In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationAtlas Mountains / Djebel Toubkal
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AgeFrom 16 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions60.43 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
Arabic
In a few words
From Tizi Oussem to Aremd, we trek along the ancient trails of the High Atlas Mountains to reach the legendary highest peak in Morocco, Mount Toubkal . We offer an easy route , with a beautiful acclimatization hike to prepare you for reaching 4,167 meters. Our efforts are rewarded at the summit, overlooking the High Atlas! The landscapes we traverse vary according to the slopes and altitudes: sometimes a holm oak forest, sometimes juniper trees, sometimes the coolness of water cascading from a waterfall, sometimes the density of red earth, a mud-brick village clinging to the mountainside, a sheepfold, and, in the distance, the majestic presence of a mythical peak... Gradually, we approach Toubkal. From the Neltner base camp , 1,000 meters of elevation gain separate us from the summit. A 4,000-meter peak without technical difficulty and the promise of unforgettable moments for those who wish to climb it. Seen from above, the landscape widens, the gaze is drawn to the Siroua massif, plunges into the Imlil valley, and is lost in infinity.
The highlights
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A Berber guide and his team, experienced in climbing
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A gradual approach
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The contrasts between the colors of the earth, the crops, and the mountain peaks
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
This trip is suitable if you regularly participate in sports and have previous mountain hiking experience. The vast majority of travelers reach the summit (Toubkal summit at 4167m).
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 4h30
- Average distance/day: 16 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 834 m
- Average daily descent: 1023 m
Management
French
Arabic
You will be accompanied by your guide-accompanier, a French-speaking Berber mountain guide.
Your guide is assisted by a local team consisting of a luggage support team (camel drivers and driver) and a cook.
Program
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Arrival in Marrakech
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrival in Marrakech is flexible, either on the same day or a few days prior, depending on your preference and flight choice. If you wish, we can arrange your flight booking and airport pickup . Please don't hesitate to contact us to organize these details.
Day 1 -
From Marrakech to Imi Oughlad and hike to Tizi Oussem (1800m)
- Transportation Minibus - 01h30 - 58km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 643 m
- Negative elevation 300 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After a transfer of approximately two hours , you arrive in Imi Oughlad where you meet the muleteer team who will accompany you on your adventure. You begin your trek through a holm oak forest before starting the ascent of the Tizi N'Techt pass. The trail winds through several mountain villages clinging to the hillsides. Their earthen and adobe houses are painted in the characteristic red color of the laterite soil. Your day ends with a bivouac under the trees near the N'Ouazzaden River , not far from the village of Tizi Oussem .
Day 2 -
Hike to the Tazaghart refuge via Tamsoult and the Ighoulidem waterfalls
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 1230 m
- Negative elevation 3030 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You continue your ascent through a juniper forest. Gradually, the Berber villages give way to high-altitude sheepfolds and terraced fields . You pass the Tamsoult sheepfolds before discovering the magnificent Ighoulidem waterfalls . The vegetation becomes sparser as you gain altitude. You arrive at the Tazaghart refuge , located in a high-altitude desert environment, where you set up camp for the night.
Day 3 -
Towards the Toubkal base camp and the option of the Ouanoums pass
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 670 m
- Negative elevation 343 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You begin a day's hike towards the Toubkal base camp . The trail winds its way up to the Aguelzim pass at 3550m , offering a superb view of the Toubkal massif . The descent then leads you to the Toubkal refuge , where you set up camp for the night.
In the afternoon, for those who wish, an optional hike takes you to the Ouanoums pass at 3650 m . This 2.5 to 3 hour climb offers breathtaking views of the southern slope of Toubkal and Lake Ifni ( elevation gain: +450 m / -450 m ).
Day 4 -
Ascent of Toubkal (4167 m), the roof of North Africa
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 17 km
- Positive elevation gain 960 m
- Negative elevation 960 m
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
An early departure between 5:00 and 5:30 am for the ascent of Toubkal , the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa at 4,167 meters . This climb is the perfect opportunity to reach your first 4,000-meter peak with ease. From the summit, the panorama stretches across a large part of the Atlas Mountains , with the plains and desert on the horizon as a backdrop. The view is also breathtaking, encompassing the Siroua massif and the Imlil Valley.
The climb is optional , but offers an unforgettable experience.
Day 5 -
Descent towards Aremd via Sidi Chamharouch
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 1300 m
- Negative elevation 1300 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You begin your descent towards the village of Aremd , passing by the marabout of Sidi Chamharouch , a pilgrimage site nestled in the heart of the valley. Upon arriving in Aremd , you take the time to say goodbye to your team of muleteers who accompanied you throughout the trek.
In the afternoon, you can enjoy a stroll in the surrounding area to discover the landscapes and the peaceful atmosphere of the village.
Day 6 -
Return to Marrakech and explore the city
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 64km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 200 m
- Negative elevation 200 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
In the morning, you'll walk to Imlil (approximately a 1-hour walk). From there, you'll meet your vehicles for the return trip to Marrakech . After settling into your hotel, enjoy some free time to explore the city at your own pace: wander through the souks, visit the famous Jemaa el-Fna square , or admire the Koutoubia Gardens. Meals are at your leisure , allowing you to savor the local cuisine according to your preferences.
Day 7 -
End of stay and departure
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
After breakfast , departure and the end of your stay. If you wish to extend your trip , please feel free to discuss this with your travel advisor , who can suggest various options tailored to your preferences and needs.
Day 8
Note
This itinerary is provided as a guide only: depending on weather and operational conditions, your tour guide may modify this itinerary for your safety and that of the group.
Accommodation
Access
To give you maximum flexibility, this trip is offered without flights. Don't hesitate to contact us; our partner will be happy to find the best itinerary for you.
Airport-hotel return transfers are not included in the price of the stay, but are available as an option.
Go to the starting point
✈️ Here are the routes we recommend for traveling to Marrakech from Saturday to Saturday:
- From Paris Orly: Direct flights on Royal Air Maroc or Transavia.
- From Brussels: Flights with a stopover on KLM or Tap Air Portugal.
- From Lyon: Direct flights on Easyjet or Transavia.
- From Nice, Geneva, Toulouse and Paris Charles de Gaulle: direct flights on Easyjet.
- From Marseille: Direct flights on Ryanair and Transavia.
Price details
The price includes
- Local transfers
- Accommodation in a shared room or tent
- Full board except in Marrakech
- The local team of drivers, muleteers and cook
- A French-speaking Berber tour guide
The price does not include
- Return flights to Marrakech
- Transfers between the airport and the hotel
- Meals in Marrakech (approximately 3 meals at €12 per meal)
- Drinks
- Tips for the local staff (at your discretion)
- Personal expenses
Options
- ✈️ Flight booking + airport-hotel transfer : CHF86.91 / person
- 🚕 Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel : CHF22.87 / unit
- 🚕 Transfer back from accommodation to airport : CHF22.87 / unit
- 🌙 Extra night before your stay - Single room : CHF82.33 / unit
- 🌙 Extra night before your stay - Double room : CHF82.33 / unit
- 🌙 Extra night after your stay - Single room : CHF82.33 / unit
- 🌙 Extra night after your stay - Double room : CHF82.33 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- We provide the equipment for group camping and both group and individual cooking.
- At the beginning of the season it is sometimes necessary to use crampons to safely cross stubborn snowfields: we then provide the crampons.
Equipment to bring
- Walking stick(s)
- Earplugs or Hears, your choice.
- A notepad and pen, a good book, a deck of cards, to keep busy during breaks...
- A bag for dirty laundry, so you can separate it in your main bag from your clean clothes.
- Sleeping bag: comfortable, adapted to your size, rather mummy-shaped (closer to the body and with a hood that closes) with a side zip closure for opening at your convenience.
It is necessary to adapt your sleeping bag to the temperatures encountered, determined according to your travel dates and the region visited. We advise you to choose a sleeping bag that is comfortable at 10°C below the lowest average temperature encountered (for example, if you are traveling in the Atlas Mountains in April (see temperature chart), you need a sleeping bag that is comfortable at: 3 - 10 = -7°C).
A sleeping bag that's comfortable at 5°C will also be comfortable at 20°C; simply open it to allow air to circulate inside. Conversely, if you already have a sleeping bag that's comfortable at 10°C, for example, a fleece sleeping bag liner will make it about 5 degrees warmer.
- Cotton sleeping bag liner
- Toiletry bag and towel
- Small personal pharmacy
- Sunscreen cream and stick (face and lips)
- Headlamp with spare batteries and bulbs
- Gourd
- Toilet paper + lighter for destruction
- A multi-purpose pocket knife is preferable (note: it must be packed in your checked luggage!).
Clothing to bring
- High hiking boots
- Tennis shoes or walking sandals: to be worn in Marrakech or in the evening at the campsite, they should be taken in addition to the closed shoes mentioned above.
- Shoes/sandals for walking in water.
- Socks: light for the day and warm (wool or looped) for the evening.
- Trekking trousers and Bermuda shorts (avoid shorts or skirts: see "Etiquette").
- Swimsuit
- On your skin: this is your first layer of insulation, so take good care of it. Fine technical fibers, like Carline or Polartec, are very effective because they are warm, supple, comfortable, and lightweight. They also dry very quickly, which is a real plus when the evening chill sets in early.
- Shirts or T-shirts
- Warm sweater or fleece: the latter has the advantage of being durable, warm, lightweight, and quick-drying, with the added benefit of being soft to the touch. The best-known fibers are Polartec, Carline, and Ulfrotté.
- Rain cape or Kway in case of rain and/or wind.
- Hat or cap with neck protection
- Category 3 sunglasses
- Warm and windproof jacket: down or Gore-Tex jacket. The most effective jackets against wind and rain are made of Gore-Tex or Micropore, "breathable" materials that allow for rapid wicking of perspiration while maintaining perfect insulation.
- A pair of gloves and a hat
- Pack a soft, sturdy travel bag weighing no more than 15 kg, preferably with a side closure (easier access than a duffel bag). Avoid rigid bags and suitcases, which are more difficult to handle, and prioritize durability over style. Keep the weight to a minimum.
- A small backpack of approximately 30-40 liters for your day's essentials (sweater, spare t-shirt, water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, small equipment, camera...), which will also be the bag you will have on the plane (note: no nail files, nail scissors, tweezers, knives or other sharp objects).
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