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Toubkal ascent Trek: 1 night or 2 nights / 2 days Trek Grade: Moderate to Strenuous Day 1: Imlil – Aremd – Mizane Valley – Toukbal Refuge Drive from your accomodation to Imlil. Here we leave our vehicle and, in the company of our mountain guide, begin our trek, heading along the Mizane Valley, first towards the village of Aremd. Built on a moraine spur overlooking the valley floor, Aremd is the largest village in the valley and provides an interesting mix of traditional terraced farming, gites and streets that seem to be permanently gridlocked by goats and cattle. Continuing east and crossing the flood plain our route takes us along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Crossing the river we eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, which attracts tourists and pilgrims alike (although only Muslims are allowed to cross the stone bridge to visit the marabout shrine itself). The village sits besides a small waterfall, a jumbled cluster of houses that seem to melt together into an anarchic mass. From here the trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the snowline and the Toukbal Refuge (3,206m), our stop for the night. (About 4 to 5 hours’ walk.) Day 2: Toukbal Refuge – Jebel Toubkal – Imlil Early this morning we make our attempt on the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Our route takes us up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge and then heading across one of the mountains numerous scree fields, where we will have to negotiable a seemingly endless carpet of boulders and rocks. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in parts, however, the views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile. Cresting the ridgeline we find ourselves on the plateau, from where it is a short walk to the summit and the vistas out 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. Retracing our steps we then return down the mountain and head back towards Imlil where you can take a car back to your accomodation or spend the night amongst the Berbers, staying in a traditional village house. Duration 1 Night / 2 Days Location High Atlas
Clothing (Winter & Summer) Good walking boots and socks Comfortable shoes/slippers for camp/guesthouse Trekking pants Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants Underwear Long johns T-shirts Fleece jacket or warm jumper Lightweight windproof/waterproof jacket Hat Goggles (winter) and sunglasses (summer) Lightweight thermal or fleece gloves Equipment to bring: 3 to 4 season sleeping bag Walking stick Day sack/backpack Headtorch / headlamp Basic First Aid Kit – refer to trip dossier for details Ice axe and crampons (winter) Water bottle or camel back (recommended) Penknife (useful) Other: Personal items (e.g. towel, sunscreen, wipes, toilet tissues, antibacterial handwash) Small First Aid Kit including insect repellent, plasters, meds Small rubbish bag to carry out what you carry in Matches e.g. burn toilet paper Trail snacks Zip-Up bags for camera Repair kit (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Toubkal 3 days/2 nights Day 1 : You will be picked up from your hotel in Marrakech at around 8,00am. accompanied by an english- speaking guide drive south up over gorges and high passes of the upper valleys to the berber town of Imlil (1740m). here we shall leave our vehicle to take a welcome g;ass of mint tea in our gite d'etape prior to setting out for a 4 km hike towards the shouth up to the berber villages of Aremd (1843m) taourirt,targa,and imoula, we shall stop at armed to visit this rather singular village in the Assif Ait Mizane Valley, built seemihgly house upon house on a ;arge moraine spur. we then carry on to the equally-quaint village of sidi chamharouch, a Berber village set beside a waterfall and small stream. We take a break for a picnic, within full view of mighty Jbel Toubkal at 4167m the highest peak in the Maghreb. our last stretch of the day takes us to our overnight accommodation, either at the Toubkal Refuge or in a nomadic tent. Day 2: Start rhe day with a climb up the highest peak in the North africa 4167m. descend via the south Circuit-for a straightforward 2to 3 hours descent backto the Refuge , This afternoon, we shall take a gentle hike shouth-eastwards to the head of the assif Ait Mizane valley and Tizi n O'unoums. when ready, we return to our overnight accommodation, either at the Toubkal Refuge or in nomadic tent. Day 3 : In the morning set off back towards the north along the higher slopes of the valley of Assif n'lsouhouanem n'Ouagounss towards the berber village of sidi chamharouch, On leaving the village. we shall notice a tree, sacred to the locals. We descend high above the valley of the Assif Ait Mizane ,down zigzaging trails around grantie and basalt grey rocks to Aremd ( 1843m ). Continue up village of Imlil then Travel by Vehicle to Marrakech.
A Day Out at The Kasbah imlil For those wishing to spend a day in the Atlas Mountains and experience the true spirit of the Berber way of life, The Kasbah in imlil is open to non residents. A full lunch is provided at the Kasbah. This day out also lets you take a walk in the mountains or take a mule to a local village. A unique experience & a day you will always remember. Our price also includes all the transportation to and from the Kasbah. Our cars will pick you up at your hotel in Marrakech. Itinerary â€¢ï€ 09.00 Depart Marrakech. â€¢ï€ 09.30 Visit souk of Tahanoute (Tuesday), Asni (Saturday). â€¢ï€ 10.30 Depart Asni/Tahanoute for Imlil. â€¢ï€ 11.15 Arrive Imlil, visit village and walk/mule ride to Kasbah. â€¢ï€ 12.00 Lunch at the Kasbah du Toubkal. â€¢ï€ 14.00 Relax at the Kasbah or take a mule ride/short trek to outlying Berber village for mint tea in a Berber house. â€¢ï€ 16.00 Depart Imlil. â€¢ï€ 17.30 Return to your hotel, Marrakech The journey will combine the discover of 2 valleys, Ourika and Asni, starting from the Ourika valley you'll visit the berber souq, meeting point of several tribes. Soon after lunch, a visit to the Asni valley on the opposite slope of the Toubkal mountain (4167 mt), passing through the Moulay Ibrahim (sacred town) canyons.
Mount Toubkal Ascent Make the ascent of the highest mountain in North Africa. A really varied trip and ideally suited for a long weekend. Situated on the northwest corner of Africa, Morocco is a land of great contrasts, from the white-washed houses on the fertile Mediterranean coast to the arid brown mountains of the interior. The highest peaks of the Atlas mountains are located in the Toukbal Region, this trek will explore the best of this area summiting Djebel Toubkal (4167m), the highest peak in North Africa. From here we will have outstanding views of the High Atlas stretching South across to the Sahara. The Atlas mountains stretch southwards from the Mediterranean in a great arc spanning nearly a thousand miles. Centuries ago, the famous Roman geographer Pliny described the Atlas Mountains as ‘the most fabulous mountains in all of Africa’. For us they are a trekkers paradise offering an incredible variety of scenery and a superb network of trails. We begin in the ancient city of Marrakech where we are able to explore the exotic souks in the old Arab quarter and visit the famous Medina. The snow-capped summits of the high Atlas Mountains provide a magnificent back-drop to the ochre coloured buildings of the city.
IMLIL-TAZAGHART-TOUBKAL Ski touring in high Atlas (Toubkal 4167m) Period: February to April Duration 8 days about 6 days descent by ski rise positive and negative 1400 m DAY 01: Arrived to aireport & pick up to the Hotel visit of famous beautiful and charming red, dynastic city of marrakech-lane-souk-tomb-museums, cornice schools, rampart-mosques, minarets, palate, gardens DAY 02 : Marrakech- Imlil-Tazaghart meets in imlil with the equipe muleteers and carriers, col Mezzik 2500m, lunch in the sheep-fold of Tamsoult, then if the season is snowed , we will slip the skis starting from the cascade 2400m, direction refuge of Tazaghart 3000m, is 700m of rise and 250m of descent, then 800m of rise the mules will be replaced by the carriers since the cascade, night at Tazaghart refuge. DAY 03 :refuge Tazaghart 3000m- col Tadaft 3800m- descent towards refuge Toubkal, 5h30 Our first day of ski, towards 8h30 to go up to the col of Tadaft, a cord is necessary, cramps. there is one only passage which will be difficult. Lunch in the col, wonderful sight from the col tadaft, Toubkal in face of us thus that the remainder of the tops exceeding the 4000m, fabulous descent stiff at the beginning, pretty with the fine total of 800m of rise and 600m of descent. DAY 04 : Refuge Toubkal- top Toubkal- Refuge Toubkal- 5h30 rise at 7AM , leave at 8h30, not to go up at the time when snow is cold, very hard. 3hours with 4h of rise, panoramic sight on the valleys around Toubkal, fabulous descent towards the refuge of Toubkal, that is to say 1000m of rise and 1000m of descent. DAY 05 :Refuge Toubkal- Rise ouan oukrim- or Imeghras or Akioud, descent to Imlil, night in lodging We leave towards 7AM, direction top Ras Nouan Oukrim, larga combe, then the col, then the top, splendid sight, especially on the valleys of southern slope of the toubkal, long descent of the top 4083m until 2600m, lunch with Marabout chamharouch, descent with foot towards the Armed village, then Imlil, lodging, are 1600m with ski and 1000m with foot, stage of 7 with 8h. DAY 06 : foot of the col Taamatert 2300- Ousarou- Bouiguenouane- Ousarou On the more beautiful stage, with mules, our tents and mattress towards the col Tamatert 2300m, then descent towards the Imenane valley, then we approach with our mules with the foot the top Bouiguenouane 3800m, lunch and attack the top, 1400m of rise easy, regular, small valley, combe, Crete, arrive at the top a splendid sight on the unit of the tops even Toubkal on our left, wonderful descent towards the base camp 2400m, the most beautiful descent. 1400m of rise and 1400m of descent, camp with Ousarou 2400m. DAY 07 : Ousarou- col Likkemt- Imlil- Marrakech Still another top to be gone up, early the morning towards col Likkemt 3600m, not to miss 3h with 4h of rise, return to the same bivouac, then 2hours 30mn of descent towards Imlil with the mules, without bearing. The car will wait for us to go down in Marrakech, 1200m of rise and descent DAY 08 : Départ to the airport, end of our services (eyerthing included: guide,hotel, transport, mule lodging-tents...). Prestations: Mountain guide, Mules and carriers for taking your stuff, Nights under tents 2 places with soft beds or refuge. Meals for all the trek. Transfers from and to Marrakech, Services of a mountain ski guide, cooker.
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