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Ascension du Toubkal 4167 m, climb the highest peak in North Africa in 3 days.
You like sporting challenges, realize the ascension of the Toubkal 4 167 m. From Marrakech and in 3 days, supervised by a mountain guide graduated from our agency, you are going to the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa. But vigilance, the ascent of Toubkal is not to be taken lightly. It is essential to be in good physical condition and to be trained because the main difficulty is the altitude ! From 3 200 m, the trail becomes more technical and the effects of the altitude are severely felt !
Starting point of the ascent : Imlil, village at 1 750 m baptized the "Moroccan Chamonix". Hiking to Aremd, last village before the refuge. We are progressing on a well marked path. Stunning landscapes, genevriers, below the path, a torrent that rushes down the mountain. High mountain atmosphere guaranteed ! We are not alone, far from there. The route is very busy. We meet hikers, mule drivers with their mules loaded with trekking equipment and bags, pilgrims who go to Sidi Chamarouch, hikers, shepherds and their flocks of goats, sheep.
A 2 350 m, we take a little break in Sidi Chamarouch, place of pilgrimage only accessible to Muslims and renowned for healing powers of certain diseases. There are very rustic stalls and small restaurants. Ensuite, steep winding path and gradual climb in a landscape marked by the domination of thorny xerophyte steppes grazed by goats and sheep. Arrival at the Mouflons refuge, the Toubkal base camp located at 3 100 m surrounded by altitude lawns. Installation in one of the dormitories. This adventure tempts you ! Discover our program of the ascent of the Toubkal express.
Early departure from Marrakech. Road to Imlil located at 1 750 m, village called the "Moroccan Chamonix". Start of the hike. On 45 minutes, we arrive at Aremd, last village before the Toubkal refuge. Mountain village with typical architecture clinging to the mountainside. Superb well marked trail on which we meet hikers, mule drivers with their mules loaded with trekking equipment and bags, shepherds with their flocks of goats, sheep. Beautiful mountain landscapes, junipers, a torrent which descends from the mountain and we arrive on the site of the marabout Sidi Chamarouch, place of pilgrimage for Moroccan Muslims. Sidi Chamarouch is renowned for his powers of healing mental illnesses and sexual impotence. The place attracts a lot of visitors. There are shops there, very rustic little restaurants. Of the, a steep winding path, and then a steady climb. On this stretch, the landscape is marked by the domination of thorny xerophyte steppes, steppes grazed by goats and sheep. Arrival at the Mouflons refuge located at 3 100 m. It is surrounded by altitude lawns. Installation in one of the dormitories. Route 2 H Rando 5 H 30 Positive elevation 1 350 m
Wake up to 4 H 30 in the morning. Breakfast and departure of the hike. Above the refuge, we cross the Assif Mizane by jumping from one big boulder to another, it wakes up ! Our guide is there to make sure if necessary. A 3 300 m, crossing a scree made up of large boulders. Then a short ledge and the rise in a valley. Steep passage which can be slippery and unstable. Beware of rock falls that can be sent by hikers upstream ! After the Tizi Mizane pass 3 900 m, ascent along the ridge. The effects of altitude are felt, we walk slowly and steadily. After 45 min d’effort, here we are at the top of Toubkal 4 167 m, the roof of North Africa ! Our efforts are paying off, wide and grandiose panorama of the surrounding peaks : Ouanoukrim 4 088 m, l'Akioud 4 030 m, the summit plateau of Angour 3 616 m and Siroua, mountain located in the Anti-Atlas. On a clear day, we can see direction east, northeast, the rump of M’Goun 4 068 m. Majestic and mythical summit, the highest of the central High Atlas ! After the photoshoot near the famous triangle which is at the top of Toubkal, some dried fruits to regain strength and we begin the descent by the same route as the ascent. The fatigue of ascent and descent on steep slopes requires caution to avoid a fall ! Lunch break when arriving at the Mouflons refuge. Afternoon, repos. Night in dormitory. Hiking 5 H Dénivelé positif/négatif 960 m
