🏔️ 3 Days Mount Toubkal Trek

🗓 Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Toubkal Refuge

🚐 Transport: 1.5 hours | 🧭 Guide: Included | 🐴 Mule Support: Included | 🍽️ Meals: Lunch & Dinner | 🥾 Hiking Duration: 5–6 hours | 📏 Distance: 12 km | ⛰️ Elevation Gain: +1,450 m

The trek departs from Marrakech around 9:00 AM 🕘 (seasonal variations apply) for an exhilarating 1.5-hour transfer 🚐 south through the dramatic Mly Brahim gorges to the Berber town of Imlil (1,740 m 🏡). Nestled in the upper foothills of the Western High Atlas Mountains, Imlil is a major trailhead, with mule paths branching off in all directions.

From Imlil, we trek approximately 8 km 🥾 to the picturesque village of Sidi Chamharouch, set beside a waterfall and stream. The village’s pisé homes appear built one into another, creating a charming and unique atmosphere. Sidi Chamharouch is a place of pilgrimage for devout Muslims, home to a marabout shrine 🕌—a sacred site not accessible to non-Muslims and believed to originate from pre-Islamic religious traditions.

We pause for a field picnic 🍴 with full views of the mighty Jbel Toubkal (4,167 m ⛰️), the highest peak in the Maghreb. After lunch, the trek continues up to the Toubkal Refuge, where dinner is served and you stay overnight in the refuge’s dormitory-style accommodation 🛏️.

🏠 Accommodation: Toubkal Refuge (Dormitory)

Day 2: Mount Toubkal

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | 🥾 Hiking Duration: Approx. 5–6 hours | ⛰️ Elevation Gain: +961 m / -961 m | 📏 Distance: 12–14 km

We begin early with breakfast 🥐 before setting out around 6:00 AM 🕕 for the climb to Jebel Toubkal (4,167 m 🏔️), the highest peak in the Maghreb. The climb is non-technical but steep, taking approximately 3 hours, and offers breathtaking panoramic views—the highlight of your trek.

The first recorded ascent of Toubkal was made in 1923 by French mountaineers V. Berger, M. Doubleau, and the Marquis de Segonzac, and the mountain has since attracted countless trekkers seeking this highly rewarding experience.

After enjoying the summit views, we descend via the Ikkhibi Sud / South Cirque 🥾, a straightforward route with your guide, taking 2–3 hours back toward the Toubkal Refuge 🏡. Here, we enjoy a picnic lunch 🍴, followed by a gentle hike down in the afternoon.

The day concludes with dinner and overnight accommodation 🛏️ at the refuge, giving you a chance to rest and reflect on your remarkable achievement.

🏠 Accommodation: Toubkal Refuge (Dormitory-style)

Day 3: Toubkal Refuge – Marrakech

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch | 🥾 Hiking Duration: Approx. 4 hours | 📏 Distance: 12 km | ⛰️ Elevation Change: -1,326 m

After breakfast 🥐, we set off north along steep, zigzagging trails 🥾 descending from the higher slopes of the Assif n’Isougan n’Ouagounss Valley toward the Berber village of Sidi Chamharouch (3,106 m 🏔️).

Before entering the village, your guide will show you a sacred tree 🌳, adorned with colored cloth strips and stones—a traditional site of significance for the local Berber communities. After a brief stop to relax, particularly welcome on a warm day, we continue the descent high above the Assif Aït Mizane Valley, winding down granite and basalt grey rocks for approximately 8 km to reach the fertile Berber village of Aroumd (Aremd, 1,840 m 🏡), surrounded by terraced fields of maize, onions, and fruit trees.

We pause for a picnic lunch 🍴, before taking a well-defined mule track that zigzags along the valley floor for 4 km, arriving at Imlil around 1–2 PM. Here, enjoy a welcome glass of traditional mint tea 🍵 at the home of our senior guide. Following this, we transfer back to Marrakech 🚐, arriving around 4 PM and concluding your unforgettable trek through the High Atlas Mountains.

Important

Winter Trekking Equipment ❄️

If you are trekking in winter (November to April), you will need crampons and an ice axe 🧗‍♂️ for safety on icy and snowy sections of the trail.

If you do not have your own equipment, Toubkal Peaks can arrange rentals from our trusted mountain equipment store, ensuring you are fully prepared for a safe and enjoyable trek.

🧳 Travel Details

🏞️ Best Time to Visit: All year round
🚩 Departure Point: Marrakech (09:00 AM – flexible to suit your schedule)
⏱️ Departure Times: Varied
🚐 Driving Time: 3 hours (round trip)
🔄 Starts & Ends: Marrakech
📅 Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
🥾 Type: Climbing / Trekking
🗣️ Guides Speaking: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Berber
💪 Grade: Difficult
⛰️ Maximum Altitude: 4,167 m

🎒 What to Bring

Travel Documents:

  • 🛂 Passport – required for all travelers

Footwear & Clothing:

  • 🥾 Hiking shoes/boots – comfortable and broken-in for trekking

  • 👟 Trainers or comfortable shoes – for use at the refuge

  • 🧦 Socks – bring extra pairs, including warm socks for high altitudes

  • 🩲 Underwear – enough for the trek duration

  • 👖 Trekking trousers/pants – lightweight and quick-drying

  • 🩳 Long johns / thermal underwear – essential for cooler temperatures

  • 👕 Base layer shirts or T-shirts – moisture-wicking for comfort

  • 🧥 Fleece jacket – mid-layer for warmth

  • 🧥 Warm jacket (down or insulated) – essential for summit conditions

  • 🧢 Sunhat or cap – protection from strong mountain sun

  • 🧣 Fleece hat – for cold mornings and evenings

  • 🧤 Warm gloves – necessary at higher altitudes

Accessories & Safety Gear:

  • 🕶️ Sunglasses with UV protection – essential for snow and sun glare

  • 🩹 Basic first aid kit – for minor injuries or blisters

  • 🧴 Sun protection – SPF 20+ lotion and lip balm

  • 🔦 Head torch / headlamp with spare batteries – useful in the refuge or early morning hikes

  • 🧼 Wash bag and toiletries – personal hygiene essentials

  • 🧴 Antibacterial hand wash – for hygiene on the trail

  • 🧴 Small travel towel – quick-drying

Seasonal Equipment:

  • 🥾 Crampons – required if trekking November to April due to snow and ice

What’s Included ✅

  • 🧭 Fully Escorted Trek: Experienced local mountain guide throughout the climb.

  • 🚐 Transfers: Comfortable transport to and from the High Atlas Mountains.

  • 🏡 Accommodation: Overnight stays in traditional gites or Berber family homes for an authentic experience.

  • 🐴 Muleteer & Cook: Assistance with luggage and freshly prepared meals during the trek.

  • 🍽️ Meals: All meals included for 2 nights / 3 days—breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Berber valleys and villages.

What’s Not Included ❌

– International Flight
– Travel insurance
– Tips
– Drinks and items of a personal nature
– Additional hotel/raid nights before and after the trek from 35 EUR p/p/ twin/55 EUR single in Marrakesh

Pricing Per/person

Group size  👉 1 🧍 2 -3  🧍 4 -7  🧍 8 -12  🧍
Price in € Euro €439 €279 €249 €239