HIGHLIGHTS :
- During this 2-day toubkal climb in the Moroccan High Atlas
- You will make the ascent of Jebel Toukal
- The highest point of the Maghreb and North Africa
- Enjoy Berber hospitality in Toubkal refuge and a gentle climb to the summit
OVERVIEW :
This toubkal trek in the High Atlas starts from Marrakech to Imlil village where you will meet our team. Once you load your luggage on mules, you start trekking with our guide for the ascent of Toubkal / the highest point in North Africa! During the second day, you will go down from the top and then return to Imlil in Marrakech.
DAILY TOUR :
DAY 1 : Marrakech / Imlil / Refuge Nelter
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in the morning; we drive to Imlil village. It will take abotu 1h30 drive. This is where you meet our small team before you leave for a trek of 5 to 6 hours to the small shelter under the top of Toubkal. In some places, the paths are quite steep and narrow. You will continue to rise through the secluded mountains and through several passes before arriving at the shelter where you will spend the night and where you can enjoy Berber hospitality. The distance between Marrakech and Imlil is of about 70 kilometers (43 miles) and the trip will be in minibus or private Taxi depending on number of participants. The first day’s trek will involve walking for 5 to 6 hours and a climb of 1500 meters (4921 feet).
Day 2 : Refuge Toubkal / Toubkal summit / Imlil / Marrakech
During the second day, you will make the ascent of the highest point of the Maghreb. However, this climb does not present major difficulties. The last peak of Toubkal is wide and the climb is less steep in the approach to the summit. You will marvel at the cliffs that overlook the other side of the lake d’Ifni. After getting off the highest point of the North Africa, you will come to Imlil from where you will be brought back to Marrakech. The second day, the duration of the trek will be of about 8 hours. You will make the ascent of 1,000 additional meters (3280 feet). In total, the descent will be of approximately 2468 meters (8097 feet).
INCLUDED / EXCLUDE :
- Transport from and back to Marrakech
- Mountain guide Local and Cook
- All meals and hot drinks during the trek
- 1 night in Toubkal Refuge
- Sleeping bags (Mountains)
- Mules and (porters in winter)
- Equipment hire
- Soft drinks
- Snacks
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Travel insurance
You need to dress according to your altitude and the environment in which you are. Most hikers are in remote alpine climates. Therefore, there are often large temperature fluctuations. Temperatures are usually lower in the highlands.
- Equipments (Ask)
- Clothes (Ask)
- Electrical (Ask)
- Kit personal medical (Ask)
Trekking equipments list (required)
- Good walking boots and socks
- 3 to 4 season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)
- Lightweight fleece and waterproof outers (summer)
- Layers, windproof jacket, hat, gloves (autumn-late spring)
- Thermal underwear (autumn through late spring)
- Sunglasses.
- 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.
- Lighter 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.
This itinerary is only our suggestion. Please get in touch with us at moroccoinspirations@gmail.com to discuss a more personalised itinerary to your exact requirements.
If the itineraries we offer do not match what you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact us and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements and price depending on the number of Travellers, Hotel category and season.
The capacity of our organization is limited to between 2 and 60 people, each group of 4 people takes a separate 4×4 for transfers.
Please note flights are not included. Prices are based on sharing a twin room. If you would like to upgrade to a private single room, this can easily be arrange for you, simply contact our customer experience team.
