Combined trek Toubkal Ascent & M’goun Trek – Central High Atlas

• Experience the climb of the highest peak in North Africa, Mount Toubkal summit 4167m (13600fit), get a stunning views of the Atlas Mountains, green valleys & Berber villages, meet the Berber guided & muleteers go for the this adventure of your life time….Mount Toubkal 4167m is the highest peak in North Africa, and is a trekking peak involving no climbing. two days involve walking in crampons holding an ice axe for security (Nov to April ) . The itinerary has been designed for keen walkers, as the ascent is non-technical, but involves some easy scrambling and snow slopes. The views from the summit are amazing across the mountains to Marrakech to the north, and the start of the Sahara to the south. All around are the jagged peaks of the High Atlas stretching as far as you can see in every direction.
• The Mgoun Massif forms the most southerly of the three ridges, which make up the High Atlas. Our trek is a high circuit in the Central Atlas and starts in the beautiful valley of the Ait Bougemez. Not only do we enjoy the majestic scenery of these rugged mountains, but also the friendly and fascinating culture of the indigenous Berbers. It is a wild area, which in comparison with the Jebel Toubkal region, sees very few groups and subsequently has a more simplistic tourist infrastructure. In many ways however the scenery is more magnificent with extensive terracing, green broad valleys pierced with irrigation canals, areas of walnut copses, strange rock formations and colours, with the villages clinging to the mountainsides. Above all this soars the peak of Mgoun at just over 4000 metres, only slightly less than Toubkal itself. All in all it is perhaps a more interesting mountain, because instead of endless scree fields, the ‘Alpine start’ takes you up to a high roller coaster ridge, along above and past a huge cirque (corrie) to the summit. We have watched Lammergeiers land on this high point in previous years!

Itinerary

Note : Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.

Day 1 :  Marrakech –

Day 2: Marrakech– Ait Bouguemez

Drive from Marrakech  to Agouti In the morning, where you have  time to relax at the guesthouse in agouti when we arrive in the late afternoon.

Day 3:Agouti to Arous Camp overnight.

Day 4:Trek to Tarkedit Plateau We walk up in a wild landscape before crossing the Aghouri pass at 3,450m then descend to the wind-eroded and snow-covered high plateau of Tarkedit (2,900m). After lunch (there is a hut on the plateau), we climb up to the southern side of the plateau and establish a camp at 3,400m, directly below M’goun West (3,978m). 7-8 hours walking. Camp.

Day 5:Ascent of Djebel M’goun (4,068m) to Oulilimt Today we make our ascent to the summit of Djebel M’goun. The climb follows a long ridge, all at or above 4,000m, which typically takes between 4 and 5 hours to the summit, depending on snow conditions. From the top, there are impressive views across the Draa valley and towards the Sahara Desert to the south. We descend back to Azib Izabine. 8-9 hours. Camp.

Day 6:Trek Down the valley into Ain Aflafal and to Tighermet n ait ahmed ( 5hours walking) Camp.

Day 7:Climb Tizi n’ait Imi (2960m) then long descent to ait Bougmez valley and drive back to Marrakech or to thei mlil  

Day 8 : Realxing day at Dar Imlil  

Day 9 : Marrakech -Imlil — Azib n Tamsoult

After breakfast at the Kasbah  (1800m), famous starting point for mountaineering trips. Discover the area and hike up to Tizi-n-Mezzik mountain pass (2489m). Enjoy the magic view of Imlil area and Azzaden valley. Field lunch prepared by our  cook in the middle of a jeneper forest. After lunch, walk down the valley of Azzaden to the summer village of Tamssoult (2250m). Overnight in the refuge or camp. 5h walking.

Day 10: Azib n Tamsoult  – Agelzim Mountain pass – Toubkal Base camp

Today involves a fairly stiff climb out of the Azzadene Valley to the Toubkal Refuge via Ighouliden waterfalls and  over the Aguelzim Mountain pass at 3,560m. Lunch will be taken with spectacular views over the Atlas Mountain Range. Overnight in the Toubkal Refuge (Niltner Hut or Mouflon ) where you’ll likely be sharing a bunk room with other trekkers tackling Toubkal early the next morning. 7hours walk

Day 11: Toubkal base camp – Toubkal Summit – Toubkal base camp — Imlil —

Up early for the climb up Toubkal (4,167m) from where, clouds allowing, you’ll have wonderful views over the Atlas Range and the Sahara Desert then a long way back down past the refuge and the well-worn path back to Imlil. This is a fairly long day with 8-9 hours of trekking, involving 900m up then almost 2,500m back down to Imlil! overnight

Day 12 :  Realxing & leisure day after Toubkal  Ascent

Day 13 : Departure day and depends on your own travel plans

Include :

Expert, Berber, English-speaking mountain guides

Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage

Berber Cook

All meals on the hike

Accommoadtion in a Berber village (gite)

Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech .

Camping Materiels ( Tents & Mattress) for summer treks.

Does not include :

Travel insurance.

Soft/alcoholic drinks

Tips and personal expanses

AVAILABILITY  & DATES

• This trek runs from May to October and can depart at any date of your preference.
• We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join , please get in Touch!!
• This trek is available to be booked independently (including transfers from Marrakech) or we can put together a full itinerary and quote to combine your trek with any of Marrakech, Essaouira, The Atlantic Coast and Sahara Desert

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation will be in camping and Berber gites or mountain huts

NB : If accommodation is required in the Atlas Mountains either before or after the trek, we can always book you at our Guesthouse in Imlil

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT / KIT HIRE

Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for valley treks

Personnel First aid Kit

 Sleeping bags

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 toiletrie

FOOD ON THE TREK

Meals on the trek are cooked by the Berber muleteers. The food is fresh and healthy. Example meals:

Breakfast: Jam, bread, cookies, fruit, juice, butter, coffee, milk

Lunch: salad, tomatoes, carrots, lentils, beans, rice or pasta, fish (sardines, tuna), seasonal fruit

Dinner: Soup, classic Morooccan tajine, couscous, olives, nuts, fruit

Can my dietary requirements be catered to?

Absolutely. Just let us know about your catering preferences when you confirm your booking to ensure any dietary requirements are met.

Please remind as well your guide and cook on first day of the trek.

WHAT’S ABOUT THE LUGGAGE DURING THE TREK ?

Personal baggage, cooking equipment and food are carried by the mules, leaving you to carry only a rucksack with whatever you need close at hand for the day.

NB : Left luggage or unnecessary luggage can be left safely in our storage in Imlil till you come back from the trek.

EXTEND YOUR STAY IN MOROCCO’S SAHARA DESERT, ATLANTIC COAST OR CITIES

All  of our Mountain treks ca be combined with some other tours either to the sahara desert, Imperial cities or to the Atlantic coast.

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