Mount Toubkal Guided Trek & Overnight from Marrakech

Summary

Atlas Mountains 2-Day Hiking Adventure with Local Guide

This is your chance to climb Mount Toubkal with an experienced guide, stay overnight in a high-altitude refuge, and walk through Berber villages along ancient trails. Enjoy local meals and sunrise views from North Africa’s highest peak—the kind of adventure that sticks with you long after you’re back in Marrakech.

What’s the experience like?

“How do you feel about snow in June?” That’s what our guide asked as we laced up our boots in Imlil, the air still cool even after the drive from Marrakech. The village was waking up—donkeys clattering past, someone baking bread nearby, that faint earthy smell you only get in mountain towns. After mint tea, we started up the Aït Mizane valley, passing stone houses and kids waving from behind low walls.

The path wound higher through Aremd and then to Sidi Chamharouch, where locals believe the shrine brings good luck for safe passage. There was a steady hum of voices—trekkers swapping stories, guides calling out greetings in Berber and French. By midday, the sun felt sharp on my neck but the breeze kept it comfortable. Our bags rode on mules ahead of us, their bells echoing off the rocks. Reaching the Toubkal Refuge at 3,200 meters felt like stepping into another world; dinner tasted extra hearty after hours on the trail.

We set out before sunrise for the summit push. Headlamps bobbed along the rocky switchbacks while everything else stayed silent except for boots crunching over frost. The last stretch was slow going—thin air and loose stones—but when we reached 4,167 meters, it was all worth it. You could see Marrakech far below and even a hint of desert haze toward the Sahara. After some photos (and catching our breath), we made our way back down to Imlil for a well-earned ride home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Marrakech to Imlil and Trekking

• Drive from Marrakech to Imlil (1h30)
• Meet guide and have tea
• Trek Aït Mizane valley via Aremd and Sidi Chamharouch shrine
• Ascend to Toubkal Refuge (3200m), overnight stay

Day 2 — Summit Toubkal and Return

• Early climb to Jebel Toubkal summit (3-4h)
• Enjoy summit views and celebration
• Descend to refuge for lunch
• Trek down to Imlil village
• Transfer back to Marrakech by vehicle

Top questions

How difficult is the Mount Toubkal guided trek?

The trek is challenging but doable for most people with good fitness. Expect steep sections and high altitude; your guide will set a pace that works for your group.

What should I pack for this 2-day hike?

Bring sturdy walking shoes or boots, sun cream, sunglasses, layers for changing weather, and a camera. Sleeping bags are provided at the refuge.

Are meals included during the Mount Toubkal overnight trek?

Yes—all meals are included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner both days. Meals are prepared fresh at stops along the route and at the refuge.

Is hotel pickup from Marrakech included in this tour?

Your transport from your hotel or riad in Marrakech to Imlil (and back) is fully included—no need to arrange anything extra yourself.

What’s included

Your experience includes round-trip transport from your Marrakech hotel or riad straight to Imlil village and back again at the end of your trek. Along with all meals—breakfasts, lunches, dinners—you’ll have an expert local guide leading every step plus mules to carry your bags so you can focus on walking. Overnight accommodation at Toubkal Refuge is provided too; sleeping bags are ready for you when it’s time to rest after a long day on the trail.