The Toubkal Journey

The Toubkal Journey

This itinerary caters directly to the fantasies of mountain enthusiasts, who will climb to heights of over 14,000 feet.  There, they will discover the unparalleled beauty of countless natural wonders as they travel the mountains’ craggy surface, both on foot and on horseback.

 Day 1
You will board your overnight flight on Royal Air Maroc to Marrakech, with a connecting flight in Casablanca, at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport.

 Day 2
You will arrive in Marrakech the following morning.  Upon your arrival, you will meet your guide, who will help you transfer your belongings to your hotel for check-in.  You will have the remainder of the morning to relax, and acclimate yourself to your new environment.

 Day 3
The following morning, you will depart for Imioughlad (5,800 feet), which is found in the Ait Misana Valley.  You will stop en route to visit a weekly market at Asni, after which you will meet the mule crew that will accompany you for the duration of your journey.  You will enjoy a typical Berber tea ceremony and load up the mules.  Afterward, you will cross the Tacht pass (7,100 feet) through the juniper forest.  You will stop for lunch at the Tiziane Springs, and spend the night in a typical Berber home.

 Day 4
After breakfast, you will have time to prepare yourself for a day of walking.  When you are ready, you will begin by climbing the Teouti pass (7,000 feet), hiking through the evergreen juniper forests.  After lunch, you will continue onward to the Tikkent Valley, where you will camp for the night.

 Day 5
In the morning, you will visit the Azaden Valley, which ends at the pass of the Tougdalt (8,200 feet).  You will eat lunch in the open air of the Thuya forest, bordering a mountain stream.  You will then continue onward to Tizi Oussem, where you will camp for the night.

 Day 6
After breakfast, you will cross the pass of Mezzik (9,000 feet), and descend to Imlil-Aren.  You will then climb to the Marabout of Sidi Chamharouch (9,550 feet), where you will spend the night in tents.

 Day 7
You will follow a deserted mountain path to the Neltner refuge (11,000 feet), where you will camp for the night.

 Day 8
Early in the morning, you will leave your campsite to travel to the Toubkal summit.  Upon your arrival there, you will eat lunch.  Afterward, you will visit the Lake of Ifni and return to your campsite for the night.

 Day 9
You will descend from the Toubkal peaks to spend the night at Imioughlad, in a Berber home.

 Day 10
You will spend your morning riding to Imlil, where you will leave your mules.  Afterward, you will head back to Marrakech, where you will spend the night in a hotel.

 Day 11
You will spend your day exploring Marrakech, touring the city with a professional local guide.  Your tour will feature the city’s major monuments and museums.  In the afternoon, you will visit the exotic markets and workshops in the city’s older section, and finish your afternoon in the bustling Jamaa El Fna Square.  You will enjoy a festive dinner in a typical Moroccan restaurant with traditional local entertainment. 

 Day 12
In the morning, you will depart from Marrakech airport to Casablanca, where you will board your nonstop flight to New York via Royal Air Maroc.

What is included:

-         Round trip airfare between New York and Marrakech via Royal Air Maroc

-         Camping equipment

-         Lodging in Berber homes

-         Accommodations in 4 star hotels

-         Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily)

-         Land transportation in an air conditioned, four-wheel-drive vehicle

-         Mules for hiking

-         Services of English-speaking guides and tour leaders

-         Hotel taxes and service charges

Minimum of four people per group
Masimum of twelve people per group

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