Toubkal Trek

from USD 916 for 9 days

This trip is for the dedicated trekker who wants to hike in North Africa's highest
mountain range. We start in Marrakech before heading into the High Atlas
Mountains, renowned for their beauty, for a challenging trek that will reward our
efforts with days amidst stunning landscapes, charming villages and the memorable hospitality of the mountain people. After a journey through some of Morocco’s most remote areas we then climb to the summit of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa at 4,167m, where we are rewarded with fantastic views down towards the mighty Sahara.

Brief Description Show detailed

Day 1 - MARRAKECH

Arrive in Marrakech.

Day 2 - MARRAKECH - HIGH ATLAS TREK

Journey to Tassa Ouirgane (1,500m) in the Ouirgane Valley, where we begin our
trek to Tiziane (1,800m). Our route takes us through the juniper and redwood forests of the Tassa National Park and along the beautiful red-soiled Azzadene Valley. As we pass out from the forests there are stunning views of the surrounding mountains and we encounter small isolated hamlets and villages. (BLD)

Day 3 - TREK to TIZGUI

Our path takes us out of the Azzadene Valley and up to the pass of Tizi ‘n Touati, from where there is a majestic panorama of the High Atlas range. We then descend through a forest of oaks and past villages with stonewalled sheep pens. Overnight camping near Tizgui at Azib Assoul (2,300m). (BLD)

Day 4 - TREK to TIZI OUSSEM

We cross the Tizi ‘n Tagoudalte pass (2,700m) from where we have views of the western High Atlas mountain range. We then have a long descent through alpine areas overgrown with wildflowers and herbs, and follow a river past terraced fields and groves of walnut trees, to the village of Tizi Oussem (1,900m). Free afternoon to relax or explore the village. Overnight in a gite. (BLD)

Day 5 - TREK to AREMD

Trek to a small waterfall at Azib Tamsoulte and return to cross the Tizi ‘n Mzik pass (2,500m). We join the main Toubkal valley at Aremd (1,900m), where we spend the night in a village gite. (BLD)

Day 6 - TREK to TOUBKAL REFUGE

Today we gradually ascend the Toubkal valley, via the pilgrimage hamlet of Sidi Chamarouch, to the Toubkal Refuge (3,200m). We camp at the foot of Mt Toubkal. (BLD)

Day 7 - SUMMIT MT TOUBKAL

An early start for the challenging trek to the summit of Mt Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa at 4,167m. We return to our base camp near the refuge for
the night. (BLD)

Day 8 - TREK to IMLIL – MARRAKECH

Our trek ends with an easy descent through the village of Sidi Chamarouch to Imlil. We bid our guide and muleteers a fond farewell and drive to Marrakech, where the remainder of the day is free. (BL)

Day 9 - MARRAKECH

Tour ends. (B)

Itinerary Notes

ITINERARY NOTES On occasion local weather conditions may require the trekking route to be altered to ensure the safety of the group.