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Overview
The 6-day Atlas Mountain Trek: Discover the Lake Ifni and Summit Toubkal from Marrakech offers a unique adventure that combines the exploration of Lake Ifni and the challenge of reaching the summit of Mount Toubkal.
This tour allows you to experience the stunning beauty of the Atlas Mountains, hike through diverse landscapes, encounter local flora and fauna, and enjoy breathtaking views. It provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in Berber culture, visit remote villages, and interact with local communities. This trek is a perfect blend of adventure, natural wonders, and cultural experiences, making it a truly unique and memorable journey.
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Accommodation in Berber homestays and mountain huts
Experienced mountain guide. All meals during the trek.
Hotel pick up / drop off. Transportation to and from Marrakech.
Tips. Personal Expenses.
What to expect
Day 1: DAY 1: MARRAKECH - IMLIL - TACHEDDIRT
Marrakech
2h
We organize Marrakech 6 days Imlil trek with depart from your hotel towards Imlil via Asni.
2h
Imlil is the principal trailhead for walkers,. We 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'Tamatert (2,279m).
Tacheddirt
3h
We then descend to the pretty village of Ouaneskra and continue, for a further half-hour or so, to Tacheddirt (3,000m), where we generally camp near the river. Enjoy our 6 day Atlas mountain trek to Lake Ifni and Toubkal.
Day 2: DAY 2: TACHEDDIRT - AZIB LIKEMT
Tacheddirt
3h
Crossing the Valley we begin a long, slow ascent to the pass at Tizi Likemt (3,555m). The going is quite tough as there is a considerable amount of loose scree on the ground.
4h
At the top we enjoy our first fine view of the Toubkal massif before a long downhill descent to the village of Azib Likemt, where we camp for the night.
Day 3: DAY 3: AZIB LIKEMT - TIZI N'OURAI - AMSOUZERT
Amsouzart
7h
This long, but relatively easy, day takes us through a variety of contrasting landscapes. From Tizi n’Ououraine (3,120m) we enjoy further views of the Toubkal massif, including the summit, the east face and the Ifni Dome (3,876m). 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: DAY 4: AMSOUZERT - LAKE IFNI
Amsouzart
4h
We continue our Atlas mountain trek to Lake Ifni and Toubkal. West of Amsouzart are several small villages, which we explore as we make our way towards lake Ifni, the only lake in the massif.
High Atlas Mountains
3h
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: DAY 5: LAKE IFNI - NELTER HUT
High Atlas Mountains
3h
By now we should be both fit and acclimatised, 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.
Atlas Mountains Guided Tour
3h
At length we reach the pass at Tizi n'Ouanoums (3,664m), 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: DAY 6: MT. TOUBKAL SUMMIT - IMLIL
Aremd
3h
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.
Imlil
3h
Returning to base, we then descend fairly rapidly to the villages of Sidi Chamharouch and Aremd, before following the Mizane River, along a well-forested trail, to the trailhead at Imlil. If you are staying in Marrakech, you will be taken there by car at the end of the day.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up from your hotel in Marrakech. Drop off at your desired location in Marrakech city.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
