Djebel Toubkal 4167 m

3 days from Marrakech or Imlil/to Marrakech

guided trek

 

Season: May to Oktober

 

The western High Atlas range known as Toubkal massif offers a multitude of dramatic peaks and populated valleys. Walking through Berber villages will give you an insight into the local culture of these friendly people while the climb up Mount Toubkal will enchant you with great views from the top of North Africa’s highest peak.

You will be escorted by a qualified mountain leader and a crew of a cook and mule handlers. Average walking 5 hours per day, luggage will be carried by mules.

Overnight in tent or at the mountain refuge according to your choice.

 

 

Itinerary   Tour-AME034

 

Day 1  Marrakech or Imlil - Toubkal base camp 3200m

-/L/D

On arrival to the hamlet of Imlil, the starting point of all the climbs, you will meet your local crew of mule handlers. Luggage and equipment will be carried by mules all the way to the base camp. The walk starts with a zigzag mule path to the village of Aremd, built on a glacial moraine. Then you cross a dry river bed to catch another regular path following the valley up to the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch known for locals for its curative power and for trekkers as a refreshment stop. Your Tour Leader will tell about its history and customs then the climb gets a bit steeper but always on a well maintained zigzag mule track.

After a picnic lunch you continue on an alpine scenery with high peaks both sides to the base camp near Toubkal (Neltner) refuge where the camp will be set for two nights. Driving time: 1:30 hrs / Walking: approx. 8 miles, 5:30 hrs

Overnight tent or Mountain Refuge

 

Day 2  Ascent Mount Toubkal 4165 m

B/L/D

An early start to conquer the highest peak in North Africa to be able to see the sunrise over the mountain ridges while walking up. The path is a combination between scree slopes, zigzags and solid steps. Once arrived to the pass of Tizi n Toubkal at 3975m you can see the summit and the walk along the ridge gets less steeper. The breathtaking views from the top worth the effort and reward the determination.

After a rest at the top, you will retrace your way back to the base camp for a late lunch. The rest of the afternoon is left for relaxation…

Approx. 6 to 7 hrs (3 to 4 hrs up and 2 to 3 hrs down), 3 miles

Overnight tent or Mountain Refuge

 

Day 3  Base camp - Imlil - Marrakech

B/L/-

After breakfast you leave the mountain scenery and walk down the valley back to Imlil with a lunch stop on route. Approx. 4 to 5 hrs walking. In the afternoon meet the driver and transfer back to Marrakech.

End of services.

 

Cost per person

Option A camping/Tent

Euro   based on 2 - 3 persons

Euro   based on 4 - 6 persons

Euro   Supplement for private tour for 1 person

 

Option B Toubkal refuge - Dormitory style with shared facilities

Euro   based on 2 - 3 persons

Euro   based on 4 - 6 persons

Euro   Supplement for private tour for 1 person

 

Inclusions

- Qualified English or French speaking mountain guide, German speaking on request

- Private transfer from Marrakech to Imlil and return to Marrakech

- 2 nights camping or 2 nights at Toubkal refuge

- 2 breakfast, 3 lunches and 2 dinners

- Camping equipments: 2 men tent, mess tent, toilet tent, foam mats

- Cook and cooking equipment

- Luggage transport by mules

- Mule handlers

 

Not included

- Sleeping bags (available for rent at extra cost)

- Mineral water and soft drinks

- Tips

- Personal insurance