The Toubkal Massif is the highest of the High Atlas of Morocco and North Africa. Located 80 km south of Marrakesh, near the Sahara, it enjoys the sun the largest party of the year, but the altitude makes the temperature pleasant for hiking even the heart of the summer.
To discover the Massif du Toubkal (4167m) in hiking: The hikes are three levels: support (7 to 8 hours of walking per day) average (5 to 6 hours of walking daily) and easy (4 to 5 hours) . These walks require a good physical shape and need good walking shoes. The port of baggage is carried out at the back of mules.
Toubkal is located in the National Park Toubkal, for hiking, you have other summits least known but most importantly as Ouankrim and others, so if you are in the region, n’hister not to visit other summits. You will not be disappointed to add a day of trekking to lose the sensation of the visit.
DETAILS ITINERARY
DAY1 : Arrive in Marrakech Airport- Night in Hotel
Arrive in Marrakech Airport- transfer to the Hotel.
DAY2 : From Marrakech to 2300m camp
Depart early in the morning to Asni by minibus along the road to Imlil. We meet up with our team of muleteers in Imlil (1750m altitude). We then trek over the Col de Tamatert (2227m), continuing on a dirt track. After the climb up Assaro, we camp at 2300m . 4.30 hours of trek.
DAY3 : Tizi n’likemt – Tizi n’Ourai
Departing early in the morning we have a long climb to Tizi n’lkemt (3550m), passing shepherds with their flocks of sheep and goats. We have lunch at 2450m and after, we continue to our camp at the foot of Tizi n’Ourai (2900m). 6.30 hours of trek.
DAY4 : Day near Ifni lake
A very pretty and longish descent today, down to the Berber villages with their traditional architecture. We pass the Lac d’Infni, a cold, green lake for a cool down. Our camp is at the near of the lake at 2263m. 6 hours trek
DAY5 : Neltner Refuge
We depart early again, to climb to Tizi n’Ouannoms (3600m). Descending to the Nelter refuge where we camp at 3200m. A shorter day, with a chance for a rest in the afternoon.
DAY6 : Toubkal Summit
We ascend Toubkal (4167m) by the North route. Taking in great views of the Anti Atlas and the villages of Armd and Imlil on the way, the ait mizan valley and more. Descending by different route, We get our lunch in the village of Sidi Chamharouch. (2300m). and continue on to Imlil where we meet the minibus and return to Marrakesh. night in the hotel.
