Mount Toubkal, Morocco
New for 2025, we are starting off our International adventures with every keen hikers first 4000m bucket list peak...Mount Toubkal, standing at 4167m it is Morocco & North Africa's highest mountain. A fantastic entry into the world of high altitude hiking, Toubkal is within reach for anyone with a good level of fitness and a positive mindset to complete the trek. This 5 day trip will take place from 10th to 15th September.
We set a maximum of 8 people for this trip to keep it more personable, safe & enjoyable.
Day 1
We will land at Marrakech airport around lunchtime, and have a private transfer waiting to take us directly to Aroumd, a charming little village set at 2000m in the Atlas mountains. Aroumd is where we will spend our first night in Morocco. We will have plenty of time on the first afternoon to either chill out in our accommodation and soak in the stunning mountainous surroundings, or have a gentle 30 minute stroll down to Imlil for a look around the local shops. We then take a mule ride back up the valley, via the stunning Imlil waterfalls.
Day 2
After breakfast in Imlil, we will trek to the Toubkal Refuge hut which is at 3200m, where we will stay for the afternoon & night before the summit day. The trek takes around 4 to 6 hours, with plenty of break stops in the locals mountain side refreshment shacks.
Day 3
Summit day - we set off after breakfast for the highest point in North Africa, departing the refuge around 8am. This is where the route starts to get steeper, with the track being a mix of trail, scree, and boulder fields. The route to the summit should take between 4 to 6 hours. After summiting, we will return to the refuge where we will spend the afternoon & night again. We can also have the option of attempting another 4000m+ summit if anyone is feeling very energetic...Toubkal West at 4010m.
Day 4
A nice easy day of returning back to Imlil, where we will be transported directly in to Marrakech. We will have an evening celebratory meal in a rooftop restaurant over looking the bustling souks (markets) as the sun sets across the town. Home for the final night will be in a Riad, a traditional Moroccan hotel.
Day 5
As the sun rises across Marrakech on the final day, we will have our breakfast in the Riad before having spare time to do as you please. Options can include exploring the local souks, hot air balloon rides, quad biking, or simply kicking back and relaxing before being transferred back to the airport for our journey home in the late afternoon...with new hiking buddies & life long memories.
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Important Information
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The price for this trip is £495 per person, which includes everything in Morocco including transfers, accommodation, private chef who creates all breakfasts & meals, UK guide who will co-ordinate the trip, Moroccan guide who will lead the trek (legal requirement in the Atlas Mountains), porters & mules. The final celebratory night meal and final day excursions are not included.
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You will need to arrange your own flights including 23kg hold baggage from Manchester
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Easyjet flight Manchester to Marrakech on Wednesday 10th September at 6am
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Easyjet flight Marrakech to Manchester on Sunday 14th September at 8.20pm
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You will need holiday insurance, which includes trekking to 4500m. Recommended insurer details will be given upon booking, approx. £50.
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You must have at least 6 months left on your passport from the end of the trip.
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The national currency is the Dirham, which can only be traded within Morocco, therefore you will need to take GBP/card to exchange on arrival. There are currency exchange desks at the airport, and in Marrakech where you can withdraw Dirhams directly but the majority in Marrakech do not accept card.
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We ask for all participants to contribute towards a tip for the local guiding/support team, we suggest £50 per person.
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Accommodation will be a mix of communal mountain refuge and Riads with shared toilet facilities & basic showers.
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Food during the trip will be a variety of local Moroccan cuisine. Expect tagines, cous cous, pasta, meat, fish, vegetables, salad & fruit.
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Spending money - we recommend around £150 for the week.