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Here are a few examples of possible treks from the Kasbah du Toubkal. Hajj Maurice is a qualified and long experienced mountain guide. He and the Kasbah staff are to happy to discuss possibilities with you and arrange full accompanied trekking support.
SHORT TREKS
Targa Imoula, South East of the Kasbah
- Visit the village of Targa Imoula, visible from the roof of the Kasbah, with shady orchards and walnut groves on route
- Depart Kasbah and return via Imlil village
Duration 45 minutes walking time (you may wish to take tea in one of the villages)
Mzig, West of the Kasbah
- Walk through the village of Mzig, hidden away around to the west. The views of Imlil and the terraces are beautiful from here
- Depart Kasbah and return via Imlil village
Duration 45 minutes to 1 hour walking time
MODERATE TREKS
Tizi 'n' Tamatert, South East of the Kasbah
- Walk up the col (pass) of Tizi 'n' Tamatert (2200m) visible from the Kasbah. Pass through the village of Tamatert and picnic at the col. From here you can view the two valleys, down into the Imane Valley and back down to the Ait Mizane valley. Stunning.
Duration 4 hours walking time
Sidi Chamharouch, North of the Kasbah
- Trek up to the cool waters by the Sanctuary of Sidi Chamharouch, taking the route towards Koubtal. Follow the course of the Reraya River, passing the village of Aremdt and crossing over and up to the other side of the Ait Mizane valley. Picnic on arrival or on route.
Duration 4 hours return walking time
LONGER TREKS - 1 DAY (good level of fitness required)
Aguersiwal, South of the Kasbah
- After trekking up to the Tizi 'n' Tamatert col, descend into the stunning Imane valley. Walk by the village of Tinhourine and around to the village of Aguersiwal, follow river courses, cross seguias and rivulets, past terraces and through walnut groves. Picnic on route.
Duration 6-7 hours walking time
Azzaden, West of the Kasbah
- Trek up to the col of Tizi 'n' Mzig. Descend to the village of Tizi Oussem (possibility to stay the night in a house here) and return via the village of Malat. Picnic on route.
Duration 6-7 hours walking time
LONG TREKS - 2 DAYS
Ascension of Mount Toubkal (one night at base)
- A beautiful, unforgettable 5 hour trek to base camp (3106m) via Sidi Chamarouch, picnic by the river on route. On arrival rest, eat and spend the night at the Netler Hut or camping (the Kasbah brings a cook and many of the Kasbah's comforts, set up by an advance party).
- Up early next morning, following a hearty breakfast, begin the ascension of the summit (4167m). Back down to base for lunch, before setting back to the Kasbah where the Hammam will be fired up and ready for your return.
Duration 2 days
Tinhourine or Ouaneskra
- Break the journey to Aguersiwal with an evening meal and a night spent at one of the villages.
Duration 2-3 days
All information provided is subject to change.
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