Tour overview
This is the classic Toubkal trek, and the quickest way to stand on the roof of North Africa. In three days you walk from Imlil up through Berber villages and a rocky high valley to the summit of Toubkal (4,167 m), then back down again.
It’s hard work but not technical. Mules carry the bags, and you sleep one night at the base camp and one in a village guesthouse. If you’re short on time but want a real mountain, this is the trip for you.
- Tour name
- Classic Toubkal Climb
- Recommended age
- 16 to 70
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse and camp
Highlights
- Climb Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa
- Walk through traditional Berber villages
- Explore Marrakech before or after the trek
Route map
The line shows the approximate route. Tap a day in the itinerary to zoom in on it.
- Marrakech
- Toubkal refuge
- Aremd
- Marrakech
Itinerary
Day1Marrakech to Imlil (1,750 m) and the Toubkal base camp (3,207 m)5 hours
We pick you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and drive about an hour and a half to Imlil. There you meet the muleteers and start a five-hour walk to the base camp. We pass the village of Aremd (1,950 m) and stop for lunch at the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch (2,360 m), then zigzag up to the base camp. You sleep in the refuge, or in a tent if you prefer, from May to the end of October.
Day2Toubkal summit (4,167 m) and Aremd (1,900 m)9 hours
We start early for the summit of Toubkal, the highest point in the Atlas and in North Africa. From the top, the views stretch across the Atlas toward the Sahara. We go back down to the refuge for lunch, then continue to Aremd for the night.
Day3Aremd to Marrakech45 minutes
After breakfast at the guesthouse we walk down to Imlil and drive about an hour and a half back to Marrakech, arriving around midday. Add a guided tour of the medina if you’d like to see more of the city.
What’s included
Included
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners, plus mineral water during the trek
- Accommodation: 1 night in a guesthouse and 1 night in a camp
- Transport by comfortable van or 4×4, plus mules and muleteers during the trek
- The guided climb of Toubkal
Not included
- Flights
- Visas
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips, drinks, laundry and souvenirs
- Personal travel insurance
Frequently asked questions
Can you climb Toubkal in 3 days?
Yes. This classic trek reaches the summit of Toubkal (4,167 m) on day 2. Day 1 is a 5-hour walk from Imlil to the base camp (3,207 m), day 2 is summit day, and on day 3 you walk down to Imlil and are back in Marrakech around midday.
How hard is the classic Toubkal trek?
The trek is graded moderate to hard. It’s hard work but not technical: day 1 has +1,457 m of climbing, and summit day is about 9 hours with +960 m up and -2,217 m down. Mules carry the bags.
Where do you sleep on the trek?
The first night is at the Toubkal base camp (3,207 m), in the refuge or in a tent from May to the end of October. The second night is in a village guesthouse in Aremd.
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 380 € per person. The price includes 2 nights (1 in a camp, 1 in a guesthouse), 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners, transport by van or 4×4, mules and muleteers, and the guided climb. Flights, insurance and tips are not included.
Where does the trek start and finish?
The trek starts and finishes in Marrakech or Imlil. We pick you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Groups are 2 to 16 people, and the recommended age is 16 to 70.
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This is the classic Toubkal trek, and the quickest way to stand on the roof of North Africa. In three days you walk from Imlil up through Berber villages and a rocky high valley to the summit of Toubkal (4,167 m), then back down again.
It’s hard work but not technical. Mules carry the bags, and you sleep one night at the base camp and one in a village guesthouse. If you’re short on time but want a real mountain, this is the trip for you.
Trip details
- Tour name: Classic Toubkal Climb
- Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
- Grade: Moderate to hard
- Best time to visit: March to November
- Type of travel: Trekking
- Group size: 2 to 16 people
- Recommended age: 16 to 70
- Start / finish: Marrakech or Imlil
- Accommodation: Guesthouse and camp
Highlights
- Climb Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa
- Walk through traditional Berber villages
- Explore Marrakech before or after the trek
