Mount Toubkal Weekend Trek

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Duration: 4 days

Begins: Marrakech

Ends: Marrakech

Trip Code: DCTW

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If you're a weekend warrior looking to climb the tallest peak in northern Africa in a little amount of time, well, look no further. Starting from the village of Imlil, you’ll make the epic trek to Mt Toubkal rocky summit and back over two days of exhilarating hiking and jaw-dropping views. Challenging yet so freakin’ rewarding, this active adventure will have your heart pumping, your legs burning, and your heart yearning for even more Morocco.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style
Active
Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.
Service Level
Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating
5 - Challenging
Serious high-altitude hikes, cycling, or other instances of heavy exercise. Come prepared to sweat a bit.
Trip Type
Small Group
Age requirement
12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What's Included
  • Challenging mountain hikes to summit Mount Toubkal (2 days)
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Allow USD40-55 for meals not included.

Day 1 : Marrakech/Imlil

Arrival Day. Please arrive at the meeting point no later than 2:30PM before your departure to Imlil.

Enjoy a brief welcome meeting with the group before transferring by bus to Imlil, our base for the trek and a major trekking hub in the High Atlas. Following a one-hour hike to your accommodation, the team cooks will prepare a delicious meal for dinner.

Please arrive at the meeting point no later than 2:30PM in your hiking outfit.

Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

1h

The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.

Private Vehicle

Marrakech - Imlil 1h30m

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Acommodation

Auberge Tafraout Armed

Acommodation

Auberge Tafraout Armed

Meals Included:

Dinner

Day 2 : Trek from Imlil to Toubkal Refuge

Head into the craggy peaks and valleys of Toubkal massif today on foot. The trek will take around five to six hours and the altitude will make it feel a little bit hard, but the trip up will be worth it for the captivating views of the Moroccan countryside.

You’ll be able to see the small villages clinging to the surrounding hills and the valley of the Oued Rhirhaia seeming to fold out forever towards the horizon. You’ll begin the trek at 1740m and climb to the camp at 3206m. Food tonight will be provided by Berber cooks before we set up our tents and camp at the base of Toubkal with beautiful views of the valley.

Trek Mount Toubkal Day 1

Jebel Toubkal 5h - 6h 11km

Today trek from Imlil to Toubkal Refuge (sometimes called the Neltner Refuge) with our mules and muleteers will be a six hour trek, 11 kilometres total. You will gain 1,460 metres in elevation. Start the climb in the foothills of the Massif and take in the views of the Oued Rhirhaia valley below. Pass through the village of Aremd and the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. Continue climbing steadily upward to the snowline and where camp will be for the night at 3206m.

Meals Included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3 : Summit of Mount Toubkal - Imlil

The group will make the attempt to summit Mount Toubkal starting early this morning after a hearty breakfast. The peak sits at 4167m and will take between three and five hours to complete. As challenging as the climb will be you will be rewarded with some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of Morocco displayed below you. This is the highest peak in Northern Africa, you’ll be able to see the Marrakech Plain all the way to the High Atlas in the north and the Sahara in the south. After the climb, descend all the way back down to Imlil for the night.

Travel back to the town of Imlil for a total hike of 19km. While it will be easier to hike down the whole hike will take between 11 and 12 hours making for a very long day. When you arrive to Imlil enjoy free time to grab a delicious meal before getting some well deserved rest.

Trek Mount Toubkal Day 2

Jebel Toubkal - Imlil 11h - 12h 19km

Hike to the summit of Mount Toubkal during today’s trek. Mount Toubkal is the highest peak in Northern Africa sitting at 4167m. Start the hike at the refuge and begin on the south cirque. Travel across scree fields navigating your way through endless boulders and rocks. After reaching the ridgeline you will continue the trek on the plateau arriving at the summit a short distance later. You made it! Enjoy the 360 degree views of Moroccos, mountains and plains can be seen in the distance and it’s easy to understand why the difficulty of the trek was worth it. Travel back to the town of Imlil for a total hike of 19km. It should take between 11 and 12 hours to complete. With 967m of ascent and over 2,000m of descent completing this trek is quite the accomplishment.

Acommodation

Auberge Tafraout Armed

Acommodation

Auberge Tafraout Armed

Meals Included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4 : Imlil/Marrakech

After breakfast transfer back to Marrakech, arriving around 12pm. The tour ends on arrival to the airport or at the Marrakech hotel for those have booked post-tour nights.

Please do not book onwards travel before 2 PM.

Private Vehicle

Imlil - Marrakech 1h45m

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

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