Marrakech · Imlil · Toubkal
3-Day Mount Toubkal Trek
Walk from Imlil to the Toubkal Refuge, spend two nights there, and attempt the 4,167 m summit before descending to Marrakech on the third day.
- Duration
- 3 days, 2 nights
- Accommodation
- Two nights at the Toubkal Refuge
- Highest point
- Mount Toubkal, 4,167 m
- Start and finish
- Marrakech and Imlil (transport arrangements confirmed with Said)
Overview
This three-day trek gives you two nights at the Toubkal Refuge. On the first day you are collected from your hotel in Marrakech and driven to Imlil, then you walk up the Mizane Valley to the refuge.
The second day is the summit attempt. You return to the refuge afterwards and stay there for a second night. The group does not go back down to Imlil on that day.
On the third day you descend to Imlil and transfer back to Marrakech. Said confirms what the price covers when you arrange the booking.
Day-by-day itinerary
Times are approximate and depend on pace, weather and conditions.
This is the proposed route. It is not a list of what the price includes: inclusions, transport and price are confirmed with Said before booking.
- Marrakech
- Imlil
- Aremd
- Sidi Chamharouch
- Toubkal Refuge
You are collected from your hotel in Marrakech and driven to Imlil. The walk begins through the Mizane Valley, passing Aremd and continuing towards Sidi Chamharouch.
Mule tracks and rocky mountain paths lead on from there. The route crosses the river and climbs to the Toubkal Refuge at approximately 3,206 m.
- Overnight: Toubkal Refuge, approximately 3,206 m
- Toubkal Refuge
- Mount Toubkal
- Toubkal Refuge
An early start for the attempt on Mount Toubkal, at 4,167 m. The way follows the south cirque over rocky, scree-covered ground. Altitude and the terrain make parts of the ascent demanding.
When the weather allows, the summit opens onto a wide panorama. You then retrace the route to the Toubkal Refuge and spend a second night there. This day does not return to Imlil.
- Overnight: Toubkal Refuge, second night
- Toubkal Refuge
- Imlil
- Marrakech
You descend to Imlil, then transfer back to Marrakech.
What the programme covers
- Transport
- Transport may be included or arranged separately, depending on the agreed package. Arrangements and pricing must be confirmed with Said before booking.
- Trekking equipment
- Trekking equipment is not included in the price. Required equipment can be rented at the meeting location. Contact Said to discuss your needs and rental costs.
Said confirms the package inclusions when arranging the booking.
Practical notes
- Both nights are at the Toubkal Refuge. After the summit attempt you stay at the refuge again, rather than descending to Imlil the same day.
- Altitude and rocky ground make parts of the ascent demanding. How far the group continues depends on the weather, the trail and your guide’s judgement on the day.
Questions about this trek
Both nights are at the Toubkal Refuge. The second night follows the summit attempt. You do not return to Imlil that day.
No. Altitude and the rocky ground make parts of the ascent demanding, and weather and trail conditions decide what is possible. Your guide makes the final call on the mountain.
Trekking equipment is not included in the price. Required equipment can be rented at the meeting location. Contact Said to discuss your needs and rental costs.
Transport may be included or arranged separately, depending on the agreed package. Arrangements and pricing must be confirmed with Said before booking.
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3 days, 2 nights
170 €