Toubkal Ascent from Imlil: 2 Days with a Certified Guide
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Start
- Imlil
- End
- Imlil
- 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
About the Toubkal ascent from Imlil
This is the same climb as our Toubkal trek from Marrakech, but it starts in Imlil, so it suits travellers who are already in the mountains or want to spend a night in the valley first to acclimatise. Starting fresh in Imlil also means a more relaxed first day.
Day one follows the Mizane valley past the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch to the refuge at 3,207 metres. On day two you leave before dawn with head torches and climb the scree to the summit, the highest point in North Africa, in time for sunrise. The descent takes you all the way back to Imlil by mid-afternoon.
Your guide is certified by the Moroccan mountain guide school, and a muleteer carries your bags to the refuge.
Highlights
- Summit of Jbel Toubkal, 4,167 m
- Certified mountain guide
- Mule and muleteer for your bags
- Night at the Toubkal refuge
- Sunrise over the High Atlas
- Relaxed start from Imlil
Route map of the Toubkal ascent from Imlil
- 1Imlil (1,740 m)
- 2Sidi Chamharouch
- 3Toubkal refuge (3,207 m)
- 4Toubkal summit (4,167 m)
- ↩Back to Imlil (1,740 m)
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 Imlil – Toubkal refuge
Start at 9:00, walk through Aroumd and up the Mizane valley. Lunch near Sidi Chamharouch, arrive at the refuge in the afternoon.
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Day 2 Summit – Imlil
Leave around 5:00, summit at sunrise, breakfast back at the refuge and descend to Imlil.
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 ascent from Imlil
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 | €140 | €140 | €180 | €180 |
| 2 | €280 | €140 | €360 | €180 |
| 3 | €420 | €140 | €540 | €180 |
| 4 | €560 | €140 | €720 | €180 |
| 6 | €840 | €140 | €1,080 | €180 |
| 8 | €1,120 | €140 | €1,440 | €180 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
Where you sleep
Standard
A bunk in a shared dormitory at the refuge, with blankets, hot meals and shared bathrooms.
Upgrade
A private room at the refuge where available, or a smaller dormitory, plus a hot shower token.
- Night 1Toubkal refuge
What's included
Included
- Certified mountain guide
- Mule and muleteer
- Night at the refuge (standard or upgrade)
- Lunch, dinner and breakfast
- National park fee
Not included
- Transport to Imlil
- Crampons and ice axe in winter (rentable in Imlil)
- 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 ascent from imlil cost?
It costs €140 per person, including the night in standard accommodation, so €280 for 2 travellers. With the upgrade it is €180 per person. Everything listed under “What’s included” is in the price.
Is a guide required to climb Toubkal?
Yes. Since 2019 all trekkers must be accompanied by a licensed guide.
Do I need climbing experience?
Not from May to October. In winter the route is snowy and needs crampons, an ice axe and some experience.
Should I spend a night in Imlil first?
It helps with altitude and makes day one easier. Ask us for a guesthouse.
What should I pack?
Hiking boots, warm layers, a down jacket for the summit, a head torch, a hat and gloves, and a sleeping bag liner.
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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