From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains taoudja summit day hike
Description
Hike up to Taoudja Summit for stunning views of the Atlas Mountains on this small-group day trip from Marrakech. Your guide takes care of all the arrangements, including round-trip transport from Marrakech hotels, a traditional lunch, and leading you along the best route to the summit. The adventure starts from Imlil, with approximately six hours of hiking. • Enjoy comfortable round-trip transport from Marrakech hotels for a hassle-free experience • Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for extra comfort • Explore Berber villages along the way • Savor a delicious traditional lunch at a 2,300m mountain pass
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Itinerary
Pick-up from Marrakech: You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Marrakech and driven to Imlil (1,740m) in the High Atlas Mountains. The trek follows a scenic route through Ait Souka and Tamatert (1,800m), passing almond and walnut orchards and traditional Berber villages, with stunning views of Mount Toubkal. Reaching Taoudja Atlas: The trek’s highlight is Taoudja Atlas peak (2,600m), offering panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages below. Lunch with a View: Stop at a vantage point to enjoy a traditional lunch with breathtaking views of theImnane Valley and North Africa’s highest village. Return to Imlil & Marrakech: After lunch, descend to Imlil, explore the town, then drive back to Marrakech, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that we can pick you up from anywhere in Marrakesh
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(44)
100% I highly recommend it, kamal best guide ever
We did the 3-day Mount Toubkal trek as a group of 8 (we appreciate they accommodated such a large group of us). The hike was challenging but worth it, with stunning views all the way. The guides were patient, supportive and looked after us the whole way. Making sure they were safe and well rested. We made it to the summit, and sharing that moment together was unforgettable. The food was also delicious, especially for being up on the mountain. As we booked directly and not through Get Your Guide we were able to get a discounted rate. And for 3 days of hiking with accommodation and food was a fantastic price. Highly recommend!
We did a three day walk to the summit of Mount Toubkal and it was great! The guides (Kamal and Hassan) set a really good pace for us and were good to chat to. The food was so so good and felt very cultural. The walking wasn't too strenuous and we got lots of rest in the afternoon. I'd definitely recommend the 3 day hike as it makes it a longer more of a circular route rather than up and down the same path.
I have had such a good time in Morocco but this was definitely the highlight of the trip! The experience itself was great but was made better by our host Kamal. Kamal was very knowledgable and knew the timings to a tee. Highly recommend!
Had a brilliant experience with this tour company. Kamal was our group leader and was great at motivating us to the top and teaching the group about Moroccan culture. Food was also fantastic.
I booked the three day trip. Sadly on our first day we were not able to go deep into the atlas as I had hoped due to weather. It was not the guide's fault and they did an excellent job working around the problem. But it is something to have in mind when booking your trip. I would have gone for the 2 day trip had I known this was a possibility. Apart from this every aspect of this adventure was absolutely amazing. I enjoyed every moment and our guides were extremely helpful and a joy to be around. The atlas mountains and Toubkal are an incredible experience and I whole heartedly recommend this adventure.
We had such a good time! Kamal's brother Mustafa met us in Imlil after a taxi ride from Marrakesh, took us to see a waterfall, and guided us up through the villages to Tamatert, where we had tea on a terrace overlooking the valley. Then we went up to the peak of Tamalaroute, not too difficult. On the way down, we had a very delicious lunch of fruits, bread, and excellent tajine at a way-station. Mustafa was very knowledgeable about the area and told us a lot about it's history and geography. Would highly recommend, especially if you're looking for something less touristy to do in Imlil!
My partner and I did a 3-4 hour hike with Kamal and it was excellent. He tailored the walk to our level and the duration we wanted. He even arranged a delicious vegetarian tagine and mint tea at his family home. It felt a very personal local tour of the beautiful mountain scenery around Imlil. Kamal was a great guide- reliable, experienced and easy company. We visited in February when it was still quite cold and barren. A trip in springtime would be spectacular with all the blossoms. Would highly recommend both a stay in Imlil and a hike with Kamal.
We had a great time with Kamal (guide) and Halit (chef). The hiking was so beautiful and Kamal made the experience unforgettable. The hiking felt very remote and not touristy in the slightest, which is what we wanted. Some top tips: - pack a variety of things.. we have 20+ degrees on our first day and then a snow blizzard on our second - bring cereal bars or some snacks - bring a towel, toothpaste, shower gel, flip flops and pillow / sleeping bag liner (the accommodation was fine, but the bedding is fleece so not sure how/if this is washed) - it was freezing at night so bring hat gloves etc - walking shoes would preferable (although one of us did it in trainers and was fine except regretted it when it snowed)
Nice guide, nice discovery of the area. He welcomed us home and his wife made us the best tagine we ate in 10 days in Morocco. The hike is aimed at experienced hikers. Do not go in dress / flip-flops / without sweater / without water / without food. It is not "impossible to do" but it is better to be in good physical condition to be able to achieve it because there are 1000 meters of elevation gain. I enjoyed the meeting with the inhabitants of the Imlil region and its summits. They are simple people in a good way and very welcoming.
