TOUBKAL TREK FROM OURIKA 6 DAYS

TOUBKAL TREK FROM OURIKA

This six-day trek includes the Toubkal ascent and walks past several Berber villages with a
more detailed view into one village, chosen according to personal preference. Besides
wonderful views from the Toubkal Mountain, the green Ourika Valley (Setti Fadma village)
with a river cutting it in half is another hidden gem of this journey. The trek continues up
Tacheddirt pass (3200 m) offering a view over the majority of the Atlas Mountain summits.
The adjacent village of the same name lies in the heart of Imnane Valley where most of the
trekking routes start. It leads over the Tizi Mzik (2500 m) and Toubkal National Park with the
Tamsoult waterfalls. The hike up the highest North African peak is the cherry on top and a
fantastic ending to the whole trek.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Marrakech – Ourika Valley – Setti Fatma – Agadir N’Ait Boulmane – Timichchi

TOUBKAL TREK FROM OURIKA

Starting in the little riverside village of Setti Fatma where we meet up with our mountain
guide and muleteers. We set out upon the far side of the river, through 100-year-old walnut
trees for some 30 minutes to visit the 6, sometimes 7 cascading waterfalls. Returning via the
first of these waterfalls, we swing back via Setti Fadma’s twin village of Zaouia Mohammed
to take our picnic in the village. Suitably refreshed, we now start the serious part of our hike
of between 5 and 6 hours towards the west along the western branch of the valley, the Adrar
n’Oukaïmeden and Jbel Angour in front of us, drawing us like a magnet past streams flowing
from the upper slopes, through the tiny hillside villages of Isghouarne, Agadir n’Aït
Boulmane, Tadrart, Tiourdiou and Izouggaghene with their cornfields, terraced irrigated plots
and groves of orange and olive trees, to finally arrive at the village of Timichchi, set amongst
ancient walnut trees, where we will have our Berber dinner and accommodation for the night
in the home of a Berber family.

Day 2: Timichchi – Iaabassene – Tacheddirt

TOUBKAL TREK FROM OURIKA

After an early breakfast we start our morning’s superb 2-hour hike towards the west along
well-defined mule trails in the lush upper valley to the Berber village of Iaabassene (2,030m),
set beside a natural spring. From here we traverse the rocky lower levels of the Tizi
n’Tacheddirt (3,200m) of the mighty Jbel Angour range (3,616m), the stunning panorama of
Adrar N’Ineghmar (3,892m), Jbel Bou Iguenouane (3,882m) and Aksouâl (3,842m) in all
their immense glory. We’ll stop for our field picnic after some 2.5 hours of incredible hiking
before setting out once more for a further 2 hour decent to the terraced village of homes
called Tacheddirt (2,291m), set amongst terraced, irrigated fields clawed out over the
centuries from the surrounding mountainside. Tacheddirt is easily the oldest and quaintest of
all the Berber villages in the Toubkal Massif. Tonight we’ll relax and enjoy our dinner and
accommodation in a Berber gîte d’étape set amidst some awesome countryside.

Day 3: Tacheddirt – Imenane Valley – Agersioual – Imlil

After breakfast we set off down the Assif Imnane Valley, passing through several Berber
villages and thence up to the Tizi n’Ageursiwal (2,000m). Once through the cull we wind
down mule tracks leading to the village of Aguersiwal (lunch spot) set off the path in riverbed
of Imlil. We will trek another hour to ascend the valley to Imlil.

Day 4: Imlil – Tizi M’zzik – Aazib Tamsoult

The start of a 6-hour trek up long, winding mule tracks takes us first to Tizi Mzik (2,664m).
We’ll enjoy the awesome panorama of the Imlil Valley and of Jebel Toubkal (4,167m) before
descending to Aazib n’Tamsoult (2,145m) for a picnic by a stream. Thence, on up to the
Tamsoult Cascade, also known as the Irhoulidene Cascade (2,200m) and return down for
dinner and overnight in a refuge.

Day 5: Âazib Tamsoult – TiziI Aguelzim – Toubkal Refuge

After breakfast, we set out eastwards on a moderately difficult hike up winding mule tracks to
the Tizi Aguelzim (3,104m) with our picnic taken en route, thence a further 3 hours
south-east to the Toubkal Refuge which marks the spring snowline at 3,207m, where we
shall have our dinner the Cafe Refuge.

Day 6: Toubkal Refuge – Summit Jbel Toubkal – Aremd – Imlil – Marrakech

TOUBKAL TREK FROM OURIKA

Early this morning we make our attempt to the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in
Northern Africa. Our route takes us up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the
refuge and then heading across one of the mountains numerous scree fields, where we will
have to negotiable a seemingly endless carpet of boulders and rocks. The walking is
relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in
parts, however, the views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile. Cresting
the ridgeline we find ourselves on the plateau, from where it is a short walk to the summit.
From here there are unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plain to the
High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara. After taking
enough pictures and enjoying a small picnic we will turn back to the hut for lunch then head
back towards Imlil where we will meet with the car prior to returning to your accommodation

TOUBKAL TREK FROM OURIKA

PERIOD : From May to November
DURATION : 6 days/5 nights
GRADE : Moderately Difficult
PRICES :

• Group 1 person : On request
• Group 2 – 3 people : 390Euro/person
• Group 4 – 7 people : 320Euro/person
• Group 8 – 12 people : 270Euro/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
• Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
• Lightweight waterproof over-trousers/rain-pants
• Ice axe and crampons (winter)
• Headlamp
• Day sack/backpack
• 3 to 4 season sleeping bag
• Personal First aid Kit

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