6 Days Toubkal & Ifni Lake Trek | Atlas Mountains Adventure from Marrakech

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Berber Villages Trek - Ifni lake & Mt Toubkal

From $270 / Per Person

Experience 6 days of trekking through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains. Discover stunning Berber villages, the serene Ifni Lake, and conquer Mount Toubkal. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts!

Destination

Morocco

Departure

Begin your journey with a morning departure from your hotel in Marrakech after breakfast.

Departure Time

Approximately 8.30AM

Age Restriction

Must be 10+

Code

6-daystrek

Service Included

Transfers from and to your hotel

English, French speaking Berber tour leader

Accommodation

Mules to carry your luggage during days of the trek

Kitchen equipment

Cooking man who prepares all the meals during the trek

All meals during your trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Service Not Included

Water

Personal travel insurance

Return Time

Approximately 4.00PM

Tour Plan

Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil 1740m - Tizi Ntamatert pass 2389m - Tacheddirt

After breakfast transfer to the atlas mountains where we will meet our mule team and once all our gear is loaded we begin walking along the valley towards Tacheddirt, some 8kms beyond Imlil. Soon the trail begins to rise as we climb up to the pass at Tizi n'Tamaterte (2279m). We then descend to the pretty village of Ouanskra and continue, for a further half-hour or so, to Tacheddirt (3000m), where we generally camp near the river.

Day 2: Tacheddirt - Azib Likkemt

Crossing the valley we begin a long, slow ascent to the pass at Tizi Likkemt (3555m). The going is quite tough as there is a considerable amount of loose scree on the ground. At the top we enjoy our first fine view of the Toubkal massif before a long downhill descent to the village of Azib Likkemt, where we camp for the night.

Day 3: Azib Likkemt - Tizi n'Ourai - Amsouzart

This long, but relatively easy, day takes us through a variety of contrasting landscapes. From Tizi n’Ououraine (3120m) we enjoy further views of the Toubkal massif, including the summit, the east face and the Ifni Dome (3876m). The trail leads on towards Amsouzert, one of the most striking villages in the region, where we spend the night – dormitory-style - in a simple village Gite.

Day 4: Amsouzart - Ifni Lake

West of Amsouzert is several small villages, which we explore as we make our way towards Ifni Lake, the only lake in the massif. It is a memorable sight, surrounded by Rocky Mountains and giant heaps of rubble, and is unusually deep. We expect to arrive by lunchtime and spend the afternoon relaxing at the shore. We camp tonight in this area.

Day 5: Ifni Lake - Nelter Hut

By now we should be both fit and acclimatized, and ready to tackle the hardest day of the trek. We make our way along a steep path that leads up a seemingly endless scree slope. At length we reach the pass at Tizi n'Ouanoums (3664m), a narrow ledge between two shafts of rock. From here it is a long zigzag descent to Nelter Hut, a mountain refuge where we spend the night (or alternatively camp outside).

Day 6: Mt. Toubkal Summit – Imlil – Marrakech

We leave before dawn, following a well-worn route to the summit. If conditions are good it should take no more than 2-3 hours to reach the summit, where we enjoy expansive views of the entire Atlas range and the Marrakech plains beyond. Returning to base, we then descend fairly rapidly to the villages of Sidi Chamharouch and Armed, before following the Maizane River, along a well-forested trail, to the trailhead at Imlil.

Tour Location

This trek takes you deep into the heart of the High Atlas, where towering peaks, lush valleys, and traditional Berber villages await.

Equipments

This trek takes you deep into the heart of the High Atlas, where towering peaks, lush valleys, and traditional Berber villages await.

Good walking boots and socks
Comfortable shoes/slippers for camp/guesthouse
Trekking pants
Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
Underwear / Long johns / T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Lightweight windproof/waterproof jacket
Hat /Goggles (winter) and sunglasses (summer)
Lightweight thermal or fleece gloves
Walking stick if you like
Day sack/backpack
Head torch / headlamp
Basic First Aid Kit
Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
Personal items (e.g. towel, sunscreen, wipes, toilet tissues, antibacterial handwash)
Small First Aid Kit including insect repellent, plasters, meds
Trail snacks

What our clients say about us

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Kelly Beco

Chicago

“My husband and I decided to do a summit hike in the Atlas Mountains. We were paired with Mohamed and I couldn’t be happier. From the start he was very clear about how long the hike would take and what we would see. The pace was perfect for our abilities (early 30s with hiking experience). Mohamed pointed out landmarks along the trail and even took photos for us.”

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