8 Days Toubkal Trekking Tour

Toubkal Trekking Tour

If you've never been into a mountain before and want to know if you can experience loads while enduring the lack of oxygen, then climbing Mount Toubkal is a great activity to test your abilities. Mount Toubkal is located in the Atlas Mountains and is the highest peak in the range. It is a relatively low mountain, but at the same time, you can try loads and high altitude ascents on it. Here, as on the big mountains, climbers must scramble up snow-covered slopes, wear ice claws on their boots and use ice axes. Climbing Tubal is ideal for beginners and those who want to see the exotic world of the Arabs. There is so much more waiting for you on this trip.

Day 1: Marrakech

Your 8 days Toubkal trekking tour will start by Meet with participants in Marrakech. Guided city tour, free time, overnight at a hotel in the city center.

Day 2: Marrakech - Imlil

Depart Marrakech in the morning for the mountain village of Imlil. The elevation is 1800 m. Vehicles are not allowed in the high mountains. From Imlil, we will drive to another village, Aroud, where we will stay at the guesthouse with a terrace overlooking Toubkal. After the overnight stay and rest, we will go on a small hike (5-10 km) in the surrounding area. We will visit the village, the mountains, and the remains of a hilltop fortress. In the evening we will return to the village for dinner on a terrace overlooking the mountains, enjoying a local tagine (the main local dish) and Moroccan tea.

In Imlil, the days are warm during the winter with temperatures never dropping below +15, but at night the temperature drops to 0°C and the cold sets in at the end of the day, and that is the mountains.

Day 3: Imlil

After breakfast, we rented climbing equipment such as crampons and walking sticks, hired a donkey to load all our gear, and headed for the mountain. We walked on very wide paths and the donkeys carried our backpacks. The trip to the shelter usually takes 3-4 hours. In the middle of the road in the village of Sidi Shamalos (there is a small mosque on a white rock, a holy place for many believers), they offer us tea and cake. The road gets steeper and steeper, and soon we come to a snowy ravine. Here we had to unload the donkeys carrying our luggage, and after an hour or so we arrived at a new Moroccan shelter and an old French shelter. There we were. We were given bunk bed rooms, had dinner and went to bed. Altitude 3,220 meters.

Day 4: Toubkal

Up at 5 am, breakfast, down the mountain at 6-7 am. Arrive at the summit at 10-11 am. If the weather is good, you can see half of the African continent. At the top we take pictures, drink tea, and descend to the shelter.

The ascent usually takes 4 hours and the descent takes about 2 hours. The ascent is about 1000 meters.

Dinner at the shelter with a traditional Moroccan stew.

There are a variety of options for this day trip. – If the weather is too bad to climb the mountain, we will take a walk around the refuge and admire the panoramic view of the majestic summit.

– If you successfully summit and return from the summit early, you may descend to the village of Aloud (guesthouse ) after a rest and refreshment.

Day 5: Alternative Day

In case of bad weather, the summit day will be changed. If the summit is successfully reached on the main day, we can re-summit today by an alternative route to visit the surrounding mountains or by a radial ascent from the village of Aroud to the pass via Berber villages and gardens. Dinner is Moroccan style.

Day 6: Arda - Imlil - Marrakech

Breakfast Arroux down to Imlil and back to Marrakech. Night in Marrakech: sightseeing, bazaar, and of course, night life in Jemaa el Fna, the main square of Marrakech! You have to visit in person to appreciate the splendor of the city.

Overnight accommodations will be provided at a hotel.

Day 7: Marrakech - Essaouira

After breakfast, we will transfer to the fortified city of Essaouira. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, nestled against the city walls and guarding the entrance to the harbor, the barrels of the old Spanish cannons are sprinkled with salty powder. We stayed in an old hotel. We stayed in an old local-style hotel in the heart of the old town. Our 8 days Toubkal Trekking Tour will take us walking tour of the town and visited the old Spanish fort and the fish and spice market. You can also swim in the ocean or ride a camel on the dunes. Lunch was fresh fish of your choice at the market. Dinner under the stars on the rooftop with oriental sweets. All in celebration of body, mind, and all the joys of life.

Day 8: Esaaouira - Marrakech

Breakfast Our program ends, but everyone is free to remain at sea or go to the coastal desert or surf school. Our guide will teach you how to make a good negotiation. we will Transfer you to the Airport of Marrrakech , and End of your 8 days Toubkal Trekking Tour.

Trekking Includes

All airport-to-airport transfers on the route.
Accommodation in hotels and climbing huts
Accommodation in Essaouira
Group first aid kit
Group equipment rental
Payment of all permits and fees
Rental of donkeys to transport things in the mountains
Instructors (experienced travelers)

Not Includes:

Flights to Marrakech
Meals in cafes, souvenirs
Rental of personal equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, foam mat)
Rental of climbing equipment (cramps, trekking poles)

Cost: Each tour is customized to suit your preferences and needs. Please contact us for further details. We offer a range of accommodation options, including standard, upgraded, and luxury choices, ensuring we cater to various budgets and personalized requests for all travelers.

2 Reviews

 5/5

We had an amazing 8-day hike up Mount Toubkal with Sahara Morocco Travel! The trip was smooth and remarkable because every little thing was expertly planned. The shared adventure made it even more memorable, even though there were many people in the group. The knowledgable, encouraging, and genuinely enthusiastic professional guides were wonderful. It was pleasantly comfortable to spend the night in the mountain hut, which prepared the way for a memorable dawn atop the highest peak in North Africa. What about the food? Delicious, delicious, delicious! Traditional Moroccan cuisine gave the event a genuine feel.

Jossa bergnes

Canada

Sahara Morocco Travel organized an amazing experience. This is something you must do! There is no denying that it is difficult, but it is possible, particularly with Toubkal Trekking's knowledgeable assistance. We had mules, several chefs, and two guides. The night before, we spent the night at Dar Imlil, which was ideal—it had a pool, delicious local food, friendly personnel, great rooms, and a great price. The base camp refuge is better than we anticipated; the mattresses are comfortable. The 'comings and goings' will keep you up at night, so bring earplugs. This is an amazing journey that gives everyone who completes it a genuine sense of accomplishment. Impressive vistas and definitely "one for the bucket list!" I wholeheartedly endorse Sahara Morocco Travel.

Patricia jose

Norway

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8 Days Toubkal Trekking Tour