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Loop of Toubkal : Refugio Toubkal (3200m)- Toubkal Oeste (4030m)- Toubkal (4167m)- Imouzzer (4010m)- Tibhirine (3886m)-Armed

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Photo ofLoop of Toubkal : Refugio Toubkal (3200m)- Toubkal Oeste (4030m)- Toubkal (4167m)- Imouzzer (4010m)- Tibhirine (3886m)-Armed Photo ofLoop of Toubkal : Refugio Toubkal (3200m)- Toubkal Oeste (4030m)- Toubkal (4167m)- Imouzzer (4010m)- Tibhirine (3886m)-Armed Photo ofLoop of Toubkal : Refugio Toubkal (3200m)- Toubkal Oeste (4030m)- Toubkal (4167m)- Imouzzer (4010m)- Tibhirine (3886m)-Armed

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Distance
12.41 mi
Elevation gain
5,059 ft
Technical difficulty
Difficult
Elevation loss
9,114 ft
Max elevation
13,668 ft
TrailRank 
49
Min elevation
6,357 ft
Trail type
One Way
Moving time
5 hours 27 minutes
Time
10 hours 47 minutes
Coordinates
3392
Uploaded
April 22, 2024
Recorded
April 2024
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near Tizi Oussem, Marrakesh-Safi (Morocco)

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Photo ofLoop of Toubkal : Refugio Toubkal (3200m)- Toubkal Oeste (4030m)- Toubkal (4167m)- Imouzzer (4010m)- Tibhirine (3886m)-Armed Photo ofLoop of Toubkal : Refugio Toubkal (3200m)- Toubkal Oeste (4030m)- Toubkal (4167m)- Imouzzer (4010m)- Tibhirine (3886m)-Armed Photo ofLoop of Toubkal : Refugio Toubkal (3200m)- Toubkal Oeste (4030m)- Toubkal (4167m)- Imouzzer (4010m)- Tibhirine (3886m)-Armed

Itinerary description

This trail takes you from Refugio Toubkal to Around, passing through several notable points:

• Toubkal Oeste (2.4 km): A peak in the Atlas Mountains known for its stunning views.
• Tizi n’Toubkal (3.0 km): A mountain pass offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding area.
• Toubkal (3.7 km): The highest peak in the Atlas Mountains and North Africa.
• Imouzzer (4.5 km): Another prominent peak in the region, providing breathtaking scenery.
• Tibheirine (5.0 km): A point of interest along the trail, with a historical significance.

Waypoints

PictographWaypoint Altitude 11,224 ft
Photo ofAsseghli

Asseghli

Starting the trail from the refuge around 5:30 am - The way up to Tizi n’Toubkal

PictographPanorama Altitude 11,978 ft
Photo ofAsseghli

Asseghli

Getting closer to Tizi n’toubkal

PictographIntersection Altitude 12,936 ft
Photo ofRoad to Toubkal Ouest

Road to Toubkal Ouest

Turning right before arriving to Tizi n’Toubkal

PictographSummit Altitude 13,094 ft
Photo ofToubkal ouest - 4030m

Toubkal ouest - 4030m

Arriving at 8:02 - Toubkal Ouest is one of the highest peaks in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, known for its breathtaking views and challenging hikes. It’s part of the Toubkal National Park

PictographPanorama Altitude 13,209 ft
Photo ofView of Toubkal Summit from Toubkal ouest

View of Toubkal Summit from Toubkal ouest

PictographPanorama Altitude 13,373 ft
Photo ofRoad to Toubkal Photo ofRoad to Toubkal

Road to Toubkal

Getting back from Toubkal ouest to Tizi n’Toubkal

PictographPanorama Altitude 13,589 ft
Photo ofRoad to Toubkal

Road to Toubkal

Getting closer to Toubkal Summit

PictographSummit Altitude 13,684 ft
Photo ofToubkal Summit - 4167m Photo ofToubkal Summit - 4167m

Toubkal Summit - 4167m

Arriving at 9: 09 Mount Toubkal is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains and in North Africa, standing at 4,167 meters (13,671 feet) above sea level. Located in the Toubkal National Park in southwestern Morocco, it attracts hikers and mountaineers from around the world.

PictographPanorama Altitude 13,615 ft
Photo ofImouzzar Summit view from Toubkal

Imouzzar Summit view from Toubkal

PictographPanorama Altitude 13,389 ft
Photo ofWay down to Imouzzer Summit

Way down to Imouzzer Summit

PictographPanorama Altitude 13,156 ft
Photo ofWay down to Imouzzer Summit

Way down to Imouzzer Summit

PictographPanorama Altitude 13,153 ft
Photo ofWay down to Imouzzer Summit

Way down to Imouzzer Summit

PictographPanorama Altitude 13,104 ft
Photo ofWay down to Imouzzer Summit

Way down to Imouzzer Summit

PictographIntersection Altitude 12,963 ft
Photo ofIntersection - Imouzzer right and Tibhirine left

Intersection - Imouzzer right and Tibhirine left

PictographIntersection Altitude 12,851 ft
Photo ofCollado of Imouzzer

Collado of Imouzzer

PictographPanorama Altitude 12,966 ft
Photo ofPanorama - view from Col of Imouzzer Photo ofPanorama - view from Col of Imouzzer

Panorama - view from Col of Imouzzer

PictographWaypoint Altitude 12,963 ft
Photo ofRoad to the second imouzzer summit Photo ofRoad to the second imouzzer summit

Road to the second imouzzer summit

PictographSummit Altitude 12,953 ft
Photo ofSummit Imouzzer the second one - 4010m

Summit Imouzzer the second one - 4010m

Imouzzer Summit is a prominent peak located in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular destination for hikers and adventurers. The ascent to the summit typically involves traversing rugged terrain and may require some level of fitness and hiking experience. Imouzzer Summit provides a rewarding outdoor experience for those seeking breathtaking vistas and a sense of accomplishment.

PictographRisk Altitude 13,005 ft
Photo ofSecond Imouzzer Summit Photo ofSecond Imouzzer Summit Photo ofSecond Imouzzer Summit

Second Imouzzer Summit

With even the alpine technique it’s dificulte to reach the remaining 10m because of land degradation after the eartquick.

PictographSummit Altitude 12,966 ft
Photo ofFirst Imouzzer Summit

First Imouzzer Summit

You will reach this waypoint for Imouzzer summit first, after around 20m you will reach the second waypoint for the real imouzzer Summit that require some alpine techniques

PictographPanorama Altitude 12,802 ft
Photo ofPanorama - Road to Tibhirine

Panorama - Road to Tibhirine

PictographWaypoint Altitude 12,648 ft
Photo ofCol of Tibhirine Summit

Col of Tibhirine Summit

PictographSummit Altitude 12,776 ft
Photo ofTibhirine Summit - 3886m

Tibhirine Summit - 3886m

Tibhirine Summit, also known as Teyara, L’avion, it’s a Summit next to Imouzzer Massif, is known for the airplane accident that occurred in 1969, where it crashed at the summit, leaving the rest of the aircraft still visible on the trail to this day.

PictographPanorama Altitude 12,346 ft
Photo ofWay down to Armed village

Way down to Armed village

PictographPanorama Altitude 12,352 ft
Photo ofPanorama - way down to Armed Village through Ikhibi

Panorama - way down to Armed Village through Ikhibi

PictographPanorama Altitude 12,346 ft
Photo ofPanorama - way down to Armed village

Panorama - way down to Armed village

PictographPanorama Altitude 12,241 ft
Photo ofPanorama

Panorama

The rest of the airplane

PictographPanorama Altitude 11,942 ft
Photo ofPanorama

Panorama

Way down to Armed

PictographWaypoint Altitude 10,961 ft
Photo ofAirplane piece

Airplane piece

PictographWaypoint Altitude 10,843 ft
Photo ofGraves of the victims of the airplane accident Photo ofGraves of the victims of the airplane accident

Graves of the victims of the airplane accident

You can see the human bones through the graves

PictographPicnic Altitude 7,592 ft
Photo ofTea break at Chamharouche Photo ofTea break at Chamharouche

Tea break at Chamharouche

Arriving at 14:30 Break of 1h at Chamharouche

PictographWaterfall Altitude 7,559 ft
Photo ofWaterfall of Chamharouche

Waterfall of Chamharouche

PictographPanorama Altitude 7,251 ft
Photo ofWay down to Armed

Way down to Armed

PictographPanorama Altitude 7,205 ft
Photo ofWay down to Armed

Way down to Armed

PictographPanorama Altitude 7,057 ft
Photo ofWay down to Armed Photo ofWay down to Armed

Way down to Armed

PictographPanorama Altitude 6,791 ft
Photo ofWay down to Armed

Way down to Armed

PictographPanorama Altitude 6,608 ft
Photo ofWay down to Armed

Way down to Armed

PictographPanorama Altitude 6,539 ft
Photo ofWay down to Armed

Way down to Armed

PictographPanorama Altitude 6,355 ft
Photo ofArmed Village

Armed Village

Comments  (5)

  • Luis Lopez 62 Apr 25, 2024

    Hola, queremos subir en un par de semanas, se necesita guia obligatorio? O que nos recomiendas?

  • Photo of Fatene Chaimaa
    Fatene Chaimaa Apr 25, 2024

    Hola, es obligatorio tener un guía para este trayecto porque la oficina de la gendarmería en el camino lo exige, Déjame saber si necesitas un contacto.

  • Luis Lopez 62 Apr 25, 2024

    Genial, muchas gracias

  • Luis Lopez 62 Apr 25, 2024

    Cuanto suelen costar? Tenemos que contratarlo ahí? O como?

  • Photo of Fatene Chaimaa
    Fatene Chaimaa Apr 26, 2024

    Aquí tienes el contacto de un guía hispanohablante especializado en el circuito de Toubkal,
    https://www.instagram.com/youssef_guia_marruecos?igsh=b2tpdDlpOWtrd2Z4

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