Toubkal Ascent and Berber Villages Circle Trek 6d/5n
This six-day trek in the Toubkal mountain will allow us to discover the Berber villages with Toubkal ascent .the highest peak in North Africa. Extraordinary hiking the mountains of Toubkal, the mountains both alive and wild, with the highlight the ascent to a peak of over 4000m, the roof of the north of Africa
Detail about the package
Toubkal ascent & Berber villages circle trek
The 6-Day Toubkal Ascent and Berber Villages Circle Trek offers a perfect blend of stunning mountain panoramas and a deep dive into the Berber way of life. From day one, you’ll be immersed in the everyday rhythm of the Berber people, observing their traditional farming practices and interactions with nature. This trek is challenging, with early starts and strenuous days of trekking, as you move from one campsite to the next. But each step is rewarded with breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences, especially when you reach the summit of Jebel Toubkal at 4167m. Along the way, you’ll enjoy moments of relaxation, sipping mint tea in local village cafés, or walking alongside refreshing rivers and the serene turquoise waters of Lac D’ifni (2295m). The trek also includes a tough but rewarding climb to Tizi Ounnoums (3660m), before descending back to basecamp. On the final day, you’ll summit Toubkal, then enjoy a long descent to Imlil village, where you’ll be picked up and driven back to Marrakech. This trek combines adventure, culture, and stunning natural beauty for a truly memorable experience.
Guidance
The trek Will be Guided by qualified Local Guide From Atlas Mountains Who is ready to Help you get to your destination and tell you every thing you need About the Area
transport
We will Pick you Up from your accommodation in Marrakech or wherever you are in Morocco on Very comfortable private Transport. and drop you Off There after the Tour.
Food & Beverages
The Food will be provided During The Trek. Please if you are allergic to something Let us Know ahead.
ITINERARY
Day1: Marrakech - imlil - Tachedirt
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech and transferred to the charming town of Imlil in the Atlas Mountains. After meeting your guide and muleteer, your bags will be loaded onto the mule, and the team will head off to prepare a picnic lunch. You’ll begin your trek along the valley towards Tacheddirt, about 8km from Imlil. The trail takes you up to Tizi n’Tamatert Pass (2279m), then down to the village of Ouanesekra and finally to Tacheddirt (2314m), where you’ll camp by the riverside for the night.
Approx. 5-6 hours of walking (844m ascent & 150m descent).
Day 2: Tacheddirt – Tizi Likemt (3555m) - Azib Likemt
This morning, you’ll begin with a steady, challenging ascent across the valley and up to the Tizi Likemt pass (3555m). The climb is tough, with a long stretch and loose scree underfoot, but the effort is rewarded with stunning views of Toubkal and its neighboring peaks. After reaching the pass, you’ll enjoy a long descent towards the village of Azib Likemt (2600m), where you’ll set up camp for the night.
Approx. 5-6 hours of walking (1241m ascent & 955m descent).
Day 3 : Azib Likemt - Tizi n' Ououraine (3120m) – Amsourzerte
Today is a bit easier, with a trek through varied landscapes offering great views of Toubkal and the Ifni Dome from Tizi n’Ououraine (3120m). The trail then leads to Amsourzerte (1797m), one of the most charming villages in the region, where you’ll spend the night in a simple village gîte.
Approx. 5-6 hours walking (520m ascent & 955m descent).
Accommodation: Village Gîte
Day 4 : Amsourzerte - Ifni Lake (2392m)
Heading west from Amsourzerte, you’ll pass through a few small villages as you make your way to Ifni Lake, the only lake in the High Atlas Mountains. Surrounded by towering peaks and rugged terrain, the lake is a peaceful spot to set up camp and spend the afternoon relaxing by the shore.
Approx. 3-4 hours of walking (595m ascent).
Accommodation: Camping
Day 5 : Ifni Lake -Tizi n Oianoums - Nelter Hut (3207m)
Today is the toughest day of the trek. You’ll begin with a steep climb up a scree slope towards the Tizi n’Ouanoums pass (3684m), a narrow ledge between two rocky peaks. From there, you’ll face a long, zigzag descent down a steep scree slope to Nelter Hut, a mountain refuge where you’ll spend the night. The dorms at Neltner can get crowded with other trekkers heading up Toubkal the next morning, so when the weather permits, we may camp near the refuge for a more peaceful night.
Approx. 5-6 hours of walking (815m ascent & 477m descent).
Day 6 : Toubkal Refuge – Toubkal summit (4,167m)– Imlil
Today, you’ll rise early for the challenging ascent of Toubkal. The climb is tough, but with clear weather, the summit rewards you with breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. After celebrating at the top, you’ll retrace your steps back to the Toubkal Refuge and then follow the path down to Imlil, passing the sacred site of Sidi Charmmharouch. You’ll arrive in Imlil by late afternoon, where you can enjoy a hot shower and relax on the roof terrace, taking in the stunning mountain views you’ve just conquered.
Approx. 10-12 hours of walking (960m ascent & 2427m descent).
Option Two
Day1 : Marrakech - Imi-oughlad - Imsker - Gliz :
You’ll be picked up from Marrakech and drive to Imi-oughlad (54 km), where you’ll meet your team of carriers and the cook. After loading the mules, you’ll begin your trek, gradually ascending over Tizi n’Lbour before descending into Imeskar village for lunch. Afterward, you’ll continue through a small valley shaded by large walnut trees, then make an easy climb into Tinghar village. From there, the trek takes you upward towards the village of Tidili, where you’ll spend the night in the small village of Gliz.
Approx. 5-6 hours of walking.
Day2 : Gliz - Oukaimeden - Tizi n Addi - Tachdirth :
Day3 : Tachdirth – ikkis – tizi n’aguersiwal – aguersiwal – Matat :
After breakfast, we’ll head down the Assif Imnane valley, passing through several Berber hamlets before ascending to Tizi n’Ageursiwal (2000m). Once over the pass, we’ll descend on winding mule tracks to the village of Aguersiwal for lunch. Afterward, we’ll continue up the Matat valley, taking about an hour to reach the village of Matat.
Approx. 5 hours of walking.
Day4 : Matat - Tizi Oudite - Azib n Tamsoult :
From Matat, you’ll embark on a 6-hour trek out of the Matat Valley and into the Azzadene Valley. Along the way, you’ll pass Tizi Oudite (2250m), Ait Aissa Village, and Tizi Oussem Village before reaching Azib n’Tansoult. You’ll spend the night at the Azib n’Tamsoult mountain refuge, located at 2300m.
Day5 : Azib n Tamsoult - Tizi Agelzim - Toubkal Refuge :
Today, you’ll tackle a challenging climb through the Ighouliden waterfalls, leaving the Azzadene Valley behind as you ascend to the Toubkal Refuge via the Aguelzim Mountain pass (3560m). Enjoy lunch with breathtaking views over the Atlas Mountains. In the evening, you’ll overnight at the Toubkal Refuge (Neltner Hut), where you’ll likely share a bunk room with other trekkers preparing to summit Toubkal the next morning.
Approx. 6 hours of walking.
Day6 : Toubkal refuge - Toubkal Summit - Toubkal Refuge - Imlil - Marrakech :
You’ll start early for the climb to Toubkal’s summit (4,167m), where, weather permitting, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. After taking in the sights, you’ll make your way back down, passing the refuge and following the well-trodden path to Imlil. It’s a long day of trekking, with 8-9 hours of walking, including a 900m ascent and a descent of nearly 2,500m back to Imlil. You’ll typically arrive back in Marrakech around 5:00 pm.
Approx. 9 hours of walking.
Places to be
Maps & info
- Group 1 person: On request
- Group 2 people: 550€/person
- Group 3 people: 490€/person
- Group 4 people: 450€/person
- Group 5 people: 400€/person
- Group 6 people: 390€/person
- Group 7 people: 350€/person
- Group 8-12 people: 300€/person
NB: Extra 20 /person extra from Nov to April to cover porters & extra for mountain hut winter ratesIncluded
- English speaking guide, and cook
- Muleteers and mules for luggages
- Full board on trek + mineral water, coffee and tea
- Accommodation at Neltner Mountain hut
- Ground transfers by minibuses / taxis: ( hotel – trek – hotel
- Mess, cooking & toilet tents (camping option )
- Porters for luggages from snow line to Mountain hut (Winter treks)
- Travel insurance.
- Soft/alcoholic drinks
- Tips and personal expanses
- Rented Equipments ( crampons Ice Axce …) ( Winter )
This trek runs from May to september
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join , please get in Touch!!
- Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for valley treks
- Personnel First aid Kit
- 3 to 4 season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)
- Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
- Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
- Soft-sided bag (50-80 litres)
- Lightweight daypack
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Torch and batteries
- Towel & all personal toiletries
Most of those equipment can be rented locally from our equipment shop in Imlil:
- Crampons : 5 €/ Day/pair
- Ice Axe : 3 €/day
- Walking boots : 5 €/day
- Sleeping bags : 2.5 €/day
- Rain Jackets : 3 €/day
- Walking Poles : 3 €/day/pair
- Back packs : 3€/day
- Stoves : 2€/day
Easy – Medium – Hard
The Accommodation during this trek can either be in a mountain hut for the winter treks or on camping if prefered from June -Octo
NB : If accommodation is required in the Atlas Mountains either before or after the trek, we can always book you at our Place in Imlil
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