Peaks And Valleys Of The Atlas

15 days - from $1050

Classic trek encompassing three peaks over 4000m, including an ascent of Mt Toubkal
During our trek, we plan to summit Jebel Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak (4167m), Jebel Ouanakrim (4088m) and the lesser-known Jebel Adrar n'Dern (4001m). However, this trek offers far more than peak-bagging as we discover seldom-visited gorges, passes and valleys and as we cross the High Atlas Range, we are rewarded by spectacular views as far as the Sahara to the south. Some of our campsites are in high valleys, often cut off by snow in the winter but used as pastures during the summer months. One night we camp near Lake Ifni with the chance of an afternoon swim. When our trek is over we return to Marrakech to cool off in its pleasant gardens or to visit the souks for some last minute bargaining.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Marrakech. 2 Morning transfer and gentle trek towards Ait Stimane. 3-4-5 Trek past Neolithic rock carvings into the beautiful Ourika Valley; follow the river towards the Agadir n'Ait Boulmane Gorge. 6 Ascend to Tizi n'Taroutourte Pass (2976m) with beautiful views across Toubkal Massif. 7 Ascent of Jebel Adrar n'Dern (4001m). 8-9 Trek though volcanic landscape of Aourai Pass; to the idyllic Lac d'Ifni. 10 Walk up to Ouanoums Gorge and Tizi n'Ouanoums Pass; to Toubkal Base Camp. 11 Ascent of Mt Toubkal (4167m). 12 Ascent of Jebel Ouanakrim (4088m); to village of Aremd. 13 Short walk to Imlil, transfer to Marrakech. Afternoon at leisure. 14 Morning guided tour on foot. Afternoon free. 15 End Marrakech.

Mode of travel: 12 days point-to-point walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 4167m, average 2400m.
Group size: Normally 7 to 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation: 9 nights semi-participatory camping, 2 nights gites with shared private facilities and 3 nights 3-star hotel in en suite rooms.
Food: All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $140.00
Trip Reference: TMT
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.
Trip Reference: TMT