Mount Toubkal Summit Trek: 2 Days from Marrakech (4,167 m)
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Start
- Marrakech (pick-up at your hotel or riad)
- End
- Marrakech
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Tamazight, Arabic
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Best time
- April–October for hiking; snow from December to March.
- Accommodation
- 1 night, standard or upgrade
- Vehicle
- Air-conditioned 4x4, minivan or minibus by group size
About the Toubkal trek
Jbel Toubkal is the highest mountain in North Africa at 4,167 m and one of the most rewarding summits you can reach without technical climbing. This private 2-day trek takes you from Marrakech to the summit and back with a certified mountain guide, a mule for your luggage and a night in the refuge at 3,207 m.
Day one is a steady 5–6 hour hike up the Mizane valley, past the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch. On day two you start before dawn, climb the scree slopes to the summit for sunrise, with views across the whole High Atlas and, on clear days, to the Sahara, then descend all the way to Imlil and drive back to Marrakech.
It is a demanding trek that needs good fitness, but no climbing skills between May and October. In winter the route is snowy and needs crampons, an ice axe and experience.
Highlights
- Summit of Jbel Toubkal, 4,167 m
- Certified mountain guide
- Mule to carry your luggage
- Night at the Toubkal refuge (3,207 m)
- Sunrise views over the High Atlas
- Transfers from and to Marrakech
Route map of the Toubkal trek
- 1Marrakech
- 2Imlil (1,740 m)
- 3Sidi Chamharouch
- 4Toubkal refuge (3,207 m)
- 5Toubkal summit (4,167 m)
- 6Imlil
- ↩Back to Marrakech
Berber villages, walnut valleys and North Africa’s highest peak, Jbel Toubkal, just an hour from Marrakech. All tours in Atlas Mountains
Day-by-day itinerary: 2 days
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Day 1 Marrakech – Imlil – Toubkal refuge
Pick-up at 07:30 and drive to Imlil. Meet your mountain guide and muleteer, then hike through Aroumd and up the Mizane valley, past the pilgrimage shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, to the refuge at 3,207 m. Dinner and early night.
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Day 2 Summit – Imlil – Marrakech
Start around 05:00 with head torches, climb 3–4 hours to the summit for sunrise, descend to the refuge for breakfast and continue down to Imlil for a late lunch. Drive back to Marrakech, arriving around 19:00.
Times and driving durations are approximate and can be adapted. It is a private tour, so you can change stops with your driver-guide.
Prices for the Toubkal trek
Your private tour, with prices per group size. All prices are in euros and include everything listed under “What’s included”.
| Travellers | Standard total | Per person | Upgrade total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | €415 | €415 | €455 | €455 |
| 2 | €450 | €225 | €530 | €265 |
| 3 | €485 | €162 | €605 | €202 |
| 4 | €520 | €130 | €680 | €170 |
| 6 | €590 | €98 | €830 | €138 |
| 8 | €660 | €83 | €980 | €123 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
Where you sleep
Standard
A bed in a shared dormitory at the Toubkal refuge, with blankets, hot meals and shared bathrooms.
Upgrade
A private room at the refuge where available (otherwise a quieter small dormitory), plus an extra night option in Imlil to acclimatise.
- Night 1Toubkal refuge (dormitory)
What's included
Included
- Private transfers Marrakech – Imlil – Marrakech
- Certified mountain guide
- Mule and muleteer for luggage
- 1 night at the Toubkal refuge (standard or upgrade)
- Dinner and breakfast at the refuge
Not included
- Lunches and snacks
- Crampons and ice axe in winter (rentable in Imlil)
- National park fee
- Tips
Good to know before you go
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
A warm layer: nights in the desert and the mountains are cold, even in spring.
Best time for this tour
April–October for hiking; snow from December to March.
The tour runs every day of the year. Start dates are flexible.
Payment & cancellation
Pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card. Free cancellation with full refund up to 14 days before the start.
Read the full policyFrequently asked questions
How much does the toubkal trek cost?
For 2 travellers the private tour costs €450 in total (€225 per person) with standard accommodation, or €530 (€265 per person) with the upgrade. The price per person goes down as your group grows; see the price table on this page.
How hard is it to climb Toubkal in 2 days?
It is challenging: about 13–15 hours of walking over two days with 2,400 m of ascent. You need good fitness and should be used to long hikes.
Do I need to acclimatise?
Most people manage without, but altitude sickness can happen above 3,000 m. A 3-day version with an extra night in Imlil is easier; ask us.
Can I climb Toubkal in winter?
Yes, with mountaineering experience, crampons and an ice axe. We assess conditions before confirming.
Is the guide mandatory?
Yes. Since 2019 a licensed guide is required to climb Toubkal.
How do I pay and when is my booking confirmed?
You pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card through PayPal’s secure checkout, and you receive a receipt by email. If online payment is not available, you can send a booking request instead: we confirm it and send you a secure payment link. After booking, and Brahim or our team contacts you on WhatsApp to arrange the pick-up. Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure.
Are your tours private or shared?
All our tours are private: only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Can you build a custom itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a local travel designer will plan a tailor-made route across Morocco with clear, all-inclusive prices.
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