Morocco - Climb Mount Toubkal ➤ The New Route
This trek to the summit of Mount Toubkal (4.167m) goes along a different route than the one we have used in the past. The trek takes you through a less "touristy" part of the Atlas Mountains and through small authentic berber villages. The climb is not technically difficult and most people manage the walk to the summit.
With you on the tour, you will have a local guide, a cook and muleteers who ensure that this will be an unforgettable experience.
In Marrakech, beautifully placed at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, you can explore the old city, the small alleyways and markets where snake charmers, storytellers and acrobats put on a show every night. The Atlas Mountains is probably the most beautiful and most exciting region in Morocco.
This tour is especially suited for you, if you want to try a high altitude trek and plan to climb even higher peaks in the future (such as Kilimanjaro or Island Peak). You get a good sense of what it is like to operate in high altitude where there is less oxygen.
Highlights on this tour
- Stay in local Berber villages
- Trek to the top of Mount Toukbal, the highest mountain of Northen Africa, 4,167m (13,671ft)
- The tour begins and ends in the exotic city of Marrakech
- Experienced local mountain guide, driver and muleteers
- 4 day trek to Mount Toubkal along the new route with full board
- Beautiful scenery and hospitable culture
Great things about this tour
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It doesn’t matter at what time you arrive. We will be waiting for you at the airport in Marrakech. We then transfer you to the hotel in the centre of the city. While all the participants arrive, you can spend the afternoon visiting Marrakech.
In the morning we leave Marrakech in our private minibus. After admiring the Moroccan landscape awhile, we arrive at the point where our trek begins. There we meet the mules and the cook who will make our life much easier these coming days. We cross the town of Imioughlad and we begin the ascent towards the first mountain pass of the trek. From the pass, at 2000 m above sea level, we have precious views of the regions of Tigouga, Taroudant, and of the Angour mountains to the north. After lunch, we arrive at the village of Tahliouine village where we spend the night at a berber lodge.
We start the day early to avoid the sun during the ascent of a mountain pass. After reaching the Teouti pass, at 2400m, we descend towards the town of Assaka. After lunch our path climbs again until we reach the village of Tizgi, where we set up camp.
Today we hike along beautiful, wild landscapes of the Toubkal range. We'll find flocks of cattle with their Berber shepherds. After the morning ascent, we descend to the valley of the river Azaden, where we eat. With renewed strength, in the evening we climb to the campsite of Azib Tamsoult, to 2250m.
Today is an intense day, in which we significantly increase the average altitude of the trek. Ahead of us we have the demanding ascent to the Aguelzim pass at 3450 m. The ascent is long but progressive. Once on the pass we will be able to admire the summit of Toubkal. We then descend towards the Toubkal base camp, at 3200m.
Today is the big day. With four days of walking in the Toubkal National Park, the possibilities we have of successfully reaching the summit (4.167m) are high. We start the day early, at daybreak, to avoid the sun as much as possible during the ascent. After 3 hours of effort, we reach the top of North Africa. All the effort pays off with the impressive views we have. After enjoying this moment, we start the descent to the base camp. There we eat and then we continue the descent towards the village of Imlil, where we spent the night.
After breakfast, transfer back to Marrakech. Check in at your Riad. You have the rest of the day to explore the wonderful city.
Transfer to the airport of Marrakech in time to catch your flight.
Price includes
- 2 nights in hotel/riad in Marrakech
- 6 day/5 night trekking to the summit of Mount Toubkal with accommodation in guesthouses
- Breakfast in Marrakech
- All meals during the trek
- Transfer from the hotel in Marrakech to the entrance of the Atlas Mountains
- Local English speaking guide, a cook and muleteers
- Mules for transporting the luggage
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Marrakech
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Flights to/from Marrakech
- Tips for the guide, the cook and the muleteers (around €40,- per participant)
- Lunch and dinner in Marrakech
- Handling fee (EUR 20)
Practical info
This is an individual trip. This means, it is only you who are on the trip and you have your own guide and carriers. For example, if you do not mind being put together with other travelers, then you can let us know and we will put you together with others if they have the same wish.
On this tour you have a local guide and cook on the tour. Your guide speaks English, is an expert in the area and has completed the tour many times before.
Notice: If you open the booking form, fill it out and go to page two, you can save your quote and have it sent to your email as a pdf. This way you can easily send it to others who can then see the price and exactly what is included. When you have saved the quote you can easily restart the booking and you will not need to enter all the information again.
Dates of departure
This tour can be arranged on the starting day of your choice all year round. Note that in the winter months (November to March) the daylight is shorter, and therefore there will be small changes in the route. There will also be snow at the top of Toubkal, and you might need extra equipment, which can be rented locally.
The flights to/from Marrakech are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flight.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 48 hours)
- You arrange your transportation
Airport transfers
When you arrive at the airport you will be picked up and driven to the hotel in Marrakech. You will also be driven back after the trip ends.
Book a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
In Marrakech you stay in a so-called "riad" - a charming tourist class hotel with breakfast included. On the trek you will stay at local guesthouses.
In Marrakech, breakfast is included, but you have to buy the other meals. On the trek all meals are included, and in the guesthouses you will have the option to buy sodas. The kitchen team provides drinking water and tea / coffee on the trek.
A typical day of trekking begins with a wake-up time between 06:00am to 6:30am. Once you are dressed and have eaten breakfast, you will pack your luggage and start walking around 08:00 am. Around noon you will have a nice long lunch break before continuing on the afternoon walking stretch. You will usually arrive at the place of accommodation in the afternoon.
This tour has difficulty grade 3. You will walk on good paths, however the last stretch leading to the top is fairly rocky. Walking days are not particularly long, and most people will first notice the seriousness of the altitude on the summit day.
Grade 3
Walking in hilly or mountainous terrain, with longer ascents and descents. You will walk 5-7 hours a day. Requires good fitness and good health, but no technical experience. Requires good footwear such as trekking or hiking boots.
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When booking this trip, you will receive our practical information and packing list for the trekking tour to the summit of Mount Toubkal.
Mount Toubkal can be climbed all year round, even in wintertime. In the period from November to February it is cool in the low-lying regions with day temperatures of 10-15 degrees. The temperature drops as you get up at a height, and there is snow on top. March to October are good months for which the average temperatures in spring and autumn is 20-25 degrees. In the summer it is hot with over 30 degrees in the low-lying areas. Here is some general climate data for Marrakech, as seen on www.yr.no.
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