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2-Day Trek To The Toubkal Refuge From Marrakech
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Camping

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on this tour and hike to Morocco's highest mountain, the Toubkal, via the Mizane Valley. Pay your respects at the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch and continue towards the East to explore the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Climb to the summit of Jebel Toukbal, and marvel at the vistas across the surrounding landscape.

Highlights
  • Pay your respects at the pastoral Shrine of Sidi Chamarouch
  • Make an attempt to climb the summit of Jebel Toukbal
  • Day 1: Marrakech - Toubkal Refuge expand_more
    • Meet your tour guide upon arrival and get picked up from your hotel in Marrakech. 
    • After a transfer to the tiny village of Imlil, start your trek with your Morocco trekking guide. 
    • Heading along the Mizane Valley, you first pass the village of Aremd and then onto the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. 
    • Continue east, and by crossing the flood plains, your route takes you along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Crossing the river, you eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, which attracts tourists and pilgrims. 
    • The trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the snowline and the refuge (3206m). Here you will spend the night.

    About 5 to 6 hours walking.

    B/L/D

  • Day 2: Toubkal ascent - Imlil - Marrakech expand_more
    • Early in the morning, you make your attempt at the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Your route takes you up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in parts. The views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile.
    • When you reach the summit, you will see that the vistas across the landscape are quite breathtaking. From here, there are unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plains to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara.
    • Retrace your steps when you return down the mountain and head back towards Imlil.
    • Transfer back to Marrakech.

    About 9 to 10 hours walking.

What's Included
  • Fully escorted by a Moroccon mountain guide, muleteers and cook
  • All meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Accommodation: 1 night at the refuge (winter) or camping (summer)
  • Transport: Minibus or 4x4 car
What's Excluded
  • International flights
  • Sleeping bags
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Crampons/ice axe (winter)
  • Drinks and items of a personal nature
  • Walking poles
Know before you go
  • North Africa’s highest mountain is the centrepiece of that incomparable view southwards from Marrakech, often shocking with its unexpected silvering of snow. Still, it also holds out a more straightforward summer ascent.
  • For Atlas Trekking, you need to prepare as you would for walking in any mountain region; it can be warm and sunny during the day, but the weather in the mountains can quickly change from sunshine to snow and cold winds (autumn through late spring). Please do not leave any rubbish behind you; carry out what you carry in.
  • Atlas Treks are tailored to match the season and your level of fitness. You have the choice of basing yourself in Berber Guesthouses, from where you can take daily walks, or you can Atlas Mule Trek for 2+ days. On mule treks, you usually choose to stay in Berber Guesthouse/with families or wild camping in 2-person tents. 
  • In addition to regular packing, here is a checklist for Atlas Trekking:
    • Good walking boots and socks
    • Comfortable shoes/slippers for camp/guesthouse
    • Trekking pants
    • Lightweight waterproof over-trousers/rain-pants
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 EUR 125 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 EUR 90 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 139 / person