Toubkal Ascent - Morocco Family Holiday

8 Days - from $819

Climb North Africa's highest mountainCharming villages and Berber hospitalityExplore bustling Marrakech

Mt Toubkal, at 4167m, commands superb views of the High Atlas Mountain range. We walk on well-defined mountain paths through charming Berber villages, which gives us an insight into the simple lives of these hardy mountain people. As we climb higher, the paths do become steep and rugged in places, but the reward is dramatic views of sharp granite peaks and green valleys. After climbing to the summit of Mt Toubkal, we finish our Moroccan experience with a day in Marrakech, soaking up the atmosphere of this vibrant and colourful city. An optional ride in a horse-drawn carriage (caleche), is an excellent reward after our week of challenging walking.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Marrakech. 2 Drive to Imi Oughlad; walk to the Azaden Valley. 3 Walk through Berber villages and spectacular mountain scenery to Tazaghart. 4 Trek to Toubkal base camp passing through the Aguelzim pass. 5 Ascent of Mt.Toubkal (4167m). 6 Descent to the village of Aremd. 7 Short walk to Imlil; return to Marrakech. 8 End Marrakech.

Mode of travel: Fights direct with Royal Air Maroc Transport private mini/midi bus.
Group size: Min. 4, max. 12 plus guide and a driver (2 guides will be provided for groups of over 8).
Accommodation: 2 nights hotel, 5 nights gite/mountain huts. The gites and mountain huts are basic rural accommodation, providing stunning views. All have showers and most have electric power. We sleep in dormitories of 3 - 8 people, but at the Neltner Refuge (Toubkal Base Camp) the dormitories are larger, sleeping up to 25 people. In the rare event this refuge is fully booked, the group will camp and tents and mattresses will be provided.
Food: All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners included.
Trip Reference: FMM
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.