Details
- The trek up to Mount Toubkal takes 2 days and is considered high-level. It is necessary to have good physical fitness.
- Morocco’s highest peak is Mount Toubkal (4167m)
- Imlil (1740m) is the famous Berber village that marks the entrance to Toubkal National Park and where most expeditions to Toubkal begin.
Day 1: Marrakech (hotel) – Imlil (1700m) – Armed – Neltner Refuge (3207m):
- We’ll take you to Imlil after picking you up from your Marrakech hotel or riad.
- This is where the trekking route begins and where mountain guides, mules, and mules meet. After taking a tea break, they will embark on the walking route to the Neltner refuge (3208m).
- After passing the village of Armed (2050m), you can get a spectacular panoramic view of the Toubkal National Park, the Imlil valley, and Jbel Toukbal, which is the highest peak in Morocco at 4167m.
- Continue the climb by passing through Marabout Sidi Chamharouch’s sanctuary, which is also known as the Sultan of the Devil (2310m). Carry on until you reach Neltner Refuge (3208m).
- We’ll have lunch on the way.
- Accommodation and dinner at the Neltner Refuge.
- Walking for about 5 hours
Day 2: Neltner Refuge (3207m) – Summit Mt Toubkal (4167m) – Neltner Refuge (3207m) – Ait Mizan Valley – Imlil (1700m)- Marrakech (hotel):
- Have breakfast in the hut and then hike up to the top of Toubkal (4167m).
- At the start of the ascent route, there is a slope of around 200 meters. After it softens, it reaches 3700 meters. We will then have to climb back up to 3850 meters, where we will find a ridge and finally the ridge that takes us to the summit.
- After pondering the magnificent views, we headed to the shelter for lunch.
- Our plan is to descend to Imlil (1740m) by following the principal trail of the valley and observe the river Ait Mizane in its vicinity.
- Walking for about 9-10 hours
- Our vehicle will pick you up in Imlil and return to Marrakech, where it will arrive at 18:00 hours.
- You’ll be dropped off at your hotel/riad accommodation in Marrakech by our driver.
What's Included
- Get picked up and transported back to Marrakech.
- Mountain guide
- Mules for transporting luggage
- Cook
- All meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, will be provided during the trip.
- Water
- Accommodation in the Neltner Refuge
- Camping equipment for the summer season.
Extras
- Mountain insurance
- Drinks other than water
- Sleeping bag
- Crampons and ice-lolets
- Walking sticks
Recommendations
- Warm clothing (like a jacket or similar) is necessary
- Boots or walking shoes and socks
- Walking sticks
- Crampons and ice-lolets
- First aid equipment
- For winter, a sleeping bag that can be used for 3 to 4 seasons (winter) or a lightweight sleeping bag for summer.
- Waterproof trousers that are lightweight and resistant to water
- A water bottle or thermos is a good choice (recommended)
- Carry a backpack or a large bag (with a capacity of up to 50 liters).
- A lightweight backpack to carry the essentials of the day
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Battery-operated flashlight
- Personal hygiene products and towels.
- It is not suitable for travellers who have heart conditions or other serious medical problems.
- It is not recommended for pregnant women to engage in activity.
- It is required for children to be accompanied by an adult.
- It is not suitable for wheelchair users.
