September 2026
A superb experience for a first 4,000 m peak, full of traditions and landscapes. Our guide Yassine was great and looked after us all the way up! I recommend it!
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4-Day Mount Toubkal Trek
Toubkal at a gentler pace: a day over the passes and through Berber villages first, so you reach the summit well acclimatised.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Level
- Moderate to challenging
- Highest point
- 4,167 m
- Starts
- Imlil, 1.5 h from Marrakesh
- Price per person
- from €250
The trek
The 4‑day trek is the way we would climb Toubkal ourselves if we were visiting for the first time. It reaches the same 4,167 m summit as the 2‑day trek, but adds a first day over the Tizi n'Tamatert pass and a night with a Berber family, so your body has time to adjust to the altitude before the big climb. The result is a summit morning you can actually enjoy, rather than one you simply survive.
It is also a richer journey. You walk on old mule paths between villages, past terraced fields of barley and potatoes and orchards of walnut, apple and cherry trees. You share meals with local families, see how life works in the mountains and, after the summit, come back down to the villages instead of racing straight to Marrakesh. A final easy morning in the Imlil valley rounds off the trip.
Like all our treks, the 4‑day route is led by a licensed mountain guide from the valley, with a muleteer and mules to carry the bags and a cook who prepares every meal. You carry a light day pack and set off each morning at a relaxed hour, apart from the summit day.
Is this trek for you?
This trek suits anyone who is reasonably fit and wants the best chance of a comfortable summit: regular walkers, first-time high-altitude trekkers, families with active teenagers and couples who want a real mountain experience without an extreme schedule. Walking days are 4 to 5 hours except the summit day, which is around 8 hours.
If you are very short of time, the 2‑day trek reaches the same summit. If you want to see more of the range, the 6‑day and 7‑day treks circle the whole Toubkal massif. In winter the 4‑day trek is our recommended option for a snowy ascent, because the extra day gives you room to wait for the best weather.
Day by day
A sample itinerary for the 4-Day Mount Toubkal Trek. Your guide adapts it to the weather, the season and the group.
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Day 1 Marrakesh, Imlil and the Tamatert pass
After pickup in Marrakesh and the drive to Imlil (1,740 m), you meet your guide and muleteer over a glass of mint tea. The first walk climbs gently through the village of Tamatert, with its stone and earth houses stacked on the hillside, and up to the Tizi n'Tamatert pass (2,279 m). From the pass you look down into the Imnane valley and across to the peaks you will climb later in the week. After a picnic lunch you return to the Imlil side on a different path and walk through the walnut groves to Aroumd (about 1,960 m), where you spend the night in a family guesthouse. This first day at moderate altitude is the start of your acclimatisation, and it is a lovely introduction to village life.
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Day 2 Up to the Toubkal refuge
A relaxed start takes you across the broad riverbed below Aroumd and up the Mizane valley, the main route to Toubkal. The path climbs steadily past small summer cafés to the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch (2,310 m), where you stop for lunch. In the afternoon the valley opens out and the trail zigzags above the tree line to the Toubkal refuge (about 3,207 m), which you reach after about 5 hours of walking. The rest of the afternoon is free to rest, drink plenty of water and look up at the slopes you will climb in the morning.
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Day 3 Summit day
Summit day starts with an early breakfast and a climb by head torch up the scree of the south cirque. Thanks to your first two days, the altitude usually feels easier than on the 2‑day trek. You reach Tizi n'Toubkal (about 3,940 m) and follow the ridge to the summit (4,167 m) around sunrise, with views across the whole High Atlas. After descending to the refuge for breakfast, you continue down the valley to Aroumd, where a hot shower and a celebratory dinner with your hosts are waiting.
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Day 4 Imlil valley and back to Marrakesh
The last morning is an easy walk through the terraces and orchards of the Imlil valley, with time to visit a village, buy walnuts or argan oil, or simply sit in the sun. After lunch in Imlil you drive back to Marrakesh, arriving in the afternoon.
When to go
Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) are the best seasons for the 4‑day trek, with mild temperatures, long days and green valleys in spring or golden light in autumn. July and August are hot in the valleys but generally fine at altitude, with the occasional afternoon storm.
From December to March the route is snowy above about 2,500 metres, and the summit day becomes a winter climb with crampons and an ice axe. The 4‑day trek is a good choice in winter because the extra day lets your guide choose the best weather window for the summit.
- Jan: winter, snow likely
- Feb: winter, snow likely
- Mar: winter, snow likely
- Apr: best conditions
- May: best conditions
- Jun: best conditions
- Jul: summer, hot valleys
- Aug: summer, hot valleys
- Sep: best conditions
- Oct: best conditions
- Nov: winter, snow likely
- Dec: winter, snow likely
Weather in Imlil right now
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Forecast data from MET Norway / yr.no, CC BY 4.0. Summit figures are model estimates for 4,167 m. Mountain weather changes fast, so your guide makes the final call.
Where you sleep and what you eat
You spend two nights in a family guesthouse in Aroumd and one night at the Toubkal refuge. Guesthouses are simple and welcoming, with shared or private rooms, blankets, hot showers and meals served in the family salon. The refuge has dormitory rooms with bunk beds and blankets; bring a sleeping bag liner, earplugs and a head torch.
Meals are home-cooked Moroccan food: fresh bread, salads, soups, tagines of vegetables, chicken or beef, couscous, seasonal fruit and endless mint tea. Vegetarian and other diets are easy to arrange if you tell us when you book.
Getting to Imlil from Marrakesh
Every departure of the 4-Day Mount Toubkal Trek starts in Imlil, a mountain village at 1,740 m at the head of the Mizane valley, about 65 km south of Marrakesh. We collect you from your riad or hotel in Marrakesh in the morning; the drive takes around an hour and a half, crossing the Haouz plain and climbing through Tahanaout and Asni, where a big Berber market is held every Saturday, before the road follows the river up to Imlil.
If you are flying in, Marrakesh Menara airport is about 20 minutes from the medina, so most people arrive the day before the trek and spend a night in the city. If you are already in the mountains, for example staying in Imlil, Aroumd or Ouirgane, we can meet you there instead. Tell us where you are staying when you book, and we will confirm the pickup time the evening before.
Altitude and safety
The gentler start of the 4‑day trek is the best protection against altitude sickness: sleeping a night at around 1,960 m before going to the refuge helps your body adapt. Even so, drink plenty, walk slowly and tell your guide if you feel unwell; descending is the cure for anything more than mild symptoms.
Your guide is licensed and trained in mountain first aid, checks the weather every day and decides whether conditions are right for the summit. Travel insurance covering trekking to 4,200 m and evacuation is essential.
Tips and money
Tipping is customary in the mountains and makes a real difference to the guides, muleteers and cooks who look after you. As a rough guide, many trekkers give around 10% of the trek price, shared between the team at the end of the trip. It is never compulsory; give what feels right for the service you received.
Bring Moroccan dirhams in small notes for tips, drinks and snacks bought on the way, and souvenirs in the villages. Withdraw cash in Marrakesh before the trek: card payments are rare in the mountains and you should not count on finding a cash machine.
What to pack for this trek
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What's included
- Transfers from and to Marrakesh (on treks marked "from Marrakech")
- Licensed mountain guide for the whole trek
- Mules and muleteer to carry your bags
- All meals on the trail, with tea and drinking water
- Nights in mountain refuges, gîtes or village guesthouses
Not included
- Travel insurance (must cover trekking up to 4,200 m)
- Tips for guides, muleteers and cooks
- Soft drinks and snacks bought on the way
- Sleeping bag (can be rented in Imlil)
Before you go
Read our notes on fitness, seasons and altitude, or the questions trekkers ask most.
What trekkers say
August 2026
My father and I have just come back from an extraordinary trekking experience in the Atlas Mountains, including the ascent of Mount Toubkal. I can’t recommend Saeed Rashid and the whole Toubkal Hiking Experts team highly enough… Read the full review on Google
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August 2026
We had two and a half days in Morocco and wanted to spend as much of it as possible at altitude. The Toubkal Hiking Experts team was very accommodating and put together a tailor-made trek for us. From the transfer from Marrakesh to the airport,… Read the full review on Google
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April 2026
Climbing Toubkal with Hassan as my guide was a wonderful experience. He is incredibly strong and experienced, and always made me feel confident, even on the most demanding sections… Read the full review on Google
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April 2026
My four-day trek in the Atlas Mountains was unforgettable thanks to Yassin! Very friendly, he introduced me to Berber culture, its villages and its people, and showed me breathtaking landscapes, all while looking after my wellbeing and my meals. I couldn’t have done it without him! A big thank you!
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April 2026
I was in Morocco at the end of January and early February and wanted to go hiking in the Atlas Mountains. There are lots of trekking agencies and I didn’t know where to start, so I contacted several agencies by… Read the full review on Google
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Questions about the 4-Day Mount Toubkal Trek
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Is the 4‑day trek easier than the 2‑day trek?
The summit is the same, but the 4‑day trek spreads the effort and gives you time to acclimatise, so most people find it much more comfortable and enjoyable.
How many hours do we walk each day?
About 4 to 5 hours on days one, two and four, and around 8 hours on the summit day, including breaks.
Will I stay with a Berber family?
Yes. Two nights are spent in a family guesthouse in Aroumd, where you share meals with your hosts.
Can children do this trek?
Active teenagers who enjoy hiking usually manage well. For younger children we recommend a village trek without the summit; ask us for advice.
Is the 4‑day trek possible in winter?
Yes, and it is our recommended winter option. We supply crampons and ice axes and choose the best day for the summit.
Do you pick up from Marrakesh?
Yes, transfers between your accommodation in Marrakesh and Imlil are arranged as part of the trek.
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| 2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech | 2 | Challenging | 4,167 m | Yes | €170 |
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| 4-Day Mount Toubkal Trek | 4 | Moderate to challenging | 4,167 m | Yes | €250 |
| 6-Day Mount Toubkal Trek | 6 | Challenging | 4,167 m | Yes | €350 |
| 7-Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech | 7 | Challenging | 4,167 m | Yes | €450 |
| Mount Toubkal via Azzaden Valley | 3 | Challenging | 4,167 m | Yes | €195 |
| 3-Day Berber Villages & 3 Valleys Trek | 3 | Moderate | 2,489 m | No | €195 |
| 3-Day High Atlas Mountains Hiking Tour from Marrakech | 3 | Moderate | 3,172 m | No | €195 |
| 6-Day Hike in the Atlas Mountains | 6 | Moderate to challenging | 3,172 m | No | €350 |
| Imlil Village Day Trip from Marrakesh | 1 | Easy | 1,960 m | No | On request |
| 10-Day Morocco Tour: Toubkal, Kasbahs and Sahara | 10 | Moderate | 4,167 m | Yes | On request |
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