Great Atlas Mountains trek 6 daysThis trek in the Atlas Mountains will allow you to discover the most exotic tracks, mountain passes, Berber villages, summits, lakes and waterfalls of the Atlas including Toubkal Summit 4167m the highest peak in North Africa. Extraordinary hiking the mountains of Atlas, the mountains both alive and wild, meet the Locals (Berber people) and learn about their lifestyle, to get the real image of Morocco and its culture, far from touristic cities and spots.
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DAY1: Riad Jnane imlil - Tamatert Village - Tizi N'tamatert - Tachedirt.
Early breakfast at the Riad meet the guide and muleteer. Once you have loaded up your bags, the mule and cook set off together, taking a head-start to pick a perfect picnic spot and start cooking your lunch. You will start your trek by walking along the valley towards Tacheddirt, some 8kms from Imlil. The trail climbs up the pass at Tizi n’Tamatert (2279m) and then down to the pretty village of Ouanesekra and then onto Tacheddirt (2314m).
Approx. 5-6 hours walking time (844m ascent & 150m descent)
Dinner and overnight at camp at the river-side.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY2: Tacheddirt – Tizi Likemt (3555m) - Azib Likemt
Azib Likemt This morning starts with a long slow ascent across the valley and up to the pass at Tizi Likemt (3555m). It is fairly tough going with a long ascent and loose scree on the ground. From the pass, there is a fine view of Toubkal and its sister peaks. Then it is a long downhill descent to the village of Azib Likemt (2600m),
Approx. 5-6 hours walking time (1241m ascent & 955m descent)
Dinner and overnight at camp.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY3: Azib Likemt - Tizi n' Ououraine (3120m) – Amsourzerte
Today is easier than the previous one. The trek takes you through a variety of landscapes including more fantastic views of Toubkal and the Ifni Dome from Tizi n’Ououraine (3120m). The trail leads on towards Amsourzerte (1797m), arguably one of the nicest villages in the region.
Approx. 5-6 hours walking time (520m ascent & 955m descent)
Dinner and Overnight at the Berber house with shar bathroom.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY4: Amsourzerte - Ifni Lake (2392m)
Heading West out of Amsourzerte, you pass through several small villages on your way towards Ifni Lake, the only lake in the High Atlas Mountains. The Lake is surrounded by towering peaks, scree and rubble and is a pleasant place to set camp and spend the afternoon relaxing at the shore.
Approx. 3-4 hours walking time (595m ascent)
Dinner and overnight at camp.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY5: Ifni Lake -Tizi n Oianoums - Nelter Hut (3207m)
Today is the hardest day, heading up a long steep path up a scree slope towards the pass at Tizi n’Ouanoums (3684m), a narrow ledge between two shafts of rock. From here it is a long zigzag descent down a precipitously steep scree slope to Nelter Hut, a mountain refuge where you’ll spend the night. The dorms at Neltner tend to be crowded with other trekkers aiming to tackle Toubkal early next morning so in the summer and when the weather allows we typically camp near the Hut.
Approx. 5-6 hours walking time (815m ascent & 477m descent)
Dinner and overnight at camp / Toubkal Hut.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY6: Toubkal Refuge – Toubkal summit (4,167m)– Imlil
Today you will be up early for the ascent of Toubkal. It’s a challenging trek to the summit, but, weather permitting, you will be rewarded for your efforts with incredible views over the Atlas Range and the Sahara Desert. After the glory of the summit, you will retrace your steps to the Toubkal Mountain Refuge and then follow the well-trodden path back to Imlil, passing the holy Muslim site of Sidi Charmmharouch on the way. You will arrive back in Imlil in the late afternoon, where you will then be able to have a hot shower and then relax near the swimming pool at the Riad enjoying the views of the mountains you have just been trekking amongst.
Approx. 10-12 hours walking (960m ascent & 2427m descent)
Early breakfast at the Riad meet the guide and muleteer. Once you have loaded up your bags, the mule and cook set off together, taking a head-start to pick a perfect picnic spot and start cooking your lunch. You will start your trek by walking along the valley towards Tacheddirt, some 8kms from Imlil. The trail climbs up the pass at Tizi n’Tamatert (2279m) and then down to the pretty village of Ouanesekra and then onto Tacheddirt (2314m).
Approx. 5-6 hours walking time (844m ascent & 150m descent)
Dinner and overnight at camp at the river-side.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY2: Tacheddirt – Tizi Likemt (3555m) - Azib Likemt
Azib Likemt This morning starts with a long slow ascent across the valley and up to the pass at Tizi Likemt (3555m). It is fairly tough going with a long ascent and loose scree on the ground. From the pass, there is a fine view of Toubkal and its sister peaks. Then it is a long downhill descent to the village of Azib Likemt (2600m),
Approx. 5-6 hours walking time (1241m ascent & 955m descent)
Dinner and overnight at camp.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY3: Azib Likemt - Tizi n' Ououraine (3120m) – Amsourzerte
Today is easier than the previous one. The trek takes you through a variety of landscapes including more fantastic views of Toubkal and the Ifni Dome from Tizi n’Ououraine (3120m). The trail leads on towards Amsourzerte (1797m), arguably one of the nicest villages in the region.
Approx. 5-6 hours walking time (520m ascent & 955m descent)
Dinner and Overnight at the Berber house with shar bathroom.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY4: Amsourzerte - Ifni Lake (2392m)
Heading West out of Amsourzerte, you pass through several small villages on your way towards Ifni Lake, the only lake in the High Atlas Mountains. The Lake is surrounded by towering peaks, scree and rubble and is a pleasant place to set camp and spend the afternoon relaxing at the shore.
Approx. 3-4 hours walking time (595m ascent)
Dinner and overnight at camp.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY5: Ifni Lake -Tizi n Oianoums - Nelter Hut (3207m)
Today is the hardest day, heading up a long steep path up a scree slope towards the pass at Tizi n’Ouanoums (3684m), a narrow ledge between two shafts of rock. From here it is a long zigzag descent down a precipitously steep scree slope to Nelter Hut, a mountain refuge where you’ll spend the night. The dorms at Neltner tend to be crowded with other trekkers aiming to tackle Toubkal early next morning so in the summer and when the weather allows we typically camp near the Hut.
Approx. 5-6 hours walking time (815m ascent & 477m descent)
Dinner and overnight at camp / Toubkal Hut.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY6: Toubkal Refuge – Toubkal summit (4,167m)– Imlil
Today you will be up early for the ascent of Toubkal. It’s a challenging trek to the summit, but, weather permitting, you will be rewarded for your efforts with incredible views over the Atlas Range and the Sahara Desert. After the glory of the summit, you will retrace your steps to the Toubkal Mountain Refuge and then follow the well-trodden path back to Imlil, passing the holy Muslim site of Sidi Charmmharouch on the way. You will arrive back in Imlil in the late afternoon, where you will then be able to have a hot shower and then relax near the swimming pool at the Riad enjoying the views of the mountains you have just been trekking amongst.
Approx. 10-12 hours walking (960m ascent & 2427m descent)