3 Days Trekking and 3 days in the south of Morocco
3 Days Trekking and 3 days in the south of Morocco
3 Days Trekking and 3 days in the south of Morocco
This 6-day tour offers a unique blend of mountain trekking and exploration of Morocco’s enchanting southern landscapes. Begin with a 3-day trek through the Atlas Mountains, where you’ll experience stunning views, traditional Berber villages, and serene valleys. Following the trek, journey south to explore Morocco’s diverse scenery, from rugged landscapes to palm-filled oases and charming kasbahs.
– Upon arrival at Marrakech airport, you’ll be met by our local guide. After the transfer to Imlil, you’ll have the
opportunity to stop at the Asni souk if it’s a market day. Once in Imlil, you’ll enjoy a traditional Berber dinner.
After dinner, you’ll have free time to explore this charming Berber village, enjoy a mint tea and get to know
the local culture and people.
– After a traditional breakfast, we start our day at 9am. We’ll hand over our rucksacks to the support staff, who
will carry them on the mules.
– With our expert guide, we’ll take to the mule tracks towards the picturesque village of Armed, perched at
1,850 meters above sea level. where the mountain views will take our breath away, we’ll continue our trek
towards Sidi Chamharouch, at 2,350 meters, a place revered by pilgrims for its spiritual properties. Here, we’ll
stop for a tasty lunch, prepared on site by our cook.
– After lunch, we continue our ascent through the impressive scenery of the Atlas Mountains. We’ll pause for a
traditional tea at Imi n’Tifrite, before resuming our journey to the refuge.
– We reach Refuge Neltner, at 3,207 meters, where we spend the night in shared dormitories. On arrival, our
team will welcome us with a comforting cup of tea, followed by dinner to recharge our energies.
– We’ll need to get to bed early to be in shape for the next day’s ascent.
(4 to 5 hours’ walk)
– This day will be dedicated to fulfilling our challenge: reaching the summit of Toubkal, the roof of North
Africa.
– We’ll start our ascent at 4 a.m., after a quick breakfast. The route takes us first to the Akhbi n’Tizi pass, at
3,700 meters. Next, we cross a wide couloir to reach the Col du Toubkal at 3,950 meters, where we may have
the opportunity to admire a spectacular sunrise.
– From the Col, we continue our ascent along the Toubkal ridge, which takes us to the summit at 4,167 meters.
Here, after a three-and-a-half-hour hike, we’ll take a well-deserved break. We can enjoy a picnic while
admiring the exceptional views of the Atlas massif, green valleys and Berber villages, as well as panoramic
views of Mount Djbel Siroura at 3,500 metres, known as the gateway to the desert.
– After this break, we’ll begin the descent, which will take around two hours to return to the refuge. Once at the
refuge, we’ll have a chance to rest and enjoy a lunch prepared by our team.
– We’ll then descend to Marabout Sidi Chamharouch at 2,350 metres, where our team will welcome us with a
comforting cup of tea. After a nourishing meal to regain our strength, we continue our descent along a more
accessible trail to Imlil, where we celebrate our success.
(5 to 6 hours walking, ascent and 3 to 4 hours descent to Imlil)
– After breakfast in Imlil, we prepare to leave the majestic High Atlas behind and head for Boumalne Dades.
On the way, we’ll pause for lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor Moroccan specialties while
enjoying views of the surrounding countryside.
– Afterwards, we’ll stop in Skoura, famous for its lush palm groves and ancient kasbahs. This is the perfect
opportunity for a relaxing stroll and a few pictures of the picturesque landscape.
– On arrival in Boumalne Dades, we check into our hotel before exploring the Dades Gorge. A short hike will
allow us to admire the impressive rock formations and enjoy the tranquility of the area.
– In the evening, we’ll enjoy a traditional dinner at the hotel and overnight
– After a hearty breakfast, we head for Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “gateway to the desert”. Famous for
its film studios and breathtaking scenery. We’ll visit the Taourirt Kasbah, an impressive example of earthen
architecture that has been used as a backdrop for numerous films.
– Along the way, we’ll have the opportunity to admire the famous “1000 kasbahs”, a fascinating landscape of
ancient earthen fortresses that punctuate the landscape and tell the story of ancient Berber tribes.
– We’ll continue on to Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll have the chance to explore this
beautiful traditional village and take photos of its emblematic kasbahs.
– After a guided visit of the kasbah, lunch break at a restaurant in Aït Ben Haddou, while enjoying panoramic
views of the surrounding landscape.
– We continue towards Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka road, often referred to as the Anaconda road. This
winding, picturesque road winds through the Atlas Mountains and offers breathtaking panoramic views.
– On arrival in Marrakech, you’ll have free time to stroll through the medina, enjoy the night-time atmosphere
and soak up the magic of the city before spending the night in your hotel
– After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Marrakech airport for your
return flight.