Trekking from Toubkal to Essaouira 15 days

We invite you to discover the Atlas paths and reach the highest peak in North Africa, the Toubkal with more than 4000 m of alt, the discovery will be enhanced with the Berbers, numerous villages of rare beauty, riche valleys. In our journey, we will reach the Atlantic Ocean with its deserted large beaches and we will include excursion on Camels’ back from Tafdna to Essaouira whicht will offer us one of the most beautiful path of the Atlantic coast.Let’s have the experience of very special trek from the highest summit of Morocco till its coastal beaches.

Jour 1 : Marrakech
Arrival to Marrakech airport, welcome, assistance and transfer to your hotel. Dinner and accommodation

Jour2: Marrakech-Ourika-Oukaimden (4 hrs Walking)
Departure by minivan to Ourika valley a little picturesque Berber village and continuation to Oukaimden station (2600 m) by crossing the Tizi N’Oudi pass. Pedestrian discovery of some cravings. . Night under tent.

Jour 3 : Oukaimden-Imesker (6 hrs Walking)
We will walk all along the valley to reach Imesker (1381m). On the way we will discover many villages with their terraced fields of more than 25 levels.
Night under tent.

Jour 4 : Imesker-Tizi N’Tacht-Tizi Ouessem (5h30 Walking)
To reach the valley of Azaden we will cross the Tizi N’Tacht (2467m). All the way we will pass by very beautiful landscapes at the plateau of Tazarat.
Night under tent.

Jour 5 : Tizi Ouessem-Armed (4 hrs Walking)
Via the Tizi M’Zik pass (2400m) we will arrive to armed village (1904 m). Check-in at a local lodging the whole afternoon will be devoted to individual discovery of the village and its surroundings. Accommodation in the private local house.

Jour 6 : Armed-Neltner (5hrs Walking)
We will have to walk for 5 hours to reach the refuge of Nelter (3106 m) which is located at the foot of Toubkal. Night under tent.

Jour 7: Ascension Toubkal-Armed (7hrs Walking)
Climbing the mountain of Toubkal does not present any difficulty, on the contrary it will give to the climbers to possibility to climb 4000 m and enjoy a splendid view over the High Atlas Range. It will take in total 3 hrs to climb and 2 hrs to go down the mountain. To reach a local lodging. (The climbing of Toubkal is optional) Night under tent

Jour 8 : Armed-Marrakech-Essaouira-Tafdna
Transfer to Tafdna. Meet with our team of camel drivers who will be with us for the coming days.
Night under tent.

Jour 9: Tafdna-Sidi Ahmed Saih (5 hrs Walking)
We will arrive to the end of the Atlas by reaching the Atlantic Ocean in a forest of Argan trees.
Night under tent.

Jour 10 : Sidi Saih-Sidi M'Barek (4/5hrs Walking)
We will hike through dunes, Ocean and meeting from time to time with isolated fishermen and a large number of different kinds of birds. We will have a shower under a natural hot water fall. Night under tent (possibility for swimming).

Jour11: Si M'Barek-Si Kaouki (4hrs Walking)
Walking on the large deserted beaches of the Atlantic littoral. Night under tent.

Jour 12 : Sidi Kaouki-Tabia (5 hrs Walking)
Meeting with our minivan for transfer to Essaouira
Free day for relaxation or personal activities
Accommodation at the hotel

Jour 13 : Tabia-Essaouira
Morning transfer back to Marrakech.
Afternoon free for personal discovery of the city
Accommodation at the hotel

Jour 14 : Essouira-Marrakech
Retour à Marrakech dans la matinée. Temps libre pour la découverte de la ville. Dîner et logement à l’hôtel.

Jour 15 : Marrakech - Departure.
Transfer to Marrakech airport and assistance.