Mount Toubkal Weekend Trek

From

CAD 449

Duration

4 days

Countries

Morocco

Activity

challenging

The adventure

If you're a weekend warrior looking to climb the tallest peak in northern Africa in a little amount of time, well, look no further. Starting from the village of Imlil, you’ll make the epic trek to Mt Toubkal rocky summit and back over two days of exhilarating hiking and jaw-dropping views. Challenging yet so freakin’ rewarding, this active adventure will have your heart pumping, your legs burning, and your heart yearning for even more Morocco.

At a glance

Duration

4 days

Route

Marrakech → Marrakech

Countries

Morocco

Activity level

challenging

Style

Active & Multi-Sport, City & Short Breaks, Trekking & Hiking

Group size

Ask

Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

Welcome

Where you'll go

Day by day

Your journey through

Morocco

Day 1Arrival Day

Arrival Day. Please arrive at the meeting point no later than 2:30PM before your departure to Imlil. Enjoy a brief welcome meeting with the group before transferring by bus to Imlil, our base for the trek and a major trekking hub in the High Atlas. Following a one-hour hike to your accommodation, the team cooks will prepare a delicious meal for dinner.

Day 2Head into the craggy peaks and valleys…You’ll be able to see the small villages clinging to the surrounding hills and the valley of the Oued Rhirhaia seeming to fold out forever towards the horizon. You’ll begin the trek at 1740m and climb to the camp at 3206m. Food tonight will be provided by Berber cooks before we set up our tents and camp at the base of Toubkal with beautiful views of the valley.

You’ll be able to see the small villages clinging to the surrounding hills and the valley of the Oued Rhirhaia seeming to fold out forever towards the horizon. You’ll begin the trek at 1740m and climb to the camp at 3206m. Food tonight will be provided by Berber cooks before we set up our tents and camp at the base of Toubkal with beautiful views of the valley.

Day 3The group will make the attempt to summit…Marrakech

Marrakech

The group will make the attempt to summit Mount Toubkal starting early this morning after a hearty breakfast. The peak sits at 4167m and will take between three and five hours to complete. As challenging as the climb will be you will be rewarded with some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of Morocco displayed below you. This is the highest peak in Northern Africa, you’ll be able to see the Marrakech Plain all the way to the High Atlas in the north and the Sahara in the south. After the climb, descend all the way back down to Imlil for the night.

Day 4After breakfast transfer back to Marrakech

View of historic red walls and lush gardens under a blue sky in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Marrakech

After breakfast transfer back to Marrakech, arriving around 12pm. The tour ends on arrival to the airport or at the Marrakech hotel for those have booked post-tour nights.