Morocco · Trekking

2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech with Berber Village Trail

2 Days Round trip from Imlil Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek through Berber villages from Imlil to the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch
  • 02 Spend the night at Toubkal Refuge at 3200 m after a traditional Moroccan dinner
  • 03 Climb to the Toubkal summit for picturesque views of the High Atlas Mountains
  • 04 Take in sweeping views of valleys and Berber villages from the mountain trail

Meet the Berber muleteer crew and trek from Imlil through Berber villages and the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch to the mountain hut and Toubkal Refuge at 3200 m. Spend the night in the refuge after a traditional Moroccan dinner, with the option to sleep in a tent during the summer months. The next morning, climb toward the summit of Mount Toubkal and enjoy picturesque views of the High Atlas Mountains, valleys, and Berber villages before descending back to Imlil.

When reaching the summit, we will have a break of 45 minutes to take pictures and enjoy the magnificent view.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Imlil, Sidi Chamharouch and Toubkal Refuge

You will be picked up from your hotel in Marrakech around 8:00 am.

  • Our driver will take you to Imlil (1740 m), a Berber village located about 65 km south of Marrakech, where our trek will start.
  • Here, we will meet the Berber muleteer crew.
  • An experienced mountain guide will take you on a walk through the Berber villages via the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch (2500 m) to reach the mountain hut.
  • Here, we will stop for a picnic lunch. After enjoying lunch and having a short break, we will continue towards the refuge (3200 m). A glass of tasty mint tea will be served there. A hot shower will be available to wash off the dust from your body and freshen up for the next day.
  • In the evening, a traditional Moroccan meal will be prepared for dinner. During the summer months, there is an option to spend the night in a tent.
2
Day 02

Toubkal Summit Climb and Return to Imlil

  • The next day starts with getting up early to avoid the heat of the sun. Breakfast is served around 5:00 am, and we will begin the climb at 5:30 am.
  • In the middle of our climb, we will stop for a short break with some refreshments - water, oranges, and nuts.
  • After walking uphill for some 3-4 hours, we will be able to enjoy a picturesque view of all the High Atlas Mountains, valleys, and Berber villages.
  • When reaching the summit, we will have a break of 45 minutes to take pictures and enjoy the magnificent view. Afterwards, we will return to the hut, where lunch will be waiting.
  • We will follow the same route down the hill to get back to Imlil.
Imlil, shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, Toubkal Refuge, Toubkal summit

Where this trip takes you

Imlil, shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, Toubkal Refuge, Toubkal summit

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Imlil 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional mountain guide
  • Accommodation
  • Food
  • Mule for luggage
  • Transportation

What's Not Included

  • Airport transfers
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Soft drinks
  • Tip

Know before you go

  • It has been a target for mountain climbers since the 1920's, when the Club Alpin francais founded a branch in Casablanca and European adventurers started discovering the High Atlas Mountains.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Imlil.

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