5-day High Atlas Valley and Toubkal Summit Tour

See the beautiful valleys of the Atlas Mountains, try to reach the highest peak in Northern Africa and experience the Berber way of life on this 5-day tour.

Day 1

Transfer from Marrakesh to Imi Ouglad village (1300m), where you will meet your mule and muleteer. First you will walk to Tizi l’bour (1500m), then on to Imsker village (1300m). After,you walk up to Ousertik valley. Here you will spend the night in a local village gite (2200m). Approximately 5-6 hours walking. Lunch and dinner are included.

Day 2

Today you will walk from Gliz village to Oukaimeden (premier resort of ski 2500m). Then it's on to Tizi ‘n Addi (3000m) and to Tacheddirt (2300m) - the highest village in the Atlas Mountains where you will spend the night. Approximately 5 hours walking. 

Day 3

Today we cross the Imnane Valley, one of the most famous valleys in the Toubkal massive. We walk by Tizi ‘n Tamatert (2300m) and will end up in Imlil where you spend the night. Approximately 3-4 hours walking. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 4

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, which attracts tourists and pilgrims. From here the trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the snowline and the Toukbal Refuge (3206m), our stop for the night. Approximately 5 hours walking. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 5

Early in the morning, we make our attempt at the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa.  When you reach the summit you will see stunning views across the surrounding landscape. 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 return and head back towards Imlil. Transfer to Marrakesh. Approximately 9 hours walking. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Highlights: Imi Ouglad, Tizi l’bour, Oukaimeden, Imsker, Ousertik valley, Tacheddirt, Imnane Valley, Aremd, Sidi Chamarouch, High Atlas Mountains, Jebel Toukbal.

Departure: daily. Duration: 5 days/4 nights. Includes: local mountain guide, pick-up and drop-off, ,transfer from and to Marrakesh, muleteers and cook, all meals according to the program, 2 nights in a berber village, 1 night at a guesthouse,1 night at the refuge (Winter) or camping (Summer), minibus / 4x4 car.

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.

Minimum 5 people.