3 days toubkal ascent
3 days climbing mount Toubkal will take you to climb the highest North African peak Mt Toubkal. Located only about 60 km away from Marrakech in the Toubkal National Park, Jbel Toubkal 4167m and its surroundings are ideal for outdoor activities ranging from simple hikes and strenuous treks. This is why we offer many different treks up and around Toubkal mountain. Morocco atlas mountains in the Mt Toubkal are surrounded by beautiful valleys, traditional villages, and other high mountains.
Trip Descriptions
Day 1: Marrakech to Azib Tamssoult
Transfer from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains: 1:30-minute drive to Imlil (1740m), the famous starting point for mountaineering trips. Discover the area and hike up to the Tizi-n-Mezzik mountain pass (2489m). Enjoy the magic view of the Imlil area and Azzaden valley. Field lunch prepared by our cook in the middle of a juniper forest. After lunch, walk down the valley of Azzaden to the summer village of Tamssoult (2250m). Overnight in the refuge or camp. 5h walking.
Day 2: Azib Tamssoult to Toubkal refuge
Walk along the river up to the waterfall of Igholidn. Continue hiking up to the Tizi-n-ougelzim mountain pass (3600m). That will be a very good acclimatization day for the summit. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Haouz plains and Toubkal summit, the Highest North African peak during your picnic on the pass. Then walk down to the base camp of Toubkal (3207m). Camp or sleep in the refuge. 7h walking.
Day 3: Toubkal refuge to Marrakech via mount Toubkal peak
Early breakfast followed by 3 hours hiking up to the highest North African peak: Jebel Toubkal (4167m). After about 2 hours, you reach the ridge from where you get your first stunning view around you. You then follow the ridge for another few hundred meters of elevation and soon reach the long-awaited summit. If the air is clear, you get a good view of surrounding summits such as Jebel Siroua (3300m) or Jebel Ouankrim (4083m). After a short break to catch your breath and take plenty of summit photos, we head back down to the refuge. An extensive and delicious lunch prepared by our cook is waiting for you. After you are strengthened again, we walk back to Imlil, passing through the holy man of Chamharouch. Drive back to Marrakech. 8 to 9h walking. (1000 m up, 2400m down )
Trip Informations
What is included in the price
- Official and experienced tour guide
- Transport (hotel- trek-hotel ) from Marrkaech
- Muleteers and mules for luggage transport
- Accommodation: Gites, mountain huts
- Cook
- All meals during the trek
Not included
- flights
- personnel travel insurance
- soft drinks
- tips