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8 Days Hiking Tour, Lake Ifni, Lost Villages And Toubkal Summit From Marrakech
8 Days Hiking Tour, Lake Ifni, Lost Villages And Toubkal Summit From Marrakech
Introduction
An extraordinary walk accessible to the greatest number of walkers in a Mountain both alive and wild, progressive trails at the summit of Toubkal 4167m, the highest point in North Africa; ancestral mule tracks frequented by the inhabitants. Take a half day at the lake Ifni at 2400m of altitude, learn something of the lifestyle and cultures of the Berbers.
Highlights
- Explore the hidden berber villages in the high Atlas Mountains.
- Enjoy a guided trek and explore the high Atlas Mountains.
- Discover the Berber traditions and life style during a home stay with a berber family.
- Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the green valley.
- Cross the valleys and stroll the narrow rivers of the high Atlas Mountains.
- Ascent the highest peak in north Africa the Toubkal mount.
Itinerary of the tour
Day 1 : FLIGHT TO MARRAKECH
Pick up at the airport at the agreed time and transfer to the Hotel then set up appointment with your guide for more information on the trek. Free visit and Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : MARRAKECH - TIZI N'TAMATERT 2220 M - FOUSSAROU
Short transfer in the morning to the Imlil valley, meet our mule team, load luggage and start hiking to the local Chamonix through the village and Tamatart pass to reach the Imnane valley. Lunch along the river and up the valley Tachddirt to the Foussarou source. Overnight camp at the foot of Tizi N'Lekemt 2250m 5h walk - 620 m vertical drop uphill 200m descent.
Day 3 : FOUSSAROU - TIZI N'LEKEMT (3250 M) - AZIB LEKEMT
Early departure to avoid walking in the sun, start the day regularly climb to reach the summit of Tizi N'Lekemt, zigzag trail quite steep at the end, beautiful view over Imnayen valley, then pass on the valley tachdirt, then you descend to Azib Likemt. Night in the camp. 6h30 of walking. Ascent 1320m and Descent 1050m
Day 4 : AZIB LEKEMT - TIZI N'OURAI 3100 M - AMSOUZZART
A day of walking with little difference in level, crosses pastures and meets shepherds with their flocks, a small climb to reach the Tizi N'Ourai 3109 m. Magnificent view of Tifnit valley pass then downhill for a mule track to the valley of Amsouzzart, an oasis. Night homestay in the village.6 hours walk - 550 m vertical drop uphill and 1370 m downhill.
Day 5 : AMSOUZZART - IFNI LAKE 2400 M
A short day to the only Toubkal lake in the morning crossing a beautiful green valley with water Berber villages; Lunch and afternoon to enjoy the lake, Night at camp at the lake borough. 5 hours of walking - 700m uphill.
Day 6 : LAKE - TIZI OUNOUMS (3800 M) - CAMP (3210 M)
Early departure for Tizi N’Ounoums. You climb in very narrow gorge in places; Throughout the climb, you will have a view of the Ifni lake before discovering the heart of the massif and its peaks of more than 4000 m. You begin the descent to reach the camp at the foot of Jbel Toubkal.Night at 3120 m altitude. 6h30 of walking - Altitude of climb 1400 m and 500 m of descent.
Day 7 : ASCENT OF TOUBKAL (4167M) - IMLIL 1750 M - MARRAKECH
Early departure for a long day and to avoid walking in the heat . You walk in regular climb through a stony path and without technical difficulty, to the top, a panoramic view of the plain of Marrakech and the Sahara, Djbel Sirwa 3505 m. Easy descent by the same way to the village Armed but you have to pay attention to you knee. passing by Sidi Chamraouche marabout know by the care of the spiritual patients visited by the Moroccans. Arrival in Imlil, meet our driver back to Marrakech; Overnight at hotel. 8h of walking - 1059 m of rise and 2500 m descent.1h15 of road for Marrakech.
Day 8 : RETURN FLIGHT
Free morning in Marrakech, Meet at the hotel 2 hours before the departure time; Transfer to the airport for your return flight, Good return trip.
Good to Know
Included
- Pick Up and Drop off In Marrakech (Transport).
- Mountain Guide.
- Cook.
- All meals during the trek.
- Mules and muleteers for Luggages during the trek.
- Accommodation and Kitchen materiels.
- Sleeping Mattress.
Not included
- Travel and accident insurance
- Drinks and items of a personal nature
- Personal equipment
- Anything else not mentioned on (section what’s included).