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"Climb Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa and be rewarded with views as the coast across the plain of Marrakech all the way to the Sahara.
Mount Toubkal is the second highest peak in Africa and the highest in North Africa. At 4,167 m above sea level and surrounded by towering sister peaks, climbing Toubkal is a fantastically rewarding challenge. Outside of the winter months, climbing Toubkal is not technical, so as long as you are reasonably fit, you have a decent chance of getting to the top. Located a short distance from Marrakech.
The light, the relief and the men. Everything contributes to making the High Atlas a huge and fabulous theater where the sets and scenes collide. Guaranteed twists and turns.
the Berbers have developed and preserved their ancestral way of life and their language until today, Tamazight. Let’s explore this welcoming and warm people.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Imlil
We leave Marrakech after breakfast and go to Imlil via Asni. Imlil is the main starting point for hikers, and a lively market town. There is a constant movement of people coming down from the mountains, and an equal supply of activity from those who are about to embark on their adventure. We meet our muleteery team and once all our equipment is loaded, we start walking along the valley towards Tacheddirt, about 8 km beyond Imlil. Soon the trail starts to climb as we climb to the Tizi n'Tamatert pass (2,279m). We then descend to the pretty village of Ouaneskra and continue for half an hour or two to Tacheddirt (3000 m), where we generally camp by the river. Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
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2
Crossing the valley, we begin a long and slow ascent to the Tizi Likemt pass (3,555 m). The going is quite difficult since there is a considerable amount of loose scree on the ground. At the top, we enjoy our first beautiful view of the Toubkal massif before a long descent to the village of Azib Likemt, where we camp for the night.
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3
This long but relatively easy day takes us through a variety of contrasting landscapes. From Tizi n'Ououraine (3,120 m), we enjoy an additional view of the Toubkal massif, including the summit, the east face and the Ifni Dome (3,876 m). The path leads to Amsouzert, one of the most striking villages in the region, where we spend the night - dormitory style - in a simple Gite village.
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4
To the west of Amsouzert are several small villages that we explore as we head towards Lake Ifni, the only lake in the massif. It is a memorable sight, surrounded by Rocky Mountains and giant heaps of rubble, and is exceptionally deep. We expect to arrive at lunchtime and spend the afternoon relaxing by the shore. We are camping this evening in this area.
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5
Now we should be both fit and acclimatized, and ready for the toughest day of the hike. We make our way along a steep path that leads to a seemingly endless scree slope. Finally, we reach the Tizi n'Ouanoums pass (3,664 m), a narrow ledge between two rock wells. From there it's a long zigzag descent to Nelter Hut, a mountain refuge where we spend the night (or alternatively camp outside).
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We leave before dawn, following a well-worn route to the summit. If the conditions are right, it shouldn't take more than 2-3 hours to reach the summit, where we enjoy a breathtaking view of the entire Atlas range and the plains of Marrakech beyond. To return to the base, we descend fairly quickly to the villages of Sidi Chamharouch and Aremd, before following the Mizane river, along a well-drilled path, to the Imlil path. If you are staying in Marrakech, you will be taken there by car at the end of the day.
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Marrakech - Imlil - Tacheddirt (3000 m):
Tacheddirt - Azib Likemt (3,555 m):
Azib Likemt - Tizi n'Ourai - Amsouzert (3876 m):
Amsouzert - Lake Ifni:
Lake Ifni - Nelter Hut (3900 m):
Summit of Mont Toubkal - Imlil - Marrakech (4,167 m):
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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