3 Day Toubkal Summit and Trek (excluding flights)

With time to explore the bustling markets and medina’s of Morocco before heading out on your fully guided summit adventure, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and majesty of North Africa.

DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM - This adventure requires a basic level of fitness and preparation prior to taking part. There will be long days of trekking at increasing altitude. You will be required to provide a doctors certificate or letter to show your health is suitable to take part in the activity. This is a standard requirement to obtain permits.

ITINERARY:

Day 1 - Marrakech – Imlil – Aroumd

Set out from Marrakech for 1 hour drive south way up to Imlil. From Imlil we start our trek through delightful groves of walnut trees to the Berber village of Aremd (1950m). Our local guides are from this village and will treat us to some traditional Berber hospitality. We base ourselves out of Aremd and in the afternoon can go for an acclimatisation hike in the surrounding hills. 2-3 hours trekking

Day 2 - Trek to the Neltner Refuge

From Aremd we set out for the Neltner Refuge, head first up to Sidi Chamharouch a small Islamic shrine with a few local houses nearby. The local Berber people here are sharp traders and will try to sell us all manner of tourist trinkets. After a leisurely lunch we continue on to the recently extended Neltner Refuge at a height of 3,207m. The refuge is owned by the French Alpine Club and is operated along similar lines to those refuges in France. There are large and spacious dormitories where we sleep, and a comfortable dining room where our staff will prepare our meals. We go to bed early in preparation for a dawn start. 6 hours trekking

Day 3 - Summit Toubkal – return to Marrakech

The climb to the summit of Toubkal takes around four hours from the Refuge. Nowhere on the climb are there any technical difficulties, but it is a long and tiring ascent up long scree slopes. The initial part of the climb is done in the very early hours of the morning just after dawn, but by the time we reach the Tizi-n-Toubkal col at 3941m the sun will have risen and we will be rewarded with sensational views across the entire Atlas chain. From the col the route ascends a ridgeline towards the summit at 4167m from where we have views in all directions. To the north we can look down over 2000 metres to the village of Aremd, whilst to the south we can gaze over the line of rocky peaks stretching out across towards the Sahara, and the next stage of our adventure. After a long rest and numerous summit photographs we begin our descent back to the refuge. After lunch we retrace our route back down to the village of Aremd then continue to Imlil Where we met our minibus back to Marrakech. 8 – 9 hours trekking

INCLUSIONS:

Transfers to and from main arrival terminal

Arrival and Departure day accomodation

Trek accomodation in tents where applicable on a full board basis

Main meals on mountain

Climbing and trekking permits and fees where applicable

Climbing / Trekking Guides and Porters / mules

Insurances / Wages and allowances for climb / trekking staff

Main meal water / tea / coffee

EXCLUSION:

International arrival and departure flights

Visa

Personal medical and rescue insurance and expenses

Personal climbing equipment

Internet access / cards

Alcohol

Bottled water and additional beverages on trail (these can be purchased from vendors on route)

Additional hotel stays / logistical expenses subject to unforseen reasons (please see booking terms and conditions)

Guide and Porter tips