Mount Toubkal 2-Day Climb from Marrakech: Summit at Sunrise

Climb to 4,167m and watch the sunrise from North Africa's highest peak

A 2-day guided trek from Marrakech to Mount Toubkal's summit, staying overnight in a mountain refuge. Day one is a 6-hour hike through Berber villages to 3,200m. Day two starts before dawn for the final ascent, reaching the 4,167m peak in time for sunrise, then a long descent back to Marrakech by evening. Mules carry your luggage, a guide leads the way, and the support crew cooks all meals.

The experience

The trek starts with a drive from Marrakech through the Atlas foothills to Imlil, where you meet your support crew and begin hiking. You'll climb gradually through the Toubkal Valley, passing Berber farming villages and stopping for lunch on the trail. The first day's 6-hour hike gains 1,540 meters as you ascend to the refuge at 3,200m, where dinner and a bed wait after you settle in with other hikers.

Day two begins in darkness. You wake early and start the final ascent, climbing 967 meters over rough terrain to reach the ridge. The last push to the 4,167m summit is timed so you arrive as the sun rises over the mountains. After resting and taking in the view, you begin the long descent (2,530 meters down), back to Imlil, where your support crew and the air-conditioned vehicle are waiting. You'll drive back to Marrakech and arrive at your riad in the early evening.

Mules carry your luggage both days, so you hike with only a daypack. Your mountain guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of nine other languages. The crew provides all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) plus tea and coffee throughout the trek. You sleep in the refuge, a basic mountain shelter where hikers from different countries often gather after a long day on the trail.

What’s included

• Mountain guide.
• mules for luggage.
• accommodation in the refuge.
• all meals during the trek.
• tea and coffee.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to and from Imlil.
• pickup from your Marrakech riad.

Before you book

Lasts 2d, runs every day at 09:00, from US$ 399 per person, with live guides in 13 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (15 to 75 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Hindi, Norwegian, Polish, Russian and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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.

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Good to know

Physically demandingPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Toubkal Treks Morocco

Is this one for you?The 2-day schedule means you leave Marrakech early on day one and return by early evening on day two, leaving the rest of your trip free for the medina, the souks or a day in the Sahara. If you have only one day, a single-day Toubkal climb exists. If you want a longer trek with more terrain, a 4-day version covers more of the Atlas range.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Czech, Norwegian, Hindi, Swedish, Russian, Polish, Danish and Dutch.

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.

How much elevation do I gain on the first day of the Toubkal trek?

Day one climbs 1,540 meters from Imlil to the refuge at 3,200m, a 6-hour hike that passes through Berber villages and includes a lunch stop on the trail.

What happens on the morning of day two when we summit Mount Toubkal?

You start hiking in the dark and climb the final 967 meters to the 4,167m peak, timing your arrival to watch the sunrise from the summit before beginning the descent.

Do I have to carry my own backpack and gear during the trek?

Mules carry your luggage both days, so you hike with only a daypack containing water, snacks and layers.

Where do I sleep on the mountain, and what meals are provided?

You stay in the refuge at 3,200m on night one, and the support crew cooks all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) plus tea and coffee throughout the 2 days.