Toubkal Summit Trek

Day-by-day

1. Day 1 Arrival in Marrakech +

   Land in Marrakech, meet your host and transfer to the hotel. The evening is free to explore the old medina and Jemaa el-Fna square as it fills with storytellers, musicians and food stalls.

2. Day 2 Oukaimeden to the Oussertek Valley +

   A private minibus (about 2 h) takes you to the Oukaimeden area, where the mule team is waiting. Cross a 2,600 m pass, then descend into the Oussertek valley, dotted with Berber hamlets. Camp near the village of Gliz. (Walk ~3 h, overnight camp at 1,900 m)

3. Day 3 Walnut Villages to Matat +

   Descend through red-ochre villages and old walnut groves to Imsker, then cross a small pass to Aguersiwal (1,850 m). A narrow path along the mountainside leads to Matat pass. Camp among shepherds shelters, close to Imlil. (Walk ~6 h)

4. Day 4 Azzaden Valley to Tamsoult +

   Cross the Azzaden valley via Tizi Noudite (2,200 m), passing terraced fields and colourful villages, then through juniper and holm-oak forest to the Tamsoult summer pastures. Camp between Tamsoult and the Ighouliden waterfalls. (Walk ~6 h)

5. Day 5 Over Agulzim Pass to Toubkal Refuge +

   A steady morning climb past the Ighouliden waterfalls leads to Agulzim pass (3,400 m) with wide views over the Atlas ridgelines. Descend to the Toubkal refuge area and pitch camp nearby. (Walk ~6 h)

6. Day 6 Summit Day +

   Start before dawn with headlamps and climb the rocky trail to the summit at 4,167 m for 360 views over the Atlas and the Marrakech plain. Return to camp. (Walk ~6 h, ascent and descent about 1,070 m)

7. Day 7 Down to Imlil and Back to Marrakech +

   Descend past the Sidi Chamharouch shrine and through Aremd village to Imlil (1,760 m). Enjoy a last picnic lunch, then drive (about 1 h 30) to Marrakech. Free evening in the souks. (Walk ~4 h)

8. Day 8 Departure +

   Airport transfer and flight home.