Ourika valley to Toubkal Massif 6 days
Ourika valley to Toubkal Massif is a Popular trek includes Mount Toubkal ascent 4167M and walks past several ancient Berber villages with a more detailed view on one village chosen according to personal preference.
Besides wonderful views from the Toubkal Mountain, the green Ourika valley (Setti Fadma village) with a river cutting it in half is another hidden gem of this walk. The trek continues up to Tacheddirt pass (3200 m) offering a view over the majority of the Atlas summits.
Itinerary Day per Day:
Day 1: Ourika valley – Setti Fadma (1600 m)– Timichi (2000 m)
Things to see: Berber villages, Atlas Mountains, Berber Culture, Easy Walk.
Positive Climb: 400 m
Negative Climb: 0 m
Accommodation: Berber House
Day 2: Timichi (2000 m) – Iaabassene (2030m) – Tizi n’Tachdirte (3100m) – Tacheddirt (2400 m)
Things to see: Berber villages, Atlas Mountains, Tachdirte pass 3100m, Hard Walk.
Positive Climb: 1100 m
Negative Climb: 700 m
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 3: Tacheddirt (2400 m) – Imnane valley (1800m) – Agersioual pass (2100 m) – Imlil (1740 m).
Things to see: Berber villages, Atlas Mountains, Nice View from the Mountain Pass, Imlil Valley
Level: Medium Walk.
Negative Climb: 660 m
Accommodation: Guest House or Riad
Positive Climb: 300 m
Day 4: Imlil (1740 m) – Tizi Mzik (2480 m) – Azib n’Tamsoult (2500m)
Things to see: Berber villages, Atlas Mountains, Nice View from the Mountain Pass, Azzaden Valley, Tamsoult sheep fields
Level: Medium Walk.
Positive Climb: 760 m
Negative Climb: 100 m
Accommodation: Refuge
Day 5: Azib n’Tamsoult – Aguelzim pass (3650 m)– Toubkal refuge (3207 m)
Things to see: Views for the high Atlas Mountains, Nice View from the Mountain Pass over Azzaden Valley,
Level: Medium Walk.
Positive Climb: 1150 m
Negative Climb: 443 m
Accommodation: Refuge
Day 6: Toubkal refuge – Toubkal summit (4167 m) – Armed (2000 m) – Imlil (1740 m)
Things to see: Views for the high Atlas Mountains, Nice View from the Mountain Pass over Azzaden Valley,
Level: Medium Walk.
Positive Climb: 960 m
Negative Climb: 2427 m
Accommodation: Refuge
Price: from 120 € / person.
Services Included:
- English speaking guide.
- All meals.
- Berber House.
- Mule to carry your staff.
- Transfer from & to Marrakech.
Not included:
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Own Expenses
Before To Go!
- To do this trek, you should be in good physical conditions, but efforts will be rewarded.
- Good walking shoes are mandatory, Sleeping bag.
- To confirm this Trek you need a deposit of 15% before you start and 85% at the start time.
- Payment: Cash
Duration: 2 days of walking.
Period: from March to November
Level: easy
Travel: on foot.
Accommodation: Berber House.
Meals: typical Moroccan dishes (tagine, couscous, …). Fresh products and complementary preserves, meat bought in the mountains. Picnic or salads at noon, hot and cooked meal in the evening.
Climate: dry and hot in spring, cold at night in winter. Thunderstorm possible
Supervision: Berber guide speaking French and English, cook, mule drivers.
Portage: mules.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Portage: For walkers a small backpack for the day’s belongings. Mules are available for carrying luggage.
- Supervision: By a French speaking Moroccan mountain guide assisted by a cook and muleteers.
- Accommodation: Riad Atlas Imlil, Bivouac in a 2-person tent with mattresses, lodgings during the hike.
- Meals: typical Moroccan dishes (tagine, couscous, …). Fresh products and complementary preserves, meat bought in the mountains. Picnic or salads at noon, hot and cooked meal in the evening.
- Climate: dry and hot in spring, cold at night in winter. Thunderstorm possible
- Supervision: Berber guide speaking French and English, cook, mule drivers.
List of equipment to bring back: The weight of your luggage must be limited and contain all of your belongings. A flexible travel bag with side openings or a rucksack without frame, do not bring back rigid bags and suitcases.
- The list:
- A sleeping bag (warm for winter)
- A small backpack for the day.
- A pair of light walking shoes that hold the ankle well.
- A spare pair of shoes and a pair of sandals.
- Loose pants for walking
- A sweater or fleece (from October to March) and a lighter one to wear underneath.
- A mountain jacket & waterproof jacket & pant
- A change of clothes.
- A flashlight + spare battery.
- A gourd.
- Sunglasses …
