Tour overview
Toubkal (4,167 m) is the highest mountain in Morocco and in North Africa. This 6-day trip takes the quieter route to the top, over the Tizi Mzik and Aguelzim passes, through Toubkal National Park and past Berber villages and high valleys.
Before and after the trek you have time in Marrakech, with a guided tour of its palaces, gardens, souks and Jemaa el-Fna square. The trip ends with a farewell dinner.
- Tour name
- Climb Mount Toubkal
- Recommended age
- 18 to 75
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse, camp and riad
Highlights
- Explore the lanes of the old medina of Marrakech
- See how Berber families live in the mountains
- Climb the highest mountain in North Africa
- Farewell dinner with live music and oriental dance
Route map
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- Marrakech
- Azib Tamsoult
- Toubkal refuge
- Aremd
- Marrakech
Itinerary
Day1Arrival in Marrakech
Welcome to Marrakech, the Red City. Look for the We Gravel Morocco sign at Menara Airport, and we’ll drive you to your riad. Explore the city if you like, then meet the group and your guide to go through the trip.
Day2Marrakech (450 m) to Azib Tamsoult (2,400 m)6 hours
After breakfast we drive to Imlil and meet the muleteers. We walk up to the Tizi Mzik pass (2,450 m) and have lunch with a view over the Imnan valley. Then we continue to Azib Tamsoult and camp for the night.
Day3Azib Tamsoult to the Aguelzim pass (3,550 m) and the Toubkal refuge (3,207 m)6.5 hours
A steady climb on an old mule path brings us to the Aguelzim pass, with a superb view of the Toubkal massif. After a picnic we go down to the refuge and camp for the night.
Day4Toubkal summit (4,167 m) and Aremd (1,900 m)9 hours
Summit day. We start early and reach the top in about three and a half hours. On a clear day you can see for miles in every direction. After some time on the summit we go back down to the refuge for lunch, then continue to Aremd for a night in a guesthouse.
Day5Aremd to Imlil and Marrakech45 minutes
A short walk down the valley brings us back to Imlil, where the trek ends. We drive to Marrakech, and after lunch you have a guided tour of the city’s mosques, palaces and gardens. Then you’re free to explore until the farewell dinner.
Day6Departure
Transfer to the airport, depending on your flight time.
What’s included
Included
- Meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners, plus mineral water during the trek
- Accommodation: 2 nights in a riad, 1 night in a guesthouse and 2 nights in camps
- Transport: airport transfer, Marrakech to Imlil and back by comfortable van or 4×4, plus mules and muleteers during the trek
- The guided climb of Toubkal and a guided tour of Marrakech
Not included
- Flights
- Visas
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips, drinks, laundry and souvenirs
- Personal travel insurance
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to climb Mount Toubkal?
This trek is graded moderate to hard. You walk 6 to 9 hours a day for 3 days, and summit day has +960 m of climbing and -2,267 m of descent. You don’t need climbing experience, but you should be fit and used to long days of walking. Mules carry the bags.
How is this route different from the classic Toubkal trek?
This 6-day trip takes a quieter route to the top. Instead of walking straight up from Imlil, you cross the Tizi Mzik pass (2,450 m) and the Aguelzim pass (3,550 m) through Toubkal National Park, which also gives your body more time to adapt to the altitude.
How long does summit day take?
About 9 hours. You start early from the Toubkal refuge (3,207 m), reach the summit (4,167 m) in about three and a half hours, then walk back down to the refuge and on to Aremd (1,900 m).
When is the best time to climb Toubkal?
The best time for this trek is from March to November.
How much does the trek cost and what is included?
The trek costs from 600 € per person. The price includes 5 nights (2 in a riad, 1 in a guesthouse, 2 in camps), 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners, transport, mules and muleteers, the guided climb and a guided tour of Marrakech. Flights, insurance and tips are not included.
Where does the trek start and finish?
The tour starts and finishes in Marrakech, with an airport transfer. Groups are 2 to 16 people, and the recommended age is 18 to 75.
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Toubkal (4,167 m) is the highest mountain in Morocco and in North Africa. This 6-day trip takes the quieter route to the top, over the Tizi Mzik and Aguelzim passes, through Toubkal National Park and past Berber villages and high valleys.
Before and after the trek you have time in Marrakech, with a guided tour of its palaces, gardens, souks and Jemaa el-Fna square. The trip ends with a farewell dinner.
Trip details
- Tour name: Climb Mount Toubkal
- Duration: 6 days, 5 nights, 3 days of trekking
- Grade: Moderate to hard
- Best time to visit: March to November
- Type of travel: Trekking
- Group size: 2 to 16 people
- Recommended age: 18 to 75
- Start / finish: Marrakech
- Accommodation: Guesthouse, camp and riad
Highlights
- Explore the lanes of the old medina of Marrakech
- See how Berber families live in the mountains
- Climb the highest mountain in North Africa
- Farewell dinner with live music and oriental dance
