Begin a 6-day Toubkal trek through Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains. Start from Marrakech. Traverse rugged terrain and picturesque valleys. Highlights include hiking over mountain passes, discovering waterfalls, reaching the Toubkal basecamp, and summiting Mount Toubkal. Nights are spent in local villages and mountain huts, experiencing Berber hospitality and cuisine. The journey concludes with a descent to Imlil and return to Marrakech. This offers a blend of adventure, natural beauty, and cultural immersion in one unforgettable expedition.
6-Day Toubkal Trek itinerary
Day 1. Marrakech – Agersioual to Tizi Oussem
We’ll start our walk through the village of Agersioual. We will hike over the Tize-n-oudit (2219m) mountain pass. Then, we will continue walking down to the Azzaden valley. We will enjoy lunch under the shade of walnut trees. In the evening, we will spend the night in the summer village of Azib Tamsoult (2200m).
- 1h30 minutes drive
- 5 hours walking
- 600m incline, 400m decline, 12km distance
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Tizi Oussem hiking to Armed
Today, we’ll walk up along the valley to reach the Ighoulidn waterfall, then enter the National Park of Toubkal. We’ll walk back on the mountainside to reach Tizi-n-mezzik pass (2500m). We will enjoy lunch with a marvelous view of the Imlil area. Then, we’ll walk down to the village of Armed (1900m) for the night.
- 5 hours walking
- 700m incline, 600m decline, 10km distance
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Armed trek to the base camp of Toubkal
After breakfast, we’ll leave the village and walk along the river. We will take breaks for tea-nuts. We’ll have lunch at the Toubkal basecamp (3207m). Overnight stay in the mountain hut.
- 5 hours walking
- 1400m incline, 0m decline, 9km distance
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Base camp climb Mt Toubkal and back to the camp
After an early breakfast, start the challenging ascent to Mount Toubkal’s summit. The peak stands at 4167 meters and is the highest in North Africa. Take in stunning views of the Atlas Mountains as you climb. After lunch at basecamp, you can relax. Alternatively, descend to Armed for the night in a local Gite. You’ll experience genuine Berber hospitality and unwind after an exhilarating day of trekking.
- 6 hours walking
- 967m incline, 967m decline, 9km distance
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Walk from the base camp in Imlil and drive to Marrakech
Descend through the valley to Imlil for lunch at the village, then explore the Imlil. In the late afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive back to Marrakech. Reflect on your memorable 6-day Toubkal trek through the High Atlas Mountains.
- 4 hours walking
- 0m incline, 1400m decline, 11km distance
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
| Trip info | price per person |
| price per person | €499 |
| Minimum Group Size | 2 people |
| Trek departures | choose your own dates |
| best time of year | 15th March – 30th November |
- What is included:
- –Official and experienced tour guide
- –Transport (Marrakech – trek – Marrakech )
- –Mules for the luggage transport
- –Accommodation: Local guesthouses
- –Trekking cook
- –All meals during the trek
- What is not included:
- –personnel travel insurance
- -soft drinks
- –tips