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Toubkal

3 days trek

Ahmed Aouzal

Arrival at Imlil (1,740 m) The journey begins in the charming village of Imlil, the gateway to the Toubkal massif, nestled in 60 km from Marrakech. After meeting the local team and the mule drivers, you leave for a short acclimatization hike in the green valley of Aït Mizane. This first day is an excellent opportunity to discover the Berber landscapes and immerse yourself in the local culture. Night in a lodge in Imlil.

Days 1

Day 2: Imlil – Toubkal Refuge (3,207 m) Your adventure truly begins today. You leave early for a gradual climb through Berber villages. The trail winds through orchards, streams and cultivated terraces. Passing through Sidi Chamharouch, a sacred place for the locals, you will reach the Toubkal refuge after about 5-6 hours of walking. You will spend the night at the refuge, at an impressive altitude, with grandiose views of the mountains.

Days 2

Ascent of Toubkal (4,167 m) The most anticipated day is here! You leave early to avoid the heat of the day. Climbing Toubkal is a challenge, but it remains accessible to well-prepared hikers. The path is rocky and sometimes steep, but each step brings you closer to the summit. Once at the summit, at 4,167 m, you will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Atlas range, the Haouz plains and even the distant Sahara desert. After a well-deserved break at the summit, you will descend to the refuge for a second night.

Days 3

Day 4: Toubkal Refuge – Azzaden After the effort of the ascent, today you begin a gentler descent towards the magnificent Azzaden valley. The road crosses passes and ridges, offering incredible views of the surrounding mountains and isolated Berber villages. At the end of the day, you reach a picturesque village where you will spend the night in a traditional lodge, surrounded by wild nature and the warmth of the locals.

Days 4

Day 5: Azzaden – Tizi Oussem – Return to Imlil For this last day, you continue your walk in the Azzaden valley before passing through the Tizi Mzik pass (2,489 m). From there, you will begin the descent towards Imlil, with breathtaking views of the valley and its impressive landscapes. When you arrive in Imlil, you can celebrate the end of your adventure with a well-deserved lunch before heading back to Marrakech.

Days 5

Adventure and discovery

days: Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil (1,740 m) – Refuge du Toubkal (3,207 m) – Departure from Marrakech: The day starts early with a departure from Marrakech, generally in minibus or taxi, for a journey of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to the village of Imlil, located at an altitude of 1,740 meters. This village is the main starting point for hikes to Toubkal. - Meeting with the local team: In Imlil, hikers meet their guide and, if necessary, the mule drivers who transport luggage and equipment to the refuge. After a briefing about the day, the hike begins. - Ascent to the refuge: The ascent begins with a relatively moderate path, crossing Berber villages, orchards, and rivers. The route passes in particular through the village of Aremd and the sanctuary of Sidi Chamharouch (2,310 m), a sacred place for the locals. - Walking time: Around 5 to 6 hours of hiking. - Elevation: Approximately 1,500 meters of ascent. - Arrival at the Toubkal refuge: After a day of walking through varied landscapes,

Day 2: Toubkal Refuge – Toubkal Summit (4,167 m) – Imlil – Marrakech - Early morning departure: The day begins before dawn, around 4 or 5 a.m., to avoid the heat of the middle of the day and maximize visibility when climbing. The group sets off with headlamps and begins the final ascent to the summit. - Ascent to the summit: The climb is steeper and technical, with sections of rocks and sometimes snow, depending on the season. The pace is slow and steady, the altitude being felt. About 3 hours after leaving the refuge, the group reached the summit of Toubkal. - Walking time to the summit: Approximately 3 to 4 hours. - Elevation: Approximately 960 meters of ascent. - At the summit: At 4,167 meters above sea level, hikers are rewarded with spectacular panoramic views of the entire High Atlas range, the surrounding valleys, and, on a clear day, the Sahara Desert in the distance. It is a moment of pride and accomplishment after an intense effort. - Descent to the refuge: After taking photo

The challenge of the Toubkal 4167m summit.

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Our Toubkal ascent 2 day trek starts with an early woke up and refreshed, after breakfast, we leave Marrakech in our own private transportation for a 1.5hr drive to Imlil the point of our departure trip. Here Trek to Imlil, crossing the valley floor and up onto the side of the valley, arriving at Sidi Chamharouch to 11’S, traditional Berber whiskey (mint tea). Refreshed, we continue up along a new hanging valley and after a couple of hours taking the first glimpse of our target, the Mountain Refuge Neltner to 3,207m. This is our « base camp » for the night. 5:00 trek.

Day 1 : Marrakech - Imlil - Toubkal Refuge

Peak day! We take an early breakfast and leave on our « Summit Day ‘Jebel Toubkal 4 167m. It is not easy starting, we need to get on the steep side of the main valley, but taking enjoyable and easy, soil levels on a bit, and we continue our gradual ascent. After about four hours we do it! What feeling, and the magnificent view !! After the celebrations due, photos, and a well-earnt rest and picnic, we return to base camp and then trek down through Sidi Chamharouch Imlil Village. We continue by private vehicle to your hotel in Marrakech. 8 hours.

Day 2 : Toubkal Refuge - Toubkal Summit - Imlil - Marrakech

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