Morocco · Trekking

2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech with Summit Ascent

2 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy the hike to Toubkal, the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains
  • 02 Take in striking landscapes from the top of Mount Toubkal
  • 03 Pass the shrine of Sidi Shamharouch on the way to Toubkal Refuge
  • 04 See Berber villages and the valleys of the Toubkal Massif

Sign up for an adventurous trek to Mount Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa, with its peak standing at 4167 m. Drive across the Haouz Plain towards Imlil Village, then hike past the shrine of Sidi Shamharouch to Toubkal Refuge. Spend the night at the mountain shelter before climbing to the summit to experience the beauty of the Atlas Mountains range.

Sign up for an adventurous trek to Mount Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa, with its peak standing at 4167 m.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil, Atlas Mountains
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Imlil and Toubkal Refuge Trek

  • Meet the driver early in the morning and drive to the village of Imlil.
  • Drive through the valleys of the Toubkal Massif, passing the Haouz Plain and then the village of Asni. Asni village will be the beginning point of our climb to the Massif.
  • See all the tiny villages scattered around the hillsides on the way up.
  • Continue until we reach the village of Imlil, and that is where the adventure begins.
  • Meet the expert mountain guides, who will guide the way to the top. The luggage and equipment will be carried on mules.
  • Prepare for a long uphill hike of 5 to 6 hours to Toubkal Refuge.
  • Start the hike to the mountain, passing by the shrine of Sidi Shamharouch, and enjoy a picnic lunch in nature.
  • After a short break, resume the hike to Toubkal Refuge, which is used as a base camp located in the sheltering bosom of Mother Nature.

Relax and enjoy an overnight stay in the wild.

Either spend the night inside Toubkal Refuge or in a tent, provided it is summertime.

2
Day 02

Toubkal Summit Climb and Return to Marrakech

  • After an early breakfast at 5:30 AM, start the climb to Toubkal Summit.
  • We will spend around 45 minutes on the summit; we do not want to stay too long so that you do not suffer from altitude sickness.
  • Experience the unbelievably charming views from the summit, with vistas across the entire Atlas Mountains range and the Berber villages. Do not leave the camera out for a long period during wintertime, as the sub-zero temperatures at the summit will quickly drain the batteries.
  • Return to Toubkal Refuge and take an hour or so to recover from the long hike.
  • Return back to Imlil.
  • Meet the driver and eventually drive back to Marrakech.

Please keep in mind that the routes up the mountain change depending on the season. During wintertime, the route is shorter but steeper and takes from 3 to 4 hours. Generally, the ascent is non-technical and safe, but that does not mean it does not get challenging at some point. Closer to the summit, there are some trickier parts where you need to be cautious; however, our experienced guides will help you avoid risky routes and instead take you through safe ones.

Toubkal Refuge, shrine of Sidi Shamharouch, Imlil valleys, Atlas Mountains vistas

Where this trip takes you

Toubkal Refuge, shrine of Sidi Shamharouch, Imlil valleys, Atlas Mountains vistas

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Return transfer from Marrakech to Imlil (A/C modern vehicle)
  • Local licensed English/French-speaking mountain guide
  • Mules for luggage and meal transportation
  • Overnight at Toubkal Refuge
  • Meals and mineral water (full board)

What's Not Included

  • Hiking equipment
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jamaâ El-Fna, Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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