Jebel Toubkal - 6 day trek Morocco 4167m

Jebel Toubkal is a great mountain to tackle and high in The Atlas, is just on our doorstep. It can be done within a week and gives you the chance to spend time in the vibrant and heady city of Marrakech, in addition to providing a striking alternative to European Alpine trekking. In this itinerary we also tackle Ouanakrim, almost as high as Toubkal itself.

There is no camping on this trek as we spend the nights in the refuges, and on our final night in the Atlas in the fantastic Kasbah de Toubkal.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech

Arrive in the buzzing city of Marrakech where you will be picked up from the airport and taken to your hotel to drop bags off before heading out into the city.

Day 2: Marrakech - Aremd - Sidi Chamharouch - Toubkal Refuge (3,207 m)
After a hearty breakfast, our minibus will drive us up to our start point at Imlil (1,800 m) in the foothills of The Atlas. We set out from there and head initially to Aremd (1,940m) about an hour away and stop for a quick lunch. We continue up meandering mule paths for a further five hours through the Ait Mizen valley and into breathtaking high mountain scenery. On the way we call in to the marabout of Sidi Chamharouch before reaching Toubkal Refuge for dinner and where we overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Toubkal Refuge - Toubkal Summit (4,167m) - Toubkal Refuge

Up very early for breakfast to set us up for the climb to the summit of Toubkal. We wind through rocky paths as the vegetation starts to disappear at this altitude. As we pass the 4,000m mark the whole of the Atlas range opens up before us before we get a full, magnificent 360 degree panorama at the summit. The silence is remarkable, the High Atlas is unforgettable. Once we?ve all had time to contemplate what we?ve just achieved, we head back down to the Toubkal Refuge for a late lunch. In the afternoon we can explore the area further or just relax after the morning ascent. Dinner and overnight at the refuge. (B, L, D)

Day 4 : Toubkal Refuge - Aremd - Kasbah du Toubkal

Optional morning ascent of Ouanakrim (4,088m) and descent to the village of Aremd for lunch and a look around the village. Continue on down to the Kasbah du Toubkal for the remainder of the afternoon, dinner and overnight. (B,L, D)

Day 5: Kasbah du Toubkal - Marrakech

We set out in the morning from Kasbah du Toubkal to make our way steadily back down to Imlil, enjoying stunning views all the way to our minibus that will take us back to Marrakech. The lively souks and the city of Marrakesh are yours to explore in the afternoon before we head out for a good celebratory supper that evening via Jemaa El Fna square. Overnight in the hotel. (B, L, D)

Day: Departure
Departure transfer to airport. (B)