Djebel Toubkal is the highest mountain in the Haut Atlas (High Atlas),with a stunning height of 4,167 meters, this particular peak is the single highest mountain in North Africa. This summit is visible from the neighboring mountains. Our hike to the Toubkal, leads to the discovery of lunar landscapes, through tiny villages hanging on the mountainside, bordered by walnut trees, apple trees, terraced fields. The trail network is pristine throughout the area, making this climb a truly enjoyable experience. The trailwill take you through the lands of the Berbers who have a history that pre-dates the arrival of Islam and the Arabs. Walking through the Moroccan Atlas is a wonderful way of exploring the area. If you spend time in Morocco and you are an avid lover of nature or hiking, this trek to Jbel Toubkal’s summit cannot be missed!
DETAILED MARRAKECH TO ATLAS MOUNTAINS 4 DAYS TREKKING TOUR PROGRAM:
Duration: 4 Days.
Destination: Toubkal ascent and Atals mountain.
Best Season: All year round.
Transportation: Private Vehicle.
Group Size: Min 2 person, Maximum 30.
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Itinerary - 4 Dys Mount Toubkal and Berber Villages Trek:
1. DAY: MARRAKECH –IMI OUGHLAD –TIZI N’TACHTE –TIZIANE :
Our private driver pick up you from your hotel in Marrakech and we drive up through the Moulay Brahim gorge to arrive at the higher foothills of the High Atlas mountains. We drive up to Imi Oughlad (1450m) with the Jbel Toubkal, at 4167m which the highest peak in North Africa. We continue to Aglzim 3650m and Aksoual.
We meet up our Berber muleteer crew and you set off up for a 2 hours hike up. We pass by cornfields woods pine to the Tiz n’Tachete (2000 meters), from where we hike back down on the Imlil and Ait Oussaden valleys. Then we hike for half hour to Imi n’ifri and after a short break, we hike for another 2 and half hours to Assif n’ Ait Oussaden and village of Tiziane where we spend this night in our bivouac/gite with dinner.
2. DAY : TIZIANE : – TIZI N’TAGDALTE – AZIB N TAMSOULT:
Today we set off for our morning’s 2 hours hike up through groves of walnut trees, fields of corn and barley to greet the many sheep and goatherders – and women and children bent over with 10kg loads of faggots and dried herbs. We traverse the tizi n’tagdalte to the descent amongst the juniper trees till we come to a small spring set amongst the trees, where we will stop for our picnic .once refreshed , we are off down winding tracks of upper slopes for some 2 hours to come to a small river at the beginning of the valley of assif n’ait oussaden . from here we enter the village of tizi oussem (1850m) then up to the summer village Of Tamsoult for our camp / hut.
3. DAY : ÂAZIB TAMSOULT -TIZI AGUELZIM – TOUBKAL REFUGE :
Today our 5 Days Atlas and Toubkal trekking continues after breakfast, we now set out on a moderately difficult hike up winding mule tracks to the Tizi Aguelzim (3550m) , thence a further 3 hours to the Toubkal Refuge which marks the spring snowline at 3207m, where we shall have our dinner, in bivouac around the Refuge.
4. DAY: TOUBKAL REFUGE – SUMMIT JBEL TOUBKAL- SIDI CHAMHAROUCH – IMLIL – MARRAKECH :
Very early breakfast to set out around 6 am., to attain, after a three-hour steep climb, the highest peak in the Maghreb (4167m). The panorama from here is simply stunning. Whenever you are ready, we shall take the Ikkhibi Sud or South Cirque for a straightforward – with your guide – 2 to 3-hour descent back to the Refuge for a picnic.
After lunch We shall now set off towards the north along steeply descending, zigzagging trails of the higher slopes of the Valley of the Assif n’Isouhouanem n’Ouagounss towards the Shrine of Sidi Chamharouch. Set beside a waterfall, There is a pilgrimage ‘marabout’ shrine here, probably the remnant of a pre-Islamic culture, but forbidden to non-Muslims. another 2 hours downhill will allow getting to the village of Imlil from where most of the treks start prior to take the taxi back to Marrakech.
YOU WILL EXPLORE:
Pick up from hotel in Marrakech.
Private transfer in A/C vehicle.
Professional driver, guide.
Tour guide for all trip.
All meals included.
Drop off at your hotel.
WHAT IS INCLUDES:
Departure from your hotel or Riad
Driver speaking English
Transport
3 nights
Option of lodging with a Berber family for a night. By choosing rural tourism, you support the local economy, through generating incomes for the inhabitants
Camping tents and mattresses
All meals during the hike
The services of muleteers, a mule for two hikers
Cook
Berber guide.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDES:
The drinks
Insurance repatriation
Traditional Tips
Services not mentioned.
Note:
The itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition. Thank you for choosing Our trusted travel company in Morocco.
IMPORTANT INFO:
This Marrakech trekking tour itinerary is only suggested, so if you have different travel plans, ideas, please contact us by email or phone and we organize your custom Marrakech to Toubkal and Atlas mountains tour.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?
Personnel First-aid Kit.
Water bottle.
Soft-sided bag.
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen.
Towel & all personal toiletries.
Good walking boots and socks.
Trekking pants.
Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants.
Underwear / Long johns / T-shirts.
waterproof jacket.
Daysack/backpack.
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