Mount Toubkal Hiking Tour In Morocco (12 Days)
Itinerary
Join us on an exciting hike in morocco! With the high peaks exceeding 14,000 ft, the Toubkal journey offers the mountain enthusiast a playground fantasy unique to Morocco. Natural wonders of Morocco, such as expansive volcanic nutcroppings, formed of ridges and residues of black lava, linger on waiting to be seen. The Toubkal awaits the outdoor traveler for hiking and horseback riding amidst the jagged edges that reach for the azure blue Moroccan sky.
Itinerary:
Overnight flight from JFK direct to Casablanca then connect to Marrakech
Upon your arrival at Marrakesh airport, you will find your host waiting to greet you, and then transfer you to your hotel. The morning will be a ease to acclimate.
Day 3: Marrakech / Asni / Imlil /Tiziane Springs
We will hace a morning departure for Imioughlad (5800ft) on the Ait Misana Valley via Asni, the weekly day market that takes place every Saturday. We'll meet the mule crew that will welcome you with a typical Berber tea ceremony. Load the mules and take off to cross the Tacht pass in (7100ft) through the juniper forest. Lunch will be at Tiziane Springs. You will be the honorary guests at a Berber house!
Day 4: Tizian Springs / Tikkent Valley
In the morning, prepare for a day of walking, about 6 hours. The walk will begin with a climbing of 2:30 by the Teouti pass (7000ft) through the evergreen juniper thuriferus. We'll stop for lunch, then continue onward to the beautiful Tikkent Valley! We'll spend the night camping in the wilderness.
Day 5: Tikkent Valley / Tizi Oussem
We'll rejoin the Azaden Valley, ending at the pass of the Tougdalt at 8200ft. We'll have lunch in the open air of the Thuya forest, which is filled with exotic trees of juniper and cypress and which also borders a stream. We'll arrive at Tizi Oussem for camping overnight.
Day 6: Tizi Ousem / Netler Refuge
We'll cross the pass of Mezzik at (9000ft) and descend towards Imlil-Aren, then to the Marabout of Sidi Chamharouch at (9550ft). We'll spend the night in tents.
Today, we'll climb to the Neltner refuge, situated at (11000ft), following an out-of-the-way path in the barren mountains with no villages or forests, to arrive at the campsite.
Day 8: Netler Refuge / Lake Ifni
In the early morning, rise to the Toubkal summit. We will reach the summit and eat lunch. Visit to the Lake of Ifni in the afternoon, after which we will return to camp.
We'll descend from the Toubkal Peaks to camp at Imioughlad in a Berber home.
We'll have a mule ride to get back to Imlil. We'll leave the mules in Imlil; afterwards, we will head back to Marrakesh. Overnight in hotel.
Today, we'll discover Marrakech! The Marrakesh city tour will be lead by a professional local guide, featuring major monuments and museums. The afternoon will be devoted to the exotic souks and workshops within the old section of Marrakesh and the exciting Jamaa El Fna Square. We will enjoy a festive dinner in a typical Moroccan restaurant with traditional local entertainment.
Assistance and transfer to the airport.
Morocco Hiking Tour Includes:
- Camping Equipment, Lodging in Berber homes, and 4 star hotel accommodations.
- Full board.
- 4WD land transport.
- English speaking guides and escorts.
- Hotel tax and service charge.
Depart for Morocco: Tuesdays / Thursdays or Saturdays Except Dec and January