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$350 Per Day

Trekking Atlas Mountains,Excursions,Desert Tours,Toubkal ascent,

One week Toubkal :

Day 1. Marrakech –Imlil –Tizi n,Tamatert 2300 m – Tachdirte 2400m
After breakfast, you will depart and drive into the High Atlas mountains to the town of Imlil. This is just a 90 min journey. Once you have met your trek crew, complete with mules, you will be on your way.
4/5 hrs walk.

Day 2. Tachdirte – Tizi n,likmet 3500 m- Azib Likmet 2400 –foot of Tizi nourai 3000 m.
It is an early start for the long climb up to the Tizi n’lkemt (3550m), passing shepherds with their flocks of sheep and goats.
Lunch is 2450m after which, the trek continues to the camp at the foot of the Tizi t’Ourai (2900m).
6/7hrs walk.

Day 3. Tizi t,ourai – Amsouzarte 1800m – Lac difni 2200m.
A very pretty and longish descent down to  the berber  Villages of Amsouzarte with their traditional architecture.

You will pass the Lac d’Infni, a very green and cold looking mountain lake. Have a dip if you dare! The camp is at the side of the lake. 6 hrs walk.

Day 4. Lac difni – Tizi oanoumsse 3600 m – Toubkal hut 3200 m.
Another early departure to climb up to the Tizi n’Ouannoms(3600m).It’s then a nice descent to the Nelter refuge (3200m) where we camp at 3200m.A shorter day today, with a chance for a rest in the afternoon.
5 hrs walk

Day 5. Toubkal Hut – Toubkal peak 4167 m – imlil 1700m – Tamatert guest house.

A pre-dawn start for the ascent of Toubkal (4167m).The terrain varies and can be steep in places. You will also highly likely cross patches of snow.There are some great views from the infamous triangle that marks the summit.

The descent is by the same route. Once back at the Refuge,you will have lunch then  you can take a little rest before descending further to the village of Tamatert.
9 hrs walk.

Day 6. Imlil –Marrakech
In the morning, it is a descent to the point where the trek begun, meet the transport and head back to Marrakech. The afternoon is free.

Trip inclusions and exclusions :

*Inclusions:

All food on trek, including plates, cups, utensils.
All ground transport required to and from the trek.
Services of an English speaking, qualified Local Guide.
All Accommodation during the Trek .
Portages (Mules and Porters ).
*Exclusions:           

International flights.
Tip and Soft Drinks.
Personal travel insurance.
$250 Per Day

Berber villages & Mount Toubkal ascent 6 days

During this trek we will explore Berber villages high Atlas mountains, summit Jebel Toubkal and enjoy spectacular views across the Atlas mountain Range. Also include suitable high passes and other peaks, spend some time with local Berbers, getting to know their culture, history and way of living. 

Itinerary:

DAY 1 MARRAKECH - IMI OUGHLAD (1400M) - TIZ N'TECHT (2100M) - TIZI OUSSEM (1750M)
  1. Awaking early and refreshed, after an early breakfast we leave bustling Marrakech in our own private transport for a 1.5 hr journey to Imi Oughlad, a small Berber village where we meet our cook, muleteers and mules. They will accompany us on our adventure which really starts here, at the gateway to the High Atlas Mountains and surrounding valleys. 

  2. We trek over our first mountain pass, Tizi n'Techt into the adjoining Eastern Valley. 

  3. After a couple of hours steady ascent we summit the pass and enjoy our first Moroccan trek lunch and continue South, passing through 3 villages and exploring this fantastic, less visted valley to Tizi Oussem, a small village. 

  4. Here we rest overnight in our first traditional gite. 5 hours trek.  

DAY 2 TIZI OUSSEM VILLAGE (1800M) - M'ZIK PASS (2500M) - ARMED VILLAGE(1800M):
  1. The next morning we continue up this valley to enjoying marvellous views of remote shepherd homesteads & arrive at the head of the valley to witness fantastic waterfalls (the Casdades d'Irhoulidene) beyond the last gite in the valley. 

  2. Here we enjoy a well earnt break. 

  3. We return part way down the valley & steadily ascend up to another moutain pass, Tizi h'Mzik (2,489m), benefitting from fantastic views where we cross back over into the main Asni Valley, and descend down towards Imlil (another Berber village) with views across to Jebel (Mount) Oukiemaden and its surrounding peaks. 

  4. We reach the village of around and enjoy a well eraned meal and night's rest. 

 

Duration: 5 hours trek.

DAY 3 ARMED VILLAGE(1800M) - SIDI CHAMHAROUCH SHRINE - TOUBKAL REFUGE (3200M):
  1. We trek up from around (1,800m), crossing the valley floor and ascending the valley side, arriving at Sidi Chamharouch for 11's, traditional Berber Whisky - (Mint Tea) (2,350m). 

  2. Refreshed, we continue ascending along a new, hanging valley and after a couple of hours catch our first glimpse of our target, the Neltner Mountain Refuge at 3,207m. This is our 'Base Camp' for the next 3 nights. 

 

Duration : 5 hours trek.

 

DAY 4 TOUBKAL REFUGE (3200M) - TOUBKAL SUMMIT (4167M) - ARMED(1800M):
  1. Summit Day! We take an early breakfast and set off on our 'Summit Day' Jebel Toubkal- 4, 167m. It's an easy start, we need to ascend the steep main valley side, but taking it nice and easy, the ground levels out somewhat, and we continue our gradual ascent. 

  2. After about 4 hours we make it! What a feeling, and what magnificent views!! 

  3. After due celebrations, photos, and well earnt rest and picnic we return to Base Camp then trek back down via Sidi Chamharouch to Around. 

  4. Time for a hot shower, rest, and reflection on a job well done. 

  5. A celebratory meal and chat. 

 

Duration: 8 hours trek.

DAY 5 ARMED (1800M) - TAMATERT PASS (2280M) - TINERHOURHINE (1600M):
  1. After breakfast we leave Armed walking down to Imlil.

  2. We trek over Tamatert pass to Imnane Valley. 

  3. From here there are incredible panoramas across the High Atlas at every turn. 

  4. Slowly descend to Imnan valley. 

  5. Overnight in local Gite at Tinerhourhine village. 

Duration: 5 hours trek.

DAY 6 TINERHOURHINE (1600M) - TIZI NLBOUR (1500M) - IMI OUGHLAD (1400M) - MARRAKECH:
  1. After breakfast we walk down following Imnane Valley, and pass through several Berber villages Ikkis, Amssakrou and Imsker. 

  2. We trek over a small pass Tizi n'lbour to reach Imi Oughlad. 

  3. After lunch we continue on by private vehicle to your hotel in Marrakech. 

  4. A good nights rest. 

 

Duration: 6 hours trek.

$300 Per Day

berber villages & valley treks

Day 1 : Depart from Marrakech to Imlil then head towards the valley of Tacheddirt passing by Tizin’Tamatert (2279m) to arrive at the village of Ouanesekra in the valley of Tacheddirt. You spend the night in a Berber gîte or bivouac. 5 hours walking time.

Day 2 : Depart Tachdirth towards Timichi passing by the Tizi n Ibbasen 3172m. We then descend passing by the villages of Ibbasen and Timichchi. We spend the night in a bivouac or Berber gîte. 6 to 7 hours walking time.

Day 3 : Depart Timichchi towards SettiFatma. All along the journey there are Berber villages in the valley likeTiourdou, Anfli, Tadrart and Chiker. After lunch we continue via Agadir n’AïtBoulmaneto the centre of SettiFatma. Then we return to Marrakech visiting the waterfall at SettiFatma if there is time. 4 to 5 hours walking time.