The Great Atlas, 6-day Hiking tour in Morocco with summit on Jebel Toubkal (4167m)

Take off on the adventure of a lifetime with an experienced guide from EST Adventure as you spend six days hiking through the Atlas Mountains and exploring Marrakesh.

Group

Atlas

6 Days

Apr, May, Aug, Sep

High

All levels

Highlights

Experience the natural beauty of the Atlas Mountains
Hike to North Africa's highest point, the summit of Jebel Toubkal
Discover the delights of Marrakesh

Description

Hiking through the Atlas Mountains is a must-do. We have the perfect 6-day hike that takes you to the summit of the highest peak in the range, Jebel Toubkal. The nature that’ll you’ll encounter in the Atlas Mountains in unforgettable. From unobstructed starscapes to waterfalls hidden in the mountains, there is so much beauty to admire.

We’ll meet up in Marrakesh to start our adventure. Heading straight to the mountains, we’ll visit Berber villages along the way. Our nights will be spent in guesthouses and chalets that are nestled in the mountains. Waking up in the mountains is particularly special as we’re able to see the sun come up over the villages and landscape.

The pinnacle of our mountain experience comes as we reach the summit of Toubkal. At 4167 metres getting there is no easy feat. The views from the top will be all worth it though.

We’ll round our trip off exploring the fascinating streets of Marrakesh. From market stalls selling beautiful handicrafts to snake-charmers in the streets, Marrakesh is sure to captivate you.

So, what are you waiting for? Request to book now and we’ll be waiting for you in Morrocco.

If you’re looking for another amazing hike in Africa, why not check out our trip to the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

Price per person to join a group from 6 to 14 people.
This price includes:
Minibus transfers from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport, minibus transport on the route Marrakech – Imlil – Marrakesh, accommodation in 3* hotel in Marrakech based on full board in 1/2 rooms, accommodation in 3 * guesthouse in Imlil based on full board in 1/2 rooms, accommodation in 2 * mountain chalet ”Toubkal” based on full board, professional guide during the trek, trekking permits and fee for National Park.
This price does not include:
Flights to/from Marrakesch, international Health Insurance, visa for Morocco, personal costs

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech to Imlil

We’ll meet at Marakkech airport before transferring to Imlil, a beautiful Berber town, located in the western highlands of the Atlas. We’ll eat dinner and sleep in a local guesthouse.

Day 2: Imlil to Toubkal Moutain Chalet

After breakfast, we’ll begin our trek through the Mizane Valley exploring the village of Aremd and passing by the Sidi Shamarouch shrine. We’ll walk east, following a trail that pack mules have followed for centuries. The terrain in this area is quite rocky, and we’ll hike a windy road to get to the Toubkal mountain chalet at 3206 metres. This chalet will be our home for the night.

Day 3: Toubkal Moutain Chalet

We’ll focus on acclimatisation today. After taking a short walk to see some beautiful waterfalls, we’ll head back to Toubkal mountain chalet. This hike will take us 2-3 hours roundtrip. We’ll have some time before dinner to rest.

Day 4: Jebel Toubkal to Imlil

We’ll get an early start to hike to the summit of Jebel Toubkal. At 4167m it’s the highest peak in North Africa. We’ll spend some time at the top enjoying the view before we return to the Toubkal mountain chalet. In total, we will have walked for around six hours. We’ll depart for Imlil in the afternoon and spend another night in the guesthouse.

Day 5: Imil to Marrakech

We’ll transfer from Imli to Marrakesh after breakfast. Our day will be spent exploring Marrakesh’s best spots. These include Ali ben Youssef Medersa, The Koutoubia, Bahia Palace and more. We’ll venture into the streets and bazaars of Marrakech where you’ll find a variety of interesting things like snake handlers or traders offering Berber magical love potions. We’ll spend the night in a hotel and have dinner there.

Day 6: Departure

After breakfast we’ll take you to the airport for your flight home.

Details

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You will need to bring: Backpack (up to 50l) Sleeping bag Trekking trousers Gore-Tex jacket (or anything waterproof) Hiking shoes Socks (thermal + cotton) Cotton T shirts Base layer shirt and thermal long underwear pants (active underwear) Woolen cap (or polar) Hat (sun protection) Polar fleece Gloves Towel and toiletries kit Sunglasses Head lamp Water Bottle 1Lx2 Medicines and vitamins Sunscreen ( SPF 30 or higher) + lip cream Raincoat Trekking poles

Meeting point

Marrakesh Menara Airport

About the guide

EST

3.0

(1)

Guide Agency

Languages

English

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