Atlas Mountain Itinerary : Toubkal Ridges

Day 1

Fly to Marrakech – overnight in B&B Marrakech

Day 2

Transfer to Imlil after breakfast. Meet guide and muleteer, trek to Tacheddirt.

5 miles. Ascent c 900m. Overnight camp at Tacheddirt.

Day 3

Angour Ascend Angour from west via Tizi nou Addi  and descend to east to Tizi n’Tacheddirt 

5 miles. Ascent c1300m. Overnight camp near Tizi n’Tacheddirt (3230m) if possible or else descend back towards Tacheddirt to campsite nearest to Tizi n’Tacheddirt..

Day 4

Annrhemer Ascend Annrhemer via W ridge from Tizi n’Tacheddirt. Descend back to col Tizi n’Tigourzatine (3680m) then continue westwards along ridge to Bon Iguenouane (3882m) then descend (still westwards) to Tizi Likemt (3555m). Descend to Azib Likemt (c2600m) for overnight camp.

8 miles. Ascent c1300m.

Day 5

Option A) Head W up valley to camp overnight close to Tizi n’Tarharate- (3456m) ready for Toubkal ascent next day.

5 miles. Ascent c900m.

Option B) Re-ascend Tizi Likemt (3555m) then head W along ridge over Aksoual (3912m) and Tamadoute (3842m) (“these twin summits are separated by another highly enjoyable ridge, with easy scrambling”)and descend to Tizi n’Tarharate (3456m).

8 miles. Ascent c1500m.

Day 6

Toubkal (4167m) (The highest point in North Africa. “The summit is adorned with a large pyramidal iron structure. There are excellent views, heat haze permitting…”)

From Tizi n’Tarharate (3456m) ascend ridge directly to S then head generally SW over Tichki (3753m) and Afekhoi (3755m) to Toubkal (4167m). Descend via S cwm (p63 in reverse) to Toubkal Nelter refuge (3207m) for overnight in hut or camping.

6 miles. Ascent c1000m.

Day 7

Ouanouakrim (4088m)  Head S from hut to Tizi n’Ouagane (3735m) . Head up E ridge to attain N summit Ras (4083m) then head S to S summit Timesguida (4088m). Descend via same route back past Nelter hut and continue down the trail back to Imlil for transfer to Marrakech. Overnight in nice hotel in Marrakech. OR overnight in Chez Momo

12 miles. Ascent c900m.

Day 8

Return flight home.

1.       Dates & Prices :

·          This trek is available throughout the year. You can start at any date you wish

·          The price changes depending of the season : Winter & Summer

·          The Trekking route can adjusted due to snow condition, flood, …

2.       What is included :

·          Fully escorted: fully escorted by local mountain guide, muleteers and cook.

·          Accommodation in Gites, Mountain hut, Berber homes & Bivouac

·          All Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner included

·          Mules for luggage

·          Bivouac & Kitchen Materiel.

3.       What is not Included :

·          Travel & Accident Insurance

·          Drinks and items of a personal nature

·          Tips

·          Personnel Equipment

·          Anything else not mentioned on (section what’s included).

4.       Extra :

·          Transport prices: the transfers between places can be done either by Local taxis (Mercedes) or by Tourism transport as: mini-bus, 4x4…

·          Trekking Equipment: All personnel gear such as Sleeping bags, walking boots, We do have and equipment shop where you can be able to rent most of the equipment read more >>>

5.       Hotels & riads in Marrakech & Elsewhere in Morocco

Mohamed Aztat

Mountain & desert tour Guide

Imlil - Atlas Mountains - Morocco

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