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Mount Toubkal 2-Day Summit Trek from Marrakech (4,167 m)
- 2 days / 1 night
- Challenging
- Small group (up to 10 people)
- Marrakech (hotel / riad pick-up, 08:00)
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Group
- Small group (up to 10 people)
- Start
- Marrakech (hotel / riad pick-up, 08:00)
- End
- Marrakech (evening of day 2)
- Max altitude
- 4,167 m
- Price
- From €130 per person
Overview
Jebel Toubkal rises to 4,167 m, the highest point in North Africa and the crown of the High Atlas. In summer the standard southern route needs no technical climbing, yet it is long and reaches genuine altitude, so this two-day ascent is designed for fit hikers who are comfortable with full days on the trail.
It all starts with an 08:00 pick-up in Marrakech and a drive of about 1h30 to Imlil (1,740 m), where you meet your certified mountain guide and the muleteer. A guide is compulsory inside Toubkal National Park, and the mule carries the heavy bags so you only need a daypack. Day one is a steady 5–6 hour climb with around 1,450 m of ascent: through walnut groves to Aroumd village, across the flood plain and up the Mizane valley past the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch (2,350 m), to the refuge at about 3,200 m for dinner and a night in a shared dormitory.
Summit day begins in the dark. A 3–4 hour climb over scree and a rocky ridge brings you to the metal tripod that marks the top, ideally around sunrise. When the air is clear, the view sweeps across the High Atlas and south towards the Anti-Atlas and the edge of the Sahara. You then descend to the refuge for lunch and carry on down to Imlil, before the drive back to Marrakech in the evening.
Groups are capped at 10 trekkers, with guiding in English, French or Spanish.
Highlights
- Stand on Jebel Toubkal (4,167 m), North Africa's highest summit
- Certified mountain guide plus mule support for your bags
- Night at the Toubkal refuge, at about 3,200 m
- Trail via Aroumd village and the Sidi Chamharouch shrine
- Return transfers Marrakech–Imlil included
- Small group of 10 trekkers maximum
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil (1,740 m) – Toubkal Refuge (3,200 m)
Pick-up in Marrakech at 08:00, followed by a drive of about 1h30 to the mountain village of Imlil, where your guide and muleteer are waiting. With the mule carrying the luggage, you hike for 5–6 hours and gain roughly 1,450 m: first through walnut groves to Aroumd, then across the flood plain and up the Mizane valley, passing the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch at around 2,350 m. You reach the Toubkal refuge, at about 3,200 m, in time for dinner and a night in a shared dormitory.
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Day 2: Toubkal Summit (4,167 m) – Imlil – Marrakech
An early start before dawn for a 3–4 hour ascent over scree and a rocky ridge to the summit tripod at 4,167 m, ideally reached close to sunrise. On a clear day the panorama takes in the High Atlas and, further south, the Anti-Atlas and the fringes of the Sahara. Descend to the refuge for lunch, then walk back down to Imlil (about 4–5 hours) and drive to Marrakech, arriving in the evening. Expect a total of around 10–12 hours on foot today.
What’s included
- Return transfer Marrakech–Imlil
- Certified mountain guide
- Mule and muleteer for luggage (sleeping bags and main bags)
- 1 night at the Toubkal refuge in a shared dormitory
- Meals: lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast and lunch on day 2
- Drinking water, tea and snacks on the trail
- Toubkal National Park and refuge fees where applicable, paid locally (check when booking)
- Sleeping bag and crampon rental (available in Imlil for a few hundred MAD)
- Soft drinks at the refuge
- Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking
- Tips for your guide and muleteer
What to bring
- Proper hiking boots
- Warm layers
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat and gloves
- Head torch
- Sunscreen
Good to know
- Fitness: plan on 5–6 hours of hiking on day 1 and 10–12 hours on day 2, at altitude.
- From roughly December to April the summit is often under snow; crampons and an ice axe are then required and the climb is harder.
- Altitude sickness can affect anyone above 3,000 m; tell your guide straight away about headaches or nausea.
- Not suitable for children under 14, pregnant women or people with heart or respiratory conditions.
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure; book now and pay on the day.
Questions about this tour
It is demanding but non-technical in summer. Expect 5–6 hours of hiking on day 1 and 10–12 hours on day 2 at altitude, so good fitness is essential.
Yes. A certified mountain guide is mandatory in Toubkal National Park, and one is included in this trek.
Yes, but from about December to April the summit is often snow-covered, so crampons and an ice axe are required and the ascent is harder.
In a shared dormitory at the Toubkal refuge, at about 3,200 m. Sleeping bags can be rented in Imlil if you don't bring your own.
No. Toubkal National Park and refuge fees, where they apply, are paid locally; we confirm the current amount when you book.
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