3-day Toubkal Summit Trek
Climb the amazing Mt Toubkal (4167 m) and explore some of the most spectacular places in the area such as the Imlil Valley, Toubkal Massif and the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch.
Toubkal can be climbed on a two day trip departing from Marrakech. An extended 3-day trip gives you the opportunity to take things a little bit slower, which means more photo breaks, more one-on-one time with your guide to learn about Berber culture and traditions, and more opportunities to take in all the sights, sounds and smells of rural Morocco.
What is included:
- Air-conditioned transportation
- English/French/Spanish speaking guide
- Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage during the second day
- Cook & Water
- Accommodation.
- All meals during your Trek
Highlights
- Reach the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa
- Enjoy the amazing trekking experience among Atlas Mountain beautiful scenery
- Walk through Toubkal National Park
- Visit Berber villages..
- You will have enough time to enjoy every moment of your trip and take pictures.
Prices
- Group 1 person : 400 euros
- Group 2 -3 people : 300 euros per person
- Group 4-7 people : 250 euros per person
- Group 8-10 people : 200 euros per person
Itinerary!
DAY 1 :Marrakech – Imlil 1740 m– Toubkal Refuge 3207 m
Drive from Marrakech to Imlil and trek to Toubkal Refuge via Armed & the Mizane Valley.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech at 8:30 a.m. then drive south towards the High Atlas Mountains to the village of Imlil. Here we will leave our vehicle behind, put our luggage on our mules and head along the Mizane Valley, first towards the village of Armed and then onto the renowned shrine of Sidi Chamarouch where we will enjoy our tasty lunch. From here the trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the the Toukbal Refuge (3207 m), our stop for the night.
Approx. 5 hours walking.
DAY 2 :Toubkal Refuge 3207m– Mt Toubkal 4167m – Toubkal Refuge
After breakfast we will make our way up to the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Our trail takes us up the south cirque. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in parts. However, the views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile as the surrounding landscape is quite breathtaking. Once we reach the summit of Toubkal we will enjoy a stunning views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara. We will have enough time to just take in the beauty of the mountains and take pictures then have our picnic lunch before making our way down to Toubkal refuge.
Approx 6 hrs walking
DAY 3 : Refuge Toubkal – Imlil – Marrakech
Today we retrace our steps back towards Imlil, following the path through the village of Armed and the Mizane Valley. We will walk around the Berber villages of imlil Valley to explore more about the lifestyle of the Berbers. Once we arrive back at the village, a car will be waiting to take us back to Marrakech.
Where do I begin? I arrived to Imlil from Casablanca to join some friends very late on a Sunday (around midnight). I found Hamid waiting for me outside the hotel (hostel.) He proceeded to assist me find a parking spot, and then helped me with my luggage before serving me dinner. I was exhausted after a long night drive and so this little gesture set this to be one of my truly best trips ever. Hamid is the “dictionary” definition of an “excellent guide!” During this trip,
