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Toubkal Climb from Marrakech, 3 Days
Three days with a qualified mountain guide to the summit of Toubkal, at 4,167 metres the highest point in North Africa. You sleep the first night in Imlil and the second at the Toubkal refuge, and set off for the top before dawn.
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About the Tour
Outside the snow season you need no climbing skills for Toubkal, but it goes above 4,000 metres and the days are long, so you do need to be reasonably fit. An easy first afternoon in Imlil, before the real climb, helps.
Walkers on Toubkal have to go with a qualified mountain guide, and yours stays with you from Imlil to the summit and back. Mules carry the main bags up to the refuge, so you walk with a day pack. In winter the upper slopes are under snow and you need crampons and an ice axe; tell us your dates and we will say what is possible.
Highlights
- The summit of Toubkal at 4,167 metres
- A night in Imlil before the climb
- The path past the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch
- Sunrise on the upper slopes
- A qualified mountain guide for the whole trek
Day by Day
How the three days go, from your pickup in Marrakech to the drop-off.
Day 1 · Marrakech to Imlil
Pickup in the morning and a drive of about an hour and a half to Imlil. In the afternoon your guide takes you on a short walk around the valley to stretch your legs and check your gear.
- Overnight: Guesthouse in Imlil
Day 2 · Imlil to the Toubkal refuge
After breakfast the mules are loaded and you walk up the Mizane valley past Aroumd and the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch. The walk to the refuge, at about 3,200 metres, takes five to six hours with stops. Early dinner and an early night.
- Overnight: Toubkal refuge
Day 3 · Summit and back to Marrakech
You leave the refuge before dawn and climb for three to four hours to the summit. After the views you come down to the refuge for a rest, then on to Imlil, where the vehicle drives you back to Marrakech in the evening. Expect eight to ten hours on foot.
What's Included
Included
- Private transfer from Marrakech to Imlil and back
- Qualified mountain guide for the three days
- One night: guesthouse in Imlil, dinner and breakfast
- One night: Toubkal refuge, dinner and breakfast
- Mule to carry the main bags to the refuge and back
- Picnic lunches on the walking days
Not included
- Drinks and snacks
- Sleeping bag and winter equipment hire
- Tips for the guide and muleteer
- Travel insurance that covers trekking above 4,000 m
Questions About This Tour
How fit do I need to be?
You should be comfortable walking for six to eight hours on steep, rocky paths. No climbing skills are needed outside the snow season. If you are unsure, start with the Imlil day trip.
When is the best time to climb?
From late spring to autumn the path is usually clear of snow. From about December to March the upper part is snowy and you need crampons, an ice axe and some winter experience.
Will the altitude affect me?
Some people feel headaches or tiredness above 3,000 metres. The night in Imlil helps, and your guide watches the group and turns back if anyone is unwell.
Where do we sleep at the refuge?
In a mountain refuge with bunks and shared washrooms. It is simple and can be cold, so bring a warm sleeping bag or hire one.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
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- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
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