Three Day Mountain Toubkal Climb

Hiker climbing Mt Toubkal
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Duration
3 days
Location
High Atlas Mountains
Group Size
Up to 12 people
Transport
Private Vehicle
Difficulty
Medium
Best Season
All year round
This 3-day trek begins and ends in Marrakech, with the option to extend your holiday in the Atlas Mountains for a longer stay. Join a guided adventure through the High Atlas Mountains and take on the challenge of climbing Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa at 4,167 metres. This trek offers an unforgettable experience of Morocco’s natural beauty and traditional Berber culture. Over the course of three days, you will explore the Imlil Valley, pass through Berber villages, and cross dramatic landscapes as you approach the Toubkal Massif. Along the way, visit the Sidi Chamarouch shrine, a well-known pilgrimage site nestled in the mountains. The journey culminates with the ascent to the summit of Jebel Toubkal, where, on a clear day, you will be rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. This trek is physically demanding but does not require technical mountaineering skills, making it suitable for fit hikers looking for a rewarding challenge. This 3-day trek is perfect for those who want to combine adventure, cultural encounters, and spectacular mountain scenery, all within easy reach of Marrakech.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Marrakech − Imlil – start of the hike to Toubkal − Toubkal Refuge

    Early in the morning, short transfer to Imlil where we meet the muleteer(s). We start our hike with a beautiful climb to the village of Aremd, terraced crops, irrigation channels, then by marabout of Sidi Chemharouch, to reach the Toubkal refuge at 3100m. 5 hours of walking. Night in a refuge.

  • Day 2: Toubkal Refuge (3100 M) − Ascent of Toubkal (4167m) − Return to the Refuge

    The ascent of the highest peak in North Africa is done without major difficulty. Departure as early as possible to take advantage of the freshness of the morning. From the summit of Toubkal (4167m), the view extends far. We can see the Siroua massif, as well as the plain of Marrakech. Descent and return. Tea and lunch at the refuge, free afternoon. 3H for the ascent. 2H30 for the descent.

  • Day 3: Toubkal Refuge − Imlil − Marrakech

    After breakfast, we descend gently by the same mule track towards the marabout of Sidi Chemharouch (2250m), a venerated saint renowned for the treatment of spiritual illnesses (King of the Devils), under a rock painted in white, lunch at Imlil 1750 m. 4H of descent then around 13H, return to Marrakech. Duration: 4H of walking / 1H20 of road.

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From £280 / Person