OVERVIEW:
3 Days Toubkal Trek via Azzaden Valley from Marrakech
North Africa’s highest mountain is the centerpiece of that incomparable view southwards from Marrakech, often shocking with its unexpected silvering of snow, but it also holds out an easier summer ascent.
START POINT / FINISH POINT: Marrakech
GALLERY:
ITINERARY:
Pick-up from the hotel in Marrakech. After your transfer from Marrakech to Imlil (1,780m), you will set off on a 6-hour trek out of the Imlil Valley and into the Azzadene Valley. Along the way, you will pass Tizi N’Mzik at 2450m, the refuge at Azib n'Tamsoult, and the Ighouliden waterfalls. Overnight in Azib ‘n Tamsoult in a good refuge. About 5 hours of walking.
Today involves a fairly stiff climb out of the Azzadene Valley to the Toubkal Refuge over the Aguelzim Mountain pass at 3560m. Lunch will be taken with spectacular views over the Atlas Mountain Range. Overnight in a Toubkal refuge (Neltner Hut). About 7 hours of walking.
Early in the morning, you make your attempt at the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Your route takes you up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in parts. The views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile. When you reach the summit, you will see that the vistas across the surrounding landscape are quite breathtaking. From here, there are unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara. You will retrace your steps when you return down the mountain and head back towards Imlil. Transfer back to Marrakech. About 9 to 10 hours of walking.
INCLUDED & EXCLUDED
✔ French, English-speaking mountain guides
✔ Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage.
✔ Porters for luggages from snow line to the mountain huts ( Winter months)
✔ All meals on the hike
✔ Accommodation in a Mountain Hut ( winter) or camping if preferred on summer months.
✔ Round-trip Transportation between the trek and accommodation .
✘ Travel Insurance
✘ Sleeping Bags ( you can rent them from our shop when you are in Imlil Village, the place where we will start our Trek )
✘ Crampons / ice axe (Winter )
✘ Walking poles,Tips
✘ Soft drinks
