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Hiking in Morocco

Walking Holiday in High Atlas

The Moroccan Atlas is a range of exceptional beauty and cultural interest but it still little visited, a fact which makes the atlas, to mind, a far more exiting proposition than the European ranges. Add to that the extraordinary hospitality of the local Berber people, the rich texture of North African life and the exotic allure of Marrakech, and you see why a growing number of trekkers are choosing this great range, which the ancient Greeks thought to be the home of Atlas

morocco, the most fascinating country in North Africa

This trip brings you on top of the highest summit in North Africa, the Jebel Toubkal [4167m]. Although this trip doesn't present any major difficulties or technicalities, we rate it “Challenging" as there is an average of 1500m ascent per day.
In Marrakech you will stay in a typical Riad Hotel in the medina, with en-suite room. In the mountains we set up a camp every night, except on Day 6 where we will stay with a Berber family, in their traditional flat-roofed house.
Supporting us; our local English-speaking certified mountain guide, showing you the way, the Muleteers cooking for you some tasty Moroccan food, and their Mules carrying your baggage!

DAY 1- Marrakech (450 m) - Asni - Ait Misane valley - Imlil (1750 m) - Toubkal refuge (3200 m) [5h, +1450]

Transfer to Imlil at 1750 m in the the walnuts three valley(Berber souk on Saturdays). Here we meet our team of Berbers muleteers, and we are welcome with tea in a berber family. Starting to walk at 11am, we reach 2H later the famous “marabout Sidi Chemharouch” at 2250m. Here our chef has prepared a lunch made of salad, vegetables, mint tea, dessert, fruit of the season. We then continue to climb on a very easy mule track, until we reach Toubkal refuge at 3200m.
Accommodation: Camp at Base Camp (3200m) Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner.

DAY 2 –Refuge du Toubkal- Base Camp (3200 m) - summit of the Toubkal (4167 m) - Camp [5h, +967m]

An early start to attempt the most popular treks in the country. The trail is steep but is neither technical nor dangerous. after 3h, we reach the summit. From here you will enjoy extensive panoramic views of the plains of the north and of the desert of the south. Going back to our camp(2h) snack and mint tea is waiting for you!
Camp: Camp at Base Camp (3200m) Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner.

DAY 3 –Camp de base du Toubkal (3200 m) - Sidi Chemharouch - Aremd - Imlil - Asni - Back to Marrakech [4h, -1450m]

We get up around 8am, breakfast at 9am. We start walk back down slowly to the “marabout de Sidi Chemharouch 2250m”, a pilgrimage place for the Berbers, and said to cure deceases. Access to the place is only authorize for Muslim, but you can see the famous white rock looming above the river. Coming to Imlil at 1750m, we will enjoy a typical Berber lunch. We arrive at our hotel in Marrakech around 2pm.
Town, Accommodation in Marrakech: Same as day 1