuge.

    • Stay the night at the Mountain refuge/ camp. 

    Total walking time: 5-6 hours (815m ascent & 477m descent)

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 6: Toubkal Refuge – Toubkal summit –Imlil expand_more
    • Get up early in the morning for the ascent of Toubkal (4,167m). It’s a challenging trek to the summit and weather permitting, you will be rewarded for your efforts with incredible views over the Atlas Range and the Sahara Desert.

    • After the glory of the summit, retrace your steps to the Toubkal Mountain Refuge and then follow the well-trodden path back to Imlil, passing the holy Muslim site of Sidi Charmmharouch.

    • Arrive at Imlil and head back to Marrakech where you will reach by early evening.

    Total walking time: 10-12 hours (960m ascent & 2427m descent)

    Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

What's Included
  • English speaking guide, and cook

  • Muleteers and mules for luggage

  • Full board on trek + mineral water, coffee and tea

  • Ground transfers by minibuses/taxis: (hotel - trek - hotel)

  • Mess, cooking & toilet tents (camping option)

  • Accommodation in camping, gites or mountain huts when available

What's Excluded
  • Travel insurance

  • Soft/alcoholic drinks

  • Tips and personal expenses

Know before you go
  • Note: Departures are available on any day (except for the dates overlapping with Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha) for a minimum group of 2 people. 

Meeting Point

Marrakech, Morocco

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
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1 To 6EUR 390 Per Group

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Starting From

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USD 431 / group