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Mount Toubkal - Atlas Mountains Morocco - Marrakech Tour Guide, Asni (2024)

24/03/2024

2 Days Atlas Valley Guided Trek From Marrakech

A perfect combination of an introduction to trekking in Morocco with traditional Berber culture
Walking and hiking in The High Atlas Mountains
Marrakech to the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco on a trek through the beautiful Imenane Valley is a true Berber Valleys adventure in 2 unforgettable days. Trek from Marrakech city and go deep into tiny hamlets and villages of the ethnic Berber, a herding and farming community. Visit their homes and interact with a glimpse of their day to day living.

Day 1
Marrakech – Imlil –Tizi Tamatert – Imnane Valley
After being picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech at around 8:30 you will be transferred to Mouly Brahim Gorges onto the Berber town of Imlil (1745m). Imlil is situated in the upper foothills of the Western High Atlas Mountains, a natural paradise where trails set out in all direction. Here we leave our vehicle. Meet up with Mount Toubkal local Berber team guide and muleteer for Berber tea before we start our trek up winding mule tracks to the Tizi N’tamatert pass (2279m) to enjoy the amazing panorama of the surrounding Atlas Mountains ranges. You will have your picnic lunch on the Tamatert pass, overlooking Jebel Oukaimeden (3205m) and the beautiful encircled plateau. After lunch, you will set off following the path down to a small traditional Berber village before we arrive at one called Tingherune, where we will spend the night. We will stay in a Berber guesthouse, will be simple and basic but has beds with foam mattresses. The food will be cooked by the Mount Toubkal expedition cook who is traveling with you. 5 hours walking.

Day 2
Imnane Valley – Tizi N’Aguersioul- Imlil – Marrakech
After helping to load our mules and a good breakfast, you set off down the Assif Imnane Valley passing through several Traditional Berber villages. This offers a perfect chance to see the peaceful Mountain life first hand, an experience set in direct contrast to the hustle and bustle of Marrakech city. We then ascend to the Tizi N’Aguersioul (2000m) which offers more stunning panoramic views. Once we pass the col, we then head down further winding mule tracks leading to the village of Aguersioule (1600m). Here, we will rest and eat lunch, before returning to Marrakech city. 6 hours walking.

Whats included in this tour
Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech.
Expert Berber Valleys guide, English-speaking
Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage.
Berber Cook
All meals on the trek
Accommodation in the Atlas Mountains.

More info www.imlil-trekking.com

24/03/2024

Trekking In Morocco - 2 Day Trek From Marrakech

2 Days trek From Marrakech to Atlas Mountains
Atlas Mountains and Berber villages 2 Days trek From Marrakech
Marrakech to the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco on a trek through the Azzaden valley, seeing some of Morocco’s most beautiful nature. Admire breathtaking panoramic views and experience the local culture first-hand as you pass by tiny hamlets and villages of the ethnic Berber, a herding and farming community.

Day 1
Marrakech – Imlil – Tizi Mzik – Tamsoult Waterfalls – Tizi Oussem.
After being picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech at around 8:30, you will be transferred to Moulay Brahim Gorges onto the Berber town of Imlil (1745m) via Asni town. Imlil is situated in the upper foothills of the Western High Atlas Mountains, a natural paradise where trails set out in all direction. Here, we leave our vehicle. Meet up with Mount Toubkal local Berber team guide and muleteer crew and set off for a 3-4 hours acclimatization hike along mule tracks, surrounded by cornfields and juniper. Then, descend to Azzaden Valley and have lunch. After, continue walking to the traditional village of Tizi Oussem. Here, we will settle into a guesthouse that is owned and run by a local Berber family. The guesthouse will be simple and basic but has beds with foam mattresses. The food will be cooked by the Mount Toubkal expedition cook who is traveling with you. Overnight in Berber house.

Day 2
Tizi Oussem – Id Issa – Tizi Oudid – Mattat – Marrakech.
After helping to load our mules and a good breakfast, we start our trek from a beautifully situated village of Tizi Oussem before continuing down the valley to Id Issa village, then climb to Tizi Oudid (2005m) for more stunning views. Head down the other side of the pass to Matat village and enjoy a scenic walk through juniper forests and walnut groves. Relax with a scenic riverside and lunch under walnut groves. On the afternoon the transfer back to Marrakech at the end of the day.

Whats included in this tour
Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech.
Expert Berber Valleys guide, English-speaking
Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage.
Berber Cook
All meals on the trek
Accommodation in the Atlas Mountains.

More info www.imlil-trekking.com

24/03/2024

2 Days Atlas Mountains Guided Trek From Mount Toubkal - Atlas Mountains Morocco - Marrakech Tour Guide

A Walking 2 Day in the High Atlas Mountains Among Nomads
Marrakech to the High Atlas Mountains Morocco on a trek through the beautiful Azzaden and Ait Mizane Valleys is a true Berber Valleys adventure in 2 unforgettable days. Trek from Marrakech city and go deep into villages of the ethnic Berber, a herding and farming community. Visit their homes and interact with a glimpse of their day to day living.

Day 1
Marrakech – Asni- Imi oughlad- Pass Tacht – Tizi Oussem 1950m.
At around 8:30 am you will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech city for a pleasant drive heading south, through the gorges of Tahanoute and Mouly Brahim passing by the Berber village of Asni and arriving at Imi Oughlad at 1450m. Meet up with Mount Toubkal team guide and muleteer crew and set off for a 3 hours acclimatization hike along mule tracks, surrounded by cornfields and Juniper trees. Once on Tizi N’Tachete through a beautiful forest of juniper. Here, you will have a surrounded fabulous views of Imlil and Azzaden valleys. After that, you will hike down for a half an hour for your picnic lunch. After lunch, you will set off following the path to a small traditional Berber village at one called Tizi Oussem, where we will spend the night. We will stay in a Berber guesthouse will be simple and basic but has beds with foam mattresses. The food will be cooked by the Mount Toubkal Expedition cook who is traveling with you.

Day 2
Tizi Oussem – Tizi Mzik – Imlil – Marrakech.
From Tizi Oussem, we start our trek by following the Azzaden Valley up to the south as it narrows and approaches the mountains that feed its river. High above to the west is the Tazaghart Plateau, at 3900m mountain with a flat top around 1,5km across. We will see the cliffs rising up to its lip to the right of the valley head. We will continue to where the valley narrows to a cliffed gorge and a large waterfall crashes down into the bottom. After a rest at the waterfall, we will follow the valley back down but this time follow the path up the East side of the valley and work our way around and up to the high pass at Tizi Mzik 2479m. From here, we get a superb view down into the Ait Mizane Valley and the handful of villages that are known collectively as Imlil. We descend to the beautiful valley of Imlil and landscapes lush valley surrounded by orchards. Lunch on the terrace under the tall trees of walnut. Then, we continue to Imlil village where we meet our vehicle and back to Marrakech afternoon.

Whats included in this tour
Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech.
Expert Berber Valleys guide, English-speaking
Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage.
Berber Cook
All meals on the trek
Accommodation in the Atlas Mountains.

More info www.imlil-trekking.com

24/03/2024

Family Trek In Morocco 4 Days

Family trek in Morocco
Fantastic family trekking in Morocco During your family trek in the Atlas Mountains, we can offer you an extra mule for your child to ride on if they become tired. This can also available just for fun! We are able to adapt any of our itineraries to suit your family’s requirements. For under 12 years, we recommend our Imlil Valley, Berber valleys, Berber Markets Trekking. As we do not recommend the summit of Toubkal for under 12 years because of the steep terrain and the altitude, we have put together an interesting and Berber cultural trek in the High Atlas Villages. You will be walking for 4 to 5 hours but each day differs in the amount of Ascent. We have tried and tested groups of schools’ students and it has proved to be very manageable for all involved!

Day 1
Imlil – Tizi n’Tamaterte – Tachddirt
The day’s trekking will take you from Imlil and Pass below the village of tamatert, joining a track which takes you over the col of Tizi N’Tamatert (2279m) to enjoy the amazing panorama of the surrounding Atlas Mountain ranges. You will take your picnic lunch on the Tamatert pass, overlooking Jebel Oukaimeden (3205m) and the beautiful encircled plateau. After lunch, you will set off following the path to the traditional Berber village before we arrive at one called Tachedirt, where we will spend the night. We will stay in a Berber guesthouse will be simple and basic but has beds with foam mattresses. The food will be cooked by the Mount Toubkal Expedition cook who is traveling with you. 4 hours walking

Day 2
Tachddirt – Imsker
After helping to load our mules and a good breakfast, we leave Tacheddirt village along Imnane valley and head to Imsker (1300m). You will head down the Imnane Valley passing through the following Berber villages: Ounskra, Tamguiste, Ikkis, Ammssakrou and Arg where will you will have the opportunity to see the local community going about their daily lives. you will set off following the path down to the traditional Berber village before we arrive at one called Imsker, where we will spend the night. We will stay in a Berber guesthouse, will be simple and basic but has beds with foam mattresses. The food will be cooked by the Mount Toubkal Expedition cook who is traveling with you.

Day 3
: Imsker – Tizi n’ Libour Pass – Tizi Oussem
After helping to load our mules and a good breakfast, we leave Imsker (1300m) to Tizi Oussem village and follow the path up to Tizi N’Lbour pass(1500m), Here we leave the Imnane valley and head up over the L’bour Pass (1500m). Then, a descent to the Ait Mizane valley which flows through Imlil. We cross the metalled road leading to Imlil and climb up the valley side to the village of Imi Oghelad. From here, we continue to climb, over the Tizi N’Tachet (2000m), and then continue the trek down the Azzaden valley, where we will spend the night. We will stay in a Berber guesthouse, will be simple and basic but has beds with foam mattresses. The food will be cooked by the Mount Toubkal Expedition cook who is traveling with you.

Day 4
Tizi Oussem – Imlil
After helping to load our mules and a good breakfast, we start our trek by following the Azzaden Valley up to the south as it narrows and approaches the mountains that feed its river. High above to the west is the Tazaghart Plateau ( 3900m), a mountain with a flat top around 1,5km across. We will see the cliffs rising up to its lip to the right of the valley head. We will continue to where the valley narrows to a cliffed gorge and a large waterfall crashes down into the bottom. After a rest at the waterfall, we will follow the valley back down but this time follow the path up the East side of the valley and work our way around and up to the high pass at Tizi Mzik 2479m. From here, we get a superb view down into the Ait Mizane Valley and the handful of villages that are known collectively as Imlil. We descend to the beautiful valley of Imlil and landscapes lush valley surrounded by orchards. Lunch on the terrace under the tall trees of walnut. Then we continue to Imlil village where we meet our vehicle and back to Marrakech afternoon.

Whats included in this tour
Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech.
Expert Berber Valleys guide, English-speaking
Berber Cook
All meals on the trek
Accommodation in the Atlas Mountains.
Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage.

More info www.imlil-trekking.com

24/03/2024

8 Days Family Trekking Holidays

Family Toubkal teen trek
A fabulous Trekking and adventure holidays for families to Morocco combining a challenging ascent of Mount Toubkal while visiting Berber villages through juniper forests to the summit of Jebel Toubkal (4167m), we enjoy majestic views over the Atlas range scenery. We end our trip in Marrakech exploring the souk and the lively Djemaa El Fna.

Day 1
Join Marrakech.
Marrakech is the spiritual heart of Morocco, the cultural melting pot of the Mountain Berber and the desert people of the south, whose eclectic mix of ideas and traditions has resulted in a fascinating clash of color, noise and visual delights that is straight out of the ‘Arabian Nights’.

Day 2
Marrakech Ouirgane – Tiziane 1605m.
After breakfast, we Leave the hectic city behind and drive south towards the craggy peaks and plunging valleys of the Toubkal Massif. Crossing the El Houz Plain we pass through the tiny town of Asni, from where our road begins to climb towards the foothills of the Toubkal valleys. The towering peaks of the High Atlas Mountains are North Africa’s greatest range of Mountains, a wild region, culturally removed from the rest of Morocco, and a barrier between the northern plains and the per-Sahara. This is the land of the fiercely independent Berber, the lords of the Atlas. Whose traditions and ways still hold sway up here in their mountain strongholds far away from the cities below. The Berber present us with a unique view of a way of life lost to the rest of North Africa, where music and dance, even language and religion, are far removed from their Arab neighbors. We reach our trek start point in the Berber hamlet of Tassa Ouirgane and set out with our mountain guide and the team of mules heading along the Azzaden valley and Tagherghourte reserve where the last Barbary sheep of the Atlas are Kept. Lunchtime gives the chance to enjoy Toubkal National Park mountains at Azerfssane. We get to the guesthouse in the afternoon at Tiziane (1605m). Approx walking 4 hours and 1: 30 drive.

Day 3
Tiziane – Tizi Oussem – Aazib Tamsoult – Aguelzim.
After enjoying breakfast, we Continue along the valley, passing through the remote Berber Villages of Tizi Zguaghen, Id Aissa and Tizi N’oussem to Azib Tamsoult which is a grazing hut where the families spend the hot summer months in a higher location with their goats and sheep. As the Toubkal Massif draws nearer this afternoon, we walk through juniper forest to our camp at Azib N’Tizikert in the foothills of Aguelzim. Approx 6 hours walking.

Day 4
Azib N’Tizikert – Tizi N’Aguelzim – Neltner (Refuge 3207m).
This morning we climb up out of the valley over Tizi n’ Aguelzim with stunning views to Tizi Oussem, Asni and the plain of El Haouz. From the highest point of today’s trek, we see Toubkal Summit itself in all its majestic glory before descending to our base camp for our attempt on Toubkal at Neltner (Refuge). Approx 6 to 7 hours walking.

Day 5
Trek to the summit of Djebel Toubkal (4167m). Return to Neltner.
Early this morning we make our attempt on the summit of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in Northern Africa(4167m). Our route takes us up the southeast way, crossing numerous scree fields. The way up to the summit is quite straightforward and challenging but the scenery is more than beautiful. Continuing for last minutes till we a come to a plateau where the summit of Toubkal is. After enjoying the incredible views in every direction, we retrace the same down to our camp at Neltner. Approx 5 hours walking.

Day 6
Trek to Imlil 1745m and drive back to Marrakech.free afternoon.
Our final walk this morning takes us down to the small village of Imlil 1745m via Sidi Chamharouch and Armed Where the transport is provided back to Marrakech. The afternoon is free to discover more about Marrakech and to get some souvenirs as well as. Approx 5 hours walking),

Day 7
In Marrakech optional walking tour.
This morning you may like to take an optional walking tour around the souks with a local guide, also visiting the museum and the elegant Koutoubia mosque and tower, reputed to be the most perfect Islamic monument in North Africa. Marrakech is divided into two distinct parts, the Guliz (or modern French-built city), and the Medina (the old city) and you may like to spend your final afternoon independently exploring its maze of narrow streets, filled with the sounds, colors and smells of the exotic, perhaps haggling for some last minute presents, or just sitting in a cafe and watching the street tableaux unfold before you.

Day 8
Tour ends Marrakech.
The tour ends today in Marrakech. Depending on the schedule of your flights, you may be able to spend some additional time exploring the Red City independently and buy the last Moroccan souvenirs.

Whats included in this tour
Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech.
Expert Berber Valleys guide, English-speaking
Berber Cook
All meals on the trek
Accommodation in the Atlas Mountains.
Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage.

More info www.imlil-trekking.com

24/03/2024

Family Treks In Morocco - Atlas Mountain Holidays

Family Treks in Morocco - atlas Mountain holidays
Fantastic family trekking in Morocco During your family trek in the Atlas Mountains, we can offer you an extra mule for your child to ride on if they become tired. This can also available just for fun! We are able to adapt any of our itineraries to suit your family’s requirements. For under 12 years, we recommend our Imlil Valley, Berber valleys, Berber Markets Trekking. As we do not recommend the summit of Toubkal for under 12 years because of the steep terrain and the altitude, we have put together an interesting and Berber cultural trek in the High Atlas Villages. You will be walking for 4 to 5 hours but each day differs in the amount of Ascent. We have tried and tested groups of schools’ students and it has proved to be very manageable for all involved!

Day 1
Arrival in Marrakech.
Arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport and meet your guide and drive. Relax or explore the surrounding area of Marrakech.

Day 2
Marrakech – Explore Bazaars.
Take a tour by horse-drawn carriage and explore this vibrant old city, see palaces, souk and the beautifully preserved Ben Youssef Koranic School. The afternoon is at your leisure – carry on shopping and souvenir hunting, experience a traditional hammam, visit the Saadian Tombs or head back to the hotel or Riad to Relax.

Day 3
Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – ride or walk to Aremd village.
Pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech at around 8:30 am, and transfer to Imlil(1750m) via Moulay Brahim Gorges and Asni town. Imlil is located on the upper foothills of the Western High Atlas Mountains, a natural paradise where trails set out in all direction. Here, we leave our vehicle and we meet our Mount Toubkal team for Berber tea before we start our trek, heading along the Ait Mizane Valley towards the last village of Armed, set below Mt Toubkal. In the afternoon there will be time to explore the village and see how the locals live.

Day 4
Armed – Tachedirt.
Descend back towards Imlil and Pass below the village of Tagadirt, joining a track which takes you over the col of Tizi N’Tamatert (2279m) to enjoy the amazing panorama of the surrounding Atlas Mountain ranges. You will take your picnic lunch on the Tamatert pass, overlooking Jebel Oukaimeden (3205m) and the beautiful encircled plateau. After lunch, you will set off following the path to the traditional Berber village before we arrive at one called Tachedirt, where we will spend the night. We will stay in a Berber guesthouse will be simple and basic but has beds with foam mattresses. The food will be cooked by the Mount Toubkal Expedition cook who is traveling with you. 4 hours walking

Day 5
Tacheddirt – Imsker
After helping to load our mules and a good breakfast, we leave Tacheddirt village along Imnane valley and head to Imsker (1300m). You will head down the Imnane Valley passing through the following Berber villages: Ounskra, Tamguiste, Ikkis, Ammssakrou and Arg where will you will have the opportunity to see the local community going about their daily lives. you will set off following the path down to the traditional Berber village before we arrive at one called Imsker, where we will spend the night. We will stay in a Berber guesthouse, will be simple and basic but has beds with foam mattresses. The food will be cooked by the Mount Toubkal Expedition cook who is traveling with you.

Day 6
Imsker – Walk to Imi Oughlad – transfer to Ait zitoune.
After helping to load our mules and a good breakfast, we leave Imsker (1300m) to Ait Zitoune village which located in Amizmiz valley and follow the path that goes over to Tizi N’Lbour pass(1500m). Then, a descent to the Ait Mizane valley which flows through Imlil. We cross the metalled road that goes to Imlil. After lunch, the transport is provided back towards the Ait zitoune village.

Day 7
Ait zitoune– Essaouira.
After breakfast, we meet our driver to carry on a journey towards the coast to Essaouira, a former pirates’ lair which is now an active fishing port and attractive resort. After arriving at your Riad you’ll have time to relax and the possibility to explore the town.

Day 8
Essaouira – shopping – the beach.
Enjoy a free day in Essaouira has wide sandy beaches where you can hire camels, go for long walks or even try kite-surfing. Explore the town with its great fish restaurants and bazaars or eat at a stall on the quayside.s

Day 9
Essaouira – Marrakech.
Enjoy the morning on the beach before transferring to your Riad in Marrakech, allowing time for final souvenir shopping and a look at the activities in the Djemaa El Fna.

Day 10
Marrakech – Fly Back home.

Whats included in this tour
Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech.
Expert Berber Valleys guide, English-speaking
Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage.
Berber Cook
All meals on the trek
Accommodation in the Atlas Mountains.

More info: www.imlil-trekking.com

24/03/2024

Atlas Mountains Guide - Berber Culture and Toubkal trek
A true High Atlas trekking experience, 7-day trek is an excellent trek to explore Berber culture by getting onto their villages, spend the night in their guesthouses (Berber tea house), tents and experience their culture. You will also have the opportunity to acclimatize through the high passes of the High Atlas Mountains and climb Mount Toubkal (4167m).

Day 1
Arrive in Marrakech Airport and stay in Riad or hotel.
Arrival in Marrakech Enjoy the rest of the day in Marrakech. Hotel or Riad in Marrakech

Day 2
Marrakech-Imlil-1745m-Tizi N’Tamatert 2279m- Ouansekra 2291m.
Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil at 1745m, It is the principal trailhead for walkers. Here, we will meet our mule team. The trek will start trek by climbing and crossing Ait Souka and Tamatert villages up to Tizi N’tamatert at 2279m. During this day, you will enjoy beautiful landscapes over the mountains and get onto another life of Berbers. We continue our walk till we reach the village of Ouansekra at 2291m. 6 hours walk.

Day 3
Ouaneskera – Tizi N’Likemt 3555m- Aazib N’Likmet 2250m.
After breakfast, slow ascent to the pass at Tizi n’Likemt(3555m), one of the highest passes in the Atlas Mountains. At the top, we will enjoy our first amazing views over the valley and surrounding mountains before you say good-bye to Imnan Valley. We then continue by heading down for a short descent for your lunch and then continue for an hour before we reach our bivouac near Aazib N’Likmet, where you will meet shepherds with their goats and sheeps. 6 hours walk.

Day 4
Aazib N’Likmet 2250m- Amsouzarte1745m.
This day is a quite long walk but easy day, passing by many different landscapes like Tizi N’ouraine (3120m). Then, descent down the valley of Tinzar, where you will stop to have lunch and enjoy the views and how Berber people manages their agriculture and their way of life. Overnight in Amsouzarte.

Day 5
Amsouzart 1745m – imhilen – Lake D’ifni 2295m.
Today will be a short walking of 4 hours passing by some villages such as Ibrouane, Takatert and Tisgouane. We will stop in Ait Igrane for a cup of Berber tea while enjoying the Atlas Mountains’ views. We will spend the night in Lake Ifni at 2312m, a beautiful place surrounded by the Atlas peaks such Toubkal Summit.

Day 6
Lake Ifni 2312m –Tizi Ounoums 3670 – Neltner Refuge 3207m.
We will start the day by heading up to Tizi n’Ouanoums at 3670m from where you will enjoy the view of the other peaks of 4000m. We then carry on down to the base camp. Night in tents or Refuge. 7 hours walk.

Day 7
Neltner Refuge 3207m – the summit of Toubkal 4167m-Imlil-Marrakech.
You will wake up early for the ascent of Toubkal Summit, the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains and in North Africa. The walk is straightforward and challenging, but the views along the way make the journey worthwhile. Once you reach the top, you will be blessed by wonderful views from all directions. You will then descend down the same way back to Imlil from where you will transfer back to Marrakech. Approx 10hours.

Whats included in this tour
Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech.
Expert summer guide, English-speaking
Berber Cook
All meals on the trek
Accommoadtion in the Atlas Mountains.
Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage.

More info www.imlil-trekking.com

24/03/2024

Mount Toubkal guided - Atlas Mountains treks in | Toubkal trips
Climb Mount Toubkal on 3-day Trek from Marrakech city and go deep into the High Atlas Mountains sublime and craggy landscape. Walk from Imlil to Toubkal’s basecamp, and spend a night in a climber’s refuge (Toubkal Hut) at the Foot of the 13671-foot (4,167-m) peak. Tackle the steep, rocky climb to the summit, and earn stunning views are magnificent over the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

Day 1
Marrakech-Imlil- Toubkal Refuge
After being picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech at around 8:30 am you will be transferred to Mouly Brahim Gorges onto the Berber town of Imlil (1750m) via Asni town . Imlil is situated on the upper foothills of the Western High Atlas Mountains, a natural paradise where trails set off in all directions. Here, we leave our vehicle with the company of our Berber local team.We then begin our trek heading along the Ait Mizane Valley towards the village of Armed. Build on a moraine spur overlooking the valley floor, Aremd is the highest and the biggest village in the Ait Mizane and provides an interesting mix of traditional terraced farming, gites, and roads that seem to be permanently gridlocked by goats and cattle. Continuing east and crossing the floodplain, our route takes us along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Crossing the river, we eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, a famous place that attracts tourists and pilgrims. We then continue by zigzagging our way up to Toubkal Refuge (3207m), where we will spend the night.6 or 7 hours walking

Day 2
Toubkal refuge–Toubkal peak- Toubkal refuge
Today starts with an early wake up for breakfast around 4:30 am. The ascent will begin at 5:00 am in order to escape from the heat and being on the top at the best time. Through our hiking uphill, we will stop a few times for a short break to have some water, orange and Moroccan nuts. Within 3-4 hours, you will be able to enjoy the magic views of Toubkal Summit and peaks over 4000m. Here, you will have the chance also to look at other valleys and Sahara direction. After that, we will descend down the same way to the Refuge after your admiration and meditation over the Atlas Mountains. After lunch, you will have what is left of the day for relax .Approx 5 hours.

Day 3
Toubkal Refuge – armed – Imlil – Marrakech.
We will leave the base camp after breakfast along the valley down to the village of Armed via Sidi chamarouch.Here, you will take a break to have lunch in Dar Bab Toubkal before a walk of 25 minutes down to Imlil village to catch your transfer back to Marrakech. Approx 4-hours

Whats included in this tour
Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech.
Expert summer guide, English-speaking
Berber Cook
All meals on the trek
Accommoadtion in the Atlas Mountains.

More info www.imlil-trekking.com

24/03/2024

Mount Toubkal climb - Toubkal ascent 2 days trek
Marrakech to Climb Mount Toubkal (4167m) is a true North African adventure in 2 unforgettable days. Trek from Marrakech city and go deep into the High Atlas Mountains sublime and craggy landscape. Walk from Imlil to Toubkal’s basecamp, and spend a night in a climber’s refuge (Toubkal Hut) at the altitude of (3207m). Tackle the steep, rocky climb to the summit, and earn stunning views are magnificent over the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

📣 Note: Departures for the 2 Day Toubkal trek occur monthly on the 5th, 15th, and 25th, welcoming solo travelers to join our adventure-packed journey. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the Atlas Mountains. Reserve your spot today and embark on an unforgettable experience! 🌟 🗓️🏞️

Day 1
Marrakech-Imlil- Toubkal Refuge
After being picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech at around 8:30 am, you will be transferred to Moulay Brahim Gorges onto the Berber town of Imlil (1750m). Imlil is situated on the upper foothills of the Western High Atlas Mountains, a natural paradise where trails set out in all direction. Here, we leave our vehicle and we meet our Mount Toubkal team for Berber tea before we start our trek heading along the Ait Mizane Valley towards the village of Armed. Build on a moraine spur overlooking the valley. Armed is the largest and the highest village in the Ait Mizane and provides an interesting mix of traditional terraced farming, Berber houses, and streets that seem to be permanently gridlocked by goats and cattle. Continuing east and crossing the floodplain, our route takes us along the mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Crossing the river, we eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, a famous place that attracts tourists and pilgrims. We then continue by zigzagging our way up to Toubkal Refuge (3207m), where we will spend the night. 5 or 6 hours walking.

Day 2
Toubkal refuge–Summit – Return to Marrakech
Today starts with an early wake up for breakfast around 4:30 am. The ascent will begin at 5:00 am in order to escape from the heat and being on the top at the best time. Through our hiking uphill, we will stop a few times for a short break to have some water, orange and Moroccan nuts. Within 3-4 hours, you will be able to enjoy the magic views of Toubkal Summit and peaks over 4000m. Here, you will have the chance also to look at other valleys and Sahara direction. After that, we will descend down the same way to the Refuge after your admiration and meditation over the Atlas Mountains. After lunch, we will go back down to Imlil then transfer back to Marrakech. Approx 10 hours.

Whats included in this tour
Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech.
Expert summer guide, English-speaking
Berber Cook
All meals on the trek
Accommoadtion in the Atlas Mountains.

More info; www.imlil-trekking.com