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Ascent of the Jebel toubkal from Marrakech

18 Rue Loubnane, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco

Pass through Berber hamlets, walnut and apple trees and plots of barley and corn and Berber towns ! If you are in good physical condition and you want to reach a 4167 meters high peak, challenge yourself to rise the highest peak in Morocco !

Cancellation policy

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Duration 7 days

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Spanish, French

Group size

1–14 travelers

Full description

Mount Toubkal is a mountain peak in southwestern Morocco, located in the Toubkal National Park. At 4,167 meters (13,671 feet), it is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains and in North Africa. It is an ultra prominent peak located 63 km south of the city of Marrakech and is a popular destination for climbers.
Spend seven days exploring the valleys of the Atlas Mountains. Many of the treasures of this region are tucked away atop remote mountains or at the bottom of deep valleys; this means that trekking is the ideal way to explore the area. This seven days trekking tour in Morocco is challenging yet a rewarding experience. These off beaten tracks most tourists never see. Also, we will trek with a Berber English speaking guide, a Berber cook, muleteers and mules to carry our luggage. It’s a challenging walk rather than a climb. Make sure you bring your camera for the views from the summit are simply breathtaking !



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Main measures to comply with hygiene and cleaning requirements for the prevention and control against COVID – 19:

  • Sanitizing hand rub available in all our vehicles.
  • Protective face masks will be distributed to each passenger. Obligatory use of its during the trip.
  • Surfaces of the vehicule will be wiped with disinfectant after each use.
  • Driver and/or guide will wear masks and gloves during the journey.

Itinerary

MARRAKECH. Our local guide will welcome and meet you at the airport and transfer to the riad / hotel. Spend the night in the red city.

MARRAKECH - IMI N’OUGHLAD - L’AZIB N’TAMSOULT (1 hour 30 minutes drive / 6 hours trekking). Arrive at the higher foothills of the western high atlas mountains and our trail head of Imi Oughlad (1450 meters), here we alight from our vehicle and meet up with Berber muleteer team. Set off up in north-westerly direction for a 2 hours acclimatization hike up to the Tizi n’ Tachete (2000 meters). Then a slow hike down winding tracks of upper slopes for about 3 hours.

L’AZIB N’TAMSOULT - REFUGE (6 hours 30 minutes trekking). After breakfast, we start our day with the wonderful waterfall headed in the heart of Ighoulidin gorges. We now set out eastwards on a moderately difficult hike up winding mule tracks to the Tizi Aguelzim (3550 meters) from here we will have a nice view of Toubkal summit. We will enjoy our picnic there and then hike further 3 hours south-east to the Toubkal Refuge which marks the spring snowline at 3207 meters high. There we shall have our dinner in a bivouac around the Refuge. Overnight in tent, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

HUT - SUMMIT - TAHEDRIT (7 hours trekking). A very early breakfast to set out around 6am, after a three hour steep climb, we reach the highest peak in the North-Africa (4167 meters).We take the route down Sud Cirque for a straightforward 2 to 3 hours descent back to the Hutfor a picnic. After lunch we shall now set off towards the north along steeply descending and zigzagging trails of the higher slopes of the Valley of the Assif n' Isouhouanem n' Ouagounss to our bivouac. Overnight in tent, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

TAHEDRIT - ARMED (4 hours trekking). After breakfast we start our short day trek, towards the Shrine of Sidi Chamharouch. Set beside a waterfall, there is a pilgrimage marabout'shrine here, probably the remnant of a pre-Islamic culture, but forbidden to non Muslims. Hike another 2 hours downhill to get to the village of Armed. 

ARMED – MARRAKECH (1 hour drive). After breakfast it’s time to drive back to Marrakech to discover the red city. Overnight in riad/hotel, including breakfast.

MARRAKECH - AIRPORT. Depending on your departure flight schedules, transfer to the airport. 

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Transfer
  • Meet and road transfers pick up and drop off from airport to riad/hotel.
  • Road transfers from and to Marrakech.
  • All ground transfers (fuel included) in modern and clean air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Muleteers and luggage carried by mules,Accommodation in 4 star riad/ hotel with half board in Marrakech for 2 nights.
  • Accommodation in Berber villages for 4 nights (Gites or mountain huts).
  • Trek led by qualified Moroccan guide who speaks fluent English.
  • All meals whilst on trek provided by our expedition cook..
  • Full board on trek plus mineral water, coffee and tea.
  • Travel insurance.

Not included

  • Flight.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Lunch in Marrakech.
  • Soft / Alcoholic drinks.
  • Tips and any miscellaneous extra expenses.
  • Essential Equipment & Clothing: Good walking boots, good trainers and socks.
  • Personal first aid kit, sunscreen, sunglasses.
  • Light weight waterproof clothes (jacket with hood or wind breaker), rain pants, rain coat.
  • Backpack, cap, rambler pole, binoculars, camera.
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Head torch or head lamp,Ice axe and crampons (winter).
  • Water bottle.
  • Most of these equipment can be rented locally from an equipment shop.

Important information

Meeting point

18 Rue Loubnane, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco

Don’t forget

Confirmation will be received at time of booking.Not recommended for travelers with back problems.No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.Not recommended for pregnant travelers.Prices quote are for per person, based on twin sharing (unless otherwise stated). Additional nights in riad/ hotel after trek is charge differently for twin sharing and for single.Most of the equipment can be rented locally from an equipment shop.A minimum of two people per booking is required.Minimum age is 18 years.You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Ropa adecuada para senderismo y la climatología en función de la época del año.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 360 hours before start. 50% charge if cancelled within 360 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 168 hours of start.

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With GetExperience since 2026

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