TOUBKAL ASCENT & ESSAOUIRA CITY

19 February, 2019

TOUBKAL ASCENT & ESSAOUIRA CITY

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7 Days / 6 Nights
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Guided tour

4167 M – 13,671 FT

WE GRAVEL MOROCCO offers our lovely customers a combined trip, including a 3-day trek to the summit of Mount Toubkal (4167m), the highest peak in North Africa, followed by a relaxing 2 days in the peaceful fishing town of Essaouira. This seaside town has a UNESCO world heritage-listed medina. We finish our trip in the impressive imperial city of Marrakech.

Trek Details

Tour Name : Toubkal Trek And Essaouira
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights (3 Days Trekking)
Grade : Easy – Moderate – hard
Level : Moderate to Hard
Best Time to Visit : March to November
Type of Travel : Trekking & Relaxing
Group Size : 2-16
Recommended Age : 16-70
Trek Start : Marrakech
Tour Ends : Marrakech
Accommodation Style : Guest House + Camp + Riad or Hotel

Exploration Highlights

Trek through the Valley of Imnan
Climb the highest peak in North Africa
Explore the vibrant souks of imperial Marrakech
Relax in the charming fishing town of Essaouira

Itinerary Day by Day

Day 1: Marrakech

Arrive in Marrakech, Morocco’s famous Red city. Look for the Morocco Dynamic
Adventure sign at Menara Airport for your transfer to the hotel. The adventure begins
tonight. Feel free to explore Marrakech before your welcome meeting. After
introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour.

Accommodation: Hotel or Riad
Meals Included: None
Optional Activities: None

Included Activities: None

Day 2: Marrakech to Imlil Village 1750M And Toubkal Refuge3207M

After breakfast in the hotel, we drive for 1.5 hours to the village of Imlil (1750m). Meet
your porters and their mules, then begin your trekking adventure with a gradual
ascent on a mule path to the sacred pilgrimage spot of Sidi Chamharouch (2300m).
After a picnic by the shrine, continue to Toubkal base-camp (3207m). The hike takes
5.5 hours. Overnight in the refuge or camping if preferred from May to end of
October.
Accommodation: Camp
Level: Moderate
Hike Duration: 5.5 hours
Drive Duration: 1.5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: +1457M

Day 3: Toubkal Summit and Armed Village

Summit day! Early morning climb to Toubkal summit (4167m), the highest peak in
North Africa. The departure will be around 2:30 AM to ensure the best views. The
hike from the camp to the top takes approximately 3.5 hours. After enjoying the
views, head down to the camp for lunch before continuing to Armed village to
overnight.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Level: Moderate to Hard
Hike Duration: 9.5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities: Berber Hammam
Included Activities: None
Elevation: +960M / – 2267M

Day 4: Armed to Essaouira

Take a short walk back to Imlil, then take a bus to the Atlantic Ocean and Essaouira
city. This peaceful seaside town has a UNESCO World Heritage-listed medina.
Previously known as Mogador, the city is a beautiful example of an 18th-century
fortified maritime citadel and is a popular artists’ town with many cultural influences.
Accommodation: Hotel
Level: Easy
Hike Duration: 45 minutes
Drive Duration: 3 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Hammam or Massage

Elevation: – 150M

Day 5: Explore Essaouira

Explore Essaouira, a peaceful seaside town with a UNESCO World Heritage-listed
medina. Photograph the impressive town fortifications combining Portuguese and
Berber architecture. Explore the souks, carpentry workshops, art galleries, and the
fortified harbor with its stalls of freshly caught grilled fish. Walk and relax on the
beach before returning to Marrakech.
Accommodation: Hotel
Level: Easy
Hike Duration: 4 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included Activities: Guided tour of Essaouira town

Day 6: Marrakech

Drive to Marrakech, the southern capital of Morocco and the country’s ‘Pearl of the
South.’Start your city tour with your local guide, exploring Jamea El Fna square, the
iconic heart of Marrakech. Visit the famous 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque and its
influential minaret. Visit the 19th-century Bahia palace, then take a traditional lunch
and stroll in the local souks. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to wander the city.
Accommodation: Hotel
Level: Easy
Hike Duration: 3 hours
Drive Duration: 3 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included Activities: Marrakech city guided tour

Day 7 : Marrakech

Your Morocco tour ends with a final departure to the airport.
Meals Included: Breakfast

Inclusions

Meals

6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners; mineral water during the hike

Accommodation

4 Nights (Hotel), 1 Night (Guesthouse), 1 Night (Camp)

Transport

Luxury van or land cruiser, mules, and porters during the hike

Activities

Hiking to the summit of Toubkal Mountain, guided tour of Essaouira
town, guided tour of Marrakech

Exclusions

Flights

Visas

Other meals not listed in the itinerary

Tips, drinks, laundry, souvenirs

Personal travel insurance

Trail Map
  • Marrakech
  • Trekking
  • $680
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