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Toubkal Ascent Trek - 3 Days

Toubkal region is the most popular area with trekkers :easily accessible from Marrakech, it is an area of stunning scenery, high mountains (including Toubkal, the highest mountain in north Africa at 4167m) and typical Berber villages. The area is criss-crossed by mule tracks that cross high passes and descend into deep valleys, passing summer pastures and terraces of maize, potatoes and other crops and orchards of walnut, apple and cherry. Imlil is the main trailhead for the area.

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EQUIPMENT

Price: Available on Request

Activities: Trekking

Altitude Height: 4167m

Destination: toubkal Region

Duration: 3Days

Level: Challenge

Mode of Travel:Walking

No. of Pax : Minimum 2 pax

Seasons :all year round

Trip Departure: Private date

2Night/ 3Days Toubkal Ascent Trek

DAY 1: FROM MARRAKECH TO IMLIL AND TREK TO REFUGE TOUBKAL
After a transfer to the little village of Imlil we begin our trek. Heading along the Mizane Valley, we first pass the village of Aremd and then onto the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. We then continue east and by crossing the flood plains 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. 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. 4h30 to 5hrs walking.

DAY 2: ATLAS MOUTAINS TREK AND TOUBKAL ASCENT
Early in the morning we make our attempt on the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Our route takes us up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in parts. The views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile. When you reach the the summit you will see that the vistas across the surrounding landscape are quite breathtaking. From here there are unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara. We will retrace our steps when we return down the mountain and head back to the Toubkal Refuge where we will spend the night.

DAY 3: FROM REFUGE TOUBKAL SUMMIT TO IMLIL AND TRANSFER TO MARRAKECH
Today we walk back from the Toubkal Refuge to Imlil. After arrival in Imlil we will transfer back to Marrakech.

Cost Available on Request

COST COVERS:

· Transport from and back to Marrakech

· Accommodation in Refuges

· All meals during your trip

· Experienced & professional Tour Guide

· Mule for your bags

· Porters

COST DOES NOT COVER:

· Travel inssurance

· Personal Clothing/Gears for the trekking

· Tipsfor Nepalese staffs.

· Soft drinks & Water

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Essential Equipments:

Good walking boots and socks
Shoes - change for evenings
Water, carried by camel
Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
Water purification e.g. iodine
Day sack/backpack
Sleeping bag (3-4 season); plus thermal liner in winter
Scarf to wrap around your head in a sandstorm
Personal items: towel, sunscreen, wet wipes, loo roll
Toiletries that are eco-friendly e.g. soap, shampoo etc.
Small First Aid Kit e.g. insect repellent, plasters, meds
Sunglasses.
Torch/Flashlight and spare batteries e.g. head torch
Fleece (summer)
Layers, windproof jacket (autumn-spring)
Hat for summer and warm beanie for winter plus gloves
Thermal underwear (autumn-spring)
Penknife (useful)
Trail snacks
Zip-Up bags for camera etc
Long baggy trousers for camel trekking
Sarongs have many us
Meals: You will have the opportunity to enjoy typically Moroccan meals (tajine, couscous,.). Fresh products, canned food as a complement, meat bought in the mountains. Picnic or salads for lunch, hot ready-cooked meals for dinner.
We use a big tent to preparing the meals, and a mess tent to eat. The water flows out from the mountains is very pure but you should treat it otherwise to use bottle water instead of water from the sourse .

Travel inside of morocco: For transfers between Marrakech and the starting or end point of the hike, we use minibuses or four-wheel drive vehicles or taxis depends on size of the group. During the days of the trek , mules or camels carry the luggage.
The Tour Prices Depends On Different Factor