Morocco · Trekking

2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech with Refuge Overnight

2 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Summit Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa
02 Trek through the scenic villages of the Imlil Valley
03 Spend the night at the Toubkal refuge at 3207 m
04 Cross a wide river and climb through high-altitude mountain terrain
05 Challenge yourselves on a rewarding 2-day ascent from Marrakech

Challenge yourselves to reach the summit of Mount Toubkal on this 2-day trek from Marrakech, beginning with a transfer to Imlil. Hike past scenic villages, cross a wide river, and ascend through the Imlil Valley to the Toubkal refuge for an overnight stay. This high-altitude climb requires good physical condition, and the final ascent to the summit is demanding but rewarding. Return to Imlil after standing on the highest peak in North Africa.

Wake up early at five o'clock to have breakfast and be ready to leave at 5:30 to climb the highest peak in North Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech Transfer and Trek to Toubkal Refuge

Start the hike from Imlil at 1741 m, passing through Achain village, which is famous for its refuge villages, including the Casbah de Toubkal. It was built by an Englishman and a local villager.
Take the path that leads to Armed village, the biggest village in the Imlil Valley.
Cross a wide river on the left and begin climbing the mountain toward Chamharouch at 2310 m. Stop for lunch and a break. Then turn right and take the path to Dodmert. Here, the oxygen becomes less dense because you have reached 3000 m. Continue to the Refuge de Toubkal at 3207 m. Spend the first night here to rest and prepare for the second day.

Day 02

Early Morning Ascent to the Toubkal Summit

Wake up early at five o'clock to have breakfast and be ready to leave at 5:30 to climb the highest peak in North Africa. It will take more than three and a half hours to reach the top.

Make your way back, which will take about 4 hours to reach the refuge for lunch. Rest a bit and prepare to return to Imlil by the same route.

Where this trip takes you

Imlil Valley, Toubkal refuge, Mount Toubkal

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Marrakesh 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation from and back to Marrakech
Food during the trip
Mule driver and cook
Refuge overnight

What's Not Included

Tips
Shopping

What to bring

For the equipment, we will send all information in an email.

Know before you go

The hiker should be in good shape. The path is not very difficult, but it is a high-altitude climb.
The best season to climb Toubkal is from May to October, depending on the weather. In winter, it must be climbed with crampons.
The lack of oxygen affects each person differently.

Logistics