Day 1: A lovely first day which leads through some beautiful scenery and traditional Berber villages.
The 3 Best Trekking Peaks in Morocco
3 fantastic summits in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
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Reloading the horses after lunch.
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Old farm buildings in the fields below Ikiss village.
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Atmospheric light in the village of Arrouss.
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On the jeep track up to Arrouss.
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Loading the horses in Ait Bouguemez at the start of the day.
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Incredible old ruins in the meadows below Ikiss.
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Exploring the canyons south-east of Ikiss.
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Arriving at the Tarkeddit Refuge, with the huge Tarkeddit Plateau behind.
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A peaceful lunch spot at the refuge.
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Hiking over the Tizi n'Oughri Col in snowy conditions.
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Wonderful views across to Mgoun from Tizi n'Oughri.
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The entrance to the Tarkeddit Refuge.
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Looking out from the refuge at the start of the next day's route.
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Waiting for the sun to come up after a cold, pre-dawn start.
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Admiring the view to the south from Mgoun's summit ridge.
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Looking along the summit ridge.
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Typical terrain on the summit ridge.
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Wonderful ambience and views on the ridge.
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Looking down onto the Tarkeddit Plateau on the way down from the summit. The hut is JUST visible in the distance.
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Sidi Chamharouch
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Sidi Chamharouch Shrine
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Refuges - Photos taken in January
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About an hour after leaving the refuge
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The final approach before the summit
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The Col u0026 trail taken in the background
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Photographer on the summit - incredible views
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The final traverse back to the refuge at the end of the day.
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Summit!
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Wild and exciting terrain with Tizi Ouagane visible behind.
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Taking a break on the scrambling section.
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Looking back down the valley to the refuge.
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Enjoying the summit.
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Huge views across the Atlas mountains and the plains beyond them.
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Description
Morocco has long been known as an exciting hiking destination which combines beautiful, wild mountains with a fascinating culture and wonderful food. These 3 summits are all good objectives in their own right but ticking off all 3 over the course of a fortnight is an obtainable but challenging goal which will take you to some of the most scenic places in North Africa.
One aspect of hiking these mountains that stands out is that the hiking is only a small part of the experience; interacting with the Berber people, smelling tagines bubbling away as you pass through villages, and passing through such breathtaking and unusual scenery are the real highlights of these adventures.
Adventures
Day 2: After a relatively mellow start yesterday, today is all about getting into the high mountains and in position for your summit push.
Day 3: The big kahuna! Even in good conditions this is a long day, but the rewards are more than worth some exertion.
Day 1: A moderate, non-technical hike to North Africa's highest summit: Mount Toubkal.
The short but strenuous second day to North Africa's highest peak
A much wilder option than Toubkal, and one of the best viewpoints in the Atlas mountains.