You will summit the highest peak in North Africa in two days. The excursion begins and concludes in the bustling city of Marrakech, and it includes transportation to and from the mountain village of Imlil.
Throughout our hike, you will experience amazing nature with a local guide who is fluent in English, a native cook, and mules to help carry our gear.
Make sure you bring your camera with you, because the views from the top of the mountain are just breathtaking. Mount Toubkal, at 4,167 meters, is the highest mountain in North Africa. It is a hiking peak, meaning that there is no climbing involved The plan was created with avid hikers in mind, since the ascent is not technically difficult but does entail some simple scrambling and snow slopes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Atlas guides, All meals, mule for luggage.
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Private transfers from/to Marrakech to Imlil. Local driver.
✔ Accommodation in Toubkal refugee.
✖ Tips.
Pickup Locations
1. Stars Hotel
2. Riad Adore
3. Riad SofYan & Spa
4. Riad Wazani Square & Spa
5. Hotel Zagora
6. Riad Shajara
7. Dar Essassi
8. Riad Cologne & Spa
9. Moro Marrakech Boutique Hotel
10. Riad Et Spa Misria Les Oliviers
11. Riad Anya & SPA
12. Riad Dar Talah
13. Riad Luciano Hotel & Spa
14. Hotel Ibn Batouta
15. Targafit Hotel & Hammam
16. Le Tafilalet
17. Dar Sissel
18. Le Pavillon De La Kasbah
19. Jadali Hotel & Spa
20. Riad Nouhal
Additional Info: Pick up from any place within Marrakech city area.
Itinerary
Day 1. From Marrakech, take the road to Imlil, and then hike to the Toubkal Refuge through Aremd and the Mizane Valley
1
Marrakech
Today, we are going to leave the city behind and drive south in the direction of the Toubkal Massif. This mountain range is known for its jagged peaks and deep valleys. As we travel over the Haouz Plain, we make our way into the teeny-tiny village of Asni. It is from here that our route starts to wind its way up towards the Massif's foothills. As we make our approach towards the town of Imlil, the valley of the Oued Rhirhaia spreads out below us into the distance, and little settlements cling to the slopes of the high hills as we go down the winding path.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Imlil
We leave our vehicle here and begin our hike with our mountain guide, making our way up the Mizane Valley, first in the direction of the town of Aremd and then on to the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. Aremd is the largest settlement in the valley and was built on a moraine spur that overlooks the valley bottom. It features a unique combination of traditional terraced farming, gites, and roadways that appear to be continuously gridlocked by goats and cattle. These difficult grounds have been exploited by the local Berber villagers for many years, and they have been able to produce maize, potatoes, and walnuts despite the environment. As we go eastward and through the flood plain, our path leads us along mule routes and eventually up into the steep rocky cliffs that are located above the valley.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
After making our way across the river, we find ourselves at the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, which is frequented by tourists as well as pilgrims (although only Muslims are allowed to cross the stone bridge to visit the marabout shrine itself). The settlement is located next to a little waterfall and is comprised of a tangled cluster of dwellings that blend into one another in a disorganized manner.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
We will continue to make a steady ascent, winding and zigzagging its way up until it reaches the snowline and the Toukbal Refuge (3206m), which will serve as our overnight destination. About 5hrs walking.
Duration: 5 hours
Day 2: Go to the top of Jebel Toubkal (4165 meters), then hike back down to Imlil and Marrakech transfer
1
Our ascent of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa, begins bright and early this morning as we make our way toward the top. Our path leads us up the south cirque, across the creek that is located just above the refuge, and then onward through one of the various scree fields that are located on the mountain. Here, we will have to negotiate what appears to be an unending carpet of pebbles and rocks. Nonetheless, the scree and the altitude will make the trekking fairly challenging in sections, but the sights along the route will make the adventure more than worthwhile.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Mount Toubkal
The walking is pretty easy. After climbing to the top of the ridge, we found ourselves on a plateau from where it was just a short walk to the peak, which offered amazing views of the surrounding countryside. There are unobstructed views in every direction from this vantage point, all the way from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north, and all the way down to the Anti-Atlas and the Desert in the south. Pliny, a famous Roman scholar, famously referred to the High Atlas Mountains as "the most wonderful mountains in all of Africa," and when viewed from our perch far above the valley, it is easy to comprehend why Pliny held such a view.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Marrakech
We begin our descent back down the mountain and make our way back towards Imlil Prior by retracing our ways. to make the trip back to Marrakech by car.
Duration: 7 hours
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
