Toubkal Ascent and Berber Villages Circle Trek 6d/5n

This six-day trek in the Toubkal mountain will allow us to discover the Berber villages with Toubkal ascent .the highest peak in North Africa. Extraordinary hiking the mountains of Toubkal, the mountains both alive and wild, with the highlight the ascent to a peak of over 4000m, the roof of the north of Africa

Detail about the package

Climb Mount Toubkal and berber villages

6-Day Toubkal Ascent and Berber Villages Circle Trek: combining beautiful panoramas with the time to explore Berber villages and lifestyle of the locals. From the first day of trekking you will be immersed in everyday Berber life watching the locals working in their terraced fields and tending to their animals. This itinerary involves early starts and strenuous trekking days, moving from camp to camp each day but you will be rewarded with many fine photo opportunities, in particular at the summit of Jebel Toubkal 4167m. At the end of the day you will be able to relax in village cafes and enjoy a cup of mint tea or paddle alongside refreshing rivers and the turquoise shores of Lac D’ifni 2295m ,perfect hard climb before the summit day will take to tizi Ounnoums 3660m before you walk down to the basecamp. last day you will summit then long walk to imlil village where you will be picked up and drive to marrakech.

Guidance

The trek Will be Guided by qualified Local Guide From Atlas Mountains Who is ready to Help you get to your destination and tell you every thing you need About the Area

transport

We will Pick you Up from your accommodation in Marrakech or wherever you are in Morocco on Very comfortable private Transport. and drop you Off There after the Tour.

Food & Beverages

The Food will be provided During The Trek. Please if you are allergic to something Let us Know ahead.

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mules walking in mountains
peak of mountain
lake in mountains
waw view from morocco mountains
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tents and light inside with stars
mule ride in mountains
girle enjoying the view
camping in the mountains

ITINERARY

Day1: Marrakech - imlil - Tachedirt
You will be picked up from your place in marrakech and transferred to the small town of Imlil in the Atlas Mountains., you willmeet your guide and muleteer. Once you have loaded up your bags, the mule and cook set off together, taking a head-start to pick a perfect picnic spot and start cooking your lunch. You will start your trek by walking along the valley towards Tacheddirt, some 8kms from Imlil. The trail climbs up the pass at Tizi n’Tamatert (2279m) and then down to the pretty village of Ouanesekra and then onto Tacheddirt (2314m) where you usually spend the night camping at the river-side.
Approx. 5-6 hours walking time (844m ascent & 150m descent)
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Day 2: Tacheddirt – Tizi Likemt (3555m) - Azib Likemt
Azib Likemt This morning starts with a long slow ascent across the valley and up to the pass at Tizi Likemt (3555m). It is fairly tough going with a long ascent and loose scree on the ground. From the pass, there is a fine view of Toubkal and its sister peaks. Then it is a long downhill descent to the village of Azib Likemt (2600m), where you camp for the night.
Approx. 5-6 hours walking time (1241m ascent & 955m descent)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
tents and light inside with stars
Day 3 : Azib Likemt - Tizi n' Ououraine (3120m) – Amsourzerte
Today is easier than the previous. The trek takes you through a variety of landscapes including more fantastic views of Toubkal and the Ifni Dome from Tizi n’Ououraine (3120m). The trail leads on towards Amsourzerte (1797m), arguably one of the nicest villages in the region, where you’ll spend the night in a simple village Gite.
Approx. 5-6 hours walking time (520m ascent & 955m descent)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Village Gite
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Day 4 : Amsourzerte - Ifni Lake (2392m)
Heading West out of Amsourzerte, you pass through several small villages on your way towards Ifni Lake, the only lake in the High Atlas Mountains. The Lake is surrounded by towering peaks, scree and rubble and is a pleasant place to set camp and spend the afternoon relaxing at the shore.
Approx. 3-4 hours walking time (595m ascent)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
lake in mountains
Day 5 : Ifni Lake -Tizi n Oianoums - Nelter Hut (3207m)
Today is the hardest day, heading up a long steep path up a scree slope towards the pass at Tizi n’Ouanoums (3684m), a narrow ledge between two shafts of rock. From here it is a long zigzag descent down a precipitously steep scree slope to Nelter Hut, a mountain refuge where you’ll spend the night. The dorms at Neltner tend to be crowded with other trekkers aiming to tackle Toubkal early next morning so in the summer and when the weather allows we typically camp at the Refuge.
Approx. 5-6 hours walking time (815m ascent & 477m descent) 
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Day 6 : Toubkal Refuge – Toubkal summit (4,167m)– Imlil
Today you will be up early for the ascent of Toubkal . It’s a challenging trek to the summit, but, weather permitting, you will be rewarded for your efforts with incredible views over the Atlas Range and the Sahara Desert. After the glory of the summit, you will retrace your steps to the Toubkal Mountain Refuge and then follow the well-trodden path back to Imlil, passing the holy Muslim site of Sidi Charmmharouch on the way. You will arrive back in Imlil in the late afternoon, where you will then be able to have a hot shower and then relax on the roof terrace, taking in the views of the mountains you have just been trekking amongst.
Approx. 10-12 hours walking (960m ascent & 2427m descent)
peak of mountain

Option Two

Day1 : Marrakech - Imi-oughlad - Imsker - Gliz :
Pick up from Marrakech and drive Km 54  to Imi-oughlad meet our team Carriers, cook, after loading the mules, towards  the valley Imenane continuing to rise
slowly over Tizi n Lbour and down into to Imeskar village for Lunch. After lunch we then carry on across the small valley in the shadow of several huge walnut trees, an easy climb without technical difficulties into village Tinghar then we continue to climb towards the village of Tidili night and the small village of Gliz .  5-6hours
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Day2 : Gliz - Oukaimeden - Tizi n Addi - Tachdirth :
A short cli​mb to cross Tizi-n-Oukaimden by a forest of juniper, a magnificent view over the valley Ousrtik and distant peaks of mass Toubkal then by passes the mountain of Okaimden 3700m. Lunch on shortly after the station Ski , the highest in North Africa. And by the collar Eddi join the beautiful Valley High Atlas Tachddirt splendid view of the mountains and the valley an easy descent back to our village at night lodging Tachdirth :Duration: 6 hours
waw view from morocco mountains
Day3 : Tachdirth – ikkis – tizi n’aguersiwal – aguersiwal – Matat : 
After breakfast , we set off down the assif  imnane valley , passing throught several berber  hamlets and thence  up to the tizi n’ageursiwal (2000m).once through the col we shall now go down more winding  mule tracks leading to the  village of aguersiwal (lunch spot ) set off up the valley of Matat, allow another hour to get up the valley to Matat  . 5 hours walking.
berber village in morocco
Day4 : Matat - Tizi Oudite - Azib n Tamsoult :
From Matat you will set off an a 6 hour trek out of the Matat Valley and into the Azzadene Valley. Along the way you will pass Tizi Oudite at 2,250m, the Ait Aissa Village, Tizi oussm Village and into   Azib n’Tansoult . Overnight in the Azib n Tamsoult mountain refuge at 2300m
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Day5 : Azib n Tamsoult - Tizi Agelzim - Toubkal Refuge : 
Today involves a fairly stiff climb through  Ighouliden waterfalls  out of the Azzadene Valley to the Toubkal Refuge over the Aguelzim Mountain pass at 3,560m. Lunch will be taken with spectacular views over the Atlas Mountain Range. Overnight in the Toubkal Refuge (Niltner Hut) where you’ll likely be sharing a bunk room with othe trekkers tackling Toubkal early the next morning- 6hours
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Day6 : Toubkal refuge - Toubkal Summit - Toubkal Refuge - Imlil - Marrakech :
​Up early for the climb up Toubkal (4,167m) from where, clouds allowing, you’ll have wonderful views over the Atlas Range and the Sahara Desert then a long way back down past the refuge and the well-worn path back to Imlil. This is a fairly long day with 8-9 hours of  trekking, involving 900m upthen almost 2,500m back down to Imlil! You will normally be dropped off at around 5.00pm in Marrakech – 9hours
girle enjoying the view

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Maps & info

  • Group 1 person        :  On request
  • Group 2 – 3 people   : 495€/person
  • Group 4 – 7 people   : 450€/person
  • Group 8 – 12 people : 395€/person

NB : Extra 20 /person extra from Nov to April to cover porters & extra for mountain hut winter ratesIncluded

  • English speaking guide, and cook
  •  Muleteers and mules for luggages
  •  Full board on trek + mineral water, coffee and tea
  • Accommodation at Neltner Mountain hut
  • Ground transfers by minibuses / taxis: ( hotel – trek – hotel 
  • Mess, cooking & toilet tents (camping option )
  • Porters for luggages from snow line to Mountain hut (Winter treks)
  • Travel insurance.
  • Soft/alcoholic drinks
  • Tips and personal expanses
  • Rented Equipments ( crampons Ice Axce …) ( Winter )

This trek runs from May to september
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join , please get in Touch!!

  • 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)
  • 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

Most of those equipment can be rented locally from our equipment shop in Imlil:

  1.  Crampons : 5 €/ Day/pair
  2.  Ice Axe : 3 €/day
  3.  Walking boots : 5 €/day
  4.  Sleeping bags : 2.5 €/day
  5.  Rain Jackets : 3 €/day
  6.  Walking Poles : 3 €/day/pair   
  7.  Back packs : 3€/day
  8.  Stoves : 2€/day 

Easy – Medium – Hard

The Accommodation during this trek can either be in a mountain hut for the winter treks or on camping if prefered from June -Octo

NB : If accommodation is required in the Atlas Mountains either before or after the trek, we can always book you at our Place in Imlil

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