Jebel Toubkal Ascent (4167m) the
top of North Africa
* Period:
from March to November
* Duration:
2 days /1 night
* Grade:
Hard (physical fitness required)
Itinerary
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Day 1:
Marrakech - Imlil - Toubkal Refuge
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After an early
breakfast at the hotel in Marrakech, our driver will pick you
up and take you to the heart of Morocco’s High Atlas mountains,
the trek starts from Imlil (1740m), a small Berber village
located at 1740m above the sea level, at 67km on the south
west of Marrakech, here you will meet
the team who will accompany you during this amazing adventure,
the driver will drop
you off in the village, the muleteers will deal with your
luggage, food & all other equipments that we usually
provide
for our clients, within half an hour you start the walk with
an experienced mountain guide through the Berber villages
following a mule track which will take you to the mountain hut
via the shrine Sidi Chamhrouch (2500m) where you will have your
picnic lunch prepared in advance by our cook, after lunch & a
short break, continue towards the refuge
(3200m), as the mules walks faster, the muleteers & cook, will
pass over & will be waiting for you at the hut or camp, get
a tasty mint tea upon arrival while you will
enjoying the scenic Mountain surrounded the based camp.
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The hot shower is
available to clean your body and be ready for the next day.
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Option: the night
could be spent on the tent but in summer time.
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Day 2:
Toubkal refuge - Toubkal Summit - Imlil
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Wake up early to
avoid the sunny way, breakfast around 5.00am and start the
ascent climb at 5.30am, each one of you may need to pack his
own pack-lunch, step by step until you get to the point above
the hut where you have a short break with nuts, water &
oranges etc..
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After 3h/4h walking
up the hill, you will be able to see all the high atlas
mountains like a view from the air, stunning view of the green valleys &
Berber villages, a break of 45min on
the summit will allow to take pictures & enjoy the views
before heading down to the hut, a diversify lunch will be
ready for you there. After lunch you walk down hill towards
Imlil by the same route but you have an option to stay on the
hut 2nd night depending to your flight time &
holiday schedule (to be informed in advance if needed).
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Pick up from Imlil
and return to your Riad in Marrakech or the airport.
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Arrangements :
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Mountain guide
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Muleteers & mules
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Cook
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Accommodation on the hut (
dormitories no ensuite rooms)
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Food during the trek
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Transfer from &
to Marrakech.
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Departure dates:
Daily & flexibles
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Clothing (Winter & Summer)
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Good
walking boots and socks
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Comfortable shoes/slippers for camp/guesthouse
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Trekking pants
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Lightweight waterproof over-trousers /
rain-pants
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Underwear
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Long
johns
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T-shirts
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Fleece jacket or warm jumper
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Lightweight windproof/waterproof jacket
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Hat
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Goggles (winter) and sunglasses (summer)
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Lightweight thermal or fleece gloves
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Equipment to bring:
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3 to 4 season sleeping bag
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Walking stick
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Day sack/backpack
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Headtorch / headlamp
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Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for
details
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Ice axe and crampons (winter)
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Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
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Penknife (useful)
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Other:
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Personal items
(e.g. towel, sunscreen, wipes, toilet
tissues, antibacterial handwash)
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Small First Aid
Kit including insect repellent, plasters,
meds
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Small rubbish
bag to carry out what you carry in
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Matches e.g.
burn toilet paper
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Trail snacks
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Zip-Up bags for
camera
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Repair kit (eg.
needle, thread, duct tape)
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