Toubkal Winter Climb - Toubkal Trekking
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Climbing Toubkal in winter generally requires wearing crampons and using a walking ice-axe. However the ascent (by either the south or north Cwm routes) is not technical and so you do not necessarily need prior experience using an axe or crampons as you will be under the watchful eye of one our guides. (We would not recommend you climbing Toubkal in winter without a winter experienced guide if you do not have prior winter walking / climbing experience).
In terms of fitness, you should be used to or fit enough to cope with 6-8 hour days in the mountains for the duration of your trip bearing in mind that the weather whilst generally favourable can make life much more difficult at 4000m's if it turns nasty.. |
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive to Marrakech menara airport then transfer to the riad.
Day 2 : After a leisurely morning around the Medina, transfer to Imlil for the night in Dar Adrar Guesthouse , afternoon walk around the village is possible
Day 3 : begin our trek, heading along the Mizane Valley, first towards the village of Aremd and then onto the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. Built on a moraine spur overlooking the valley floor, Aremd is the largest village in the valley and provides an interesting mix of traditional terraced farming, gites and streets that seem to be permanently gridlocked by goats and cattle. For generations the local Berber villagers have worked these lands, producing corn, potatoes and walnuts from the harsh landscape. Continuing east and crossing the flood plain our route takes us along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Crossing the river we eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, which attracts tourists and pilgrims alike (although only Muslims are allowed to cross the stone bridge to visit themarabout shrine itself). The village sits besides a small waterfall, a jumbled cluster of houses that seem to melt together into an anarchic mass. From here the trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the snowline and the Toukbal Refuge (3206m), our stop for the night. Approx 4-5hrs walking.
Day 4 : We set off early to climb Jebel Ouanakrim, starting with a gentle walk up to the valley head to the Tizi Ougane mountain pass then through the ridge to the summit at 4088m . From the top, the views of Toubkal and the surrounding mountains are spectacular. In the late morning/early afternoon we start our descent back to the refuge for a well-deserved hot drink and a relaxing afternoon. 6 hours walking.
Day 5 : Today we have another early start, this time for the ascent of Toubkal. The walk starts immediately climbing steeply through scree and snow before traversing the southern ridge to reach the summit. It is here that we are rewarded with the best views and the greatest sense of achievement. We descend by the same route and should be back to the refuge in time for a late lunch. 6 hours walking.
Day 6 : Today we head down the valley back to Imlil via the peligrimage place Sidi chamharoush, Lunch in imlil then transfer back to Marrakech .
Day 7 : Departure to the airport depending of your flight time.
N.B : The trek can be extended and be done in 8 Day 7 night Trip
Day 2 : After a leisurely morning around the Medina, transfer to Imlil for the night in Dar Adrar Guesthouse , afternoon walk around the village is possible
Day 3 : begin our trek, heading along the Mizane Valley, first towards the village of Aremd and then onto the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. Built on a moraine spur overlooking the valley floor, Aremd is the largest village in the valley and provides an interesting mix of traditional terraced farming, gites and streets that seem to be permanently gridlocked by goats and cattle. For generations the local Berber villagers have worked these lands, producing corn, potatoes and walnuts from the harsh landscape. Continuing east and crossing the flood plain our route takes us along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Crossing the river we eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, which attracts tourists and pilgrims alike (although only Muslims are allowed to cross the stone bridge to visit themarabout shrine itself). The village sits besides a small waterfall, a jumbled cluster of houses that seem to melt together into an anarchic mass. From here the trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the snowline and the Toukbal Refuge (3206m), our stop for the night. Approx 4-5hrs walking.
Day 4 : We set off early to climb Jebel Ouanakrim, starting with a gentle walk up to the valley head to the Tizi Ougane mountain pass then through the ridge to the summit at 4088m . From the top, the views of Toubkal and the surrounding mountains are spectacular. In the late morning/early afternoon we start our descent back to the refuge for a well-deserved hot drink and a relaxing afternoon. 6 hours walking.
Day 5 : Today we have another early start, this time for the ascent of Toubkal. The walk starts immediately climbing steeply through scree and snow before traversing the southern ridge to reach the summit. It is here that we are rewarded with the best views and the greatest sense of achievement. We descend by the same route and should be back to the refuge in time for a late lunch. 6 hours walking.
Day 6 : Today we head down the valley back to Imlil via the peligrimage place Sidi chamharoush, Lunch in imlil then transfer back to Marrakech .
Day 7 : Departure to the airport depending of your flight time.
N.B : The trek can be extended and be done in 8 Day 7 night Trip
Trek & Tour Informations
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Grade : 1 - 2 - 3
Availability & Confirmed Dates:This trek runs all year round 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!! Accommodation during the TrekThe accommodation will be in riads/mountain huts
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 Essential Equipment & Clothing:Good walking boots and socks / good trainers
Most of those equipment can be rented locally from our equipment shop in Imlil |
