Conquer Mount Toubkal: 3-Day Trek from Marrakech

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Duration 3 Days
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Live tour guide
English, French, Spanish, Arabic

Pickup included
Meet your driver / guide in your hotel lobby.

small groups
Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

– Ascend the highest mountain in North Africa on a non-technical trek

– Acclimatize with walks through remote Berber villages

– Enjoy stunning panoramic views from the summit of Mount Toubkal

– Visit the Tamsoult Waterfalls

Full Description

Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil 1740m – Tizi Mzik Pass 2479m – Red Valley – Tamsoult Refuge 2550m

Start your adventure with a morning pickup in Marrakech, then drive towards the High Atlas Mountains via Tahnnaout, Oued Ghighaya, and Asni. Enjoy stunning views of the villages along the valley. Arrive in Imlil (65 km from Marrakech), where you’ll meet your guide and muleteer. Begin your trek by climbing the Tizi Mzik Pass (2479m), offering spectacular views over the Imlil Valley and the Toubkal Summit. Continue to Tamsoult, visiting the highest waterfalls in the Atlas Mountains (100m) through a juniper forest. Overnight at the Tamsoult Refuge.

– Trek Distance: 11 km

– Elevation Gain: 800m up, 400m down

– Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 2: Tamsoult Refuge 2550m – Aguelzim Pass 3650m – Toubkal Refuge 3207m

Today is a challenging day as you significantly increase the average altitude of the trek. Start with a demanding ascent to the Aguelzim Pass (3450m). The climb is long but gradual. From the pass, admire views of the Toubkal Summit before descending towards the Toubkal Base Camp at 3207m.

– Trek Distance: 10 km

– Elevation Gain: 1200m up, 300m down

– Duration: 6 hours

Day 3: Toubkal Refuge 3207m – Toubkal Summit 4167m – Imlil 1740m – Marrakech

Rise early to conquer the summit of Mount Toubkal (4167m). If the weather permits, enjoy breathtaking views over the Atlas Range and the Sahara Desert. Descend past the refuge and follow the well-worn path back to Imlil. This is a long day, with 8-9 hours of trekking, involving a 900m ascent and a 2,500m descent. You’ll be dropped off in Marrakech around 5:00 PM.

– Trek Distance: 4 km to the summit, then 4 km descent

– Elevation Gain/Loss: 980m up and down to summit, then 1400m down to Imlil

– Duration: 5 hours to summit, 5 hours descent

Experience the ultimate trekking adventure and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty and cultural richness of the Moroccan Atlas Mountains.

Includes

Tour guide

Roundtrip transportation from Marrakech

Muleteers and mules for Luggage

Accommodation at a local house

3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners

Travel insurance

Personal expenses

Mountain gear

Tips

Not suitable for

• Children under 2 years
• Pregnant women
• People with high blood pressure
• People over 95 years

Important information

What to bring

• Passport
• Warm clothing
• Camera
• Hiking shoes
• Jacket
• Rain gear
• Sleeping bag

Not allowed

• Sandals or flip flops
• Sleeveless shirts
• Slippers