Avoid The Busiest Trails And Meet The Berbers
A trek up Jebel Toubkal is the main, but by no means the only objective on this great new trekking holiday. Whilst some may be content just to ‘bag’ North Africa’s highest peak, our unique High Atlas trekking itinerary avoids the busiest trails and immerses you in the land of the Berbers.
Leaving Marrakesh we make a short drive to a valley in the heart of the High Atlas to begin our traverse of the Toubkal Massif. We trek from the east through isolated valleys, crossing high passes and camping in high pastures or by rushing streams. In the village of Amsouzerte we enjoy the added comfort of a local gite (mountain refuge) before continuing our High Atlas trekking via the turquoise waters of Lac d’Ifni to cross the Tizi n’Ouanoumss pass at 3,664m/12,010ft.
Fit and acclimatised, the trek to Toubkal’s summit is now a straightforward climb, which rewards us with views over the High and Middle Atlas and occasionally the Sahara beyond. Over two more days trekking in the High Atlas we complete our traverse westward, enjoying a traditional Meshui feast and perhaps a hammam (steam bath) before leaving the trail and heading back to enjoy the sights and sounds of Marrakesh.
This trek runs May to October and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join if you wish , please get in Touch!!
All of our Mountain treks ca be combined with some other tours either to the sahara desert, Imperial cities or to the Atlantic coast,
Pick Up & Drop Off
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech city, many riads does not have access by car so the driver will park nearby and come to get you.
You will be dropped off at the nearest point to your riad/hotel, our driver can call your riad to meet you if needed.
Route Details
Day 01
Marrakech- Asni- Imioughlad-col Tacht
Marrakech- Asni- Imioughlad-col Tacht 2000m- night Tiziane 1800m / camp or gite in inhabitant. 4H3O walking
Day 02
Tiziane (1800m) - col Téouti (2 400 m) - camp Tizgui'n Tikkent (2250m)
Our path takes us out of the Azzadene Valley and up to the pass of Tizi ‘n Touati, from where there is a majestic panorama of the High Atlas range. We then descend through a forest of oaks and past villages with stonewalled sheep pens. Overnight camping near Tizgui at Azib Assoul (2,300m). 6 H walking
Day 03
Azib n Tikkent - col Tougdalt (2 700 m) - Azib n Tamsoult (2 250 m) camp
We cross the Tizi ‘n Tagoudalte pass (2,700m) from where we have views of the western High Atlas mountain range. We then have a long descent through alpine areas overgrown with wildflowers and herbs, and follow a river past terraced fields and groves of walnut trees, to Azib n Tamsoult (2 250 m). Overnight in a gite.6 H walking.
Day 04
Azib Tamsoult (2250m)-Col Mezzik- Imlil gite (1750m).
Trek to a small waterfall at Azib Tamsoulte and return to cross the Tizi ‘n Mzik pass (2,500m). We join the main Toubkal valley at Aremd (1,900m), where we spend the night in a village gite.5H walking
Day 05
Imlil- Armed- Sidi Chemharouch - Refuge Nelter (3200m):
Today we gradually ascend the Toubkal valley, via the pilgrimage hamlet of Sidi Chamharouch.5 H 30 walking
Day 06
Refuge Nelter- summit Toubkal -back to refuge - camp
An early start for the challenging trek to the summit of Mt Toubkal, at 4,167 metres the highest mountain in North Africa. We return to our base camp near the refuge for the night.5 H/ walking
Day 07
Refuge nelter- col Ounamous (3664m) - lac Ifni (2400m) - camp.
You ascend out Tizi Ouanoums Pass 3600m towards the ‘Lake d'Ifni"’ on he Tifnoute Valley.we spend a night on the camp near the lake.
Day 08
Today is the easy one, after the brakfast we start going down to the beautiful valley of Tifnout to reach the typical village of Amsousart, 1730m, we spend a night on the berber house, free afternoon to explore the surrounding .4H/Walking.
Lac Ifni- Amsouzart - camp
Day 09
6h30 camp at 2600m. We leave early morning to climb up Ighir n'Tgnit in order to reach the pass Tizi Ouraine 3120 m, we take a rest then continu down to the river of Assif n'Ourai, a long descent takes you to Azib Likkemt where we will spend a night .5h30 Walking.
Amsouzart - col 2900m- Azib Likkemt
Day 10
after beakfast, we trek up by the mule path to arrive to Tizi Likkemt (3600m), the staning views above Imnane valley, we stop for 1/2 hr then we head downhill to reach F'Ousarou, Camp. 6H / Walking
Azib Likkemt (2600m) - col Likkemt (3600m) - camp Amagdoul (2300m)
Day 11
around 8.00hrs we start our trek through Tachdirt Village to climb up the pass Tizi n'Eddi (2900m), panoramic views above the peaks over 4000m, after the rest we continue towards the ‘ski resort’ of Oukaimeden by the meadow of Oukaimeden, night on the camp.The afternoon is free to search for ancient rock carvings, to climb Oukaimeden mountain (3273 metres),
F'Ousarou- col Eddi (2900m) - Oukaimden (2600m) night at Ousertek (2100m
Day 12
today is the last day walking of the trip, we start around 8.00hrs by Tizi n'Ousertk along several berber villages,
3H30 walking
Ousertek- Arg Imeskar- Imoughlad - end of the trek
Equipment
Please ensure you have packed all safety essentials. See the Equipment List here if you're unsure of what to bring. Our guides will conduct a final gear check in Imlil before we commence the ascent to the higher altitudes of the Toubkal massif.
Tour Rates
Flexible Pricing
Group 1 person : 1500€
Group 2 -3 people : 1110€ / person
Group 4 - 7 people : 900€/ person
Group 8 - 12 people: 790€ / person
What Is Included?
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Expert, Berber, English-speaking mountain guides
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Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage
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Berber Cook
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All meals on the hike
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Accommoadtion in a Berber village (gite)
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Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech .
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Camping Materiels ( Tents & Mattress) for summer treks.
What Is Not Included
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Travel insurance.
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Soft/alcoholic drinks
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Tips and personal expanses
Accommodation & Shelters
The accommodation will be in Berber gites & mountain huts, camping will be an option if preferred during the summer months
NB : If accommodation is required in the Atlas Mountains either before or after the trek, we can always book you at our Guesthouse Dar Adrar in Imlil
Clothing & Essential Equipment
Essential Equipment
Can Be Hired From Us
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Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for valley treks
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Personnel First aid Kit
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Ice axes and crampons ( winter)
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3 to 4 season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)
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Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
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Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
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Soft-sided bag (50-80 litres)
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Lightweight daypack
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Sunglasses
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Sunscreen
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Torch and batteries
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Towel & all personal toiletries
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Crampons : 5 €/ Day/pair
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Ice Axe : 3 €/day
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Walking boots : 5 €/day
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Sleeping bags : 2.5 €/day
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Rain Jackets : 3 €/day
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Walking Poles : 3 €/day/pair
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Back packs : 3€/day
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Stoves : 2€/day
What Is Appropriate Attire In Morocco?
Morocco is a conservative and religious country, which means you always need to be mindful of your clothing choices. This is especially true in the country’s more rural areas, which include the Sahara Desert and its surrounding villages. As a general rule of thumb, you should always attempt to cover body parts considered “private”. For women, this means covering the arms (or at least the shoulders) and the knees up. For men, it requires covering up the shoulders and above the knee.
High Energy Meals
Meals on the trek are cooked by the Berber muleteers. The food is fresh and healthy. Example meals:
Breakfast: Jam, bread, cookies, fruit, juice, butter, coffee, milkLunch: salad, tomatoes, carrots, lentils, beans, rice or pasta, fish (sardines, tuna), seasonal fruit
Dinner: Soup, classic Morooccan tajine, couscous, olives, nuts, fruit
Can my dietary requirements be catered to?
Absolutely. Just let us know about your catering preferences when you confirm your booking to ensure any dietary requirements are met. Please remind as well your guide and cook on first day of the trek.
Start Your Journey
Ready to explore the Atlas Mountains? Reach out to us for detailed trek inquiries, tailor-made itineraries, or any questions about our Berber-led adventure tours.
Email: aztat.trek@gmail.com
Phone: +212 668-760165
Location: Imlil, Morocco
Personal baggage, cooking equipment and food are carried by the mules, leaving you to carry only a rucksack with whatever you need close at hand for the day. NB: Left luggage or unnecessary luggage can be left safely in our storage in Imlil till you come back from the trek.