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Toubkal
and High Atlas
Day 01 – Depart UK
Arrive Marrakech in the late evening and are transferred to hotel. Overnight
hotel.
Day 02 – Oukaimeden
After a late breakfast we depart Marrakech and drive for around 2 hours to the
small ski resort of Oukaimeden. This is a beautiful area of green valleys and
you can explore the immediate vicinity of the resort in search of rock
carvings.
Day 03 – Tacheddirt (2300 metres)
Climb Jebel Oukaimeden (3723m), which will help with our acclimatisation. The
ascent takes around 2 hours and is not difficult. From the top there are
excellent views of the Atlas range. We descend to
Tizi-n-Eddi pass (2928m) before descending through crags to the village of Tacheddirt (2300m). This is a
pleasant village surrounded by fields and a small Club Alpin Francais
(Gite/CAF) refuge (5 to 6 hours walking).
Day 04 – Aroumd (1950 metres)
Passing the small village of Ouanesekra we climb gradually to the
Tizi-n-Tamatert Col (2279m) before descending steeply on a zigzag trail into
the Mizane valley to the village of Tamatert. From here it is around 40 minutes
to the village of Imlil (5 hours walking).
Day 05 – Neltner Refuge (3100 metres)
An early start for the long, slow ascent to the Neltner Refuge (3207m), the
base camp for Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Leaving the
green fields of Aroumd we follow the Mizane valley past the holy shrine of Sidi
Chamharouch, a place of pilgrimage for many Moroccans. We must respect the
local customs and non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the shrine. After a
picnic lunch by the river we continue the climb to the Neltner Refuge. (7 hours
walking).
Day 06 – Ascend Jebel Toubkal (4167 metres), return to Marrakech via Imlil
The ascent of Jebel Toubkal (4167m) is technically straightforward although the
loose scree and the altitude make the going tiring. The climb to the summit
takes about 3 ½ hrs. Jebel Toubkal is the highest peak in
the High Atlas and North Africa. You’ll return to Neltner for lunch. Descend back down the valley, a short walk
of about 30 minutes and travel to Marrakech (1 ½ hrs drive). The afternoon is free to explore
the souks or a revitalising Hammam (steam bath). Approx 7hrs walking.
Day 07 – Depart Marrakech
Early morning transfer to the airport. (Breakfast Included).
The Price includes:
Transport from Airport and
to Airport.
Two nights Hotel Accommodation.
All Accommodation in gite d'etap /refuge/camping.
Services of a localBerber guide and cook.
All food - Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinner and Teatime (tea, coffee,
biscuits).
Mule and muleteers to carry your
bags and equipment.
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