Mount Toubkal Summit Trek
From Marrakech to Imlil, summit North Africa's highest peak (4,167m) in two days, then return to the Red City
The classic two-day summit route, with extra time in Marrakech before and after. Day one involves trekking to the refuge at 3,207m; day two features a pre-dawn push to the summit followed by a descent back to Imlil. With a single-day descent of about 2,400m, this trek is not technically difficult but is physically demanding, requiring good fitness and altitude acclimatization. Best suited for hikers during the snow-free summer and autumn seasons.
From November to April, snow requires crampons and ice axes; watch out for road closures in the valleys during the rainy season.
Day by day
Day 1 · Gather and Gear Up in Marrakech
Marrakech City（Medina Souks、Jemaa el-Fnaa）
Take a taxi from the airport to the Medina (about 20 minutes). Walk through the souks in the afternoon to pick up warm layers and headlamps.
Confirm your mountain guide and refuge beds in advance.
Stay: Medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa
Day 2 · Trek to the Refuge (3,207m)
Marrakech City（Imlil & Toubkal National Park）
Take a private transfer to Imlil (about 1.5 hours). Follow your guide through Aroumd and trek about 10–12 km (5–6 hours).
Floods in October 2026 damaged the road from Asni to Imlil; check road conditions before setting off.
Stay: Toubkal Refuge
Day 3 · Pre-Dawn Summit and Descent
Mount Toubkal
Start before dawn to reach the summit (about 3–4 hours), then descend all the way back to Imlil (8–10 hours total).
Bring a headlamp and trekking poles. Aim to descend to the refuge before afternoon clouds roll in.
Stay: Imlil
Day 4 · Descend and Relax in the Red City
Marrakech City（Le Jardin Secret、Koutoubia Mosque）
Take a private transfer from Imlil back to Marrakech (about 1.5 hours). Spend a relaxing afternoon walking around the Medina.
Stay: Medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa
Day 5 · Half-Day in Marrakech and Departure
Marrakech City（Bahia Palace、Ben Youssef Madrasa、Jardin Majorelle / Musée Yves Saint Laurent）
Walk within the Medina. Take a taxi to Jardin Majorelle and the airport, which takes about 15–20 minutes each.
Jardin Majorelle tickets must be booked online in advance.