Ascent to Toubkal (3 to 4 Days)
Ascent and climb to Toubkal
The highest top in the Atlas mountains
Climb to Toubkal or Tubkal wish is a mountain peak in south-western Morocco, located in the Toubkal National Park. At 4,167 metres, it is the highest top in the Atlas mountains, Morocco, the Arab World and North Africa.
The high Atlas, containing all the highest peaks, is by far the most popular region of trekkers. the trek up to Toubkal and the Neltner hut is undertaken by several thousand visitors each year, of all nationalities. Travel beyond the narrow confines of the Mizane and Imlil valley, however, and you are unlikely to meet more than one or two other trekkers. Starting from marrakech, we drive into the Atlas mountains, making for the small hamlet of imlil. from her we walk along a mule track to the berber village of Aremd, were we overnight.:
* mules will carry our food and equipment and sometimes some of the member's personal gear.
* Toubkal climb is not only about the top or great trek, but also about its rich valleys and amazing natural environment which provide a perfect destination for everyone.
* You have the choice between bagging the summit in two or three days from Marrakech or completing an extended circuit over six to seven days.
Program with acclimatisation for altitude (4 days)
Day1 : Marrakech---Aroumd village:
Departure from Marrakech for a pleasant drive south way up through the moulay brahim gorges to arrive at the higher foothills of the Western High Atlas Mountains at our trailhead of Aguerssioual village. Here we alight from our vehicle and meet up with our Berber muleteer crew, always a fun part of any of our treks. 2hour acclimatisation hike up switchback mule tracks to the Tizi Aguerssioual, here we admire the surrounding valleys and peaks. Thence a slow hike for about 3 hours southwest down along mule tracks to the red clay village Tinghrine where we shall stop for a picnic. This afternoon, we go up to the Berber trailhead village of Aroumd, where we may take a welcome hot shower in the guest house.
Day2 : Aroumd village --- Base camp:
Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Leaving the green fields of Aroumd we follow the Mizane valley past the holy shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, a place of pilgrimage for many Moroccans. We must respect the local customs and non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the shrine. There are a number of small shops where we can purchase refreshments. After a picnic lunch by the river we continue the Climb to the Neltner Refuge. Overnight in refuge(3200m).
Day3 : Base camp---Toubkal summit---Aroumd village:
The ascent of Jebel Toubkal (4167m) is technically straightforward although the loose scree and the altitude make the going quite tiring. The climb to the summit takes about three and a half hours from refuge. After an early breakfast we set off traversing over grass and rocks, then a short scree scramble leads up to the base of the South Cwm. We continue the ascent to Tizi-n-Toubkal (3941m), and then traverse a rising crest to the summit plateau and the metal tripod, which marks Toubkal's summit. Jebel Toubkal is the highest peak in the High Atlas and North Africa at 4167 metres.The views from here are magnificent, an unobstructed view in every direction. To the northeast are views of the High Atlas and to the south lies the Anti Atlas and the Sahara. We have time to savour the summit views before descending to the Neltner Refuge and after to Aremd village.
Day4 : Aroumd village --- Tamatert - Imlil - Marrakech:
After breakfast, and with the remarkable Jbel Toubkal at our backs, we set off northwards along winding mule tracks worn into the stark slopes down to the Targa Imoula village to Tamatert village. A very beautiful view over several villages. After a pick nick lunch near the river the transport will be waiting for the drive back to Marrakech. 3 hours trek and 1h 30mn transfers back to Marrakech.
Option to do it during (4 to 5 Days
To Toubkal national park trek is very intersting hike to experience authentic village life in Morocco. Several nights are spent in remote mountain villages, staying as guests of the locals in their oum simple homes. 2 more night in the refuges.
-Day1: Marrakech arrival --- transfert to Imlil.Arrive in Marrakech Airport. Departure from Marrakech for a pleasant drive south way up through the moulay brahim gorges to arrive at the higher foothills of the Western High Atlas Mountains at our trailhead of Imlil. Explore the valley and Overnight in a guest house.
-Day2: Imlil --- Tizi Mzik --- Lepenier Refuge.In the morning we meet up with our Berber muleteer crew, always a fun part of any of our treks. This Day will take around 4 to 5 hours to complete and will take you from Imlil to Lipeney refuge (300m) via Tizi M'zzik (2450m) and the beautiful Azib n'Tamsoult and Ighouliden waterfalls. We will arrive to Tamsoult refuge around 16 pm where you will stay the second night.
-Day3: Lepenier --- Aguelzim --- Neltner Refuge.This Day will be approximately 5 hours and will comprise Lipiney refuge (3000m) to Neltner refuge (3207m). It will include walking up the 82 step zig-zag path and via Aguelzim Pass (3560m) to get to Neltner Refuge.
-Day4: Neltner --- Toubkal top --- Aroumd.The ascent of Jebel Toubkal (4167m) is technically straightforward although the loose scree and the altitude make the going quite tiring. The climb to the summit takes about three and a half hours from refuge. After an early breakfast we set off traversing over grass and rocks, then a short scree scramble leads up to the base of the South Cwm. We continue the ascent to Tizi-n-Toubkal (3941m), and then traverse a rising crest to the summit plateau and the metal tripod, which marks Toubkal's summit. Jebel Toubkal is the highest peak in the High Atlas and North Africa at 4167 metres.The views from here are magnificent, an unobstructed view in every direction. To the northeast are views of the High Atlas and to the south lies the Anti Atlas and the Sahara. We have time to savour the summit views before descending to the Neltner Refuge and after to Aremd village (1980 m). Night in Berbere guest house.
-Day5: Aroumd -- Tinghrine -- Aguerssioual -- Marrakech.we set out towards the east ; journeying up winding mule tracks to the tizi Ntamaterte (2279m) to enjoy the amazing panorama of the surrounding atlas mountain range peaks and valleys on our way to our picnic spot on the tizi Ntamaterte , overlooking jbel oukaimeden and the beautiful encircled plateau. After lunch set of following the path down to imnane valley until we reach our guest house in Tachddirt village. and with the remarkable valley of Imnane, A very beautiful view over several villages:Ouanskra,Tamguist, Tinghrine, to become to the tizi Nageursiwal (2000m). Once through the col we shall now go down more winding mule tracks leading to the village of aguersiwal. After a pick nick lunch near the river the transport will be waiting for the drive back to Marrakech. 4 to 5 hours trek, and 1h transfers back to Marrakech