2 Days Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech via Imlil
The Express Summit Challenge: Imlil Valley to the Peak.
2 Days Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech via Imlil at a Glance
| Private tour, price per person | From |
|---|---|
| 2 travellers | $260 per person |
| 3 to 4 travellers | $235 per person |
| 5 to 6 travellers | $195 per person |
| 7 or more travellers | Ask us |
About the 2 Days Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech via Imlil
This intense 2-day expedition targets the summit of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in the Arab World (4,167m). Starting from the trailhead in Imlil (1,740m), the route ascends the Mizane Valley, passing the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch. This is a non-technical climb in summer (no ropes required) but a true mountaineering experience in winter (crampons required). You will spend the night at the Neltner Refuge (3,207m) before making the pre-dawn push to the summit to watch the sunrise over the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara Desert.
Highlights
The Summit (4,167m): Stand on the highest point in North Africa, touching the iconic metal pyramid marker.
Mizane Valley Trek: Hike through walnut groves and rocky floodplains, transitioning from the green valley floor to the alpine lunar landscape.
Sidi Chamharouch: Pass the famous "Sultan of the Jinns" shrine, a white-washed pilgrimage site built around a massive boulder.
Refuge Life: Experience the camaraderie of mountaineers, sleeping in the Refuge du Toubkal (Neltner) or Les Mouflons base camps.
Mule Support: Hike with a light daypack; our mules carry your heavy gear, food, and water up to the snowline.
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2 Days Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech via Imlil: Day-by-Day Itinerary
The Journey
"08:00 AM pickup from Marrakech. We drive south to Imlil, the 'Chamonix of Morocco.' Here, we meet our muleteer team. The trek begins gently through walnut trees to Aremd village. We cross the floodplain and climb steeply to the Sidi Chamharouch shrine for a tea break. The afternoon is a steady ascent to the snowline/base camp. Dinner and overnight at the Refuge."
The Journey
"Wake up at 04:30 AM. We begin the ascent in the dark (headlamps on) to reach the Tizi n'Toubkal pass by sunrise. The final ridge walk brings us to the summit pyramid (4,167m). The view stretches from Marrakech to the Sahara. After photos, we descend rapidly back to the refuge for lunch, then continue down to Imlil. Your driver waits to transfer you back to Marrakech (Arrival approx 18:00)."
Places on this route: Marrakech · Imlil
Toubkal Trek Altitude Profile
Day 1 climbs 1,467 m in 5 to 6 hours from Imlil to the refuge. Day 2 starts at 04:30: 960 m more to the summit at 4,167 m for sunrise, then 2,427 m down to Imlil, 9 to 10 hours on foot in all.
What to Expect on the 2 Days Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech via Imlil
Gear Check
Your guide checks your equipment in Imlil before starting. If you lack hiking boots, poles, crampons or an ice axe (in winter), tell us when you book and we provide them.
Your Private Vehicle
Your Driver & Guide
"Your driver is more than a chauffeur; he is your local host."
2 Days Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech via Imlil: Price and What Is Included
We believe in clear, honest pricing with no hidden fees. Your private tour includes all transportation, fuel, accommodation, and selected activities. You only pay extra for your personal lunches, drinks, and discretionary tips.
What is Included
- Private Transportation4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (2022–2025 models) with A/C and fuel included.
- Local ExpertsEnglish-speaking driver for the transfers and a mountain guide for both days of the trek.
- Door-to-Door ServicePick-up from your Marrakech Hotel/Riad and drop-off at Marrakech Hotel/Riad.
- Experiences
- • The Summit: Reaching 4,167m (North Africa's highest point).
- • Mule Service: Hiking light (daypack only) while mules carry bags.
- • Refuge Night: Sleeping in dormitories at 3,207m (Base Camp).
- • Alpine Sunrise: Watching the sun rise over the High Atlas ridges.
- • Shrine Visit: Seeing the pilgrimage site of Sidi Chamharouch.
What is Not Included
- TipsDiscretionary tips for your driver and guides.
Know Before You Go: 2 Days Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech via Imlil
You should be fit enough for long days on foot at altitude; no climbing experience is needed in summer.
We provide anything you need on request, from poles and headlamps to crampons and an ice axe in winter. Mules carry the bags, so you hike with a daypack.
Above 3,000 m nights are cold all year; mild headaches and breathlessness near the summit are common, so go slowly and tell your guide.
The climb is led by a licensed mountain guide, who sets the pace and decides on the summit attempt with the weather.
Warm layers, a waterproof jacket, gloves and a hat, plus sun protection: the sun is strong at altitude.
Compare the 2 Days Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech via Imlil with Similar Tours
| Tour | Length | From, per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Days Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech via Imlil (this tour) | 2 days | $260 |
| Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour | 3 days | $430 |
| Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech | 1 day | $105 |
Before and After the 2 Days Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech via Imlil
A day in Marrakech
- Imlil & Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech$80
- Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech$70
- Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech$125
- Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech$105
- Aït Benhaddou & Telouet Day Trip from Marrakech$110
- Agafay Desert Camel Ride and Sunset Dinner from Marrakech$95
- Marrakech Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise$230
- Marrakech City Tour & Medina Walk with a Licensed Guide$50
Booking, Payment and Cancellation
- Price basis
- Prices are per person, based on two travellers sharing. Larger groups pay less per person; a solo traveller pays more. The final price is confirmed in your written quote.
- Currency
- Tour prices are in US dollars. Meals, entrance fees and tips during the trip are paid in Moroccan dirhams (MAD).
- Deposit and balance
- A 15% deposit confirms the booking (PayPal, bank transfer or credit card). The balance is paid on arrival in Morocco.
- Cancellation
- Tell us in writing. Your deposit is fully refundable.
- Travel insurance
- Required, covering medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability.
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2 Days Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech via Imlil: Your Questions
Fit. Day 1 is 5 to 6 hours of hiking from Imlil (1,740m) up to the refuge at 3,207m, and summit day starts at 04:30 with 9 to 10 hours on foot to the top at 4,167m and back down to Imlil. In summer the climb is non-technical, with no ropes needed.
Hiking boots, poles and a headlamp for the pre-dawn start, plus crampons and an ice axe in winter. We provide anything you need on request, and your guide checks your equipment in Imlil. Mules carry your bags, so you hike with a daypack only.
In a dormitory at the Refuge du Toubkal (Neltner) or Refuge Les Mouflons, the base camp at 3,207m below the summit.
$260 is per person, based on two travellers sharing. It includes the private transfers from your Marrakech hotel to Imlil and back, your driver and mountain guide, the mule service for your bags and the night at the refuge. Tips are extra.
Summer, when the route is a non-technical walk with no ropes needed. In winter it becomes a real mountaineering climb on snow, and crampons are required.
Our Marrakech itinerary plans the days in the city around it, and the 14 day Morocco itinerary suggests it in place of the Imlil day trip.
Yes. Climbing Toubkal requires a licensed mountain guide, and this trek includes one, who sets the pace and decides on the summit attempt with the weather.
Mild symptoms such as a headache or breathlessness are common near the 4,167 m summit. The night at the refuge at 3,207 m helps you adjust; walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide if you feel unwell. Going down is the remedy.
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