BERBER VILLAGES TOUBKAL 4 DAYS

BERBER VILLAGES TOUBKAL

This trek will take you on a tour of traditional Berber villages before you ascend to the peak
of Mount Toubkal (4167m). Over the 4 days, you will have chance to acclimatize to the
altitude while spending time in the company of native Berbers and experiencing their culture.
During this trek the nights are spent in local houses, refuges or tents, maximizing your
experience of the region.
This trek can easily be extended into an adventure that includes longer stays and can even
be expanded into the desert with the addition of camels. Contact Houssine and Mohamed for
more information.

BERBER VILLAGES TOUBKAL

Day 1: Marrakech – Imi Oughlad—Tizian

The 1st day will begin with your arrival via arranged transport from Marrakech to Imi Oughlad
(1340m) where you will meet your guide, your cook and your mule. The trek takes you past a
vast forest of pine, juniper and oak trees while you make your way to Tinzert, which will give
you a stunning view of the Ouirgan Valley, before you finish the night in a local gite.
Approximately 5 hours of walking.

BERBER VILLAGES TOUBKAL

Day 2: Tizian—Tizi Ousem—Tamsoult

The 2nd day will yield a view of the beautiful Azzaden Valley with colorful villages and hills,
the Azzaden River circled by homes, an amazing vista that includes the Tazaghart Plateau
and a huge section of the Atlas Mountain chain. Your evening will finish in Tamsoult (2700m)
in the Lodge or in tents, dependent upon weather conditions.

BERBER VILLAGES TOUBKAL

Day 3: Tamsoult—Aglzim—Refuge Toubkal

Day 3 will bring you past the biggest waterfall in the Toubkal region, a visually stunning start
to the day, before you embark upon 7-8 hours of trekking, up a steep incline to reach the
Aguelzim Pass (3600m). The pass has a breathtaking view over the Atlas Mountain villages
and plain of Elhaouz. Your night will be spent in a refuge or tents at 3208m.

BERBER VILLAGES TOUBKAL

Day 4 Refuge-Toubkal-Marrakech.

After an early breakfast you will be trekking up to the highest peak in North Africa – an
enormous 4167m at its peak – the roof of North Africa, Mount Toubkal. You will have an
incredible view over the Saharan Desert, Berber villages and surrounding valleys before you
head down for lunch and back to Imlil or to Marrakech. The final day will take you about 8
hours in total.

BERBER VILLAGES TOUBKAL

PERIOD : Year round
DURATION : 2 days /1 night
GRADE : Medium to hard
PRICES :

• Group 1 person : On request
• Group 2 – 3 people : 240Euro/person
• Group 4 – 7 people : 200Euro/person
• Group 8 – 12 people : 195Euro/person

Included :

• English speaking guide and cook
• Muleteers and mules for luggage
• Mineral water, coffee and tea
• All meals and food
• Accommodation in a Berber village (gite)
• Ground transfers by minibuses/taxis: hotel – trek – hotel

Not included :

• Travel insurance.
• Soft/alcoholic drinks
• Tips and personal expenses
• Essential Equipment & Clothing:
• Good hiking boots or trainers and socks
• Personal First Aid Kit
• 3 to 4 season sleeping bag
• Day sack/backpack
• Headlamp
• Ice axe and crampons (winter)
• Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
• Water bottle or camel back (recommended)

Extra Notes :

• Trek prices may vary depending of the season (High altitude treks)
• Prices quoted are per person, based on sharing a twin room/2 person tent (unless otherwise stated)

Payment :

• can be made in € / $ / £ or MAD