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See itinerary & prices Mount Toubkal Ascent: 6-Day Guided Trek in the High Atlas
Reach the roof of North Africa on a progressive 6-day trek from Marrakech, with a built-in acclimatisation day before the sunrise summit push. Certified local mountain guides lead the way, mules carry your luggage and you sleep in a riad, Berber gîtes and the Toubkal refuge at 3,210 m. No mountaineering skills are needed, just good fitness.
Highlights
- Summit Mount Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa, without technical climbing
- Acclimatisation hike to Tizi n'Tamatert pass (2,272 m) to prevent altitude sickness
- Certified local mountain guides and muleteers; luggage carried by mules
- Nights in a Marrakech riad, Berber gîtes in Aït Souka and the Toubkal refuge
- Regular departures from June to mid-October
- 360° sunrise panorama over the High Atlas from the summit
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in MarrakechWelcome at the airport and transfer to a traditional riad in the medina. Free evening and overnight in Marrakech.
- Day 2: Marrakech – Imlil – Acclimatisation hikeMorning drive to Imlil, a mountain village at 1,750 m. Check in at a gîte in Aït Souka, then hike up to the Tizi n'Tamatert pass (2,272 m) to start acclimatising.
- Day 3: Imlil – Toubkal Refuge (3,210 m)Gradual ascent through the villages of Sidi Chamharouch and Armed. Lunch on the trail, dinner and night at the mountain refuge.
- Day 4: Summit day: Mount Toubkal (4,167 m)Pre-dawn start for the final ascent, about 900 m of elevation gain. Reach the summit for a 360° view over the High Atlas, then descend and sleep at the refuge.
- Day 5: Refuge – ImlilDescend the same trail to Imlil with a picnic on the way. Night in a Berber gîte in Aït Souka.
- Day 6: Imlil – MarrakechReturn drive to Marrakech (about 2.5 hours). End of services.
What's included
Included
- Certified local mountain guides and muleteers
- Luggage transport by mules
- Airport transfer and night in a Marrakech riad
- Nights in gîtes (Aït Souka) and the Toubkal refuge
- Hot meals prepared by our mountain cooks during the trek
- Transfers Marrakech – Imlil – Marrakech
Not included
- Lunches on transfer days
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips
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Frequently asked questions
How fit do I need to be to climb Toubkal?
Any hiker in good physical condition can do it. There is no technical climbing, but it is a high-altitude walk on rocky terrain with about 900 m of ascent on summit day. We build in an acclimatisation day and recommend drinking at least 4 litres of water a day from day 2.
Are meals included?
Yes, during the trek our mountain cooks prepare hot, balanced meals (tagines, Moroccan salads, tea). Only lunches on the transfer days are at your own expense.
Where do we sleep?
One night in a riad in Marrakech, two nights in a Berber gîte in Aït Souka and two nights at the Toubkal refuge (3,210 m) with shared bathrooms.
What should I bring?
A warm sleeping bag, technical layers (fleece, waterproof and windproof jacket), good hiking boots, trekking poles, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Mules carry your main bag; you walk with a light daypack.
Can the trek be customised?
Yes. For private groups and families we can change the duration, add an extra acclimatisation day or adjust the difficulty.
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