Toubkal, valleys & summit
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Dates : 4 - 11 June 2011 18 - 25 June 2011 2 - 9 July 2011 16 - 23 July 2011 6 - 13 August 2011 20 - 27 August 2011 3 - 10 September 2011 17 - 24 September 2011 8 - 15 October 2011 Or, book a private departure Price : 890 € Group : 4-12 persons Meeting : Marrakech. More details upon booking. Difficulty :  |
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The Toubkal is only a few kilometres away from Marrakech. With its 4167 m, it's the highest mountain of Morocco and Northern Africa. Known by the Berbers as “the mountain of mountains” (Adrar n' dern), besides being a summit, the Toubkal is also a mountain range full of surprises.
On this trip there is a Moroccan guide and a YokmoK guide. The Moroccan guide has an in-depth knowledge of the region, and the YokmoK guide is there to assure the good quality of the trip and help the local guide in whatever is needed.
Itinerary
Day 1 :: Arrival to Marrakech
It doesn’t matter at what time you arrive, we will be waiting for you at the airport in Marrakech. We then transfer you to the hotel in the centre of the city. While all the participants arrive, you can spend the afternoon visiting Marrakech.
Day 2 :: Marrakech - Tiziane
In the morning we leave Marrakech in our private minibus. After admiring the Moroccan landscape awhile, we arrive at the point where our trek begins. There we meet the mules and the cook who will make our life much easier these coming days. We cross the town of Imioughlad and we begin the ascent towards the first mountain pass of the trek. From the pass, at 2000 m above sea level, we have precious views of the regions of Tigouga, Taroudant, and of the Angour mountains to the north. After lunch, we arrive at the village of Tiziane and set up camp. Walking time: 4h30
Day 3 :: Tiziane - Tizgi
We start the day early to avoid the sun during the ascent of a mountain pass. After reaching the Teouti pass, at 2400m, we descend towards the town of Assaka. After lunch our path climbs again until we reach the village of Tizgi, where we set up camp. Walking time: 6h
Day 4 :: Tizgi - Azib Tamsoult
Today we hike along beautiful, wild landscapes of the Toubkal range. We'll find flocks of cattle with their Berber shepherds. After the morning ascent, we descend to the valley of the river Azaden, where we eat. With renewed strength, in the evening we climb to the campsite of Azib Tamsoult, to 2250m. Walking time: 6h
Day 5 :: Azib Tamsoult - Toubkal base camp
Today is an intense day, in which we significantly increase the average altitude of the trek. Ahead of us we have the demanding ascent to the Aguelzim pass at 3450 m. The ascent is long but progressive. Once on the pass we will be able to admire the summit of Toubkal. We then descend towards the Toubkal base camp, at 3200 m. Walking time: 6h30
Day 6 :: Ascent of the Toubkal
Today is D-Day. With 4 days of walking in the Toubkal National Park, the possibilities we have of successfully reaching the summit are high. We start the day early, at daybreak, to avoid the sun as much as possible during the ascent. After 3 hours of effort, we reach the top of North Africa. All the effort pays off with the impressive views we have. After enjoying this moment, we start the descent to the base camp. There we eat and then we continue the descent towards the village of Imlil, where we spent the night. Walking time: 7h30
Day 7 :: Hiking along Berber villages
Today we have a "relaxed" hike through several Berber villages. We climb a pass and then we walk along the beautiful valley of Imenane. In the evening we go to Marrakech. Walking time: 5h
Day 8
Transfer to the airport of Marrakech, where we bid farewell until our next adventure together.
Recommend this trip to a friend
The price includes
• Meeting/assisting at Marrakech airport
• YokmoK mountain guide
• Transport in private minibus
• 2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Marrakech, breakfast included
• 3 nights tents
• 2 nights in mountain huts
• Full board during the trek
• English speaking local mountain guide
• Travel insurance
• Mountain rescue insurance
• Muleteers and cook
• Mules during the trek
The price does not include
• Airfare (for recommendations, click here)
• Beverages
• Meals and dinners in Marrakech
• Sleeping bag
• Everything not specified in 'The price includes:'