12 day Toubkal Grand TourExplore the hidden part of the High Atlas Mountains, green valley, Berber villages, peaks, Ifni lake and the Berber hospitality.
TREK HIGHLIGHTS
Arrive to the train station around 6pm, pick up and transfer to the riad in Imlil valley. Overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil Day 2 : Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains - Azzaden valley. After breakfast, transfer to Imi Oughlad, the starting point of the Trek, meet the team & then start the trek towards Azzaden valley, cross Tizi n'Tachte pass (2000m) and then trek down to Id Issa village, continue your journey on this marvellous & colorful valley to reach Tizi Oussem village (1800m) where you will spend a night. Overnight at the Berber house. 5/6hrs walking. Day 3: Tizi Oussem - Tamsoulte - Tizi n’Tzikert (2830m) - Imlil (1775m). After breakfast, trek up along the valley & enjoy the view of the river & streams until Tamsoulte waterfalls 2300m (the highest waterfalls in the Atlas), walk up towards the pass Tizi n’Tzikert pass, down to aroumd village and then continue to the riad in Imlil. Overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil Day 4: Imlil- Armed- Sidi Chemharouch - Refuge Nelter (3200m): Today we gradually ascend the Toubkal valley, via the pilgrimage hamlet of Sidi Chamharouch, great views over the gorges & spring. Overnight at the camp / Hut. 5 H 30 walking Day 5: Refuge Nelter- summit Toubkal -back to refuge - camp. An early start for the challenging trek to the summit of Mt Toubkal, at 4,167 metres the highest mountain in North Africa. We return to our base camp near the refuge for the night.5 H/ walking |
Day 6: Refuge nelter- col Ounamous (3664m) - lac Ifni (2400m) - camp.
You ascend out Tizi Ouanoums Pass 3600m towards the ‘Lake d'Ifni"’ on he Tifnoute Valley.we spend a night on the camp near the lake. 6H / walking Day 7: Lac Ifni- Amsouzart - camp. Today is the easy one, after the brakfast we start going down to the beautiful valley of Tifnout to reach the typical village of Amsousart, 1730m, we spend a night on the berber house, free afternoon to explore the surrounding .4-5H/Walking. Day 8 : Amsouzart - col 2900m- Azib Likkemt 6h30 camp at 2600m. We leave early morning to climb up Ighir n'Tgnit in order to reach the pass Tizi Ouraine 3120 m, we take a rest then continu down to the river of Assif n'Ourai, a long descent takes you to Azib Likkemt where we will spend a night .5h30 Walking. Day 9: Azib Likkemt (2600m) - col Likkemt (3600m) - Tachdirt (2300m). After beakfast, we trek up by the mule path to arrive to Tizi Likkemt (3600m), the stunning views above Imnane valley, we stop for 1/2 hr on the pass and then we head downhill to F'Ousarou, if time allows walk up to Tizi n’Addi pass and then back to Tachdirt village for Overnight at the guesthouse. 7hrs walk. Day 10 : Tachidirt – Assaoul summit – Imlil valley. Walk through Tachdirt, ounskra, Tamguist & Tinghrine village, up to the pass Tizi n’Tamaterte 2279, optional ascent of Assaoul summit (2700m) which offer great views over the valleys & Toubkal peaks, trek down through the pine forest to Imlil valley, overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil. Day 11: Imlil valley – Marrakech. Short trek in Imlil valley, lunch at the riad roof terrace. Transfer to Marrakech for the overnight at Riad Challa / similar. Day 12 : Marrakech – Home Transfer to the airport for the return flight. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
SERVICES INCLUDED
TREKKING EQUIPMENTS LIST (required)
- DURATION: .......................12 days / 11 nights.
- PERIOD:............................ May - Oct
- GRADE:............................. Challenging.
- PICK UP DETAILS:.............Pick up at 8:00am (from your hotel in Marrakech / Agadir / Meeting point)
- DROP OFF DETAILS:.........4-6pm at the hotel (day 12)
- ACCOMMODATION:.........Camp & Rural gites (Berber house) & Riad Jnane Imlil.
- FOOD & DRINKS:...............Fresh Salade & Hot meals Moroccan tagines will be provided.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- English speaking local guide.
- Meals during the trek.
- Bottled water.
- Transfer from & to Marrakech/Agadir with private car & safe driver.
- Mule to carry your luggage (Backpack / duffel bags recommended, no suitcases, you could store it at our riad)
- Cook to prepare your meals.
- 11 nights accommodation (a mix of camping & Berber house experience)
- Soft drinks.
- Tipping.
- Equipment hire.
TREKKING EQUIPMENTS LIST (required)
- Good walking boots and socks
- Sleeping bag (3-4 season); plus thermal liner in winter
- Lightweight fleece and waterproof outers (summer)
- Layers, windproof jacket, hat, gloves (autumn-late spring)
- Thermal underwear (autumn through late spring)
- Sunglasses.
- Walking stick (useful)
- Personal items e.g. towel, sunscreen, wipes, toilet tissues
- Small First Aid Kit including insect repellent, plasters, meds
- Small rubbish bag to carry out what you carry in.
- lighter e.g. burn toilet paper
- Day sack/backpack
- Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
- Torch/Flashlight and spare batteries e.g. head torch
- Penknife (useful)
- Trail snacks
- Zip-Up bags for camera etc.