Toubkal Ascent

4167m
14th May - 20th May 2025 I
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Embark on an exhilarating expedition to the majestic Mount Toubkal, the crowning jewel of Morocco's High Atlas mountains! Standing proudly at 4,167 meters (13,671 ft), the highest peak in North Africa with utterly spectacular views reaching all the way to the Sahara.

Experience waking up on a high mountain. Each day is a new adventure - trekking through serene valleys, navigating icy paths, and bonding with fellow explorers over shared stories and local food. The challenge of reaching the summit is met with unparalleled views that stretch across the Atlas range and the Sahara Desert. It's like standing on the roof of North Africa, with the world laid out before you. You will have the right to tell people back home, “I just climbed the highest peak in North Africa!”


But Mount Toubkal isn't just about the ascent, it's also about the culture. You'll wander through Berber villages, meeting warm locals and experiencing a way of life that's remained largely unchanged for centuries. Each step is a step back in time, a journey through a land rich in history and tradition.

High altitude expeditions are an exhilarating challenge but it should be remembered they are a physically demanding experience. The altitude makes the stunning views a little harder to earn. You do not need climbing skills for this trek, but you do need to have the physical conditioning and stamina of regular strenuous hiking.

This will be an expedition you will always remember.

 
 

 

Itinerary

DAY ONE: MAY 14th - ARRIVE - TOUR MARRAKESCH
Arrive in bustling Marrakesh and make your way to the hotel. Feel free to explore the Marrakesh market experience where you will be submerged into the sights, sounds and energy of North Africa. At 7pm, there will be a safety kit check and a briefing on the week. We will then go out as a team to enjoy the fabulous street food.

Accommodation: hotel

DAY TWO: MAY 15th - TRANSFER TO IMLIL
We will transfer to Imlil for two hours by minibus (European standard with seat belts). Once there, we will hike through the stunning scenery to the small, quiet and traditional Amazigh village of Aroumd, which is situated at 1900m. On arrival to our small rustic bunk house, we will have a brief on the upcoming days. After this, you will have a real chance to decompress amongst the mountains.

Hike: 1 hour / Accommodation: bunk house

DAY THREE: MAY 16th - HIKE TO TAMSOULT VILLAGE
You will hike up the stunning scenery to the Tizi n' Tamatert Pass for lunch. You will start to feel the effects of hiking at altitude - every step becoming a little more challenging. We will then descend to the Berber village of Tamsoult where we will experience their warm hospitality. Porters will transfer the items you are not carrying.

Hike: 5 hours / Distance: 11km / Ascent: 540m / Descent: 105m / Accommodation: tent

DAY FOUR: MAY 17th - TREK TO NELTNER REFUGE
Setting off early, we will trek for five hours (plus) depending on the conditions. The spectacular scenery will engulf us. We will eat in and camp by the refuge, getting well-needed recovery for summit day.

Hike: 5-6hrs / Distance: 10km / Ascent: 1200m / Accommodation: tent

DAY FIVE: MAY 18th - SUMMIT DAY
Early rise for the epic journey to the summit - an incredible four-hour ascent challenging your physical preparation to reach stunning, well-earned views. You will have summited 4167m! You will understand the compulsion of high mountains. Your team will then return to the refuge for lunch - and finish this long day with the pleasant and inspiring return to Aroumd.

Hike: 9-12 hours+ / Distance: 20km / Ascent: 3-4 hours to summit 1200m / Descent: 2 hours to Neltner Refuge 2530m / Accommodation: Bunk House

DAY SIX: MAY 19th - DESCEND TO IMLIL
We spend the morning experiencing the culture of Aroumd. We then descend to Imlil - enjoy the markets - hand back any equipment you may have hired here and then we will return to Marrakesh. Later that evening we will go out and celebrate - you have joined the small tribe of high-mountain summiteers.

Accommodation: hotel

DAY SEVEN - May 20th: Fly home

 
 

 

What Is included

  • Guiding up Toubkal

  • In country support (guide, mules, porters)

  • Two nights in a friendly 3-star hotel in Marrakesh (based on sharing)

  • Two nights in a rural bunk house in Aroumd

  • Your bags transferred up mountain

  • Transfers in EU standard minibuses and from Imlil to Marrakesh

  • Zoom training on How to train and what equipment/ Clothes to pack/ Risks/Expedition Team Work/ Expedition Nutrition/ Expedition Fitness Breakfasts at hotels

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner from Imlil to summit and back

  • Two guides: Turn Wild and a native guide

  • 1-2-1 Zoom session with a Turn Wild guide if you have any queries, questions

  • Team clothing equipment shopping experience in West London.

 

What Is not included

  • All snacks on the trek

  • Personal medical insurance

  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Any costs additional costs due to bad weather/ emergency transfer to airports

  • Lunches and dinners in Marrakesh

  • Ice axe, crampons, helmet provision.

  • Taxi or bus fares to and from hotel to airport

 
 
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