Toubkal

Mount Toubkal – North Africa’s Highest Peak

Mule mountain morocco

Mt Toubkal, known locally as Jebel Toubkal stands 4167m above sea level and commands superb views of the High Atlas Mountains. Our expedition offers you a challenging but very rewarding experience passing through remote Berber villages allowing you to experience a culture that has barely changed for centuries. The summit of Mount Toubkal is achievable by fit mountain walkers. Following our carefully managed acclimatisation program we aim to make an ascent of Tizi n’Ouannoms (3600m) in preparation for our summit day and Mount Toubkal (4167m) the highest mountain in North Africa. From the summit the views across the Atlas are amazing and on a clear day it is possible to make out the outline of the Atlantic coast to the West and the sands of the Sahara Desert to the East. You get a taste of everything in Morocco beautiful mountains, bustling markets, exotic spices, fantastic food and really friendly people make it a truly amazing experience, one to be remembered for a lifetime.

Day 1: Meet your guide at the airport and transport to our hotel.

Day 2: Depart early in the morning to Asni by minibus along the road to Imlil. We meet up with our team of muleteers in Imlil (1750m altitude). We then trek over the Col de Tamatart (2227m), continuing on a dirt track. After the climb up Assaro, we camp at 2300m. 4.5 hours trek.

Day 3: Departing early in the morning we have a long climb to Tizi n'lkemt (3550m), passing shepherds with their flocks of sheep and goats. We have lunch at 2450m and after, we continue to our camp at the foot of Tizi t'Ourai (2900m). 6.5 hours trek

Day 4: A very pretty and longish descent today, down to the berber villages with their traditional architecture. We pass the Lac d'Infni, a cold, green lake for a cool down. Our camp is at the side of the lake at 2263m. 6 hours trek

Day 5: We depart early again, to climb to Tizi n'Ouannoms (3600m). Descending to the Nelter refuge where we camp at 3200m. A shorter day today, with a chance for a rest in the afternoon.

Day 6: We ascend Toubkal (4167m) by the North route taking in great views of the Anti Atlas and the villages of Armd and Imlil on the way. Descending by the same route, we overnight in the Gite Aroumd. For those who are interested a hammam (steam bath) can be arranged. (2300m). 9 hours trek

Day 7: In the morning we descend to the point where we started our trek, to meet the minibus and return to Marrakesh. A free afternoon in Marrakesh were you can explore the bustling souks, labyrinth of bazaars and stalls. We then have a celebratory dinner as a team.

Day 8: Transfer to airport fly home.

The Expedition cost: £625

The price includes;

A UK qualified and experienced guide.
Medical safety equipment and supplies.
Transfer and private transport, including driver, fuel and tolls.
Moroccan mountain guide.
Mules and muleteers.
Cook.
All meals on the mountain.
Breakfast in hotel on days 2 & 8,
Evening meal on day 7.
Accommodation in Marrakech, 2 night’s B&B, twin rooms sharing.
Last night of trek in a gite.
Camping equipment, mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent. twin occupancy in tents, mattresses.