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Reserve your place now for the Mt. Toubkal Ascent Express Trek, which lasts for 2 days and 1 night!
Push your limits by attempting to ascend the tallest mountain in North Africa within a timeframe of 2 to 3 days.
The journey begins and ends in the lively city of Marrakech, with transportation provided to and from Imlil.
We will hike with a local guide who speaks English, accompanied by a local cook and mules to transport our belongings.
It's more of a difficult hike than an actual climb, and anyone in good shape is able to reach the summit.
Don't forget to take your camera with you; the scenery at the top is amazing.
Mount Toubkal, standing at 4,167 meters, is the tallest peak in North Africa. It is considered a trekking peak that does not require technical climbing skills. The trek takes place over two days, during which participants use crampons and carry an ice axe for safety, typically from November to April.
The schedule has been created for enthusiastic hikers, as the climb is straightforward and non-technical, although it does include some easy scrambling and snowy areas.
Itinerary
Day 1.
Travel from Marrakech to Imlil and hike to the Toubkal Refuge through Aremd and the Mizane Valley. Today, we will leave the city and head south towards the rugged mountains and deep valleys of the Toubkal Massif.
As we traverse the Haouz Plain, we go through the small town of Asni, after which our route starts to ascend toward the foothills of the Massif.
The valley of the Oued Rhirhaia unfolds beneath us, with small villages nestled against the steep hillsides as we make our winding journey toward Imlil.
We now abandon our vehicle and, accompanied by our mountain guide, commence our trek through the Mizane Valley. We first make our way to the village of Aremd before proceeding to the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch.
Perched on a moraine spur that overlooks the valley below, Aremd is the valley's largest village, featuring a fascinating blend of traditional terraced agriculture, lodging options, and streets often congested with goats and cattle.
For countless generations, the local Berber villagers have cultivated these lands, growing corn, potatoes, and walnuts in the challenging environment.
As we proceed east and navigate through the floodplain, our path follows mule trails and ascends into the steep, rocky cliffs that overlook the valley.
After crossing the river, we arrive at the serene shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, a site that draws both tourists and pilgrims. However, only Muslims are permitted to cross the stone bridge leading to the marabout shrine itself.
The village is located next to a small waterfall, consisting of a chaotic assortment of houses that appear to blend into each other in a disordered way.
From this point, the path progressively ascends, winding and zigzagging upward until it reaches the snowline and the Toukbal Refuge (3206m), where we will stay for the night.
Approx 5hrs walking.Day 2.
Hike to the top of Jebel Toubkal (4165m) and return to Imlil: This morning, we begin our ascent to the summit of Jebel Toubkal, the tallest mountain in North Africa.
Our path leads us up the southern cirque, where we will cross the stream above the shelter and then navigate one of the many scree fields on the mountain, contending with what appears to be an infinite expanse of boulders and rocks.
The hike is generally easy, but the loose rocks and elevation can make some sections challenging. Nevertheless, the scenic views throughout the trek make it all worthwhile.
As we reach the top of the ridge, we arrive on the plateau, and from there it's just a brief walk to the summit, where the views of the surrounding landscape are truly stunning.
From this point, there are panoramic views in all directions, extending from the Marrakesh Plain to the northern High Atlas and down to the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara in the south.
Pliny, the renowned Roman scholar, referred to the High Atlas Mountains as "the most remarkable mountains in all of Africa," and from our elevated viewpoint overlooking the valley, it’s clear why he felt this way.
We then retrace our route down the mountain and make our way back to Imlil before driving back to Marrakech.