Morocco · Trekking

6-Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech through Berber Villages

6 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike to the summit of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa
02 Cross dramatic gorges, valleys, and high Atlas mountain passes
03 Trek through ancient Berber villages along the route from Imlil
04 Reach beautiful Lake Ifni and camp in the high mountains
05 Enjoy spectacular panoramic views throughout the Atlas Mountains

Hike to the summit of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, on this 6-day trek from Imlil through ancient Berber villages and the dramatic landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. Cross high mountain passes, narrow gorges, green valleys, and Lake Ifni while enjoying spectacular views along the way. The journey culminates with the ascent of Jebel Toubkal, where sweeping panoramas reward your effort.

Hike to the summit of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, on this 6-day trek from Imlil through ancient Berber villages and the dramatic landscapes of the Atlas Mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil, Ifni Lake

Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Foussarou via Imlil

You will be picked up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and driven to Imlil, the starting point of your trek.
Cross the Tizi-n-Tamatert (2279 m), which takes you to Tinoughrine and Ouneskra. Finally, reach the camp in Foussarou.

Duration: 4-hour trek

Day 02

Tizi-n-Likemt to Azib Likemt

Wake up early for a tough morning hike up to Tizi-n-Likemt (3550 m), which offers a panoramic view of the horizon. The descent is as long as the ascent. Have lunch at the campsite at Azib Likemt (2550 m).

Duration: 5-6 hour trek

Day 03

Across Tizi-n-Ouria to Amsouzart

Follow the Assif Tinzart upstream through a narrow gorge and cross the Tizi-n-Ouria (3109 m).
Descend to the valley floor in Amsouzart (1750 m).

Overnight in a gite.

Duration: 5-hour trek

Day 04

Trek to Lake Ifni and High Camp

Trek through a green and pleasant valley until you reach Lake Ifni.
Continue to a high camp (2295 m) after lunch and go for a swim in the lake.

Duration: 4-5 hour trek

Day 05

Tizi-n-Ouanoums and Toubkal Base Camp

Trek to one of the most spectacular pass crossings in the Atlas, Tizi-n-Ouanoums (3650 m).
Descend to the camp below Mount Toubkal, near the Neltner Refuge (3207 m).

Duration: 6-hour trek.

Day 06

Summit Jebel Toubkal and Return to Marrakech

After an early breakfast, set off on the steep ascent to the summit of Jebel Toubkal (4167 m), then return to camp for lunch.
Descend to Imlil in the afternoon and drive back to Marrakech.

Duration: 8-9 hour trek