CLIMB MOUNT TOUBKAL
4167 M – 13,671 FT
6 DAY’S
Experience the beauty of Berber villages and the valleys of the Atlas Mountains while climbing Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa at 4167m altitude. This 6-day holiday combines a trek to Toubkal National Park with a visit to the vibrant city of Marrakech, including its palaces, gardens, and the narrow alleyways of the old medina Jamea El Fna square.
Trip Details
Tour Name: Climb Mount Toubkal
Duration: 6 Days – 5 Nights – 3 Days TrekkingGrade: Easy – Moderate – Hard
Level Of Trek: Moderate to Hard
Best Time to Visit: March to November
Type of Travel: Trekking
Group Size: 2 – 16
Recommended Age: 18-75
Trek Start: Marrakech
Trek Ends: Marrakech
Accommodation Style: Guest House + Camp + Riad
Exploration Highlights
Explore the narrow streets and the medieval medina of Marrakech
Experience the lifestyle of Berbers
Climb the highest mountains in North Africa
Enjoy a final dinner and live music show with oriental dance
Itinerary Day By Day
Day 1: Arrive in Marrakech
Arrive in Marrakech, Morocco’s famous Red City. Look for the WE GRAVEL MOROCCO sign at Menara Airport for your transfer to the hotel. Feel free to explore Marrakech before your welcome meeting. Meet the group and your CEO for introductions and a review of the tour details.
Accommodation: Riad or Hotel
Level: Easy
Meals Included: Dinner
Optional Activities: None
Included Activities: None
Day 2: Marrakech 450M – Asni – Azib Tamsoult 2400M
After breakfast, transfer to the village of Imlil. Meet porters and mules, then start the trek to Azib Tamsoult (2400m altitude), passing over Tizi Mzik pass (2450m altitude). Enjoy lunch with a wonderful view over Imnan Valley before continuing to Azib Tamsoult for overnight camping.
Accommodation: Camp
Level: Easy to Moderate
Drive Duration: 1h30
Hike Duration: 6h00
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities: None
Included Activities: None
Elevation: +750m / – 350m
Day 3: Azib Tamsoult 2400M TO Agulzim Pass 3500M And Toubkal Refuge 3207M
Start the day with a gradual ascent on a mule path to Agulzim Pass (3550m altitude). Enjoy a magnificent view of the Toubkal Massif at the pass. Have a picnic before descending to the refuge (3207m altitude) for overnight camping.
Accommodation: Wild Camp
Level: Moderate
Hike Duration: 6h30
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities: None
Included Activities: None
Elevation: +1100m / – 300m
Day 4: Toubkal Refuge 3207M – Toubkal Summit 4167M – Armed Village 1900M
Summit day! Start early for the ascent of Mount Toubkal (4167m), North Africa highest peak. It takes about 3h30 to reach the top, with unrestricted views in every direction. After some time at the summit, head down to the refuge for lunch before continuing to Armed village for an overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Accommodation: Guesthouse – Dar Armed or similar
Level: Moderate to Hard
Hike Duration: 9h00
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities: None
Included Activities:
Elevation: +960M/ – 2267m
Day 5: Armed Village 1900M To Imlil Town 1750M And Marrakech
Take a short walk down the valley of Imnan to Imlil village, where the hike starts and ends. Transfer to your Riad in Marrakech. After lunch, enjoy a guided city tour of Marrakech, home to numerous mosques, palaces, and gardens. After the tour, explore the old town on your own before meeting for the final dinner.
Accommodation: Riad or Hotel
Level: Easy
Drive Duration: 1h30
Hike Duration: 45 minutes
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities: None
Included Activities: Marrakech city guided tour
Elevation: -150M
Day 6: Marrakech – Airport
Departure to the airport depending on your flight time.
Accommodation: None
Level: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: None
Included Activities: None
Inclusions
Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners; mineral water during the hike
Accommodation: 2 Nights (Riad), 1 Night (Guesthouse), 2 Nights (Camp)
Transport: Transportation from the airport to your accommodation, from
Marrakech to Imlil village and back to Marrakech; luxury van or land cruiser, mules, and porters during the hike
Activities: Hiking to the summit of Toubkal Mountain, guided tour of
Marrakech
Exclusions
Flights
Visas
Other meals not listed in the itinerary
Tips, drinks, laundry, souvenirs
Personal travel insurance