The big Tour of Toubkal Massif 15 days / 12 days walking
Valleys & Summits
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Atlas and Sahara Tours propose this unique trek, with hiking and alpinism. During two weeks, we discover Atlas, Toubkal massif and its beautiful remote, wild valleys. A magical moment favoured by the extraordinary hospitality of the Berber people and the opportunity to make some easy ascents over 4000 m.
we gathered several areas that we discovered separately to offer you a really beautiful, committed and serious hike. we will take you to -I think- the best places of Atlas, in terms of landscape, scenery and discoveries. A mule team allows us to travel light. We will spend 8 nights in tents, 4 in the Berber house and 2 in hotels / Riad. Our chef will prepare the meals during the hiking part of the trip. |
TREK HIGHLIGHTS
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Itinerary:
DAY 01 : Marrakech
Arrive in Marrakech. Transfer to your hotel,
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel /Riad
DAY 02 : Marrakech- Asni- Imioughlad-col Tacht 2000m- night Tiziane 1800m.
Departure to 8Hen vehicle for the mountains of the high western atlas of Toubkal by the small mountain town Asni before arriving at the village Imi n’Oughlad where we meet our team of muleteers, start hiking by a first climb that will lead us to the pass from Tacht (2000m). A stop allows to appreciate a superb sight on the village. We go down to a source for lunch. Then we descend to reach the village of Tiziane located in a valley with multiple colors of land. 1h30 drive. 5 hours of walking.
Dinner & Overnight at the camp.
DAY 03 : Tiziane (1800m) - col Téouti (2 400 m) - camp Tizgui'n Tikkent (2250m).
Our path takes us out of the Azzadene Valley and up to the pass of Tizi ‘n Touati, from where there is a majestic panorama of the High Atlas range. We then descend through a forest of oaks and past villages with stonewalled sheep pens. Overnight camping near Tizgui at Azib Assoul (2,300m). 6 H walking
Dinner & Overnight at the camp.
DAY 04 : Azib n Tikkent - col Tougdalt (2 700 m) - Azib n Tamsoult (2 250 m) camp.
We cross the Tizi ‘n Tagoudalte pass (2,700m) from where we have views of the western High Atlas mountain range. We then have a long descent through alpine areas overgrown with wildflowers and herbs, and follow a river past terraced fields and groves of walnut trees, to Azib n Tamsoult (2 250 m). Overnight in a gite.6 H walking.
DAY 05 : Azib Tamsoult (2250m)-Col Mezzik- Imlil gite (1750m).Trek to a small waterfall at Azib Tamsoulte and return to cross the Tizi ‘n Mzik pass (2,500m). We join the main Toubkal Area at Imlil valley (1,740m), where we spend the night in a village at Riad Jnane Imlil .5H walking
Dinner and overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil
DAY 06 : Imlil- Armed- Sidi Chemharouch - Refuge Nelter (3200m):
Today we gradually ascend the Toubkal valley, via the pilgrimage hamlet of Sidi Chamharouch.5 H 30 walking
DAY 07 : 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 08 : 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 09 : 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 .4H/Walking.
DAY 10 : 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 11 : Azib Likkemt (2600m) - col Likkemt (3600m) - camp Amagdoul (2300m).
after beakfast, we trek up by the mule path to arrive to Tizi Likkemt (3600m), the staning views above Imnane valley, we stop for 1/2 hr then we head downhill to reach F'Ousarou, Camp. 6H / Walking
DAY 12 : F'Ousarou- col Eddi (2900m) - Oukaimden (2600m) night at Ousertek (2100m).
Around 8.00hrs we start our trek through Tachdirt Village to climb up the pass Tizi n'Eddi (2900m), panoramic views above the peaks over 4000m, after the rest we continue towards the ‘ski resort’ of Oukaimeden by the meadow of Oukaimeden, night on the camp.The afternoon is free to search for ancient rock carvings, to climb Oukaimeden mountain (3273 metres),
5H30 / Walking.
DAY 13 : Ousertek- Arg Imeskar- Imoughlad - end of the trek.
Today is the last day walking of the trip, we start around 8.00hrs by Tizi n'Ousertk along several berber villages, 3H30 walking
DAY 14 : Marrakech
free day in Marrakech
DAY 15 : Transfer to the airport on your flight time, end of our services .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
SERVICES INCLUDED
MEALS DURING THE TREK
Meals on the trek are prepared by our Berber Cook. The food is fresh and healthy.
Example meals:
please let us know about your catering preferences when you confirm your booking to ensure any dietary requirements are met.
Please remind as well your guide and cook on first day of the trek.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT / KIT HIRE
DAY 01 : Marrakech
Arrive in Marrakech. Transfer to your hotel,
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel /Riad
DAY 02 : Marrakech- Asni- Imioughlad-col Tacht 2000m- night Tiziane 1800m.
Departure to 8Hen vehicle for the mountains of the high western atlas of Toubkal by the small mountain town Asni before arriving at the village Imi n’Oughlad where we meet our team of muleteers, start hiking by a first climb that will lead us to the pass from Tacht (2000m). A stop allows to appreciate a superb sight on the village. We go down to a source for lunch. Then we descend to reach the village of Tiziane located in a valley with multiple colors of land. 1h30 drive. 5 hours of walking.
Dinner & Overnight at the camp.
DAY 03 : Tiziane (1800m) - col Téouti (2 400 m) - camp Tizgui'n Tikkent (2250m).
Our path takes us out of the Azzadene Valley and up to the pass of Tizi ‘n Touati, from where there is a majestic panorama of the High Atlas range. We then descend through a forest of oaks and past villages with stonewalled sheep pens. Overnight camping near Tizgui at Azib Assoul (2,300m). 6 H walking
Dinner & Overnight at the camp.
DAY 04 : Azib n Tikkent - col Tougdalt (2 700 m) - Azib n Tamsoult (2 250 m) camp.
We cross the Tizi ‘n Tagoudalte pass (2,700m) from where we have views of the western High Atlas mountain range. We then have a long descent through alpine areas overgrown with wildflowers and herbs, and follow a river past terraced fields and groves of walnut trees, to Azib n Tamsoult (2 250 m). Overnight in a gite.6 H walking.
DAY 05 : Azib Tamsoult (2250m)-Col Mezzik- Imlil gite (1750m).Trek to a small waterfall at Azib Tamsoulte and return to cross the Tizi ‘n Mzik pass (2,500m). We join the main Toubkal Area at Imlil valley (1,740m), where we spend the night in a village at Riad Jnane Imlil .5H walking
Dinner and overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil
DAY 06 : Imlil- Armed- Sidi Chemharouch - Refuge Nelter (3200m):
Today we gradually ascend the Toubkal valley, via the pilgrimage hamlet of Sidi Chamharouch.5 H 30 walking
DAY 07 : 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 08 : 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 09 : 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 .4H/Walking.
DAY 10 : 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 11 : Azib Likkemt (2600m) - col Likkemt (3600m) - camp Amagdoul (2300m).
after beakfast, we trek up by the mule path to arrive to Tizi Likkemt (3600m), the staning views above Imnane valley, we stop for 1/2 hr then we head downhill to reach F'Ousarou, Camp. 6H / Walking
DAY 12 : F'Ousarou- col Eddi (2900m) - Oukaimden (2600m) night at Ousertek (2100m).
Around 8.00hrs we start our trek through Tachdirt Village to climb up the pass Tizi n'Eddi (2900m), panoramic views above the peaks over 4000m, after the rest we continue towards the ‘ski resort’ of Oukaimeden by the meadow of Oukaimeden, night on the camp.The afternoon is free to search for ancient rock carvings, to climb Oukaimeden mountain (3273 metres),
5H30 / Walking.
DAY 13 : Ousertek- Arg Imeskar- Imoughlad - end of the trek.
Today is the last day walking of the trip, we start around 8.00hrs by Tizi n'Ousertk along several berber villages, 3H30 walking
DAY 14 : Marrakech
free day in Marrakech
DAY 15 : Transfer to the airport on your flight time, end of our services .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
- DURATION: .............15 days / 14 night (It would be possible to extend to 9 or 10 days)
- PERIOD:....................... AVAILABLE FROM THE END OF MAY TO THE END OF OCTOBER
- GRADE:.................... Strenuous, good fitness level required.
- PICK UP DETAILS:.................Pick up at 8am (from your hotel in Marrakech)
- DROP OFF DETAILS:...................6-7pm at the hotel (7rd day)
- ACCOMMODATION:..................Our Mobile camp, Berber house (Gite) dormitories, Toubkal Hut dormitories, Riad Jnane Imlil ensuit room with balcony. .
- 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 with private car & safe driver.
- Muleteers & mules.
- 6 nights Accommodation at the hut ( dormitories non ensuite rooms).
- Tipping
- Soft drinks.
MEALS DURING THE TREK
Meals on the trek are prepared by our Berber Cook. The food is fresh and healthy.
Example meals:
- Breakfast: bread, crepes , Jam, , cookies, fruit, juice, butter, coffee, milk.
- Lunch: bread, Moroccan salad, tomatoes, carrots, lentils, beans, rice or pasta, fish (sardines, tuna), seasonal fruit
- Dinner: Soup, classic Morooccan tajine, couscous, olives, nuts, seasonal fruit
please let us know about your catering preferences when you confirm your booking to ensure any dietary requirements are met.
Please remind as well your guide and cook on first day of the trek.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT / KIT HIRE
- Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for valley treks
- Personnel First aid Kit
- 3 to 4 season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)
- Crampons, Ice axes and Gaiters for Winter treks ( Nov to April )
- Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
- Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
- Soft-sided bag (50-80 litres)
- Lightweight daypack
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Torch and batteries
- Towel & all personal toiletries
