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Description
Climb to Jbel Toubkal (4168m), the highest peak of Atlas mountain and North Africa, starting from authentic Berber village Imlil (1600m), via refuge Toubkal (3200m) to the summit for a unique panorama of Atlas mountain range. Stay in tents, admire the view of the desert below and enjoy your march to Morocco's highest peak in just 2 days!
Highlights
- Trek up to the highest point of Jbel Toubkal
- Admire the view of the desert and the valley below
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Day 1: Imlil to Refuge Toubkal expand_more
Hiking tour starts from Berber village Imlil (1600m). The interesting trail along the noisy Toubkal river offers beautiful views of Imlil valley and Atlas summits as well.
Along the way, there are several lodges with food, sweet snacks and fresh, natural orange juice. Waterfalls, wild mountain goats and an incredible atmosphere will take your breath away.
In 5 hours of easy walking, reach refuge Toubkal - a mountain house which has everything that tired mountaineer needs - comfortable rooms, showers and delicious food.
Take a good rest before the ascent to the highest point of North Africa.
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Day 2: Refuge Toubkal to Toubkal Summit to Imlil expand_more
- Get up early in the morning to avoid the strong African sun.
- The trail goes right above the Refuge Toubkal; in the beginning, it is very steep, but later, you will forget your pain and enjoy the panorama of western Toubkal massif with interesting rocky peaks.
- After 2.5 hours, reach Tizi Toubkal, a place where our trail turns left.
- See the summit, rising proudly above the lake Ifni which lays under eastern Toubkal cliff (possible to visit in another organized tour).
- In the next 30-minutes, stand by the big iron pyramid on Jbel Toubkal, the summit of the gorgeous Atlas mountain. Our biggest reward will be the magnificent view: Anti-Atlas mountain range, famous Sahara desert, the city of Marrakesh, direction of Atlantic ocean and several lower, but very attractive summits of Atlas: Timesguida, Ras, Akiud, Afella, Tadat.
- After enjoying the view and taking photos for an everlasting memory, descend back the same way to the refuge Toubkal (1.30 hours).
- In the house, have a lunch break and then go back down to Imlil (4 hours).
- In Imlil is possible to buy original Berber souvenirs, and after that, an organized transport back to Marrakesh.
What's Included
Transport from Marrakesh
English-speaking tour guide
Accomodation and food
Renting mules
Mountain gear
What's Excluded
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses
Meeting Point
Imlil, Morocco
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | EUR 120 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |