trekking atlas montains
This trek in the Toubkal massif which culminates at 4167m of altitude, reveals one of the jewels of the Moroccan Atlas. You hike 6 days to meet a traditional life that continues: inhabited villages clinging to the sides of narrow valleys, terraced fields lined with walnut trees, omnipresent pastoral life. The ascent of Toubkal is made from the Neltner refuge.
1st day :
Welcome on arrival and direct transfer to your hotel. First evening free to immerse yourself in the hectic life of Marrakech. Free dinner in the capital.
2nd day :
Departure from the hotel in the morning by minibus to Asni and then to the village of Imi Oughlad. First contacts with your muleteer team. Beginning of your trek by a path that crosses the Tizi N tacht, between medium mountain forest and traditional villages of the Atlas you reach the place of your camp in Id Aissa.
3nd day :
Morning departure towards the village of TiziOussem (1800 m), you continue your journey to join among the junipers, the sheepfolds of Tamsoult planted at 2200m of altitude.
4th day :
You go up to the pass of Aguelzim (3500m), by a winding path, in a very beautiful setting. Then you reach the Neltner hut located at 3207 m altitude at the foot of the Djebel Toubkal.
5th day :
Ascent of the highest point of the massif, the Toubkal (4167 m), early in the morning. The path alternates scree slopes, then snow-covered. Lavue extends to the entire massif of the High Atlas and the Anti Atlas of Siroua. 3 hours of ascent, then descent to return for lunch at your camp. In the afternoon for the brave hike around the camp. Vertical drop: +960 meters / -1460 meters The ascent to the summit remains optional. Descent: 700 meters.
6th day :
Last morning of high mountain: you climb to the Col de Tizi n Ouanoums (3680m). Superb view of the Ifni Mountain Lake and the surrounding area. Descend to your bivouac for lunch, then continue to the holy place of sidi Chamarouche (2310m), then to the village of Armed (1900m).
5h30 walk Ascent 200 m Ascent 700 m. 65km 1H30 drive
7th day :
Descent to Imlil and arrival in the morning. Visit of this small mountain village, lunch and return to. Installation at the hotel. Late afternoon and dinner free.
8th day :
Transfer to the airport.