Afternoon walk to Toubkal Base Camp refuge
After breakfast, we leave Marrakech and drive to Imlil.
Continuing on foot from here to Arroumd which is a short walk of approximately one hour.
After lunch, we follow winding mule tracks for another 5 hours.
This is a stunning walk through the breathtaking mountain scenery of the valley of Ait Mizan.
We may stop for a visit to the Marabout of Sidi Chamharouch before continuing on to Toubkal Base Camp (3207m) for dinner.
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Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance covered:11 km / 6.8 miles
Total ascent (m):1470
Activity (hours):6 hrs
We start very early for our Toubkal ascent (4am), walking over rocky paths as there is less vegetation at this altitude. There are long sections of scree, where the climb becomes challenging due to the loose rock.
Once we pass the 4000m point, we can appreciate the magnificent panoramic views across the tranquil valleys and lower summits of the High Atlas Range.
The achievement of standing on the summit is unforgettable and the views from the summit are simply magnificent.
To the north we can see the fertile plains of Marrakech, and to the south, the wild rugged landscape of the pre-Sahara. All around us are the many jagged peaks of the High Atlas stretching into the distance.
We descend to the refuge for lunch, then continue our descent to Arroumd where we meet our driver to transfer us back to Marrakech
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Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch
Distance covered:20.9 km / 13 miles
Total ascent : +960 M
Total descent : -2260 M
Activity (hours):10 hrs
Waterproof jacket – Fleece jacket or equivalent – 3 season sleeping bag – Gloves and hat (for summit days) – Sunhat – Sunglasses – Sunscreen – Daysack – Strong walking boots with good ankle support and tread – Earplugs if you have trouble sleeping
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