White Toubkal
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Dates : 10 - 17 March 2012 31 March - 7 April 2012 Or, book a private departure Price : 890 € Group : 3-10 persons Meeting : Marrakech. More details upon booking. Difficulty :  |
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The Toubkal is only a few kilometers away from Marrakech. With its 4167m, it is the highest mountain of Morocco and Northern Africa. Known to the Berbers as ´the mountain of mountains´ (Adrar n' dern), besides being a summit the Toubkal is also a mountain range full of surprises.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive to Marrakech. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel just a few minutes walk from the Jemaa el Fna Square. Time to explore - the Souk, Medina, museums, palaces and gardens - and soak up the unique atmosphere of this enchanting and historic city.
Day 2
Departure early in the morning to the trailhead at Oukaimeden, which is also the highest ski resort in North Africa. Once on our skis the route takes us over Tizi'n Eddi (2928m) followed by a descent into the Tachddirt valley and the villages of Tameguist and Tachddirt (2250 m). Stay overnight in the village. Duration: 4-6 hours
Day 3
Ascent of Tizi'n Likemt (3615 m) followed by a stunning descent. Mules will be waiting for us at the foot of the mountains for the interesting trek over the Col de Tamatert (2279 m) to M'Zik (1750 m). Views en-route of the mountain oasis at Imlil. Stay overnight in the village. Duration: 5-8 hours
Day 4
A long uphill day, walking and skinning to the Toubkal hut (3100m). Overnight at the hut. Duration: 4-7 hours
Day 5
Toubkal ascent (4167 m). This is the highest mountain in North Africa and with clear weather the panoramic views from the summit are just astonishing. Return to the hut via the same route. Duration: 5-7 hours
Day 6
The beautiful ski traverse and ascent of Tizi'n Tadat (3600 m) offers great panoramic views. This is followed by an excellent descent to Tazarharht hut (3300m). Night in the hut. Duration: 5-8 hours
Day 7
Early start for the ascent of Tazarharht (3980 m). Return to the hut and ski down to M'zik and Imlil. Duration: 6-8 hours. Drive back to Marrakesh via Asni, site of one of the largest souks. Celebrate a great trip with dinner on the terrace enjoying superb views across the city. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 8
Breakfast in the hotel. Return to the airport for the flight home.
Recommend this trip to a friend
The price includes:
• Meeting/assisting at Marrakech airport
• Transport in private minibus
• 2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Marrakech, breakfast included
• 5 nights in mountain huts
• Full board during the trek
• Mountain rescue insurance
• Trip insurance
• Services of the mountain guide
• Mules and muleteers
• Cook
The price does not include:
• Airfare (for recommendations, click here)
• Beverages
• Meals and dinners in Marrakech
• Everything not specified in ´The price includes:´