Morocco · Trekking

3-Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech through Berber villages

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek to the summit of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak here
  • 02 Pass through colourful Berber villages and terraced valleys
  • 03 Cross mountain passes including Tizi N'Mzik and Aguelzim
  • 04 Admire views of the Atlas mountain ranges and the Sahara Desert

Do this lovely trek at a slower walking pace, allowing time to explore terraced valleys, waterfalls, and the highest peak here. Pass through colourful Berber villages and over beautiful mountain passes as you slowly ascend to the top of Mount Toubkal on this 3-day trek. There is also the option to summit Toubkal's sister peak, Ouanoukrim (4,088 m), by adding an extra day to the tour.

Pass through colourful Berber villages and over beautiful mountain passes as you slowly ascend to the top of Mount Toubkal on this 3-day trek.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil
Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From Marrakech to Imlil and the Azzadene Valley

  • After your transfer from Marrakech to Imlil (1,780 m), you will set off on a 6-hour trek out of the Imlil Valley and into the Azzadene Valley. Along the way, you will pass by Tizi N'Mzik at 2,450 m, the refuge at Azib n'Tansoult, and the Ighouliden waterfalls.

Overnight stay will be in the Lipeney mountain refuge at 3,000 m, or earlier at Azib n Tamsoult.

2
Day 02

Climb from Azzadene Valley to Toubkal Refuge

  • Today involves a fairly stiff climb out of the Azzadene Valley to the Toubkal Refuge over the Aguelzim Mountain pass at 3,560 m. Lunch will be taken with spectacular views over the Atlas Mountain Range.

Overnight stay will be in the Toubkal Refuge (Niltner Hut), where you will likely share a bunk room with other trekkers planning to tackle Toubkal early the next morning.

3
Day 03

Summit Mount Toubkal and return to Marrakech

  • Be up early for the climb to Mt Toubkal (4,167 m). From here, you will have wonderful views of the Atlas mountain ranges and the Sahara Desert amidst the floating clouds. You will then take the long way back down, passing the refuge and finally following the well-worn path back to Imlil. This will be a fairly long day with about 8-9 hours of trekking, involving 900 m up and then almost 2,500 m back down to Imlil. With demanding walks and stunning mountain scenery, this trek is suitable for experienced trekkers seeking a new dimension and a challenge.

  • After the climb, you will be dropped off in Marrakech at around 5:00 pm.

Mt Toubkal summit, Imlil and the Azzadene Valley, Tizi N'Mzik pass

Where this trip takes you

Mt Toubkal summit, Imlil and the Azzadene Valley, Tizi N'Mzik pass

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport from and back to Marrakech

  • English-speaking Imlil mountain guide

  • Accommodation

  • All meals

  • Mules for carrying luggage and equipment

  • Muleteers

  • Private cook

  • Sleeping bags

  • Water

What's Not Included

  • Flights

  • Beverages

  • Tickets

  • Tips and personal expenses

  • Walking equipment (available to hire upon request)

Know before you go

  • The price might vary according to the following reasons:
    • High season or low season.
    • Number of participants.
    • Age of participants.
    • Special offers.
    • Changes in the length of the trek.
    • Changes in the length of transportation.
  • Desirable period: March to October.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakech, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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