tourhq

Explore the world with tourHQ

tourhq
2-Day Adventure Trek To Mount Toubkal From Marrakech
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Nature, Camping

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    Arabic, English

Description

Embark on a trekking expedition to summit Jebel Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak, via a unique and off-beat route that immerses you in the land of the Berbers. Pass through the highly respected pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch and take in the breathtaking views of the famous Berber village, Aremd.

Highlights
  • Trek past the stunning village of Aremd overlooking the valley floor
  • Stop by the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch
  • Explore the summit of Jebel Toukbal
  • Day 1- Imlil village - Toukbal Refuge expand_more
    • Connect with your tour guide to start the tour by driving southwards towards the craggy peaks and plunging valleys of the Toubkal Massif.

    • Cross the Haouz Plain and pass through the tiny town of Asni, from where your road begins to climb towards the foothills of the Massif.

    • Reach the village of Imlil, where you leave the vehicle and, in the company of your mountain guide, begin your trek, heading along the Mizane Valley.

    • Pass by Aremd village, the largest village in the valley built on a moraine spur overlooking the valley floor. For generations, the local Berber villagers have worked these lands, producing corn, potatoes and walnuts from the harsh landscape.

    • Continue easts, crossing the flood plain, along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley.

    • Travel across the river to reach the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, which attracts tourists and pilgrims alike (although only Muslims are allowed to cross the stone bridge to visit the marabout shrine itself). The village sits beside a small waterfall, a jumbled cluster of houses that seem to melt into an anarchic mass.

    • Climb uphill steadily and make it to the snowline and the Toukbal Refuge (3207m).

    Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge.

  • Day 2- Jebel Toukbal - Imlil expand_more
    • Trek to the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. 

    • Take the route up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge and head across one of the mountains numerous scree fields. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make the hike quite tricky in parts.

    • Enjoy the views along the way that eases the difficulty of the journey.

    • Make it to the plateau, from where it is a short walk to the summit, and the vistas out across the surrounding landscape are quite breathtaking. There are unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara. 

    • Retrace your steps and head back towards Imlil to drive back to Marrakech.

    Tour ends.

What's Included
  • Transport from Marrakech to Imlil back to Marrakech 

  • English/Arabic speaking Marrakech guide 

  • Food during the trek 

  • Night in the refuge CAF 

  • Mule 

What's Excluded
  • Soft drinks (Fanta, Cola, water, etc.)

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Personal equipment (sleeping bags, walking shoes, etc.)

  • Tip for the guide and cook and driver

  • Flight ticket

What to bring
  • Sleeping bag
  • Day-pack
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottles (collapsible bladders pack flat!)
  • Towel (Moroccan hotels don't always have them)
  • Ziplock baggies
  • Toilet paper
  • Needle and thread/safety pins
  • Camera, batteries, memory cards, or film – bring lots!
  • Sealable bag for your Digital camera (essential!! For sand/dust)
  • Sarong (can double as a towel, lightweight sheet or scarf)
  • Cotton long-sleeved shirt (for intense sun)
  • Light windproof jacket
  • A hat (sun)
  • Warm socks
  • Lightweight gloves
  • Lightweight, long pants
  • 2-3 T-shirts
  • Woolen sweater/fleece
  • Cotton scarf (doubles as a washcloth)
  • Hiking boots or hiking shoes
  • Bandaids
  • Ibuprofen (Advil or generic – for pain, swelling)
  • Tylenol (colds and fever)
  • Cold medication – Echanacia / zinc lozenges
  • Tweezers
  • Visine
  • Aloe vera gel (for burns)
  • Anti-histamine tablets
  • Diarrhoea medication (Immodium)    
  • Sunblock
  • Sanitary supplies with ziplock baggies to carry out
  • Moisturiser/lip balm with sunblock
  • Small torch/flashlight (small bicycle lights make good travelling torches)     
  • Nail clippers     
  • Wet-wipes     
  • Soap / shampoo / toothpaste / toothbrush etc     
  • Prescriptions in original containers
  • Earplugs
Meeting Point

Marrakech, Morocco

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
4 To 10 USD 120 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

Fromss

see details
USD 120 / person