12 Day Toubkal Grand tour
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.
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.
Itinerary
DAY 1 : Marrakech- Asni- Imioughlad-col Tacht 2000m- night Tiziane 1800m / camp or gite in inhabitant. 4H3O walking
DAY 2 : 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 3 : 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 4 : 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 5 : 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 6: 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 7 : 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.
6H / walking
DAY 8 : Lac Ifni- Amsouzart - camp. 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.
DAY 9 : Amsouzart - col 2900m- Azib Likkemt 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.
DAY 10 : Azib Likkemt (2600m) - col Likkemt (3600m) - camp Amagdoul (2300m).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
Day 11 : F'Ousarou- col Eddi (2900m) - Oukaimden (2600m) night at Ousertek (2100m).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),
Day 12 : Ousertek- Arg Imeskar- Imoughlad - end of the trek. today is the last day walking of the trip, we start around 8.00hrs by Tizi n'Ousertk along several berber villages,
3H30 walking
Note : Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
DAY 2 : 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 3 : 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 4 : 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 5 : 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 6: 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 7 : 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.
6H / walking
DAY 8 : Lac Ifni- Amsouzart - camp. 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.
DAY 9 : Amsouzart - col 2900m- Azib Likkemt 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.
DAY 10 : Azib Likkemt (2600m) - col Likkemt (3600m) - camp Amagdoul (2300m).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
Day 11 : F'Ousarou- col Eddi (2900m) - Oukaimden (2600m) night at Ousertek (2100m).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),
Day 12 : Ousertek- Arg Imeskar- Imoughlad - end of the trek. today is the last day walking of the trip, we start around 8.00hrs by Tizi n'Ousertk along several berber villages,
3H30 walking
Note : Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
Trek & Tour Informations
Trek & Tour Prices
- Group 1 person : 1090€
- Group 2 -3 people : 645€ / person
- Group 4 - 7 people : 595€/ person
- Group 8 - 12 people: 545€ / person
pRICES INCLUDE & pRICES DOES NOT Included in the Prices
Include :
Does not include :
- Expert, Berber, English-speaking mountain guides
- Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage
- Berber Cook
- All meals on the hike
- Accommoadtion in a Berber village (gite)
- Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech .
- Camping Materiels ( Tents & Mattress) for summer treks.
Does not include :
- Travel insurance.
- Soft/alcoholic drinks
- Tips and personal expanses
Availability & dates
This trek runs from May to October and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join , please get in Touch!!
This trek is available to be booked independently (including transfers from Marrakech) or we can put together a full itinerary and quote to combine your trek with any of Marrakech, Essaouira, The Atlantic Coast and Sahara Desert
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join , please get in Touch!!
This trek is available to be booked independently (including transfers from Marrakech) or we can put together a full itinerary and quote to combine your trek with any of Marrakech, Essaouira, The Atlantic Coast and Sahara Desert
Accommodation
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
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
Accommodation Example During a Trek in the High atlas
Village Gite - Room
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Village Gite - Room
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Refuge Dorm
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Essential Equipment / Kit hire
- Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for valley treks
- Personnel First aid Kit
- Ice axes and crampons ( winter)
- 3 to 4 season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)
- Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
- Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
- Soft-sided bag (50-80 litres)
- Lightweight daypack
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Torch and batteries
- Towel & all personal toiletries
Most of those equipment can be rented locally from our equipment shop in Imlil:
- Crampons : 5 €/ Day/pair
- Ice Axe : 3 €/day
- Walking boots : 5 €/day
- Sleeping bags : 2.5 €/day
- Rain Jackets : 3 €/day
- Walking Poles : 3 €/day/pair
- Back packs : 3€/day
- Stoves : 2€/day
Start Point ? Finish Point?
- 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 droped off at the nearest point to your riad/hotel , our driver can call your riad to meet you if needed.
How do you book & pay?
Find the trek you are interested in then contact us via E-mail to discuss your trek and check availability. Once the details of your trek (duration, route and number of people) have been agreed, we will make a provisional booking, giving the dates and cost.
To confirm your booking we ask you to pay a 20% deposit. This can be in Euros, pounds sterling or US dollars online via bank account. The balance is paid in Morocco by cash – again in Euros, sterling or dollars – at the beginning of the trek.
NB: if you can't carry cash, you can always pay again the balance online by bank few days before departure.
To confirm your booking we ask you to pay a 20% deposit. This can be in Euros, pounds sterling or US dollars online via bank account. The balance is paid in Morocco by cash – again in Euros, sterling or dollars – at the beginning of the trek.
NB: if you can't carry cash, you can always pay again the balance online by bank few days before departure.
What is appropriate to wear in Morocco’s smaller villages and in the Sahara Desert?
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.
food on the trek
Meals on the trek are cooked by the Berber muleteers. The food is fresh and healthy. Example meals:
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.
- Breakfast: Jam, bread, cookies, fruit, juice, butter, coffee, milk
- Lunch: salad, tomatoes, carrots, lentils, beans, rice or pasta, fish (sardines, tuna), seasonal fruit
- Dinner: Soup, classic Morooccan tajine, couscous, olives, nuts, fruit
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.
What's about the luggage during the trek ?
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.
NB : Left luggage or unnecessary luggage can be left safely in our storage in Imlil till you come back from the trek.
Extend your stay in Morocco’s Sahara Desert, Atlantic Coast or cities
All of our Mountain treks ca be combined with some other tours either to the sahara desert, Imperial cities or to the Atlantic coast, below are some options :
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Every little thing was taken care of. My partner and I are very impressed with the amazing guides who got the balance between explanation and privacy right and their kind hearts. We will never forget this trip. I sincerely booking via this company. I was a bit worried paying the deposit via PayPal because I thought: what if it’s not as good as every review on trip advisor says it is? But honestly, don’t doubt. Most amazing company and guides.
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Aztat Treks made our trekking a great experience! Two friends from the Netherlands, accompanied by a friendly guide and skillful chef (and not to forget a strong mule) discovered the beauty of the Atlas Mountains during a 7 day-trekking. Overall we are happy with the arrangements by Aztat Treks.The company is flexible, reliable, customer-oriented and everything else that is needed to make your stay in Morocco a big success!
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