Mount Toubkal Trek 2 Days from Marrakech: Highest Peak

Two days to the top of North Africa, starting from a Marrakech hotel

A 2-day guided trek from Marrakech to Mount Toubkal (4167m), the highest summit in North Africa, with hotel pickup, overnight mountain refuge and a local guide. Day 1 is 4–5 hours of hiking through the Aït Mizane valley to the refuge at 3207m. Day 2 starts early to reach the summit, then descends back to Marrakech. No mountaineering experience is required, though the climb is challenging and demands moderate fitness.

The experience

The trek starts with a pickup from your Marrakech accommodation and a drive to Imlil valley, where the local guide meets you and the hike begins. You trek through the Aït Mizane valley, pass the village of Aremd and the sanctuary of Sidi Chamarouch with its nearby waterfall, then climb steep paths to the Toubkal refuge at 3207m, where you spend the night. The first day is 4–5 hours of walking, and the refuge provides shelter and rest before the summit push.

Day 2 starts early. The route crosses streams and rocky terrain to reach the plateau, where you take a break to see the plain of Marrakech, the High Atlas to the north, and the Anti-Atlas and Sahara to the south. Once you reach the 4167m summit, you descend the same way back to the refuge, then to Imlil and finally to Marrakech. The second day is roughly 10–12 hours of walking plus 1.5 hours of driving. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport to and from the mountain.

The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Polish and is with you throughout. Children from age 7 are welcome. The trek requires moderate physical fitness and the climb is steep, but no technical mountaineering skills are needed. The refuge provides a place to sleep and recover between the two days of hiking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Marrakech and return transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• local guide in English, Spanish, French or Polish for both days.
• overnight stay at the Toubkal mountain refuge at 3207m.

Information

Lasts 2d, runs every day with no fixed time, from US$ 228 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Polish, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate10 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and PolishOther languages ›

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.

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AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Morocco Tours With Locals

Is this one for you?The 2-day format suits trekkers who want to reach North Africa's highest peak without taking time off for a longer expedition. The overnight refuge break lets you acclimatize and recover between the valley hike and the summit push, so the climb itself is hard but the pace is manageable.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

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 walking is involved on each day of the Toubkal trek?

Day 1 is 4–5 hours of trekking from Imlil to the refuge at 3207m. Day 2 is roughly 10–12 hours of walking from the refuge to the summit and back down to Imlil, plus 1.5 hours of driving to return to Marrakech.

What is the Toubkal refuge like, and where do I sleep on the trek?

The Toubkal refuge sits at 3207m and is where you spend the night between Day 1 and Day 2. It provides shelter and a place to rest before the early start to the summit on the second morning.

Do I need mountaineering experience to climb Mount Toubkal?

No mountaineering experience is required. The climb is challenging and demands moderate fitness, but it is a trekking route, not a technical climb. Children from age 7 can join if they have the fitness level needed.

What does the 2-day trek include, and what is the pickup like?

The trek includes hotel pickup from Marrakech, the air-conditioned vehicle to and from Imlil, the local guide for both days, and the mountain refuge for one night. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Polish.

What will I see from the summit of Mount Toubkal?

From the 4167m summit, you see the plain of Marrakech to the south, the High Atlas mountains to the north, and the Anti-Atlas range and Sahara desert further south on a clear day.

Is this trek suitable for someone who has never hiked at altitude before?

The trek is open to anyone with moderate fitness, but altitude and steep terrain make it demanding. The 2-day format gives you one night at 3207m to acclimatize before the summit push on Day 2. Travelers with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries are not recommended for this trek.