10-Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech through Berber Villages
About This Tour
Ascend Morocco's highest peak on a 10-day trek from Marrakech through Berber villages, cultivated terraces, mountain passes, and the dramatic landscapes of Toub...
Duration: 10 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil, Toubkal National Park · Languages: Arabic, English, French
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Toubkal National Park
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What's Included
- English-speaking guide
Not Included
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Marrakech
Arrive at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Arrive at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
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2Day 02
Drive to Imi Oughlad and Trek to Id Aissa
Pass by the dramatic gorges at Moulay Brahim before continuing to Asni, a Berber village situated in the heart of a lush valley dominated by Toubkal. Pass by the dramatic gorges at Moulay Brahim before continuing to Asni, a Berber village situated in the heart of a lush valley dominated by Toubkal. At Imi n'Ourlad, meet the muleteers at the beginning of the trek in the Azaden Valley, passing through the Berber villages. At Imi n'Ourlad, meet the muleteers at the beginning of the trek in the Azaden Valley, passing through the Berber villages. Have lunch after crossing the Tacht Pass at 2000 m. Have lunch after crossing the Tacht Pass at 2000 m. Then continue through a giant garden of cultivated terraces, walnut trees, and colourful ochre houses. Then continue through a giant garden of cultivated terraces, walnut trees, and colourful ochre houses. Arrive at sunset in Id Aissa for the night in a Berber house at 1750 m. Arrive at sunset in Id Aissa for the night in a Berber house at 1750 m. 6h walking.
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3Day 03
Trek to Azib n'Tamsoult Waterfall and Camp
After breakfast, start walking up to the waterfall near Azib n'Tamsoult at 2400 m. After breakfast, start walking up to the waterfall near Azib n'Tamsoult at 2400 m. Then continue to your camp in the same Azaden Valley. Then continue to your camp in the same Azaden Valley. 5h walking.
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4Day 04
Cross Aguelzim Pass to the Toubkal Refuge
Walk along the high mountains and see Toubkal from the Aguelzim Pass at 3500 m. Walk along the high mountains and see Toubkal from the Aguelzim Pass at 3500 m. Then continue down to the refuge at the foot of Toubkal at 3207 m. Then continue down to the refuge at the foot of Toubkal at 3207 m. 6h walking.
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5Day 05
Ascend Jbel Toubkal Summit
Ascend Toubkal at 4167 m, the giant of the whole of North Africa. The ascent is not technically difficult, but it consists of walking on paths with bouldery sections. Ascend Toubkal at 4167 m, the giant of the whole of North Africa. The ascent is not technically difficult, but it consists of walking on paths with bouldery sections. From the summit, enjoy an incredible view of the Marrakech plain, Jbel Siroua, and the Sahara with your Toubkal trekking guide. From the summit, enjoy an incredible view of the Marrakech plain, Jbel Siroua, and the Sahara with your Toubkal trekking guide. Return to the refuge at 3207 m. Return to the refuge at 3207 m. 5h walking.
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6Day 06
Descend via Chamharouch Village to Imlil
During this day, descend to Chamharouch Village and continue all the way down to Imlil for lunch. During this day, descend to Chamharouch Village and continue all the way down to Imlil for lunch. Then walk close to Toubkal National Park, with its special reserve for the mouflon (mountain sheep). Then walk close to Toubkal National Park, with its special reserve for the mouflon (mountain sheep). Then descend towards the village of Imlil at 1750 m. Then descend towards the village of Imlil at 1750 m. A hammam is available as an option. A hammam is available as an option. 6h walking. Overnight in a guest house.
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7Day 07
Trek via Tizi n'Tmatart to Imsker
Pass through pine forests on the way up to Tizi n'Tmatart at 2300 m. Pass through pine forests on the way up to Tizi n'Tmatart at 2300 m. Then descend towards the village of Tinoughrin and have lunch. Then descend towards the village of Tinoughrin and have lunch. Continue to Ikkis. Continue to Ikkis. Spend the night with locals or in a lodge in Imsker at 1500 m. 5h walking.
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8Day 08
Morning Walk and Return to Marrakech
Walk in the morning and reach your car for the return to Marrakech. Walk in the morning and reach your car for the return to Marrakech. Arrive in Marrakech at 3:00 pm. Arrive in Marrakech at 3:00 pm. There is plenty of time to explore Marrakech and spend the night in a hotel or riad. There is plenty of time to explore Marrakech and spend the night in a hotel or riad. 2h walking.
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9Day 09
Free Day in Marrakech
Free day in Marrakech.Optional: go on a guided Marrakech tour. Free day in Marrakech. Optional: go on a guided Marrakech tour. Optional: go on a guided Marrakech tour.
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10Day 10
Departure from Morocco
Transfer to the airport and leave Morocco. Transfer to the airport and leave Morocco.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Marrakech, Morocco · Tour start: Imi Oughlad, Morocco — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
