The Mt. Toubkal Circuit: Trekking Morocco's Highest Peak

Trekking Morocco tours encompass several naturalthe next day.  The particular route we are talking
features of the country.  There are a number ofabout here is a longer one.  The route rests above
sections in Morocco to explore from the Rif2000 meters and can reach 3000 meters at certain
Mountains to the High Atlas Mountains.  The Highintervals.  To reach the summit of Toubkal it takes
Atlas Mountains are exceptional for their highfive days to acclimate yourself to the region.  On
summits, hidden waterfalls, and villages.  Within thisthe sixth day of the trip you will reach the very top
region is the Toubkal circuit, which runs along the Lacof the Toubkal peak.  The summer is the best time
DíIfni. This circuit can last from two to more days,to head up to the summit as there is no longer any
taking you around and up N. Africa's highest peak!snow to get in your way.  
  
Majestic peaks and views to remember will welcomeThe circle trip takes seven to nine days in total.
you when you take the trekking Morocco tour along You will travel 60.2 kilometers.  You begin at Imlil
this circuitous route.  A benefit of this particularand will return at the same village.  The height of
route is getting to experience the village life firsthand.Toubkal is 4167 meters.  While on the trek you will
 Your tour operator will help you supply the tentssee lush landscapes, some cultivated valleys, and
and camping gear needed for this trek.  There areBerber villages with the peaks rising above them.
some village and mountain refuges, but on the whole While up on the rocky terrain you will have chances
you will need to camp out.  Camping out on the trekto look down at the villages and valleys.  
offers you a better idea of what the life is really like. 
  The night before summiting, however, you canAs you take the route some of the villages you will
book a bed at the Neltner Base Camp Refuge. encounter are Sidi Chamharouch and Tizi ní
 Tagharat.  Azib Tifni is also on the route.  If you
The Toubkal circuit is not for the fainthearted.which you can skip Tizi ní Taddate, which takes
 Instead, it requires you to be in great shape andyou to Tazaghart Village.  If the trek is not long
ready for the higher altitudes you will visit.  Such aenough for you it can be extended to other sections
strenuous trek should include a couple of hours toof the High Atlas Mountains.  For example, the
rest throughout the day, and perhaps even an extraTazaghart Plateau is another day of trekking.  From
rest day to spend in the villages.  this point you are able to look over at the villages.
  The terrain will change as you hike up and around.
If the circuitous route is not an option for you there Some areas are reddish sand, while others are
is a two day trip.  This two day trip hikes you upgreen as far as the eye can see.  In these greener
Toubkal from Imlil, onwards to the summit and downareas it is possible to see monkeys and other wildlife.