Morocco · Trekking

4-Day Toubkal Trek from Marrakech with Ouanoukrim Peaks

4 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek to the Ouanoukrim peaks of Ras and Timzguida, the second and third highest in the Atlas range
02 Reach the summit of Jbel Toubkal at 4,167 metres, the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains and North Africa
03 Base your climbs from Refuge Mouflons in the High Atlas Mountains
04 Travel through Imlil, a small mountain village and gateway to Toubkal

Go on one of the most popular guided mountaineering trips and stand on Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Starting from Imlil, base your summit attempts at Refuge Mouflons as you trek to the Ouanoukrim peaks of Ras and Timzguida before reaching the summit of Jbel Toubkal. Admire the panoramic mountain views and return to Marrakech after four adventurous days in the High Atlas.

12 pm: Summit Jbel Toubkal, which at 4,167 metres is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco, and North Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Refuge Mouflons via Imlil

8 am: Meet your tour guide in Marrakech, a major economic centre known for its mosques, palaces, and gardens. This densely packed, walled medieval city dates back to the Berber Empire.
Travel to Imlil.
10 am: Hike from Imlil, a small village in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, to Refuge Mouflons.
3 pm: Trek towards the Snow School above the refuge camp.
Head back to the refuge camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Ouanoukrim Climb to Ras and Timzguida

6 am: Have breakfast, then start climbing.
12 pm: Hike to Ras and Timzguida at Ouanoukrim, the second and third highest peaks of the Atlas range.
3 pm: Return to the refuge camp for lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Summit Jbel Toubkal

6 am: Have breakfast, then start climbing.
12 pm: Summit Jbel Toubkal, which at 4,167 metres is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco, and North Africa.
4 pm: Return to the refuge camp, enjoy Moroccan tea and a snack, and spend the night there.

Day 04