| This 8 day programme allows for some time initially to acclimatise to the
altitude before the actual ascent of Jebel Toubkal, 4167m, North Africa's
highest mountain. Along the way there will be opportunities to see some of the
beauties of this magnificent area and to see several Berber villages and stay
in local Berber guesthouses as well as sampling the local cuisine. The trip
starts and finishes in Marrakech arguably one of the most fascinating North
African cities.
Day 1: Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Marrakech.
Day 2: Drive by minibus to Tassa Ouirgane. We pass by the dramatic gorges at Moulay
Brahim before continuing on to Asni, a Berber village, situated in the heart of
a lush valley dominated by Toubkal. At Tassa Ouirgane we meet the muleteers at
the beginning of the trek in the Azaden valley. We now enter the Toubkal
National Park with its special reserve for the mouflon (mountain sheep). Camp
at Tizien (1500m).
Day 3: Passing through the villages in the Azaden valley we arrive at Tizi Oussem.
The trek starts with a walk in a giant garden of cultivated terraces, walnut
trees and colourful ochre houses. After a picnic lunch we leave the luggage at
Azib Tamsoulte and climb up to the waterfalls at Ighouliden. These are the
highest in the massif at 50m, return to camp at Tamsoulte 2400m.
Day 4: We pass junipers forests on the way up to the Tizi Mzik col (2489m); then
descend towards the village of Armed. Night in a guest house.
Day 5: A pleasant walk with interesting scenery leads through valleys irrigated by a
system adapted for the arid mountains. We see the marabout (tomb) in Sidi
Chamharouche 2310m then continue to camp at the foot of Toubkal 3207m.
Day 6: Ascend Toubkal: at a height of 4167m it is the giant of the whole of North
Africa. The ascent is not technically difficult but consists of walking on
paths with bouldery sections. From the summit we see a superb view of the
Marrakech plain, the Jbel Siroua and of the Sahara. Descend to Armed. Night in
a guest house.
Day 7: After a half hour descent to Imlil, we reach our minibus to return to
Marrakech. We arrive at the hotel in Marrakech late morning. Plenty of time to
explore Marrakech.
Day 8:Transfer to the airport.
Preparation:
Physical condition This trek requires very good physical condition including several mountain
walks.
Climate Generally speaking the weather is stable and dry during this period but
mountain weather is variable and rain, wind and even snow may be encountered.
Day temperatures in the mountains will range from 10°C to 25°C,
nights are colder
and frosts may be encountered at the highest camps.
Luggage During the hike, your luggage is carried by mules. However, you should take
your personal belongings which you may need during the walks (waterproofs, warm
clothing, waterbottle, camera,
sun cream, etc.)
Suggested Equipment Mountain walking boots, a day sack (30 - 35 litre) for daily requirements,
warm fleece jacket or duvet, sleeping bag, water proof and wind proof jacket,
walking trousers or shorts, towels, sunglasses, hat against sun and for warmth,
2 litre water bottle, protective sun-cream, first aid kit, method too purify
water (mineral water can be bought at various places on trek), toilet paper and
lighter. In general included in our prices: All transportation, three star hotel bed and breakfast accommodation in
Marrakech, all food on trek, guides, permits, cooks, camels, all camp equipment Not Included: Bar drinks, tips, meals in Marrakech except for breakfast, insurance. | 
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