Itinerary
Here you can see the program for the trip.
You'll be met at the airport and driven to your riad in Marrakech. A riad is a traditional Moroccan house with a garden. The house is often very nicely refurbished and the stay is comfortable, stylish, luxurious and with a high level of service. The riads have created many local jobs (and pushed up property prices) and many people feel they have a stake in the riad system.
Hotel (example): Riad Omar
After breakfast, the transportation is ready and you will be driven to the village of Imi Ouglad, located at 1300moh, just over an hour's drive from Marrakech. Here you will meet the muleteers and mules. After loading the equipment, the tour begins. Through the colorful and beautiful valley and over a pass at 1500moh, you reach the village of Imsker. From here you continue on centuries-old mule trails to the Ousertik Valley, where you spend the night in a local guesthouse in the village of Gliz. (B, L, D)
The tour continues uphill through beautiful Berber villages. For centuries, the hard-working Berbers have built terraces on the hillsides. Here, people still live according to ancient traditions and hospitably invite passers-by to gain an insight into their daily lives. We continue upwards to North Africa's largest ski resort, Oukaimeden. After a short break, we continue to Tizi 'n Addi, where on a clear day there is a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains. We then descend to Tacheddirt, the highest village in the Atlas region, where the tented camp is set up near the riverbank (B,L,D).
Hotel (example): Cabin in the mountains
Today's hike is fairly short, so you can save your energy and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. You'll cross the Imnane Valley, one of the most famous valleys in the Toubkal massif. After passing the Tizi 'n Tamatert mountain pass (2,300 m), you'll end the day's hike in the Berber village of Imlil. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. Imlil is the starting point for many walks in the area, so there are many mules, hikers and local traders (F, L, M).
Hotel (example): Cabin in the mountains
You continue along the Mizane Valley. After passing the village of Aremd, continue towards the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. Continue east and after crossing the floodplain, walk up mule tracks to the high cliffs overlooking the valley. After crossing the river, you finally arrive at Sidi Chamarouch. This shrine provides a fascinating insight into local life as people travel from all over the region with offerings and prayers for good life and health, and perhaps even the hope of chasing away an evil jinn or two. From here it's a steep climb up the trail that winds its way to the snowline and Toubkal Refuge (3206m), where you'll stop for the night (B, L, D).
Hotel (example): Toubkal Refuge (dormitory)
Early in the morning, before sunrise, you start your hike to the top of Jebel Toubkal (4,167m), the highest mountain in North Africa. The hike itself is uncomplicated, but the gradient and the rock masses in between make the hike a little difficult. The stunning views make it worth the effort. When you reach the top, you have unobstructed views in all directions. To the west is the Marrakech plain and to the south the Anti-Atlas Mountains. After a short stay, you'll head back and forth to Imlil, where you'll spend the night (B, L, D).
Hotel (example): Riad in Imlil
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Marrakech. You have the day at leisure in Marrakech. Go in search of souvenirs in the city's small souk, take a peaceful stroll in the botanical gardens and visit Djeema el Fna Square, which is also a great place to enjoy a good dinner. Accommodation in Riad (F).
Hotel (example):Riad Omar
Now your journey is over. You'll be driven to the airport in time to catch your flight. We can organize extra nights in Marrakech
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
The price includes
- 2 nights in hotel/riad in Marrakech
- 6 day/5 night trekking to the summit of Mount Toubkal with accommodation in guesthouses
- Breakfast in Marrakech
- Transfer from the hotel in Marrakech to the entrance of the Atlas Mountains
- All meals during the trek
- Local English speaking guide, a cook and muleteers
- Mules for transporting the luggage
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Marrakech
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Flights to/from Marrakech
- Tips for the guide, the cook and the muleteers (around €40,- per participant)
- Lunch and dinner in Marrakech
- Handling fee (EUR 20)
Practical information
The price is based upon two people sharing. For safety reasons, this tour cannot be booked for solo travellers. There must be min. be two participants.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Marrakech are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flight.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 3-4 business days)
- You arrange your transportation
Airport transfers
When you arrive at the airport you will be picked up and driven to the hotel in Marrakech. You will also be driven back after the trip ends.
Get a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
In Marrakech, you'll spend the night in a riad, a cosy tourist class hotel where breakfast is included. On the trek itself, you'll stay in guesthouses with shared bathroom facilities. The guesthouses on the trek are very basic, so don't expect anything resembling a hotel. In the guesthouses you will have private rooms, but in Toubkal Basecamp everyone stays in a dormitory as it's the only option.
If you're on a winter trek, it's important to note that the huts on the road are not heated, which puts requirements on your sleeping bag (see below under ‘equipment’).
In Marrakech, breakfast is included, but you'll need to buy the other meals yourself. On the trek, all meals are included and in guesthouses you can buy soft drinks. The kitchen team will provide drinking water and tea/coffee.
A typical trekking day begins with a wake-up call between 06:00 - 06:30. After getting dressed and having breakfast, you pack your luggage and start trekking at around 08:00. At around 12.00, you'll have a nice long lunch break before continuing on your afternoon hike. You'll arrive at your accommodation in the late afternoon.
This trip has a difficulty level of 3-4, which means that most hiking days on the tour are level 3 and a few are level 4.
Grade 3
Hiking in mountainous terrain with longer ascents and descents. You will hike 5-7 hours a day. Requires generally good fitness and health, but no special technical skills or prior experience. Requires good shoes, such as trekking or mountain boots.
Grade 4
Demanding hiking with daily marches of 6-8 hours, often in difficult terrain at higher altitudes. There can be longer ascents of up to 1,000 meters. Requires good physical condition, endurance, and knees and ankles capable of enduring prolonged descents. You need to be in good health and preferably have hiking experience. Requires good hiking boots and regular outdoor clothing. There can be significant temperature differences.
Read more about our grading system here.
When booking the tour, you will receive our practical information and packing list for the hiking ascent of Mount Toubkal.
Please note that when booking the tour from November to April it may be relevant to use crampons and ice axes.
These can be hired from the local guide.
Price
Crampons 20€ per pair
Ice axe 15€ per piece
Sleeping bag
It is also possible to rent a sleeping bag on the tour. It costs €20 for the whole week. If you're on a winter trek, it would be ideal to have a sleeping bag that can handle -20 degrees and you'll need to bring your own. The sleeping bags you can rent locally can handle down to minus seven degrees, so you will need to sleep with warm clothes in the sleeping bag.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
Some nationalities do not need to apply for a visa before visiting Morocco. We ask you to check if you need to apply for a visa here.
We recommend checking with your health authorities or contacting your local doctor well in advance of departure to get updated information on relevant and possibly required vaccinations.
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
Mount Toubkal can be climbed all year round, even in winter. Between November and April it is cool in the lower regions with daytime temperatures of 10-15 degrees centigrade. The temperature drops as you gain altitude and there is snow on the summit. From March the temperature rises and from May to October the daytime temperature reaches 20-25 degrees, with over 30 degrees in the lower regions during the height of summer.
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