3 Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech
At 4,167 metres, Jebel Toubkal is the highest mountain in North Africa, and its summit is within reach of any fit walker. This private three-day trek leaves from the village of Imlil, climbs through Berber hamlets and the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch to the Toubkal refuge, and reaches the top at sunrise, with views across the High Atlas to the Sahara on clear days.
- Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
- Starts and ends: Marrakech
- Difficulty: challenging; good fitness required, no climbing skills needed
- Walking: 5 to 9 hours per day, 1,400 m ascent on summit day
- Price: on request, depends on group size and season
Highlights
- The summit of Toubkal, the roof of North Africa
- A certified mountain guide who knows the route in every season
- Mules to carry your luggage and a mountain cook
- The pilgrimage shrine of Sidi Chamharouch
- Sunrise views over the High Atlas ridges
- A night in a village guesthouse in Imlil
Day by Day
Day 1: Marrakech → Imlil → Toubkal refuge
Early transfer to Imlil (1,740 m) to meet your guide and muleteer. Walk through Aroumd and the Mizane Valley, past Sidi Chamharouch, up to the refuge at 3,207 m. About 5 to 6 hours of walking.
Day 2: Summit of Toubkal → Imlil
Start before dawn to reach the summit (4,167 m) around sunrise. Descend to the refuge for breakfast, then back down to Imlil for a hot shower and a night in a guesthouse. About 8 to 9 hours of walking.
Day 3: Imlil → Marrakech
A relaxed morning in the village, mint tea with your guide, and the drive back to Marrakech.
Included
- Private return transfer from Marrakech
- Certified mountain guide, muleteer and mule
- 1 night at the Toubkal refuge (dormitory) and 1 night in an Imlil guesthouse
- All meals during the trek
- Bottled water during transfers
Not included: personal gear, sleeping bag rental, tips.
Good to Know
- Season: June to October is the easiest; in winter the route needs crampons and ice axe, which we provide with a winter guide.
- Altitude: spend a night in Marrakech first; we can add an acclimatisation day in Imlil.
- Gentler option: the Atlas Mountains and Imlil day trip.