6-Day Toubkal Circuit Trek from Marrakech with Ifni Lake and Summit

6 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Go for the thrilling Toubkal Circuit Trek, combining a slew of beautiful panoramas with time to visit Berber villages. Get immersed in everyday Berber life, wat...

Duration: 6 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil, Ifni Lake · Languages: English, French, German

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What's Included

English-speaking mountain guides
Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage
Cook
All meals on the hike
Accommodation
Transportation
Camping materials

Not Included

Travel insurance
Tips
Personal expenses

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Marrakech to Tacheddirt via Imlil and Tizi n Tamatert

Depart from Marrakech after a good breakfast and drive to Imlil via Asni. Imlil is the principal trailhead for walkers and a busy market town. Depart from Marrakech after a good breakfast and drive to Imlil via Asni. Imlil is the principal trailhead for walkers and a busy market town. Meet your mule team and, once all the gear is loaded, begin walking along the valley towards Tacheddirt, 8 km beyond Imlil. Meet your mule team and, once all the gear is loaded, begin walking along the valley towards Tacheddirt, 8 km beyond Imlil. Start a gentle climb as the trail rises all the way up to the pass at Tizi n Tamatert (2,279 m). Start a gentle climb as the trail rises all the way up to the pass at Tizi n Tamatert (2,279 m). Descend to the pretty village of Ouaneskra and continue further to Tacheddirt (3,000 m). Descend to the pretty village of Ouaneskra and continue further to Tacheddirt (3,000 m). Camp near the river.
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Day 02

Ascent to Tizi Likemt and Camp at Azib Likemt

Cross the valley and begin a long, slow ascent to the pass at Tizi Likemt (3,555 m). Today's trek is quite tough, as there is a considerable amount of loose scree on the ground. Cross the valley and begin a long, slow ascent to the pass at Tizi Likemt (3,555 m). Today's trek is quite tough, as there is a considerable amount of loose scree on the ground. As you reach the top, enjoy your first fine view of the Toubkal massif before a long downhill descent to the village of Azib Likemt, where you camp for the night. As you reach the top, enjoy your first fine view of the Toubkal massif before a long downhill descent to the village of Azib Likemt, where you camp for the night.
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Day 03

Through Tizi n Touraine to Amsouzert

Embark on a long but relatively easy trek that takes you through a variety of contrasting landscapes. Embark on a long but relatively easy trek that takes you through a variety of contrasting landscapes. From Tizi n Touraine (3,120 m), enjoy further views of the Toubkal massif, including the summit, the east face, and the Ifni Dome (3,876 m). From Tizi n Touraine (3,120 m), enjoy further views of the Toubkal massif, including the summit, the east face, and the Ifni Dome (3,876 m). Continue on the trail towards Amsouzert, one of the most striking villages in the region, where you spend the night dormitory-style in a simple village gite. Continue on the trail towards Amsouzert, one of the most striking villages in the region, where you spend the night dormitory-style in a simple village gite.
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Day 04

Village Traverse to Ifni Lake

Traverse through several small villages on your route towards Ifni Lake, the only lake in the massif. The lake is a memorable sight, surrounded by rocky mountains and giant heaps of rubble, with its depth enhancing the experience. Traverse through several small villages on your route towards Ifni Lake, the only lake in the massif. The lake is a memorable sight, surrounded by rocky mountains and giant heaps of rubble, with its depth enhancing the experience. Arrive by lunchtime and spend the afternoon relaxing at the shore. Set up your camp there. Arrive by lunchtime and spend the afternoon relaxing at the shore. Set up your camp there.
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Day 05

Over Tizi n'Ouanoums to Nelter Hut

Make your way along a steep path that leads up to a seemingly endless scree slope. At length, you reach the pass at Tizi n'Ouanoums (3,664 m), a narrow ledge between two shafts of rock. Make your way along a steep path that leads up to a seemingly endless scree slope. At length, you reach the pass at Tizi n'Ouanoums (3,664 m), a narrow ledge between two shafts of rock. Descend to Nelter Hut, a mountain refuge where you'll spend the night, along a zig-zag trail. You can opt to camp outside, taking in the eclectic atmosphere. Descend to Nelter Hut, a mountain refuge where you'll spend the night, along a zig-zag trail. You can opt to camp outside, taking in the eclectic atmosphere.
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Day 06

Summit Mt. Toubkal and Return to Marrakech

Leave before dawn, following a well-worn route to the summit. If conditions are good, it should take no more than 2-3 hours to reach the top. Leave before dawn, following a well-worn route to the summit. If conditions are good, it should take no more than 2-3 hours to reach the top. Enjoy the expansive views of the entire Atlas range and the Marrakech plains. Enjoy the expansive views of the entire Atlas range and the Marrakech plains. Return to base and descend rapidly to the villages of Sidi Chamharouch and Armed, before following the Mizane River along a well-forested trail to the trailhead at Imlil. Return to base and descend rapidly to the villages of Sidi Chamharouch and Armed, before following the Mizane River along a well-forested trail to the trailhead at Imlil. If you are staying in Marrakech, you will be taken there by car at the end of the day. If you are staying in Marrakech, you will be taken there by car at the end of the day.