Morocco
5 Day Toubkal Trip
Toubkal overview
Standing at 4,167m, Mount Toubkal is the highest peak in North Africa and the crown of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains. Accessible enough for fit trekkers with no technical climbing experience, yet wild and dramatic enough to feel like a genuine expedition, it’s one of the most rewarding mountain experiences on the planet.
The route takes you through spectacular High Atlas scenery, from the traditional Berber village of Imlil past ancient mule trails, high mountain refuges, and sweeping ridgelines before the final push to the summit.
At Vertex Expeditions, every trek is fully guided by experienced local mountain guides who know the mountains inside out, ensuring a personal and high-quality experience from start to finish. Whether you’re looking for a fast summit push or a more gradual ascent with time to acclimatise, we have an option to suit you.
Standing on the roof of North Africa is something you won’t forget.
Included in Package
- Private transport from and back to Marrakech
- Accommodation (during trek)
- All Meals
- Baggage Mule
- Local Mountain Guide
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech - Imi Oughlad - Tizi N’Tachte - Ait Issa
Your adventure begins in Marrakech where our team will collect you from your accommodation and drive you south towards the High Atlas Mountains. After travelling through the scenic Moulay Brahim Gorge and mountain valleys you will arrive at the small village of Imi Oughlad (1450m), where you will meet your local mountain guide and trekking team.
The trek begins with a gentle acclimatisation hike through pine forests, juniper trees and traditional corn fields as you climb towards the Tizi N’Tachete pass (2000m). From here you will enjoy beautiful views over the Imlil and Ait Oussaden valleys before stopping for a freshly prepared alfresco lunch.
In the afternoon you will descend into the Assif N’Ait Oussaden Valley and continue towards the traditional red clay Berber village of Ait Issa (1750m). Here you will spend the night in a welcoming guesthouse and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner after around 5 hours of trekking.
Day 2: Tiziane - Tizi N’Taghrhourte - D’knt
After breakfast in the guesthouse you will begin trekking deeper into the Ait Oussaden Valley, walking through terraced farmland and shaded walnut groves. The trail gradually climbs towards the Tizi N’Taghrhourte pass (1995m), offering fantastic views across the surrounding valleys and mountains.
After approximately 2.5 hours of trekking you will stop near the Assaka spring for a relaxing picnic lunch prepared by the trekking team.
In the afternoon you will descend along mountain paths and forest edges towards the Berber village of D’knt (1900m). Dinner and accommodation will be provided in a local guesthouse where you can relax and experience the hospitality of the Atlas Mountains after around 6 hours of trekking.
Day 3: D’knt - Tizi N’Tagdalte - Tizi Oussem
Today’s trek takes you through beautiful mountain farmland surrounded by walnut groves, corn fields and barley terraces. Along the way you may meet local shepherds tending their flocks as you continue climbing towards the Tizi N’Tagdalte pass.
After crossing the pass you will descend through juniper forests to a peaceful mountain spring where a picnic lunch will be served.
In the afternoon the trail winds through the valley for several hours before reaching the charming Berber village of Tizi Oussem (1850m). This picturesque village sits beneath the dramatic peaks of the High Atlas and will be your home for the evening. Dinner and accommodation will be provided in a traditional guesthouse after approximately 6–7 hours of trekking.
Day 4: Tizi Oussem - Tizi M’zzik - Imlil
After breakfast you will begin the day with a trek to the beautiful Azib Tamsoulte waterfalls, one of the hidden natural highlights of the Atlas Mountains. After spending some time enjoying the scenery you will continue climbing towards the Tizi n’Mzik pass (2500m).
From the pass you will be rewarded with panoramic views across the surrounding Atlas Mountains before descending towards the village of Imlil (1900m), the main trekking hub of the region.
A traditional Moroccan lunch will be served in Imlil before you continue to the nearby village of Armed where you will spend the night in a local guesthouse.
Day 5: Imlil - Tizi N’Tamatert - Ikkiss - Agersioual - Marrakech
Your final day begins with breakfast in the guesthouse before setting off on a scenic circular trek through the valleys and Berber villages surrounding Imlil.
The trail climbs east through the Tamatert Valley towards the Tizi n’Tamatert pass (2279m), offering impressive views of the surrounding peaks including Jbel Oukaïmeden (3268m). You will then descend into the Imenane Valley, passing through traditional Berber villages such as Tinerhourhine, Ikiss and Amssakrou.
After enjoying a picnic lunch surrounded by orchards of almond, walnut and apple trees, the route continues across the Tizi n’Aguerssiouâl pass before descending back towards the village of Aguerssiouâl.
From here you will return to Imlil where transport will be waiting to take you back to Marrakech, arriving in the late afternoon after a rewarding 6–7 hour trek.
Trip Details
Duration
5 Days
Price (pp)
£475
