Hotel Kasbah du Toubkal in Imlil - Treks
Treks
The hotel can arrange excursions to visit the surrounding area including the villages of the local Ait Mizane tribe. The villagers way of life has remained unchanged for centuries and they are friendly and open to visitors.
The area is accessible to all levels of fitness, with mule support for both your baggage and yourself.
Short treks to nearby villages
The villages of Targa Imoula and Mzig are each an easy 45 minute - 1 hour round trip via Imlil village.
Half day treks
A four hour moderate walk to the mountain pass of Tizi 'n' Tamatert at 2200m via the village of Tamatert. From the pass you have a view of two valleys.
A four hour moderate walk following the Reraya river across the Ait Mizane valley, passing the village of Aremdt and reaching the Sanctuary of Sidi Chamharouch.
Full day treks
These full day treks are 6-7 hours long and require a good level of fitness.
Into the Imane valley over the Tizi 'n' Tamatert pass, to the villages of Tinhourine and Aguersiwal. The route follows river courses and passes terraces and walnut groves.
A trek to the village of Tizi Oussem via the mountain pass at Tizi 'n' Mzig, returning through the village of Malat.
A full day trek with your own mule is £90 per person.
Camel trekking
A full day trekking with camels from the villages of Amzmiz or Tahanout. Lunch and transportation for the 1 hour drive to/from the village is included.
Alternatively you may choose to stay overnight in a tent or Berber village and return to the Kasbah in the morning.
Cost is £120 per person for the full day trek, with a supplement of £20 for the overnight stay.
Toubkal Lodge
The Toubkal lodge has 3 bedrooms with full facilities (en-suite rooms, shared balcony and lounge). To reach it is a full day trek (4-6 hours, depending on the route) including a picnic lunch. You will be accompanied by a guide and a muleteer/cook, and have your own mule to ride if required.
An example cost is £265 per person to include two full day treks (outbound and return) with your own mule and 1 night at the lodge.
Mountain hut or berber house
A mountain hut usually has a communal bunk-bedded room. Toilet facilities will be basic, and showers will generally be cold water.
A stay in a Berber house is a way to appreciate the life of the Berbers. You should note that the house itself is unlikely to have even basic toilet and washing facilities.
An example cost is £225 per person to include two full days treks (outbound and return) with your own mule and 1 night in a mountain hut or Berber house. Picnic, evening meal and breakfast are provided, cooked by your accompanying Berber team.
Ascension of Mount Toubkal
This is a 2 day trek with one night at the base camp (3106m). It is a 5 hour trek to the camp via Sidi Chamarouch, where you will be met by an advance party including the cook. The ascent (to 4167m) takes place the next morning, returning to camp for lunch.
You do need to be moderately fit for this, not least due to the lower oxygen levels at these heights.
Cost is £190 per person
