TOUBKAL ASCENT & ESSAOUIRA CITY
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 hikeAccommodation
4 Nights (Hotel), 1 Night (Guesthouse), 1 Night (Camp)Transport
Luxury van or land cruiser, mules, and porters during the hikeActivities
Hiking to the summit of Toubkal Mountain, guided tour of Essaouiratown, guided tour of Marrakech