2 nights 3-star hotel with en suite rooms, 1 night gite and 1 night refuge with basic shared facilities
3 days point-to-point walking with full porterage
Crampons may be needed for April and October departures
Altitude maximum 4167m, average 2600m The accommodation on this trip includes two nights at a hotel in Marrakech, one night in a mountain refuge and one night in a gite. Below are the properties typically used.
Marrakech: Hotel Gomassine (nights 1 and 4)
Our adventure begins and ends at Hotel Gomassine in the Guéliz neighbourhood of Marrakech. The hotel itself has a small pool with sun loungers, plus there are plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants nearby. If, upon arrival, you need to pick up anything for the days ahead, the Carre Eden mall is a five-minute walk away, where you’ll find international shops and a Carrefour Gourmet supermarket.
Mount Toubkal: Les Mouflons Refuge (night 2)
One night is in the Toubkal refuge, which has shared facilities. Rooms are dormitory-style and there is a small shop selling snacks and soft drinks. There are showers, although the water is rarely warm so be prepared for a cold shower.
Aroumd: Hotel Aremd (night 3)
We also spend one night at Hotel Aremd, a gite (guesthouse) near the small village of Imlil. This family-run property has shared bedrooms and shared bathrooms, plus a lovely terrace with views of the Atlas Mountains.
Worth knowing
Single rooms are only available at Hotel Gomassine in Marrakech.
Highlights
- Summit Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa, over an unforgettable long weekend
- Join a small group guided by a Tour Leader with expert knowledge of the Atlas Mountains
- Meet remote communities as we walk through Amazigh villages
- Begin and end the adventure in pulsating Marrakech
What's this trip about?
Mount Toubkal, known locally as Jebel Toubkal, stands 13,671ft (4,167m) above sea level and commands superb panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains. This Moroccan trek is an energetic way to spend a long weekend with just three days in the mountains to approach, summit and descend the highest peak in North Africa. Passing through a Amazigh village we gain an insight into the life and traditions of these hardy and friendly mountain people. After our trek, we return to Marrakech to explore this vibrant, energetic city.Enjoy a challenging weekend summiting the highest peak in North Africa
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMarrakech
End CityMarrakech
Travel Themes
Activities
Trip includes
- All breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners included
- All accommodation
- Tour leader throughout
- Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
- Crampons if needed