Ighil Mgoun Ascent & Circuit

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Take on the challenge of climbing the highest mountain in North Africa. At 4,167m, Jebel (Mount) Toubkal is the highest peak in North Africa. This hike to the summit is challenging, but it requires no mountaineering expertise and the reward of panoramic views makes all the hard work worthwhile. With the start of the trek less than a couple of hours’ drive from Marrakech, you can reach the summit and return to explore Morocco’s most captivating city in just three days.

Places To Be Visited
Marrakech – Asni – Imlil – Aremd – Sidi Chamharouch – Refuge Les Mouflons – Jebel Toubkal summit – Marrakech

OVERVIEW

  • Duration:5 days
  • Travelers:1 - 12 guests
  • Tour Type:Mountain Trek
  • Level:Tough
Take on the challenge of climbing the highest mountain in North Africa.

At 4,167m, Jebel (Mount) Toubkal is the highest peak in North Africa. This hike to the summit is challenging, but it requires no mountaineering expertise and the reward of panoramic views makes all the hard work worthwhile.

With the start of the trek less than a couple of hours’ drive from Marrakech, you can reach the summit and return to explore Morocco’s most captivating city in just three days.

Places To Be Visited

Marrakech – Asni – Imlil – Aremd – Sidi Chamharouch – Refuge Les Mouflons – Jebel Toubkal summit – Marrakech
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Start and finish in the beautiful Aït Bou Guemez Valley
  • Trek through traditional Berber villages and summer pastures including the vast expanse of the lofty Tarkeddid Plateau
  • Enjoy fantastic panoramas from a succession of mountain passes
  • Trek to the summit of Ighil Mgoun (Ighil n’Oumsoud) – 4068m
  • 4 nights camping or sleeping in simple, traditional accommodation in the High Atlas Mountains (depending upon the season).

KEY INFORMATION

  • 5 days of challenging trekking, maximum altitude – 4,068m
  • 4 nights camping in the High Atlas Mountains or sleeping in local accommodation (depending upon season)
  • You can start your trek on any date you wish
  • This trek is available throughout the year, subject to snow
  • On occasion local weather conditions may require the trekking route to be altered in the interests of your safety
  • If this itinerary is not exactly what you had in mind, please do contact us for a discussion as all itineraries can be adapted according to your wishes

INCLUDES/EXCLUDES

  • Full escort: our treks are fully escorted by an English-speaking, local, official mountain guide, muleteers and a cook
  • Accommodation: either 1 night in a mountain refuge and 3 nights camping, or 4 nights camping, depending on the season
  • Meals: lunch and dinner on Day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Days 2 to 4, and breakfast and lunch on Day 5, all including bottled mineral water and hot drinks
  • Documentation: provided documents include a personalised itinerary for your trek, a full risk assessment of your trekking route, a bespoke kit list and facts about the country.
  • International flights
  • Sleeping bags
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Soft drinks & items of a personal nature

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from£295.00 /person

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