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4 Days Peaks & Valleys of the Atlas

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4 Days Peaks & Valleys of the Atlas

North Africa’s highest mountain is the centerpiece of that incomparable view southwards from Marrakech, often shocking with its unexpected silvering of snow, but it also holds out an easier summer ascent.

Why book this trek?
  • Attempt the summit of Mt Toubkal at 4167m, highest mountain in North Africa
  • Attempt the summit of Mt Ouanoukrim at 4088m
  • Trekking in the High Atlas Mountains

What to Bring

For Atlas Trekking you need to prepare as you would for walking in any mountain region; it can be warm and sunny during the day but the weather in the mountains can quickly change from sunshine to snow and cold winds (autumn through late spring). Please do not leave any rubbish behind you; carry out what you carry in.

Atlas Treks are tailored to match the season and your level of fitness. You have the choice of basing yourself in Berber Guesthouses, from where you can take daily walks, or you can Atlas Mule Trek for 2+ days. On mule treks you usually have the choice of staying in Berber Guesthouse/with families or wild camping in 2-person tents. In addition to regular packing, here is a Check List for Atlas Trekking:

Highlights

  • Departure & Return Location : Your hotel in Marrakech center
  • Meeting Time : 8 am
  • Good walking boots and socks
  • Comfortable shoes / slippers for camp / guesthouse
  • Trekking pants
  • Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Day 1

Pick up from your hotel in Marrakech. After your transfer from Marrakech to Imlil (1,780m), you will set off an a 6 hour trek out of the Imlil Valley and into the Azzadene Valley. Along the way you will pass Tizi N’Mzik at 2,450m, the refuge at Azib n’Tansoult and the Ighouliden waterfalls. Overnight in the Lipeney mountain refuge at 3,000m ( or before at Azib n Tamsoult).

Day 2 :
Day 2

Today involves a fairly stiff climb out of the Azzadene Valley to the Toubkal Refuge over the Aguelzim Mountain pass at 3,560m. Lunch will be taken with spectacular views over the Atlas Mountain Range. Overnight in a tent nearby the Toubkal Refuge (Neltner Hut).

Day 3 :
Day 3

We set off early to climb Jebel Ouanoukrim, starting with a gentle walk up to the valley head to the Tizi Ougane mountain pass then through the ridge to the summit at 4088m . From the top, the views of Toubkal and the surrounding mountains are spectacular. In the late morning/early afternoon we start our descent back to the refuge for a well-deserved hot drink and a relaxing afternoon. 6 hours walking.

Day 4 :
Day 4

Get up early for the climb up Toubkal (4,167m) from where, clouds allowing, you’ll have wonderful views over the Atlas Range and the Sahara Desert then a long way back down past the refuge and the well-worn path back to Imlil. This is a fairly long day with 8-9 hours of trekking, involving 900m up then almost 2,500m back down to Imlil. Transfer back to Marrakech.

Cost

Includes

  • Fully escorted by local mountain guide, muleteers and cook
  • All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Accommodation: 3 nights at refuge (Winter) or camping (Summer)
  • Transport: minibus or 4x4 car

Excludes

  • International Flights
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Travel Insurance
  • Crampons / ice axe (Winter) , Walking poles
  • Tips
  • Soft drinks

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

4 Days Peaks & Valleys of the Atlas
8% Off
From €249 €230
/ Person

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