Hiking tour in the
slopes of
the Atlas Mountains
The
Toubkal Journey Tour in
Morocco
Day 1:
New York/Marrakech
Over
night flight from JFK direct to Casablanca then connect to Marrakech
Day 2: Marrakech
Upon your arrival at Marrakesh airport,
you
will find your host waiting for you to greet you an then transfer you
to your hotel. The morning will be a ease to acclimate.
Day 3: Marrakech / Asni
/ Imlil /Tiziane Springs
Morning departure for Imioughlad
(5800ft) on the Ait Misana
Valley via Asni the weekly day market that takes place every
Saturday.
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
(6hrs). The
walk will begin with a climbing of 2:30 by the Teouti pass (7000ft) through
the evergreen juniper thuriferus. Lunch, then continue on toward the
beautiful Tikkent Valley. Camp
over in the wilderness.
Day 5: Tikkent Valley /
Tizi Oussem
Rejoin the Azaden
Valley, ending at the pass of the Tougdalt at 8200ft. Lunch in the
open air of the Thuya forest (filled with exotic
trees of juniper and cypress) which borders a stream. Arrive at Tizi Oussem
for camping overnight.
Day 6: Tizi Ousem
/ Netler Refuge
Cross the pass of Mezzik at
(9000ft) and descend
towards Imlil-Aren, then to
the Marabout of Sidi Chamharouch at (9550ft). Spend
the night in tents.
Day 7: Netler
Refuge
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.
Return to camp.
Day 9: Lake Ifni
/ Imioughlad
Descend from the Toubkal Peaks to camp at Imioughlad in
a Berber home.
Day 10: Imlil /
Marrakech
Ride to get back to Imlil.
Leave the mules there then,
afterwards, we will head back to Marrakesh. Overnight in hotel.
Day 11: Marrakech
Marrakesh city tour, with a professional local
guide,
featuring major monuments and museums. Afternoon devoted to the exotic
souks and workshops within the old section of Marrakesh and the
exciting
Jamaa El Fna Square. A festive dinner in a typical Moroccan restaurant
with traditional local entertainment.
Day
12: Marrakesh/New
York
Assistance and transfer to
the airport.
Morocco hiking Tour
Includes:
- R/T New York/Marrakesh via Royal Air Maroc
- 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
Cost per Person bases on
double occupancy: Call
for Information
Minimum group of 4
travelers is required.
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about
this Expedition in Morocco
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