2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech: Summit & Berber Villages

Climb to the Atlas summit and sleep in the mountains with a guide who knows every trail.

A 2-day guided trek from Marrakech to the summit of Mount Toubkal (4,167m) with overnight accommodation at the refuge. Day one takes you by vehicle to Imlil, then on foot through Berber villages and walnut groves to the refuge at 3,200m. Day two starts before dawn for the final ascent to the peak, then descends back to Marrakech by late afternoon, with breakfast and lunch included both days.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech to Toubkal Refuge Trek

• Hotel pick-up in Marrakech
• Drive to High Atlas Mountains
• Meet local guide and mule team in Imlil
• Trek through walnut groves and villages
• Lunch in the mountains
• Hike past Sidi Chamharouch shrine
• Ascend to Toubkal Refuge
• Dinner and overnight at refuge

Day 2: Summit Mount Toubkal and Return

• Early sunrise ascent to Mount Toubkal summit
• Enjoy panoramic mountain views
• Descend to refuge for breakfast
• Trek down to Imlil
• Lunch in Imlil
• Transfer back to Marrakech
• Drop-off at accommodation

The experience

How do you climb North Africa's highest peak and still make it back to Marrakech in two days? The answer is starting early and having a guide who knows the mountain. Your local guide meets you in Imlil after a scenic drive from Marrakech through river valleys and terraced farmland, and from there the trek follows established trails past the Sidi Chamharouch shrine and up to Toubkal Refuge at 3,200 meters. The refuge sits in the high alpine zone where the air thins and the views open across the entire Atlas range. You sleep there in shared dorms: basic comfort, but the altitude and the company of other trekkers make it memorable.

The summit push happens on day two, starting in darkness so you reach the peak (4,167m) around sunrise. The panoramic views from the top stretch across the entire region, and the descent gives your legs a workout on the way back down. Breakfast at the refuge and lunch in Imlil break up the downhill, and you're back in Marrakech by late afternoon. The guide speaks English, French or Spanish depending on the group, and mules carry supplies so you trek with only a day pack.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.
• a local mountain guide fluent in English, French or Spanish.
• one night's accommodation in shared dorms at Toubkal Refuge.
• breakfast on both days and lunch on both days.
• mule team to carry supplies during the trek.

Options for this experience

2 options

Two-Day Trek to Mount Toubkal from Marrakech in the Atlas MountainsGuide in English, Spanish or French · 08:00 and 08:30Pickup is included

Two-day private trip to Mount ToubkalGuide in English, Spanish or French · 08:00 and 08:30Private car, and pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 2d, runs every day at 08:00 and 08:30, from US$ 120 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:30

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 5.64

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Amazouz Morocco Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to summit Toubkal in two days with a single overnight at altitude, rather than spreading the climb across multiple camps. You'll move steadily from start to finish and experience the full mountain arc in one push.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the actual climbing like on Mount Toubkal, is it technical or just steep?

Mount Toubkal is a non-technical trek, not a rock climb. The route follows established trails and mule paths. The challenge is altitude and sustained uphill walking, not scrambling or ropes. Moderate fitness is the requirement, and the guide sets the pace to match the group.

Do I need my own trekking gear, or is anything provided?

You bring your own trekking boots, poles, gloves, jacket and other personal equipment. The tour provides the guide, the mule team to carry supplies, accommodation at the refuge, and all meals. Travel insurance for trekking is mandatory and you arrange that separately.

What's the Toubkal Refuge actually like, is it comfortable?

The refuge offers basic comfort in shared dorms at 3,200 meters. There's no heating or private rooms, but it has beds, blankets, and a communal dining area where you eat the traditional Moroccan dinner and breakfast. The altitude and the mountain setting matter more than the amenities.

How much walking happens on each day, and what time do we finish?

Day one is roughly five to six hours of trekking from Imlil to the refuge, with breaks for lunch and the shrine. Day two starts before sunrise and takes four to five hours from the refuge to the summit and back down to Imlil, where you have lunch before the drive back to Marrakech, arriving in the late afternoon.

Can I do this trek if I've never hiked at altitude before?

Yes, if you have moderate fitness. The two-day schedule gives your body less time to acclimatize than longer treks, so the pace is steady but not rushed. The guide watches for signs of altitude sickness and adjusts accordingly. Starting the summit push before dawn helps, since the air is cooler and many trekkers summit faster in the early hours.