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Highlights
- Discover High Atlas Mountains & Berber villages
- Summit Mount Toubkal at 4167m
- Meet local berber people
Overview
- Duration:5 days 0 nights
- Travelers:20 guests
- Tour Type:Daily tour
- Language:English
Your adventure begins with a drive from Marrakech to Oukaimeden at 2,600m, one of Morocco’s famous mountain resorts. From here, trek across Tizi n’Eddi Pass at around 2,900m, enjoying impressive views over the Imnane Valley before descending to the traditional Berber village of Tachedirt.
The route continues through the beautiful Imnane Valley, passing Berber villages including Ouanskra, Tamguist and Ikkis before crossing Tizi n’Aguersioual Pass and descending into the Imlil Valley.
From Imlil, the trek heads deeper into the Toubkal region, following the Aït Mizane Valley towards the Chamharouch Shrine and the Toubkal Refuge at 3,207m. The following morning is the highlight of the journey: an early ascent of Mount Toubkal at 4,167m, followed by a descent back to the refuge.
On the final day, descend to Imlil before enjoying lunch and transferring back to Marrakech. This itinerary offers a rewarding combination of Atlas mountain scenery, Berber culture, high mountain passes and a Mount Toubkal summit experience.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Marrakech – Oukaimeden – Tizi n’Eddi Pass – Tachedirt
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech. We then drive south into the High Atlas Mountains towards Oukaimeden (2,600m), Morocco’s famous mountain ski resort. The journey takes approximately two hours.
Upon arrival, you will meet our local mountain team and begin your trek towards Tizi n’Eddi Pass (2,900m). As you climb, the landscape opens up to reveal spectacular views across the dramatic Imnane Valley and surrounding High Atlas peaks.
From the pass, we begin a scenic descent towards Tachedirt (2,300m), one of the highest villages in the region. On arrival, you will settle into a comfortable local lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by the mountains.
Walking: Approximately 4 hours
Drive: Approximately 2 hours
Overnight: Tachedirt
Day 2: Tachedirt – Tizi n’Aguersioual Pass – Imlil Valley
After breakfast, we leave Tachedirt and follow the trail down through the beautiful Imnane Valley. Along the way, we pass through several traditional Berber villages, including Ouanskra, Tamguist and Ikkis, offering an authentic glimpse into life in the High Atlas.
We then cross the mountain river and begin climbing towards Tizi n’Aguersioual Pass (2,100m). From the pass, enjoy impressive views stretching across the surrounding mountains and towards the Imlil Valley.
From here, the trail descends steadily towards Imlil. We arrive in the valley in the afternoon and settle into a local lodge for the night.
Walking: Approximately 5 hours
Overnight: Imlil
Day 3: Imlil – Sidi Chamharouch – Toubkal Refuge
After breakfast, we leave Imlil (1,740m) and begin our ascent towards the heart of the Toubkal massif.
Following the Aït Mizane Valley, the trail gradually climbs through traditional mountain landscapes and past Berber settlements. Along the way, we reach Sidi Chamharouch, a distinctive mountain shrine and small settlement situated beside the river.
From here, the trail becomes increasingly rugged as we continue towards the high mountains and eventually reach the Toubkal Refuge (3,207m), our base for the summit attempt.
After arriving at the refuge, you can relax and enjoy the dramatic mountain scenery before an early night.
Walking: Approximately 5–6 hours
Overnight: Toubkal Refuge
Day 4: Toubkal Refuge – Mount Toubkal Summit – Toubkal Refuge
Today is the highlight of the trek: summit day. We wake very early and have breakfast before setting off towards Mount Toubkal (4,167m).
The trail climbs steadily through rugged high-altitude terrain, and after approximately three hours of ascent, we reach the summit.
Standing at the highest point in Morocco and North Africa is a truly rewarding experience.
Take time to celebrate your achievement and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views across the High Atlas Mountains and surrounding peaks.
After a well-earned break at the summit, we begin our descent along the same route back to the Toubkal Refuge. Once there, you can relax and enjoy another night in the mountains.
Walking: Approximately 6 hours
Overnight: Toubkal Refuge
Day 5: Toubkal Refuge – Imlil – Marrakech
After breakfast, we begin our final descent from the Toubkal Refuge, following the same trail back through the Aït Mizane Valley towards Imlil. The descent takes approximately four to five hours, offering beautiful views of the valley and surrounding mountain villages along the way.
Once we arrive in Imlil, we stop for lunch and take some time to relax before meeting our driver for the return journey to Marrakech.
The drive back takes approximately 1.5 hours, bringing your five-day High Atlas and Mount Toubkal adventure to a memorable end.
Walking: Approximately 4–5 hours
Drive: Approximately 1.5 hours
End of the trek: Marrakech
Costs
– 2 people : 460£ / per person
– 3 people: 430£ / per person
– 4 to 7 people : 390£ / per person
– 8 to 12 people: 360£ / per person
– 13 to 16 people: 330£ / per person
If you want to experience a nice summer trek, we suggest our 6 days toubkal circular trek.
Includes/Excludes
- A local guide
- Accommodation
- Food
- Mule for luggage
- Transportation
- Airport transfers
- Balloon ride
- Bike & Helmet
- Breakfast
- Camel riding
- Camels for luggage
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Lunches
- Mineral water
- Sleeping bags
- Soft drinks
- Tips
- Zipline Activity
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Cancellation Policy
If for any reason you must cancel a service, you must inform toubkal-trekking.com as soon as
possible by email at info@toubkal-trekking.com
The cancellation of a booked service, except in special cases mentioned below, gives rise to the following conditions:
- Cancellation more than 90 days before the date of departure: you will receive 90% of the total cost of your course
- Cancellation between 89 and 70 days before departure: you will receive 80% of the total cost of your course
- Cancellation between 69 and 60 days before departure: you will receive 70% of the total cost of your course
- Cancellation between 59 and 30 days before departure: you will receive 50% of the total cost of your course
- Cancellation between 29 and 15 days before departure: you will receive 25% of the total cost of your course
- Cancellation less than 14 days before departure: you will receive 0% of the total cost of your course.
- Cancellation or interruption during the trip or service: no refund, the full price of the service remaining to toubkal-trekking.com.
