2-day Toubkal Trekking Tour in Marrakesh, Morocco

Get a kick out of climbing the highest mountain in Northern Africa. The hike to the summit is challenging, but it requires no mountaineering experience, and the view from the summit makes the hard work worthwhile. With the start of the trek, just a couple of hours drive from Marrakesh, you can reach the summit and back within 2 days and still have time to explore Moroccos most captivating city, Marrakesh. At, 4167 m, Mount Toubkal is the highest mountain in North Africa. The hike to the summit is challenging, but it requires no mountaineering experience, and the view from the summit makes the hard work worthwhile.

With the start of the trek, just a couple of hours drive from Marrakesh, you can reach the summit and back within 2 days and still have time to explore Moroccos most captivating city, Marrakesh.

Day 1 Marrakesh - Imlil

Pick up from your hotel in Marrakesh and transfer to the little village of Imlil where you will start your trek. Heading along the Mizane Valley, we first pass the village of Aremd and then onto the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. We then continue east and by crossing the flood plains our route takes us along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Crossing the river we eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. From here the trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the snowline and ends at Toukbal Refuge (3206m), our stop for the night. Approx. 4 to 5hrs walking. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 2 Toubkal Ascent - Imlil

Early in the morning, we make our attempt at the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Our route takes us up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge. The views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile. When you reach the summit you will see that the vistas across the surrounding landscape are quite breathtaking. From here there are unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara. We then return down the mountain and head back towards Imlil. Transfer back to Marrakesh. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Highlights: Imlil, Aremd, Sidi Chamarouch, High Atlas Mountains, Jebel Toukbal.

Departure: daily. Includes: local mountain guide, pick-up and drop-off, transfer from and to Marrakesh, muleteers and cook, all meals according to the program, 1 night at the refuge (Winter) or camping (Summer), minibus / 4x4 car. Minimum 5 people.

Cancellation policy: Free cancellation more than 2 days before the trip starts. In case of Covid-19 or closed borders, the cancellation will be free.