Trekking in Morocco From Marrakech ...
8 Days Toubkal Accsent with Hiking in Valleys and Villages of the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech
8 Days Toubkal Accsent with Hiking in Valleys and Villages of the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech
Introduction
Trekking is the word used to describe a journey on foot, often over rough or mountainous terrain. Usually involving the support of a trekking crew where porters or pack animals carry the group equipment and your personal belongings. You only need to carry a day sack with the items you need for the day. Our trekking and walking holidays have been carefully planned to allow quality, safety and professionalism. A typical trekking day might involve 5 to 8 hours walking including a lunch stop. You are free to walk at your own pace and on all treks, there is time to rest, relax and meet the local people, learning something of their lifestyle and cultures. You carry a comprehensive first aid kit and our leaders are trained in first aid. In the event of an emergency you have the best available back up and rescue facilities in the areas you are visiting.
Highlights
- Explore the hidden berber villages in the high Atlas Mountains.
- Enjoy a guided trek and explore the high Atlas Mountains.
- Discover the Berber traditions and life style during a home stay with a berber family.
- Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the green valley.
- Cross the valleys and stroll the narrow rivers of the high Atlas Mountains.
- Ascent the highest peak in North Africa the Toubkal mount.
Itinerary of the Trek
Day 1 : ARRIVAL TO MARRAKECH
Depending on your arrival time, there may be some time for self-exploration of this wonderfully colorful city.
Day 2 : MARRAKECH, IMI OUGHLAD, TIZI OUSSEM
After breakfast you transfer by minibus to Imi Oughlad, a journey that takes you from the plains around Marrakech into the heart of the High Atlas range. After meeting your mules and muleteers you start a 5-hour walk, climbing up to Tacht Pass (2000m) and then descending into the Azaden Valley, famous for its beautiful juniper forests. Overnight in the guesthouse; 5 hours walking.
Day 3 : Trek to Aremd via the Tizi n’Mzik Pass
Today you continue walking along the valley, before beginning a steady ascent up towards the mountain pass of Tizi Mzik (2,489 meters).After a refreshment break you begin your descent towards the village of Aremd (1,950 m). Is the largest village in the valley and provides you with a fascinating insight into Berber life. Afternoon is left to take a walk around the village, taking in its captivating mix of terraced farming, traditional gites and mountain landscapes.
In Armed you stay in a traditional Berber village house. Today's moderate seven kilometers walk is expected to take around five hours with a total ascent of 429 meterss and a descent of 539 meterss.
Day 4 : Trek from Aroumd to Neltner Refuge via Sidi Chamharouch
After breakfast, cross the flood plain and follow the mule tracks up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Crossing the river, you eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, set beside a small waterfall and a jumbled cluster of village houses clinging to the rock face. The trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up towards the snow-line and the welcoming sight of the Neltner Refuge (3,207 m). Your accommodation at the base of Toubkal is at Mountain Refuge.
The rooms are basic dorm rooms with bunk beds with shared toilets and showers. Today's moderate nine-and-a-half kilometers walk is expected to take around five hours with a total ascent of 1,257 meterss.
Day 5 : TOUBKAL REFUGE; SUMMIT; TOUBKAL REFUGE
You make an early start for the ascent of Toubkal, climbing steeply through stony paths; before traversing the southern ridge to reach the summit at 4167m. After enjoying the magnificent views in all directions, you descend back to your refuge at base camp. 6 Hours walking.
Day 6 : TOUBKAL REFUGE; ARMED VILLAGE
You leave base camp to walk to the village of Armedd (1904m). After lunch, you spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the village (possibility of steam bath, and berber massage) and spend the night at a local gite. 4 hours walking.
Day 7 : ARMED, MARRAKECH
The short walk down to Imlil is followed by the drive back towards Marrakech, where you have the afternoon and early evening to explore this wonderful city - perhaps for some serious bargaining for souvenirs. Djemaa el Fna, the open-air market place around which the traditional life of Marrakech revolves, has always been an exciting place to visit. The name literally means 'place of death' as it was the place where the Sultans used to display the heads of their enemies. Now, with the food-stalls, snake-charmers, water-sellers, travelling musicians and acrobats, the square is a place of entertainment for both Moroccan and overseas visitors. The modern shopping centers and boulevards of the French-built new town are also only a short walk away.
Day 8 : Fly home
Trip ends after breakfast
Good to Know
Included
- Pick Up and Drop off In Marrakech (Transport).
- Mountain Guide.
- Cook.
- All meals during the trek.
- Mules and muleteers for luggage during the trek.
- Accommodation and Kitchen materiels.
- Sleeping Mattress.
Not included
- Travel and accident insurance
- Drinks and items of a personal nature
- Personal equipment
- Anything else not mentioned on (section what’s included).