Into Thin Air: Mission To Mount Toubkal
The Only Way Is Up...
Join us in September 2020 as we take you on an incredible once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in both the Atlas Mountains and North Africa. As we climb 4,167 metres or 13,671ft to the summit, we will enjoy breathtaking scenery, passing historic shrines, remote Berber settlements and various pain thresholds along the way! After our adventure, we will take time to explore the beautiful city of Marrakech and it wouldn't be a Smiling Grape Adventure Tour without a Moroccan wine and beer tasting...
Day One - Marrakech- Imlil (1740m)
We start with a 2 hour drive from Marrakech airport to the small village of Imlil. We will stay overnight in a traditional Imlil Guesthouse. There will be a very short briefing before you start counting sheep.
Lunch and dinner.
Day Two: Imlil- Neltner Refuge (3207m)
After breakfast we meet our guides and mules. Once we’ve finished a short briefing and loading our kit, we’ll set off for a seven hour hike to base camp - a small refuge below the summit. This is a baptism of fire for some, as the track is quite steep and narrow in places, but the views are amazing.
We will climb over several mountain passes to reach Neltner Refuge where we will experience our guides exceptional cooking for the first time. Once we’re all suitably stuffed we will get our heads down for the night. We will be sleeping in the refuge.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day Three: Neltner Refuge- Toubkal Summit (4167m)- Neltner Refuge
We wake up early to the smell of breakfast and, after taking on some food and caffeine, we set off.
We will take it slow on the ascent as some of us will be feeling the effects of altitude and we want to ensure that everyone makes it to the summit. The track twists and turns as we hike for a few hours to the summit. Make sure your camera battery has lasted till now as the views are breathtaking. The feeling of achievement coupled with the amazing scenery makes this a fantastic part of the trip.
Once everyone has taken in the view we will head back down to Neltner Refuge for a well earned meal and a nice hot cuppa! We will be sleeping like logs in the refuge.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day Four: Neltner Refuge- Imlil (1740m)
Our last day on the mountain sees us descend from base camp through the holy hamlet of Sidi Chamharoush (2310m) and back into Imlil. We will have a picnic lunch en route before returning to the local Guesthouse for Moroccan whiskey - it’s time to celebrate! (And before you get too excited about the whiskey, it's actually Moroccan tea with mint!)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day Five: Imlil- Marrakech
Private bus takes us from Imlil back to Marrakech. There we will stay in a local Guesthouse/Hotel. We can then explore the beauty of Marrakech, hustling bustling markets, hot tub parlours, relaxing cafes, bars, taking in the wonder of Morocco. We will also be holding tastings of local wine and beer before hitting the local nightclub!
Breakfast.
Day Six: Marrakech - UK
We bid a fond farewell to our new Moroccan friends, reminiscing our wonderful trip and looking forward to the next!
Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour Cost: £550 per person
Included:
Airport transfers in Marrakech
One night at a hotel in Marrakech (B & B)
Two nights at a traditional Guesthouse in Imlil
Transport from and back to Marrakech
Local and Western guides
Mules and muleteers
A cook & cooking equipment
Food and accommodation as stated
Two nights at Neltner hut on the mountain
A few wines and beers to be tasted
Not Included:
Return flights to Marrakech (currently £200 return)
Soft drinks
Mineral water
Tips for the locals
Sleeping bags
Trekking kit (kit list will be provided)
Meals in Marrakech
Travel insurance
Anything else you need
BOOK NOW!
Secure your adventure today with just a £99 deposit...
For your financial protection Smiling Grape Adventure Tours Ltd is a member of Trust My Travel and our membership number is TMT51510. All client money, whether by bank transfer or card payment is paid into an independently managed Trust Account held at Barclays Bank in the UK. This means in the unlikely event of our financial failure you will receive a refund for the services you have paid for. Money is not received by us until all suppliers have been paid and you have completed your trip. Trust My Travel is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority under the PSR 2009: No. 569641. For more information about how your payments are protected please visit www.trustmytravel.com for more information.
The Only Way Is Up...
Join us in September 2020 as we take you on an incredible once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in both the Atlas Mountains and North Africa. As we climb 4,167 metres or 13,671ft to the summit, we will enjoy breathtaking scenery, passing historic shrines, remote Berber settlements and various pain thresholds along the way! After our adventure, we will take time to explore the beautiful city of Marrakech and it wouldn't be a Smiling Grape Adventure Tour without a Moroccan wine and beer tasting...
Day One - Marrakech- Imlil (1740m)
We start with a 2 hour drive from Marrakech airport to the small village of Imlil. We will stay overnight in a traditional Imlil Guesthouse. There will be a very short briefing before you start counting sheep.
Lunch and dinner.
Day Two: Imlil- Neltner Refuge (3207m)
After breakfast we meet our guides and mules. Once we’ve finished a short briefing and loading our kit, we’ll set off for a seven hour hike to base camp - a small refuge below the summit. This is a baptism of fire for some, as the track is quite steep and narrow in places, but the views are amazing.
We will climb over several mountain passes to reach Neltner Refuge where we will experience our guides exceptional cooking for the first time. Once we’re all suitably stuffed we will get our heads down for the night. We will be sleeping in the refuge.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day Three: Neltner Refuge- Toubkal Summit (4167m)- Neltner Refuge
We wake up early to the smell of breakfast and, after taking on some food and caffeine, we set off.
We will take it slow on the ascent as some of us will be feeling the effects of altitude and we want to ensure that everyone makes it to the summit. The track twists and turns as we hike for a few hours to the summit. Make sure your camera battery has lasted till now as the views are breathtaking. The feeling of achievement coupled with the amazing scenery makes this a fantastic part of the trip.
Once everyone has taken in the view we will head back down to Neltner Refuge for a well earned meal and a nice hot cuppa! We will be sleeping like logs in the refuge.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day Four: Neltner Refuge- Imlil (1740m)
Our last day on the mountain sees us descend from base camp through the holy hamlet of Sidi Chamharoush (2310m) and back into Imlil. We will have a picnic lunch en route before returning to the local Guesthouse for Moroccan whiskey - it’s time to celebrate! (And before you get too excited about the whiskey, it's actually Moroccan tea with mint!)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day Five: Imlil- Marrakech
Private bus takes us from Imlil back to Marrakech. There we will stay in a local Guesthouse/Hotel. We can then explore the beauty of Marrakech, hustling bustling markets, hot tub parlours, relaxing cafes, bars, taking in the wonder of Morocco. We will also be holding tastings of local wine and beer before hitting the local nightclub!
Breakfast.
Day Six: Marrakech - UK
We bid a fond farewell to our new Moroccan friends, reminiscing our wonderful trip and looking forward to the next!
Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour Cost: £550 per person
Included:
Airport transfers in Marrakech
One night at a hotel in Marrakech (B & B)
Two nights at a traditional Guesthouse in Imlil
Transport from and back to Marrakech
Local and Western guides
Mules and muleteers
A cook & cooking equipment
Food and accommodation as stated
Two nights at Neltner hut on the mountain
A few wines and beers to be tasted
Not Included:
Return flights to Marrakech (currently £200 return)
Soft drinks
Mineral water
Tips for the locals
Sleeping bags
Trekking kit (kit list will be provided)
Meals in Marrakech
Travel insurance
Anything else you need
BOOK NOW!
Secure your adventure today with just a £99 deposit...
For your financial protection Smiling Grape Adventure Tours Ltd is a member of Trust My Travel and our membership number is TMT51510. All client money, whether by bank transfer or card payment is paid into an independently managed Trust Account held at Barclays Bank in the UK. This means in the unlikely event of our financial failure you will receive a refund for the services you have paid for. Money is not received by us until all suppliers have been paid and you have completed your trip. Trust My Travel is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority under the PSR 2009: No. 569641. For more information about how your payments are protected please visit www.trustmytravel.com for more information.