2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech with Summit Attempt

Start this adventure with a 2-hour drive from Marrakech.

After transferring to the little village of Imlil, begin the trek.

Head along the Mizane Valley, first passing by the village of Aremd, and then continue toward the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch.

Continue east and cross the floodplains to trek along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley.

After crossing the river, eventually arrive at the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, which attracts tourists and pilgrims.

From here, the trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the snowline and the Toubkal Refuge (3,206 meters), where you will camp for the night.

Make an attempt to reach the summit of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in Northern Africa (4,167 metres).

The route takes climbers up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge. The trek is relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make it a bit tricky in some parts. The landscape along the way is spectacular and absolutely breathtaking.

See that it has all been worthwhile. Enjoy unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh plains to the High Atlas mountain ranges in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara.

Stay at the top for a while before retracing your steps down the mountain.

Head back toward Imlil and then transfer back to Marrakech, marking the end of services.