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Mountains · 2 days

2-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek from Imlil

North Africa's highest peak (4,167 m) with a licensed mountain guide

Private tour 2 days 2–6 travellers Imlil · Toubkal National Park Challenging

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Duration

2 days

Group size

2–6 travellers

Difficulty

Challenging

Languages

English, French, Berber

Departs

Any date, private

Private trips, operated by Serenity Morocco Tours

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Overview

A private 2-day ascent of Jebel Toubkal (4,167 m), North Africa's highest peak: walk from Imlil (about 1,740 m) to the refuge at about 3,200 m on day one, then summit at dawn and descend to Imlil on day two, with a licensed guide and mule support.

Imlil is about 65 km and 1.5 hours from Marrakech. From there day one is a 5–7 hour walk up the Mizane valley through Aroumd and past the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch to the Toubkal refuge at about 3,200 m. A mule carries your bags, and you sleep in a shared dormitory with dinner cooked at the refuge.

Summit day starts before dawn: about 3–4 hours up a scree-covered south cirque to 4,167 m, with views across the High Atlas and, on clear days, towards the Sahara. The full day — summit and the descent all the way to Imlil — is long, often 9–11 hours, and the altitude is real, so this is for fit hikers. Licensed guides are required on the Toubkal route, with checks above Aroumd. From roughly December to March the mountain is usually snow-covered and you'll need crampons and an ice axe; we arrange these and an experienced winter guide.

Trip highlights

Summit of Jebel Toubkal, 4,167 m — the highest point in North Africa
Licensed mountain guide, cook and mule support
Walk through Aroumd and past the Sidi Chamharouch shrine
Night at the Toubkal refuge at about 3,200 m
Dawn start for summit views across the High Atlas
Marrakech transfers to and from Imlil included

Private · any date

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Duration: 2 days
Group: 2–6 travellers
Level: Challenging
Guide: English, French, Berber

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Inside the trip.

Day-by-day itinerary

Marrakech → Marrakech

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Day 1 · Marrakech – Imlil – Toubkal refuge
Imlil · Aroumd · Sidi Chamharouch
08:00 pickup in Marrakech and the drive to Imlil (about 1.5 hours). Meet your guide and mule, then hike 5–7 hours up the valley via Aroumd and Sidi Chamharouch to the refuge.
Toubkal refuge (shared dormitory) L · D
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Day 2 · Summit – Imlil – Marrakech
Jebel Toubkal
Pre-dawn start, about 3–4 hours to the summit, then descend to the refuge for a break and on down to Imlil. Transfer back to Marrakech in the evening.
B · L

Cities & regions on this trip

You'll experience 3 destinations.

Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.

Imperial city · Central Morocco

Marrakech

The red city and Morocco's best base for day trips — Atlas, Agafay and the Atlantic all within reach.

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High Atlas · Imlil & Toubkal

Atlas Mountains

Berber villages and North Africa's highest summit — and the easiest mountain day trip from Marrakech.

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High Atlas · Toubkal National Park

Imlil

The closest High Atlas trekking village to Marrakech — an easy day trip, or the base for the Toubkal summit.

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The route

Map of 2-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek from Imlil

7 stops across Mountains. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.

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Marrakech
Start
2
Imlil
Trailhead 1,740 m
3
Aroumd
Village
4
Sidi Chamharouch
Shrine
5
Toubkal refuge
Refuge ~3,200 m
6
Jebel Toubkal
Summit 4,167 m
7
Marrakech
Finish

What's included

Private transfer Marrakech – Imlil – Marrakech
Licensed mountain guide for both days
Mule and muleteer to carry main bags to the refuge
Night at the Toubkal refuge (dormitory)
Meals on the trek as listed (L · D, then B · L)
Crampons and ice axe in winter

Not included

Sleeping bag (can be hired at the refuge or in Imlil)
Soft drinks and snacks bought at the refuge
Travel insurance covering trekking to 4,200 m
Tips for the guide, cook and muleteer

What to bring

Pack light, pack smart.

Broken-in hiking boots with ankle support
Daypack (25–35 L) — mules carry the main bags
Warm fleece, down jacket and waterproof shell (it is cold at altitude in every season)
Sun hat, sunglasses, SPF 50 and lip balm
Two 1-litre water bottles and purification tablets
Headlamp and personal medication

Frequently asked

Questions about this tour.

How hard is the 2-day Toubkal trek?

Hard for a first-time hiker. Day two is often 9–11 hours with over 900 m of climbing to the summit and about 2,400 m of descent to Imlil. You should be comfortable walking 6–8 hours on steep ground.

Do I need a guide to climb Toubkal?

Yes. Hikers going up towards Toubkal must be accompanied by a licensed mountain guide, and papers are checked on the trail above Imlil.

When is the best time to climb Toubkal?

Late April to June and September to October for snow-free trails and stable weather. July and August work but are hot lower down. December to March needs crampons, an ice axe and winter experience.

Will I get altitude sickness?

Some people get headaches above 3,500 m. A 3-day version with an extra night in Imlil or Aroumd helps acclimatisation — ask us to quote it.