Climb Mount Toubkal

3 or 5 day Tour

The Itineraries for Climbing Mount Toubkal 

This is an excellent activity to combine with a mindful walking retreat or yoga and meditation as we have done before. Yoga morning and night which helps to stretch the muscles and mediation during the climb in stunning places.  We can also plan a Morocco Retreat with trekking as we have itineraries for 3 individual separate daily treks in the Atlas Mountains. Our partner accommodation in the mountains is magical if you prefer a little more luxury.

PRICING Details

• 3 days and 2 nights: €450 per person based on 2 people sharing, 3 days and 2 nights. There are 3 routes options for the trek, pricing is same for each.

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• 5 days, 4 nights: €600 per person based on 2 people sharing. Adding on 1 night at the beginning and end in Marrakech at Zamzam Riad & Spa plus airport transfers,

Route option 1

Day 1: Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil

Arrive from Marrakech to Imlil, an excursion that takes up to 4 hours. Settle into your accommodation in Imlil and rest up for the big trek in the morning.

Day 2: Imlil and The Trek to Toubkal Refuge via Aremd & the Mizane Valley

Leaving the city behind, enjoy a scenic ride south towards the craggy peaks and plunging valleys of the Toubkal Massif. Admire the valleys of the Oued Rhirhaia that stretch out into the distance as you leave your vehicle and join your mountain guide for a trek along the Mizane Valley toward the village of Aremd and then onto the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch and the cascading waterfall that rests beside it. Continue the trek, weaving your way up to the snow line and the Toukbal Refuge, where you will stop for the night. (4-5 hours of walking)

Day 3: Trek to The Summit of Jebel Toubkal & Return to Imlil

Begin the day early as you continue your trek to the summit of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Cross river streams and head across the fields of the mountains, navigating the endless carpet of boulders and rocks. Cresting the ridge line, find yourself on the plateau and stop to admire the breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape, including unrestricted views from the Marrakech Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara desert.

Once you have reached the summit, begin your journey back down the mountain and towards Imlil. Then transfer back to Marrakech.

Route option 2

(Recommended in summer time as a circuit)

Day 1: Imlil-Tizi M’zik-Tamsoult 

Arriving at Imlil from Marrakech, you will set off on a 6-hour trek out of the Imlil Valley and into the Azzadene Valley. Along the way, you will pass Tizi N’Mzik at 2,450m, the refuge at Azib n’Tansoult and the Ighouliden waterfalls. You will stay over night in the Lipeney and Mountain refuge at 3,000m (or before at Azib n Tamsoult 2250 m).

Day 2: Tamsoult-Waterfall-Aglzzem-Toubkal refuge

This morning involves a fairly hard climb out of the Azzadene Valley to the Toubkal Refuge via the Aguelzim pass at 3,560m. The lunch setting is with spectacular views over the Atlas Mountain Range. Overnight is in the Toubkal Refuge 3207 m where you’ll be sharing a bunk room with other trekkers tackling Toubkal or stay overnight in a tent depending on the weather.

Day 3: The Refuge -Mt Toubkal-Imlil-Marrakech

Early breakfast leaving to climb Mt Toubkal (4,167m) from where you’ll have wonderful views over the Atlas Range and the Sahara Desert. Finally, you will head back down, passing the refuge and taking the well-worn path back to Imlil.

This is a fairly long day with 8-9 hours of trekking involving 900m up then almost 2,500m back down to Imlil. You will normally be dropped off at around 5.00pm in Marrakech.

Route option 3

(The less challenging route)

Day 1: Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil

Arrive from Marrakech to Imlil. Settle into your accommodation in Imlil and rest up for the big trek in the morning.

Day 2: Imlil and The Trek to Toubkal Refuge via Aremd & the Mizane Valley.

Enjoy a scenic ride south towards the craggy peaks and plunging valleys of the Toubkal Massif. Admire the valleys of the Oued Rhirhaia that stretch out into the distance as you disembark your vehicle and join your mountain guide for a trek along the Mizane Valley toward the village of Aremd and then onto the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch and the cascading waterfall besides it. Continue the trek, weaving your way up to the snowline and the Toukbal Refuge, where you will stop for the night. (4-5 hours of walking)

Day 3: Trek to The Summit of Jebel Toubkal & Return to Imlil

Begin the day early as you continue your trek to the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Cross river streams and head across the fields of the mountains, navigating the endless terrain of boulders and rocks. As you arrive on the plateau stopping here to admire the breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape, including views from the Marrakech Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara.

Once you have reached the summit, begin your journey back down the mountain and towards Imlil. Then transfer back to Marrakech.

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