The Big Moroccan Climb: Mt Toubkal

About Moroccan Mountains:

We offer a wide range of services for those planning a trip to the High Atlas, from basic one day guided walks to full package treks, including transport to the region, accommodation, food, guides, mules, tents, cuisine, entertainment and much more. We are able to suggest itineraries to meet the requirements of our visitors based on the number of days available, number of group members (from sole travellers to large groups), difficultly of treks, level of food and accommodation required, etc

Tour Overview:

A 75 KM south of the red city of Marrakech situated Toubkal with its highest point in North Africa (4167 m) has a alpine terrain. Cultivated and terraced fields on a tall, narrow valleys, villages stone consequence of the harsh climate here reflect the hard struggle of man against nature. This six-day trek in the Toubkal mountain will allow us to discover the Berber villages with Mt Toubkal Ascent.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Marrakech – Tiziane

In the morning we leave Marrakech in our private minibus. After admiring the Moroccan landscape awhile, we arrive at the point where our trek begins. There we meet the mules and the cook who will make our life much easier these coming days. We cross the town of Imi oughlad and we begin the ascent towards the first mountain pass of the trek. From the pass, at 2000 m above sea level, we have precious views of the regions of Tigouga, Taroudant, and of the Angour mountains to the north. After lunch, we arrive at the village of Tiziane and set up camp. Walking time: 4h30

Day 2: Tiziane – Tizgi
We start the day early to avoid the sun during the ascent of a mountain pass. After reaching the Teouti pass, at 2400m, we descend towards the town of Assaka. After lunch our path climbs again until we reach the village of Tizgi, where we set up camp. Walking time: 6h

Day 3: Tizgi – Azib Tamsoult
Today we hike along beautiful, wild landscapes of the Toubkal range. We’ll find flocks of cattle with their Berber shepherds. After the morning ascent, we descend to the valley of the river Azzaden, where we eat. With renewed strength, in the evening we climb to the campsite of Azib Tamsoult, to 2250m. Walking time: 6h

Day 4: Azib Tamsoult – Toubkal base camp
Today is an intense day, in which we significantly increase the average altitude of the trek. Ahead of us we have the demanding ascent to the Aguelzim pass at 3450 m. The ascent is long but progressive. Once on the pass we will be able to admire the summit of Toubkal. We then descend towards the Toubkal base camp, at 3200 m. Walking time:6h30

Day 5: Ascent Mt Toubkal – Toubkal Refuge – Marrakech
Today is D-Day. With 4 days of walking in the Toubkal National Park, the possibilities we have of successfully reaching the summit are high. We start the day early, at daybreak, to avoid the sun as much as possible during the ascent. After 3 hours of effort, we reach the top of North Africa. All the effort pays off with the impressive views we have. After enjoying this moment, we start the descent to the base camp. There we eat and then we continue the descent towards the village of Imlil, Transfer to Marrakech

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