On this trekking trip you will conquer the highest mountain in North Africa! During the 8-day challenging trek through Toubkal National Park, you will discover rugged mountain landscapes and the thoughtful way of life of the Berbers. Enjoy the magnificent view from the High Atlas into the green valleys and the golden deserts.
After breakfast, your guide will show you the Medina's most important sights: the Koutubia Mosque, the vast Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the colorful, lively souks with their oriental scents, the Bab Agnaou, Marrakech's most beautiful gate, and the Bahia Palace. The rest of the afternoon is yours. You can explore further on your own, for example, by visiting the famous gardens, or relax in a traditional hammam. Afterwards, savor your impressions in a typical Moroccan restaurant in the Medina.
After about a 1.5-hour drive, we reach the village of Imlil in the Atlas Mountains, where we begin our first hike. Now your trek begins! After a steep climb through a juniper and pine forest, we reach the Tizi n'Tacht Pass (2,000 m). Enjoy the stunning view over the Azaden Valley with its red clay villages and numerous green terraces contrasting with the diverse earth tones of the mountains.
Today, your endurance is tested! The hike takes us from Tizi Oussem through a broom forest up to a large waterfall. After a picnic, we leave the tree line behind and climb to the secluded Tazarart mountain hut at an altitude of 3,030 meters.
Fortify yourself with a hearty breakfast. We follow the small, winding path up to the Tizi n'Aguelzim Pass (3,450 m). From the top, there are beautiful panoramic views of the Toubkal summit, the Tazarhart Plateau, and down into the Ait Mzian Valley. A steep descent leads to the Toubkal Mountain Hut
Today we set off very early and brought plenty of drinks, as a strenuous day awaits us. Warm clothing should also be in our backpacks. While there is a continuous path to the summit of Toubkal (4167 m), it sometimes leads over gravel and loose scree. In the summer months, it Windy despite the bright sunshine! At the summit, you'll be treated to a wonderful panorama of the southern Moroccan desert valleys and the 4,000-meter peaks surrounding us. In the afternoon, we hike through the valley down to the pilgrimage site of Sidi
Today we'll take a short hike down into the valley to Imlil, the largest and most famous village in the Toubkal region. The afternoon is yours to enjoy. You can relax in a hammam with a Berber massage, for example.
Today we say goodbye to our escort team. Our driver will pick us up, and we'll return to Marrakech with our guide. The afternoon is at your leisure. Visit the old Medina of Marrakech with its many sights: the Koutubia Mosque, the vast Jemaa el Fna square, the colorful souks with their oriental scents, and the over 400-year-old Ben Yussef Koran school. You might also want to stroll through the exotic Jardin Majorelle. Don't forget to visit the famous Bahia Palace with its wonderful oriental decor.
If you don't want to extend your trip, your driver will take you to the airport in Marrakech.Â
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