3 Days trekking Toubkal summit
Duration
Tour Type
Explore Tours
Toubkal Mountain Trek -3 days,turns out to curious hikers and lovers of trekking to Toubkal. The Toubkal (Jebel Toubkal) of volcanic origin is composed of Jurassic and Cretaceous formations. The ascent of Toubkal with highlight sounds of 4167 meters; the highest in the whole of North Africa. This summit is visible from the nearby mountains. Our trek to Toubkal, leads to the discovery of lunar landscapes, through tiny villages clinging to the hillside, lined with walnut trees, apple, terraced fields, where only the collar possible to pass from a valley or one village to another.
Location
Program details
Day 1 : Marrakech – Imlil 1740M –TOUBKAL REFUGE 3207M
You will be collected from your hotel or the airport by our driver at 8:00 am sharp to begin our journey to Imlil. Please ensure you are ready by 7:00 am. Details about your pickup will be provided after the booking process.
Imlil, a Berber village located in the Atlas Mountains near Marrakech, is situated 1,740 meters (5,700 feet) above sea level, approximately 65 km (40 miles) south of Marrakech. This will be the starting point of your trek on the first day.
Upon arrival, muleteer crews will meet us to handle your luggage, food, and any other necessary belongings. An experienced mountain guide and tour official will lead you on a trek that begins with a visit to several small Berber villages. We will pass by the mountain shrine of Sidi Chamharouch and ascend to over 8,000 feet above sea level, approaching our mountain hut.
We will take a break for a picnic lunch, prepared by our cook, and rest briefly before continuing our ascent. At 10,500 feet above sea level, we will reach a refuge where you can enjoy a refreshing mint tea, take a hot shower to clean off the dust, and rest in preparation for the next day's journey.
Day 2 : Toubkal Refuge 3207M – Toubkal Summit 4167m – TOUBKAL REFUGE 3207M
In the morning, we try to climb Jebel Toukbal, the highest mountain in North Africa. Our path leads us to the southern basin and across the stream above the refuge. The walk is relatively easy, but the gravel and elevation make it quite difficult at times .The views along the way make this trip worthwhile. When you reach the top, the views over the surrounding countryside are stunning. From here, there are sweeping views in every direction, from the plains of Marrakech to the High Atlas Mountains in the north, to the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert in the south. As we descend back down the mountain to the Toubkal refuge for lunch, and also where we will spend the second night.
Day 3 : Toubkal REFUGE 3200M – Sidi Chamharouch 2300M – IMLIL1740M – Marrakech
Today we walked back from the Toubkal shelter. After breakfast we will have 3 hours back to Imlil, we stop at Sidi Chamharouch shrine for a cup of tea, then we continue to Imlil via Armed, where we meet our driver and return back to Marrakech.
Included/Exclude
- All food on trek.
- Transport from marrakech and back Local Guide.
- Accommodation in Toubkal Refuge.
- Mules and guide services.
- Soft Drinks.
- Personal travel insurance .
- Personal equipments.
- Tip for the team.