Atlas Mountains trek highlights 8 daysThis trek makes you discover the Toubkal Massif, the most accessible of the High Atlas. Accompanied by a mountain guide and a team of trekking (muleteers, cooks), you browse the sumptuous ocher and brown valleys which shelter the Berber villages as well as numerous pastures of altitude.
This trekking to the original route allows to climb the Toubkal (4167 m) through hiking sports altitude. If the stay is in the countryside it is nonetheless comfortable thanks to quality equipment that allows you to mount comfortable and functional camps. TREK HIGHLIGHTS - Toubkal summit 4167m - Great views over the most of western High Atlas Mountains Berber villages - Met the locals and lear about their lifestyle. - visit the Berber house - Berber food. |
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DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: MARRAKECH.
Welcome at the airport of Marrakech then transfer to your Riad n the Medina. Free time for the evening meal and night at a 4-star Riad/hotel.
DAY 2: MARRAKECH - TAHNOUTE - SIDI ALI OFARS.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Tahnaoute and the road to Sidi Ali or Farés, we find our muleteers and cook in Si Ali at 1550m, and then start the hike by a regular climb, picnic lunch on the way, after the passage of Tissili Pass 2250m. and then join our camp in Tfirte with beautiful panoramic view of the Oussertek valley 2200 m.
Ascent: 500 m
Negative height difference: 300 m
Duration: 4h walk
DAY 3: TIZI N'OUSERDEK - IKIS AND AGERSIOUAL VILLAGES - MATAT VALLEY.
By the Tizi n'ouertek pass, we change valley, descent to the valley of Imnane, passing through the beautiful villages of Ikkis and Amsakrou before climbing to the Aguerssioual pass at 1900 m, lunch near the River of Ait Mezane, afternoon short wlk up to the village of Matat village.
Dinner and overnight athe Berber house.
Ascent: 800 m
Negative height difference: 800 m
Duration: 6h30 walk
DAY 4: AZZADEN VALLEY - AZIBE N'TAMSOULTE.
Through the valley of Azaden We climb below the village of Tizi n'Oussem and then by a path in balcony we reach the sheepfolds of Azib n Tamssoulte 2300m, passage near a beautiful waterfalls, before finding our hut at the foot of massive from Tazaraghte (2,650 m)
Ascent: 1,100 m
Negative altitude difference: 400 m
Duration: 6 hours walk
DAY 5: AGLZIM PASS - TOUBKAL BASE CAMP.
A morning effort awaits us to cross the pass of Aglzim with its 3500m, an extraordinary sight on the plain of El Haouz and on the massif of Toubkal, and then descent to join our bivouac at the foot of mount Toubkal (3 150 m).
Ascent: 650 m
Negative altitude difference: 400 m
Duration: 5h walk
DAY 6: TOUBKAL ASCENT.
Early morning for the ascent of the highest peak of Morocco and North Africa: Toubkal summit 4167m. shrot bear at the top with beautiful panoramic view of the plain of Marrakech, on the south side of the Atlas Mountains. then down to the same slope to find our camp, Picnic lunch, and relax near the tents.
Vertical gain: 1,000 m
Vertical drop: 1000 m
Duration: 6h30 walk
DAY 7: CHAMHAROUCH - IMLIL VALLEY.
Descent along the valley, passing through the holy village of Sidi Chamharouch "the king of djainns" is buried here. Descent to the village of Aremd and then Imlil, last lunch with our team and after the farewells we check-in at Riad Jnane Imlil adn relax near the swimming pool. Dinner and ofernight at the Riad.
Vertical gain: 1,000 m
Negative altitude difference: 1,400 m
Duration: 4h walk
DAY 8:IMLIL VALLEY - MARRAKECH.
Breakfast at the RIAD, then transfer to Marrakech airport. on your flight time.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
SERVICES INCLUDED
DAY 1: MARRAKECH.
Welcome at the airport of Marrakech then transfer to your Riad n the Medina. Free time for the evening meal and night at a 4-star Riad/hotel.
DAY 2: MARRAKECH - TAHNOUTE - SIDI ALI OFARS.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Tahnaoute and the road to Sidi Ali or Farés, we find our muleteers and cook in Si Ali at 1550m, and then start the hike by a regular climb, picnic lunch on the way, after the passage of Tissili Pass 2250m. and then join our camp in Tfirte with beautiful panoramic view of the Oussertek valley 2200 m.
Ascent: 500 m
Negative height difference: 300 m
Duration: 4h walk
DAY 3: TIZI N'OUSERDEK - IKIS AND AGERSIOUAL VILLAGES - MATAT VALLEY.
By the Tizi n'ouertek pass, we change valley, descent to the valley of Imnane, passing through the beautiful villages of Ikkis and Amsakrou before climbing to the Aguerssioual pass at 1900 m, lunch near the River of Ait Mezane, afternoon short wlk up to the village of Matat village.
Dinner and overnight athe Berber house.
Ascent: 800 m
Negative height difference: 800 m
Duration: 6h30 walk
DAY 4: AZZADEN VALLEY - AZIBE N'TAMSOULTE.
Through the valley of Azaden We climb below the village of Tizi n'Oussem and then by a path in balcony we reach the sheepfolds of Azib n Tamssoulte 2300m, passage near a beautiful waterfalls, before finding our hut at the foot of massive from Tazaraghte (2,650 m)
Ascent: 1,100 m
Negative altitude difference: 400 m
Duration: 6 hours walk
DAY 5: AGLZIM PASS - TOUBKAL BASE CAMP.
A morning effort awaits us to cross the pass of Aglzim with its 3500m, an extraordinary sight on the plain of El Haouz and on the massif of Toubkal, and then descent to join our bivouac at the foot of mount Toubkal (3 150 m).
Ascent: 650 m
Negative altitude difference: 400 m
Duration: 5h walk
DAY 6: TOUBKAL ASCENT.
Early morning for the ascent of the highest peak of Morocco and North Africa: Toubkal summit 4167m. shrot bear at the top with beautiful panoramic view of the plain of Marrakech, on the south side of the Atlas Mountains. then down to the same slope to find our camp, Picnic lunch, and relax near the tents.
Vertical gain: 1,000 m
Vertical drop: 1000 m
Duration: 6h30 walk
DAY 7: CHAMHAROUCH - IMLIL VALLEY.
Descent along the valley, passing through the holy village of Sidi Chamharouch "the king of djainns" is buried here. Descent to the village of Aremd and then Imlil, last lunch with our team and after the farewells we check-in at Riad Jnane Imlil adn relax near the swimming pool. Dinner and ofernight at the Riad.
Vertical gain: 1,000 m
Negative altitude difference: 1,400 m
Duration: 4h walk
DAY 8:IMLIL VALLEY - MARRAKECH.
Breakfast at the RIAD, then transfer to Marrakech airport. on your flight time.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
- DURATION: .............8 days / 7 night (It would be possible to extend to 9 or 10 days)
- PERIOD:....................... All year (It's accessible all the year round but if you don't want to use crampons during winter and walk on the snow, we recommend the Ascent only from April to Nov.
- GRADE:.................... Strenuous, good fitness level required.
- PICK UP DETAILS:.................Pick up at 8:30am (from your hotel in Marrakech)
- DROP OFF DETAILS:...................6-7pm at the hotel (2nd day)
- ACCOMMODATION:..................Berber house, camps and 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 with private car & safe driver.
- Muleteers & mules.
- Cook to prepare your meals.
- 7 night Accommodation as per itinerary.
- Travel Insurance
- Tipping
- Soft drinks.
- 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)
- Goggles (winter) and sunglasses (summer)
- 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
- Matches 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.
