Enjoy a unique experience in the heart of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains with this 4-day trek to the summit of Mount Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa.
This tour is ideal for travelers looking to combine Berber village discovery, spectacular nature, and a sporting adventure at a more comfortable pace than a short trek.
From Marrakech, meet the mountain inhabitants, explore isolated valleys, and reach the legendary summit of Mount Toubkal, fully enjoying the mountain’s cultural and natural richness.
Itinerary: Toubkal Trek 4 Days from Marrakech
Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil (1,740 m) – Tizi Mzik (2,660 m) – Azib Tamsoult (2,250 m)
Morning transfer from your accommodation in Marrakech to the village of Imlil, the starting point of the trek (approximately 1.5 hours’ drive).
Meet your mountain guide and the local team (muleteers, cook). The trek begins towards the Tizi Mzik Pass, offering impressive panoramic views of the Imlil Valley and the Toubkal Massif.
Continue to Azib Tamsoult, where the sheepfolds used by nomads in the summer are located.
Dinner and overnight stay in a Berber refuge or lodge.
5 to 6 hours of walking.
Day 2: Azib Tamsoult – Ighouliden Falls – Col d’Aguelzim (3,560 m) – Toubkal Refuge (3,206 m)
After a hearty breakfast, hike to the Ighouliden waterfalls, among the highest in the massif, before continuing the ascent to the Aguelzim Pass.
This passage offers spectacular views of the High Atlas, the deep valleys, and the surrounding peaks.
Descend to the Toubkal refuge, where you will spend the night in a warm atmosphere among hikers.
Dinner and overnight at the refuge.
6 to 7 hours of hiking.
Day 3: Ascent of Mount Toubkal (4,167 m) – Return to the refuge – Aremd (1,900 m)
Wake up early to begin the ascent of Mount Toubkal. The climb is demanding, but the reward at the summit is magnificent: a 360° panoramic view of the entire High Atlas, the Haouz plains, and the distant desert.
After a moment of contemplation, descend to the refuge for breakfast, then continue to the village of Aremd, a charming Berber hamlet perched high in the mountains.
Dinner and overnight stay in a traditional lodge.
8 to 9 hours of walking in total.
Day 4: Aremd – Imlil – Marrakech
Last leisurely morning to enjoy the serenity of the High Atlas Mountains.
Easy walk to Imlil through orchards, streams, and cultivated terraces.
Meet the locals, discover the Berber way of life, then transfer back to Marrakech.
Arrival in the late morning or early afternoon.
End of our services.
3 to 4 hours of walking.
Included in the Trek
- Round-trip transfers between Marrakech and Imlil
- Certified mountain guide speaking French and English
- Muleteers and mules for luggage transport
- All meals during the trek
- Accommodation (refuge, Berber lodge)
- Mineral water during the trek
Not included
- Personal trekking equipment (shoes, clothing, poles, backpack, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Personal drinks and snacks
- Tips (optional)
Practical information
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Level: Moderate to strenuous
- Best time: April to October (possible year-round with suitable equipment)
- Maximum altitude: 4,167 m
- Guaranteed departure with 2 or more people