CLASSIC TOUBKAL MOUNTAIN TREK

Trekking

20 February, 2019

CLASSIC TOUBKAL MOUNTAIN TREK

4167 M – 13,671 FT

3 DAY’S

This stunning 3-day trek in the High Atlas Mountains takes you through a variety of landscapes from lush valleys to barren rocks. The route takes you through colorful Berber villages to the top of Mount Toubkal at 4167m, North Africa’s highest mountain. This trek is highly recommended as it offers an excellent opportunity to experience the Berber way of life and is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy the incredible scenery of Toubkal National Park.

Trip Details

Tour Name: ClassicToubkal Climb
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Level: Moderate to Hard
Best Time to Visit: March to November
Type of Travel: Trekking
Group Size: 2-16
Recommended Age: 16 – 70
Trek Start: Marrakech or Imlil
Trek Ends: Marrakech or Imlil
Accommodation Style: Guest House + Camp

Explorations Highlights

Trek to the summit of Mount Toubkal (4167m), the highest peak in North Africa
Walk through traditional Berber villages
Explore the Imperial City of Marrakech

Itinerary Day by Day

Day 1: Marrakech 450M To Toubkal Base-Camp 3207M And Imlil 1750M

Transfer to Imlil (1750m) from your Hotel / Riad in Marrakech (1H30 drive). Meet your Berber muleteers crew and start a 5-hour hike to Toubkal base-camp. Pass through the village of Armed (1950m) and the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch (2360m) for a lunch break. Continue winding your way to Toubkal base-camp (3200m). Overnight in the refuge or camping if preferred (May to end of October).

 Accommodation: Camping
 Level: Moderate To Hard
 Drive Duration: 1H30
 Hike Duration: 5 hours
 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 Optional Activities: None
 Included Activities: None
 Elevation: + 1457m

Day 2: Toubkal Summit 4167M And Armed Village 1900M

Early morning climb to the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, North Africa –Toubkal summit (4167m). Enjoy the wonderful views over the Atlas Range and Sahara Desert. Head down to the refuge for lunch before continuing to Armed village for overnight.
 Accommodation: Guesthouse
 Level: Moderate to Hard
 Hike Duration: 9 hours
 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 Optional Activities: Non
 Included Activities: Non
 Elevation: + 960m / – 2217m

Day 3: Armed Village 1900M To Marrakech

After breakfast in your guesthouse, take a short walk to Imlil village followed by a 1,5- hour drive to Marrakech, arriving around midday.
 Accommodation: None
 Level: Easy
 Drive Duration: 1,5 hour
 Hike Duration: 45 minutes
 Meals Included: Breakfast
 Included Activities: Hike from Armed Village (1900m) to Imlil Village
 Optional Activities: Marrakech Old Medina guided Tour
 Elevation: – 150M

Inclusions:

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners; mineral water during the hike
Accommodation: 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