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2-Day Imlil, Sidi Chamharouch & Toubkal Trek From Marrakech

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Climbing, Tribal Experience

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Aim for the highest point of the Atlas, encountering everyday Berber lifestyle, culture and more, with this 2-day trekking tour. Spend half a day in a village in Imlil Valley where you will share dinner and interact with a local Berber family. Trek through the mountains to visit the Shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, and also trek up to the summit of Toubkal to gaze undisturbed at the picturesque and imposing Atlas Mountains.

Highlights
  • Visit the Shrine at Sidi Chamharouch
  • Enjoy traditional meals with a local Berber family
  • Climb up the summit of the Toubkal
  • Day 1: Marrakech to Toubkal Refuge via Imlil and Sidi Chamharouch expand_more

    • Pick-up from your hotel in Marrakech around 8:00 AM. Drive south for 65 kilometres with your Moroccan tour guide to reach Imlil, a Berber village and the starting point of the trek.

    • Meet the Berber muleteer crew. 

    • Let an experienced mountain Moroccan tour guide take you on a walk through the Berber villages via the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch (2500m) to reach the mountain hut.

    • Stop for a picnic lunch. 

    • Continue towards the Toubkal Refuge (3200 m). 

    • Reach the refuge and enjoy a glass of tasty mint tea, followed by a hot, relaxing shower.

    • In the evening, savour a traditional Moroccan meal prepared for dinner. 

    During the summer months, there is an option to spend the night in a tent.

  • Day 2: Toubkal Summit & return to Imlil expand_more

    • Beat the sun and enjoy an early breakfast around 5:00 AM.

    • Begin the ascent up the Toubkal at 5:30 AM. In the middle of the climb, stop for a short break with some refreshments – water, oranges and nuts.

    • After hiking uphill for some 3-4 hours, enjoy a picturesque view of the High Atlas Mountains, valleys and Berber villages. 

    • Reach the summit, stay for 45 minutes to take pictures and enjoy the magnificent view.

    • Return to the hut, where a hot lunch will await you.

    • Continue descending till you reach Imlil. 

What's Included

  • English-speaking Moroccan guide and cook

  • Muleteers and mules for luggage

  • Full board on trek with mineral water, coffee and tea.

  • Accommodation

  • Comfortable transfer between hotel and trek

  • Mess, cooking & toilet tents (camping option)

What's Excluded

  • Travel insurance

  • Soft/alcoholic drinks

  • Tips and personal expenses

What to bring

  • Good walking boots and socks

  • Comfortable shoes/slippers for camp/guesthouse

  • Trekking pants

  • Lightweight waterproof / rain pants

  • Underwear

  • T-shirts 

  • Fleece jacket or warm jumper

  • Lightweight windproof/waterproof jacket

  • Hat

  • Goggles (winter) and sunglasses (summer)

  • Lightweight thermal or fleece gloves

  • Ice axe and crampons (winter)

  • Basic first aid kit

  • Head torch/headlamp

  • Daysack/backpack

  • Walking stick

  • 3 to 4 season sleeping bag

  • Water bottle or camelback

Meeting Point

Marrakech, Morocco

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 EUR 195 Per Person

This is a private tour
Starting From

Fromss

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USD 216 / person