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Highlights
- Summit Mount Toubkal at 4167m
- Discover traditional berber villages
- Experience the high atlas at a relaxed pace
Overview
- Duration:5 days 4 nights
- Travelers:20 guests
- Tour Type:Private tour
- Language:English
This Toubkal and Ouanoukrim climb takes in two 4,000m peaks from the Toubkal Refuge: Mount Toubkal (4,167m) and Ras n’Ouanoukrim (4,068m), a rockier ascent where you may need your hands in places. This carefully paced trek combines traditional Berber villages, dramatic mountain scenery, high-altitude trekking and two impressive summits.
Your adventure begins in Marrakech with a transfer to Imlil at 1,740m, the gateway to the Toubkal region. After a short guided hike through surrounding Berber villages, spend the night in a local guesthouse before continuing deeper into the mountains.
The following day, trek through the Aït Mizane Valley towards the Toubkal Refuge at 3,207m, passing the famous Chamharouch Shrine along the way. On Day 3, make the main ascent to Mount Toubkal at 4,167m, the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa. From the summit, enjoy spectacular panoramic views across the
High Atlas before descending back to the refuge. Day 4 brings another exciting challenge: the ascent of Ras n’Ouankrim at 4,068m. This more technical section includes some scrambling where you may need to use your hands, adding an extra mountaineering element to the adventure.
The final day takes you back down to Imlil before your transfer to Marrakech. With an additional summit and a relaxed five-day itinerary, this trek offers an immersive way to experience the mountains, culture and high-altitude landscapes of the Toubkal region.
Your adventure begins in Marrakech with a transfer to Imlil at 1,740m, the gateway to the Toubkal region. After a short guided hike through surrounding Berber villages, spend the night in a local guesthouse before continuing deeper into the mountains.
The following day, trek through the Aït Mizane Valley towards the Toubkal Refuge at 3,207m, passing the famous Chamharouch Shrine along the way. On Day 3, make the main ascent to Mount Toubkal at 4,167m, the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa. From the summit, enjoy spectacular panoramic views across the
High Atlas before descending back to the refuge. Day 4 brings another exciting challenge: the ascent of Ras n’Ouankrim at 4,068m. This more technical section includes some scrambling where you may need to use your hands, adding an extra mountaineering element to the adventure.
The final day takes you back down to Imlil before your transfer to Marrakech. With an additional summit and a relaxed five-day itinerary, this trek offers an immersive way to experience the mountains, culture and high-altitude landscapes of the Toubkal region.
Other ways up Toubkal: the 2-day trek, the quickest way up, the classic 3-day trek with two refuge nights, the 4-day trek with an acclimatisation hike, the 5-day long route via Azzaden and Tizi Oussem, the 6-day circuit via Lake Ifni, the 4-day Berber villages trek, the 3-day ascent via the Azzaden valley and Tamsoult or the winter climb. Compare all our Toubkal treks.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil Valley (1,740m)
Your High Atlas adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Marrakech. Travel south towards the mountains on a scenic drive of approximately 1.5 hours, passing through changing landscapes as the plains give way to the dramatic foothills of the High Atlas.
Arrive in Imlil Valley, situated at approximately 1,740 metres and one of the principal gateways to the Mount Toubkal region. Upon arrival, check in at your mountain lodge and take some time to settle in.
Later, meet your local guide and set out on a gentle guided walk through the surrounding Berber villages and mountain landscapes.Follow peaceful trails through terraced fields and traditional settlements while discovering the distinctive architecture and everyday life of the local mountain communities.
Pause along the way to enjoy a relaxed outdoor lunch, surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Imlil Valley.
After lunch, continue your walk through the valley before returning to your lodge. Spend the evening relaxing in the peaceful mountain setting and enjoying the fresh air and panoramic views.
Driving: Approximately 1.5 hours
Trekking: Approximately 2 hours
Overnight: Lodge in Imlil
Meals: Lunch & dinner
Day 2: Imlil (1,740m) – Sidi Chamarouch – Toubkal Refuge (3,207m)
After an early breakfast, begin your ascent from Imlil towards the heart of the Toubkal National Park. Follow the trail through the beautiful Aït Mizane Valley, gradually gaining altitude as you make your way towards the high mountains.
Along the route, pass through Sidi Chamarouch, a distinctive mountain settlement and traditional pilgrimage site situated beside a waterfall. This is a natural place to pause and enjoy lunch while taking in the rugged surroundings.
After lunch, continue climbing steadily along the mountain trail. The landscape becomes increasingly dramatic as you leave the lower valley behind and approach the high-altitude terrain surrounding the Toubkal Refuge.
After approximately five to six hours of trekking, arrive at the Toubkal Refuge, located at 3,207 metres. Settle in, enjoy dinner and relax in preparation for tomorrow’s summit ascent.
Trekking: Approximately 5–6 hours
Overnight: Toubkal Refuge
Day 3: Toubkal Refuge (3,207m) – Mount Toubkal Summit (4,167m) – Toubkal Refuge
Rise early for the first summit day of your adventure. After breakfast, begin the ascent towards Mount Toubkal, at 4,167 metres, the highest peak in North Africa.
The trail climbs steadily through rugged high-altitude terrain, with the final ascent taking approximately three hours. As you gain elevation, the views become increasingly spectacular, revealing the vast peaks and valleys of the High Atlas Mountains.
Reach the summit at 4,167 metres and take time to appreciate the extraordinary panorama from the highest point in North Africa. After a well-earned break and some time for photographs, begin the descent by following the same route back towards the refuge.
Return to the Toubkal Refuge for lunch before enjoying a relaxing afternoon and another night in the mountains.
Trekking: Approximately 6 hours
Overnight: Toubkal Refuge
Day 4: Toubkal Refuge (3,207m) – Ras n’Ouankrim Peak (4,068m) – Toubkal Refuge
After an early breakfast, set out for another spectacular summit: Ras n’Ouankrim, rising to approximately 4,068 metres.
The ascent takes you into increasingly rugged mountain terrain, with some sections becoming more technical. At a few points, you may need to use your hands to negotiate rocky sections, adding an exciting and adventurous element to the climb.
As you approach the summit, the surrounding High Atlas peaks unfold in every direction. Once you reach the top, take time to enjoy the remarkable views and capture photographs of the dramatic mountain landscape.
After your summit break, retrace your route and descend carefully back towards the Toubkal Refuge. Enjoy the remainder of the day relaxing at the refuge and taking in the spectacular surroundings.
Trekking: Approximately 6 hours
Overnight: Toubkal Refuge
Day 5: Toubkal Refuge (3,207m) – Imlil (1,740m) – Marrakech
After breakfast at the refuge, begin your final descent through the Aït Mizane Valley, following the trail back towards Imlil.
The route follows the same mountain path, offering a final opportunity to appreciate the dramatic landscapes and traditional villages of the High Atlas. Descend at a comfortable pace until you reach Imlil, where you will stop for a well-earned lunch.
After lunch, meet your driver and begin the journey back to Marrakech.
Arrive in Marrakech later in the day, bringing your multi-summit High Atlas adventure to a memorable conclusion.
Trekking: approximately 4–5 hours
Driving: approximately 1.5 hours
Costs
– 2 people : 480£ / per person
– 3 people: 450£ / per person
– 4 to 7 people : 430£ / per person
– 8 to 12 people: 410£ / per person
– 13 to 16 people: 390£ / per person
If you want a shorter option, we suggest our toubkal ascent 3 days.
Includes/Excludes
- A local guide
- Accommodation
- Food
- Mule for luggage
- Transportation
- Airport transfers
- Bike & Helmet
- Camel riding
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Soft drinks
- Zipline Activity
- Balloon ride
- Breakfast
- Camels for luggage
- Mineral water
- Sleeping bags
- Tips
Frequently asked questions
How difficult is the 5-day Climbing Mount Toubkal trek?
The trek is challenging because it reaches 4,167m and includes several long hiking days. Day 3 involves around 6 hours of walking for the Toubkal summit, while Day 4 includes the ascent of Ras n’Ouankrim, with some more technical sections where you may need to use your hands.
Do I need previous mountaineering experience to climb Mount Toubkal?
The Toubkal summit route is primarily a trekking ascent, but good physical fitness is important. The Ras n’Ouankrim ascent on Day 4 is more technical in places, so hikers should be comfortable with steep and rocky mountain terrain.
What is included in the 5-day Toubkal climb?
The tour includes a local guide, accommodation, food, a mule for luggage, and transportation. Airport transfers, sleeping bags, mineral water, tips and other optional activities are not included.
Do we climb any other peak besides Mount Toubkal?
Yes. After climbing Toubkal, Day 4 is dedicated to Ras n’Ouankrim, which reaches 4,068m. The ascent takes around 6 hours in total and offers spectacular views from the summit.
Where do we stay during the trek?
The first night is spent at a guesthouse in Imlil, followed by nights at the Toubkal Refuge at approximately 3,207m. You spend two nights at the refuge, including the nights after the Toubkal and Ras n’Ouankrim summit days.
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.
from£390.00 /person
