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This dramatic and varied country is the nearest bit of authentic (and on the whole safe) Third World to most of western Europe – if you get beyond the tourist traps, that is. It is truly a land of contrasts: you can surf the Atlantic; explore superb (and nearly empty) Roman ruins; nose into the nooks and crannies of old cities like Fez and Marrakech ; trek in the high, remote, rugged Atlas, where the traditional Berber way of life is very much the evidence in the surprisingly green valleys; check out canyons; and, of course, get out into the huge, empty Sahara. All in one holiday.
With a long history going back beyond the Romans and encompassing some gorgeous monuments from the long Islamic dispensation (although Morocco was for much of the time a relative backwater), and with a French infusion from its relatively brief colonial period, Morocco is an intriguing cultural mixture. Contrast the wild Berbers of the Atlas with the nomadic camel-culture of the huge Saharan South and the softer urbanites of the cities of the north. Fez and Marrakech remain unmissably historic and atmospheric, albeit in the latter case pretty ersatz these days. Tangiers has a very different, raffish, feel and history.
Morocco is a dry form of walking heaven. Its topography varies hugely, from the wild, remote and dry drama (peaks, cliffs and crags and gorges) of the Atlas and the northern, coastal Rif mountains, with little-changed Berber villages nestling in deep irrigated valleys, to the sand and gravel deserts of the Sahara, to the milder Atlantic and Mediterranean littorals. The Atlas run like a backbone across the country from northeast to southwest, and rise to the country's highest mountain, Jebel Toubkal (4167 m). They are sub-divided into Middle Atlas, High Atlas and Anti-Atlas (to the south-west), with sub-ranges and outliers including the M’goun massif, Jebel Siroua and Jebel Sarho.
Much of Morocco is still pretty unspoilt, so, provided you respect their customs, even remote communities will usually treat you warmly.
Surfing and sea fishing are popular, as is skiing in the High Atlas. Several companies in Marrakesh arrange rafting and hot air ballooning. Horse riding in the foothills is also a good option. Http://www.imlil-trekking.com
vendredi 21 septembre 2018
Imlil Trekking Day Trips
Jump to the list of walks in Morocco
This dramatic and varied country is the nearest bit of authentic (and on the whole safe) Third World to most of western Europe – if you get beyond the tourist traps, that is. It is truly a land of contrasts: you can surf the Atlantic; explore superb (and nearly empty) Roman ruins; nose into the nooks and crannies of old cities like Fez and Marrakech ; trek in the high, remote, rugged Atlas, where the traditional Berber way of life is very much the evidence in the surprisingly green valleys; check out canyons; and, of course, get out into the huge, empty Sahara. All in one holiday.
With a long history going back beyond the Romans and encompassing some gorgeous monuments from the long Islamic dispensation (although Morocco was for much of the time a relative backwater), and with a French infusion from its relatively brief colonial period, Morocco is an intriguing cultural mixture. Contrast the wild Berbers of the Atlas with the nomadic camel-culture of the huge Saharan South and the softer urbanites of the cities of the north. Fez and Marrakech remain unmissably historic and atmospheric, albeit in the latter case pretty ersatz these days. Tangiers has a very different, raffish, feel and history.
Morocco is a dry form of walking heaven. Its topography varies hugely, from the wild, remote and dry drama (peaks, cliffs and crags and gorges) of the Atlas and the northern, coastal Rif mountains, with little-changed Berber villages nestling in deep irrigated valleys, to the sand and gravel deserts of the Sahara, to the milder Atlantic and Mediterranean littorals. The Atlas run like a backbone across the country from northeast to southwest, and rise to the country's highest mountain, Jebel Toubkal (4167 m). They are sub-divided into Middle Atlas, High Atlas and Anti-Atlas (to the south-west), with sub-ranges and outliers including the M’goun massif, Jebel Siroua and Jebel Sarho.
Much of Morocco is still pretty unspoilt, so, provided you respect their customs, even remote communities will usually treat you warmly.
Surfing and sea fishing are popular, as is skiing in the High Atlas. Several companies in Marrakesh arrange rafting and hot air ballooning. Horse riding in the foothills is also a good option. Http://www.imlil-trekking.com
This dramatic and varied country is the nearest bit of authentic (and on the whole safe) Third World to most of western Europe – if you get beyond the tourist traps, that is. It is truly a land of contrasts: you can surf the Atlantic; explore superb (and nearly empty) Roman ruins; nose into the nooks and crannies of old cities like Fez and Marrakech ; trek in the high, remote, rugged Atlas, where the traditional Berber way of life is very much the evidence in the surprisingly green valleys; check out canyons; and, of course, get out into the huge, empty Sahara. All in one holiday.
With a long history going back beyond the Romans and encompassing some gorgeous monuments from the long Islamic dispensation (although Morocco was for much of the time a relative backwater), and with a French infusion from its relatively brief colonial period, Morocco is an intriguing cultural mixture. Contrast the wild Berbers of the Atlas with the nomadic camel-culture of the huge Saharan South and the softer urbanites of the cities of the north. Fez and Marrakech remain unmissably historic and atmospheric, albeit in the latter case pretty ersatz these days. Tangiers has a very different, raffish, feel and history.
Morocco is a dry form of walking heaven. Its topography varies hugely, from the wild, remote and dry drama (peaks, cliffs and crags and gorges) of the Atlas and the northern, coastal Rif mountains, with little-changed Berber villages nestling in deep irrigated valleys, to the sand and gravel deserts of the Sahara, to the milder Atlantic and Mediterranean littorals. The Atlas run like a backbone across the country from northeast to southwest, and rise to the country's highest mountain, Jebel Toubkal (4167 m). They are sub-divided into Middle Atlas, High Atlas and Anti-Atlas (to the south-west), with sub-ranges and outliers including the M’goun massif, Jebel Siroua and Jebel Sarho.
Much of Morocco is still pretty unspoilt, so, provided you respect their customs, even remote communities will usually treat you warmly.
Surfing and sea fishing are popular, as is skiing in the High Atlas. Several companies in Marrakesh arrange rafting and hot air ballooning. Horse riding in the foothills is also a good option. Http://www.imlil-trekking.com
dimanche 29 octobre 2017
Marrakech Day Trips, Imlil Day Trips, Toubkal Trek 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Days
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MOUNTAIN TOUBKAL TREKS
PathFinders will take you to the place which will open up the whole landscape just in front of you to absorb the stillness, dramatic shapes and conjunction of the earth and air.
Jebel Toubkal is North Africa’s highest mountain. It has been a target for mountain climbers since the 1920’s when the Club Alpin francais founded a branch in Casablanca and European adventurers started discovering High Atlas Mountains. The following trekking options offer more or less direct paths to the Toubkal peak, with a variety of stopovers at the region’s highlight spots.
Toubkal Trek Classic/
Description
The path leading from Imlil directly to the Jebel Toubkal is a perfect
choice for those who want to get straight on top. This two-day trek with
an overnight stay in a mountain refuge and an early morning set off for
the peak provides marvelous moments observing the silent beauty of the
rocks lit up with the sun’s first rays.
Itinerary Trip Facts
Day 1: Imlil (1740 m) – refuge (3207 m) accommodation: Refuge
6 hours walk, on the halfway lunch at the holy shrine Grade: Hard
Day 2: Early morning ascent to the Toubkal summit (4167 m)– Imlil (1740 m) Destination: Imlil
8 hours there and back Costs: 70 EUR/person/d
Toubkal Via Aguelzim Pass/
Description
Aguelzim
mountain is located above the Azzaden valley and offers stunning views
over the Atlas summit. Due to the elevation, the trek is considered one
of the hardest, but also one of the most beautiful.
Itinerary Trip Facts
Day 1: Imlil (1740 m) – Azib n’ Tamsoult (2145 m) via Tizi n’Mzik (2500 m) accommodation: Refuge
Day 2: Azib n’Tamsoult (2145 m) – Toubkal refuge via Aguelzim mountain (3650 m). Grade: Hard
Day3: refuge (3207 m) – Toubkal summit (4167 m) – Imlil (1740 m) Note: From November till
April this trek requires
Ice-axes.
Toubkal and Berber Villages/ H
Description
This
seven-days trek includes Toubkal ascent and walks past several Berber
villages with a more detailed view on one village chosen according to
personal preference. Besides wonderful views from the Toubkal mountain,
the green Ourika valley (Setti Fadma village) with a river cutting it in
half is another hidden gem of this walk. The trek continues up to
Tacheddirt pass (3200 m) offering a view over the majority of the Atlas
summits. The adjacent village of the same name lies in the heart of
Imnane valley where most of the trekking routes start. It leads over the
Tizi Mzik (2500 m) and Toubkal National park with the Tamsoult
waterfalls. The hike up the highest North African peak is just a cherry
on top and a nice ending to the whole trek.
Itinerary: Trip Facts
Day 1: Ourika valley – Setti Fadma (1600 m)– Timichi (2000 m) Grad: Hard
Day 2: Timichi (2000 m) – Laabassene (2030m) – Tacheddirt (2400 m) Destination: Imlil
Day 3: Tacheddirt (2400 m) – Imnane valley or Tacheddirt valley – Accommodation: Gits,Tents...
Agersioual pass (2100 m) – Imlil (1740 m) Costs: 70 EUR/per/day
Day 4: Imlil (1740 m) – Tizi Mzik (2500 m) – Azib n’Tamsoult
Day 5: Azib n’Tamsoult – Aguelzim pass (3650 m)– Toubkal refuge (3207 m)
Day 6: Toubkal refuge – Toubkal summit (4167 m) – Armed (2000 m) –
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