2-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek from Marrakech via Imlil

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Climb Mount Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak at 4167 m
• 02 Trek from Imlil through Berber villages and Aremd
• 03 Pass the Muslim shrine of Sidi Chamharouch at 2280 m
• 04 Spend the night at the Toubkal refuge at 3207 m
• 05 Enjoy panoramic views over the Tifnout, Imlil, and Oukaimden valleys

Climb Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, on this 2-day trek from Marrakech. Hike from Imlil up to the Toubkal refuge at 3207 m, passing Berber villages, Aremd, and the Muslim shrine of Sidi Chamharouch at 2280 m. On the second day, summit Toubkal Mountain at 4167 m and enjoy panoramic views over the Tifnout, Imlil, and Oukaimden ski station valleys.

From the summit, you will have a panoramic view of the Tifnout, Imlil, and Oukaimden ski station valleys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Marrakech to Imlil and Toubkal Refuge Trek

• After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Imlil (1740 m), crossing many tiny Berber villages. After meeting your guide and team in Imlil, you will hike up towards the Toubkal refuge (3207 m), passing by Aremd and the Muslim shrine of Sidi Chamharouch (2280 m), where we will have lunch.
• Following the river, we will trek up to the Toubkal refuge (3207 m), where we will have dinner and spend the night.

2

Day 02

Summit Mount Toubkal and Return to Marrakech

• After an early morning breakfast, we will climb to the highest peak in North Africa, Toubkal Mountain (4167 m). From the summit, you will have a panoramic view of the Tifnout, Imlil, and Oukaimden ski station valleys.
• A few minutes later, we will start trekking down to have lunch at the refuge and then continue our way down to Imlil town, where you will meet your driver for the drive back to Marrakech.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation from and back to Marrakech
• Mountain guide
• Mules to carry your luggage
• Meals during the 2 days

What's Not Included

• Bottled water
• Personal expenses
• Mountain equipment

What to bring

• Hiking boots
• Warm clothes
• Waterproofs
• Headlamp
• Sunscreen
• Gloves
• Walking sticks

Know before you go

• You should know that climbing Mt Toubkal is not technical, but it is still a good challenge. If you have any issues with heat, it is better not to book this trip.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hôtel Ali, Rue Moulay Ismail, Marrakech, Maroc

Tour start

Marrakesh, Morocco

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.