Mount Toubkal The Long Way

Challenge level

• Challenging – 6–8 hours of walking per day (up to 16 on summit day).
• Daily ascents up to 1,500m and descents up to 2,000m.
• Highest altitude: 4,167m.
• Good endurance and mountain fitness are required.

Accommodation

• Nights in quality 3-person mountain tents (two people per tent).
• Guesthouse in Aremd and a riad in Marrakesh with en-suite rooms.
• Toilet and mess tents provided; hot showers available at refuges.

Moroccan cuisine

• All meals are prepared by Berber cooks using fresh local produce.
• Traditional Moroccan dishes, including tagine, couscous and lentil stews.
• Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available on request.

Visas & Vaccinations

• Visa-free entry for UK and US citizens (up to 90 days).
• Recommended vaccinations: Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Polio, Tetanus.

Season

• Jan
• Feb
• Mar
• Apr
• May
• Jun
• Jul
• Aug
• Sep
• Oct
• Nov
• Dec

8-Day Itinerary

• Day 1 | Arrival in Marrakesh

  Arrive in Marrakesh, transfer to your riad, explore the souks, and attend the evening briefing.

• Days 2–3 | Into the High Atlas

  Drive to Oukaimeden and begin trekking over the Tizi n’Eddi and Tizi n’Likemt passes. Camp near the remote village of Tachedirt, then continue through lofty valleys toward Azib Likemt.

• Days 4–5 | Through the passes to Lac d’Ifni

  Hike over Tizi n’Ourai with sweeping views of Toubkal ahead. Descend to Amsouzart and camp beside Lac d’Ifni, a brilliant blue lake framed by rocky summits.

• Days 6–7 | Summit Mount Toubkal

  Climb through a narrow gorge, cross the Tizi n’Ouanoums pass, and reach base camp. Make an early morning summit push on Toubkal (4,167m), then descend to Aremd and return to Marrakesh for your last night.

• Day 8 | Departure

  Enjoy breakfast before your transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Included

• Airport transfers
• English-speaking mountain guide
• Camping equipment (tent, mattress, mess tent, toilet tent)
• Accommodation (hotel, riad, guesthouse and camping)
• All transport in private vehicles
• 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

Not Included

• International flights and visas
• Travel insurance
• Drinks and meals are not specified
• Tips for the local team

Costs

Meeting point

Marrakesh Menara Airport
Marrakech
40000
Morocco

Getting to Marrakesh

• Fly into Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), located around 8km from the city centre. You’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your riad in Marrakesh, where a pre-trek briefing is held at 7 pm on Day 1. 
• Return transfers to the airport are provided on the final day. 
• Direct flights operate from several UK airports and major European hubs.

Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot based on 1,090 reviews.

We had a fantastic trip, guided by Lahcen throughout. He was highly professional and always attentive to our individual preferences. He worked extremely hard to make sure each member of the team had an amazing experience. I would love to do another trek in Morocco and wouldn’t hesitate to go with Lahcen again. He was also very encouraging during the challenging parts of the climb and ensured we were safe at all times. The assistant guide, Mohammed, was also great as was the cook Hussain and the team of muleteers. Jess

I won't go into too much detail regarding the Mount Toubkal hike, what I will say is that it's extremely well organised, all you need to do is hike and absorb the magnificence of your surroundings, everything else is taken care of... David

It was my first trip organised by a travel company and I thought it was excellent. Kath M

Had a fantastic trip to climb Mount Toubkal in Morocco. Logistics all sorted efficiently. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food absolutely excellent. Fresh salads and fruits every day and all carried on the mules. Amazing. Tim M

We had an absolutely amazing trip on the winter ascent to Mount Toubkal! Georgia L

This trip takes responsibility seriously and ‘goes the extra mile’ to ensure that your presence in this country is entirely positive.

Central to this

• Caring for the crew
• Caring for the local environment
• Caring for the local communities

All guides and partners are hand picked to ensure that every aspect of your trip operates to the highest standard and reflect the strong values, ethics and joy of travel.

This commitment to Responsible Travel is mutually beneficial without compromising the countries and communities touched or the depth and uniqueness of your adventure.

Key values of this trip

• Leave nothing behind
• We’re the visitors, let’s be respectful at all times
• Deliver a breathtaking experience
• Let’s benefit local communities and environments

Let’s help keep these wonderful places precious.

Porters and crew

All crew are paid proper wages and are treated with respect and dignity. This trip with IMEC, IPPG and KPAP, all not-for-profit organisations that focus on improving the working conditions of porters.

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Travellers are given the opportunity to mitigate some of the environmental impacts of flying by supporting community and conservation initiatives.

Travellers Against Plastic

This trip is a proud supporter of the Leave No Trace and Travellers Against Plastic campaigns, which help educate travellers on the impact of travel and provide practical guidance for enjoying the outdoors responsibly.