TOUBKAL TREK – MOROCCO'S HIGHEST PEAK
THE ROOF OF MOROCCO AND NORTH AFRICA, TOUBKAL (4167 M), IS WAITING FOR YOU – COME IF YOU WANT MORE THAN AN ORDINARY HIKE
North Africa, the Atlas Mountains, Berber villages – join us on a real adventure, culture and food tour into the heart of Morocco, where we climb the exciting Jbel Toubkal. Morocco is one of the most fascinating countries in North Africa, with deserts, green plateaus, high mountains, oases and, of course, a wonderful coastline. On this tour we explore the Atlas Mountains and the vibrant, exciting world of Marrakesh.
There will be a challenge on this tour, as we have to reach the summit of Toubkal at over 4000 metres, but afterwards comes relaxation and discovering the country's culture and flavours in the heart of the famous Berber city of Marrakesh.
I recommend this programme to those who hike regularly and have no trouble covering 1000 metres of ascent a day on rocky terrain with a heavier 10 – 12 kg backpack.
TOUR DIFFICULTY
Technically this tour won't be too difficult: if you hike abroad regularly and can confidently manage 1000 metres of ascent within 5 – 10 km, you can safely take it on. The weather can affect the difficulty, but you can prepare for that with the right clothing and equipment! Our route leads over earth, gravel and rocky terrain, all well built and safe to walk!
The weather can affect it, but you can prepare for that with the right clothing and equipment! Expect some patches of snow, so microspikes will come in handy.
Important! In the mountains many unforeseeable factors can affect the programme (e.g. changeable weather). For this reason I cannot guarantee the success of the tour and cannot accept responsibility for changes. In extreme conditions the guide always decides on changes to the programme or the route!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Climbing Jbel Toubkal, 4167 m
Getting to know Berber culture
Exploring Marrakesh
Tasting local flavours
Preparing to conquer higher mountains
PROGRAMME
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Day one
Flight to Marrakesh in the afternoon. From the airport we transfer to the city, where we spend 1 night in a 2 – 3 star hotel. In the evening: dinner together and packing for the trek.
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Day two
Today we set off for Imlil, a 1 – 1.5 hour drive, and from there continue to the Refuge des Mouflons at 3207 m, where we spend the night. At first we follow a dirt road that later turns into a narrower but well-trodden trail; soon we enter the national park and our route leads through wonderful rocky valleys until, after a good 6 hours, we reach the refuge. We spend the rest of the day resting and acclimatising.
Distance: 12 kmElevation: 1500 m upWalking time: 6 – 8 hours -
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Day three
Today will be a long day: we get up early, around 04:00, to start for the summit in good time. The route isn't long but has plenty of ascent, which is why an early start matters. A steep but well-trodden path takes us to the summit, which we reach 2 – 4 hours after setting off. With luck a wonderful panorama opens up, with the other peaks of the Atlas in view. After the photos we descend to the refuge, have a short breakfast, return to Imlil and reach Marrakesh in the late afternoon.
Distance: 22 kmElevation: 1000 m up, 2500 m downWalking time: 8 – 12 hours -
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Day four
No early start today, so we can recover from the trek. Today we explore the cultural and culinary world of Marrakesh: we wander the famous souks, try local specialities and buy the obligatory souvenirs.
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Day five
Today we set off home in the early hours.
COSTS
The tour costs HUF 299,000, which includes guiding a Hungarian and a local guide accommodation in Marrakesh and at the refuge meals during the trek local transport
Minimum group size 6 people.
Payment in advance by bank transfer.
Precup Csaba, sole trader
Bank account: 12100011-17482303
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE international flights HUF 80,000 – 180,000 other meals HUF 40,000 – 60,000 travel insurance tips optional activities
Travel insurance: around HUF 10,000
Meals in the city are individual.
EQUIPMENT
Warm clothing suited to the weather!
- rain jacket
- rain trousers (if you have them)
- hiking trousers
- base layer
- mid layer
- hat
- warm waterproof softshell gloves
- neck gaiter
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- headlamp
- warm jacket (down or synthetic)
- hat
- 35 – 45 litre hiking backpack
- waterproof hiking boots
- trekking poles
- phone
- power bank
- hiking socks
Other accessories:
- slippers
- first-aid kit (optional)
- blister plasters
- extra clothing
- headlamp
- gaiters
- microspikes
Good to know
Travel
We fly with Wizz Air / Ryanair.
Everyone books their own flights, but we can help you buy them if needed.
Local transport will be by bus.
Weather
Be prepared for changeable weather; wind and rain can come at any time, and there may be snow patches higher up, so bring layered, waterproof clothing and suitable equipment.
Insurance
Participation requires travel insurance covering the whole period, valid for mountain rescue and hospital treatment. Recommended insurer: EUB, extreme sports category eub.hu ↗
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