Morocco · Trekking

2-Day Toubkal Trek from Marrakech with Sidi Chamarouch Shrine

2 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pass the tranquil village of Aremd in the Mizane Valley
02 Visit the sacred shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, a site for tourists and pilgrims
03 Climb Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa
04 Take in beautiful views of the Marrakesh Plain and High Atlas Mountains

Head to the beautiful valleys of the High Atlas and climb Morocco's highest summit on this 2-day trekking tour. Start from the small village of Imlil and walk along the beautiful Mizane Valley, passing Aremd and the sacred shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. Continue up to the refuge for an overnight stay before attempting the summit of Jebel Toukbal. Take in breathtaking vistas across the surrounding landscape, including the Marrakesh Plain and the High Atlas Mountains.

Wake up early and attempt to climb the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa, for breathtaking vistas across the surrounding landscape, including views of the Marrakesh Plain and the High Atlas Mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil, Atlas Mountains

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Trek through Mizane Valley to Sidi Chamarouch

Meet your Moroccan trekking guide and get picked up from your hotel in Marrakech, then transfer to the little village of Imlil to start your trekking tour.
Head along the Mizane Valley and pass the village of Aremd before continuing to the sacred shrine of Sidi Chamarouch.
Continue east, crossing the flood plains, following mule tracks, and climbing into the high rocky cliffs above the valley to finally reach the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, an attractive site for both tourists and pilgrims.
Follow the trail and climb steadily up to the snowline to reach the refuge, where you will spend the night.

Day 02

Jebel Toukbal Summit Attempt and Return to Marrakech

Wake up early and attempt to climb the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa, for breathtaking vistas across the surrounding landscape, including views of the Marrakesh Plain and the High Atlas Mountains.
Retrace your steps as you head back down the mountain and return to Imlil, followed by your transfer to Marrakech.