The complete experience: the full Toubkal circuit plus a first day in the Imlil valley to settle in.
The 7‑day trek is the complete Toubkal experience: the full circuit around the massif plus an easy first day in the Imlil valley to settle in, meet the team and start acclimatising. It is the most relaxed way to combine remote villages, high passes, Lac d'Ifni and the summit of Jbel Toubkal in one journey.
The first day is deliberately gentle. You arrive in Imlil, walk to Aroumd and back through the orchards and spend the night in the valley. From day two you follow the classic circuit east and south around the massif, crossing Tizi Likemt and Tizi n'Ouanoums, staying in villages few trekkers see, and climbing Toubkal on the final morning when you are well acclimatised.
Transfers from Marrakesh are included at both ends, and the whole trek is supported by a licensed guide, a cook and mules that carry the bags, food and equipment.
This trek suits fit walkers who want the full circuit with a softer start, travellers who have never been at altitude and anyone who values time to enjoy the villages rather than rushing through them. Walking days are 5 to 7 hours on mountain paths, with two passes above 3,500 metres and the summit on the last morning.
You do not need climbing skills between late May and October, but you should be comfortable on rocky ground and scree, and happy to walk several days in a row. Regular hikers, runners and cyclists usually find the pace comfortable; if you are less active, a few weeks of preparation with long walks and stairs will make a big difference.
If you are short of time, choose the 6‑day trek, which follows the same circuit without the first easy day. If you prefer to avoid the high passes, the 4‑day trek reaches the summit from the Imlil side with nights in a Berber village.
A sample itinerary for the 7-Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech. Your guide adapts it to the weather, the season and the group.
We collect you in Marrakesh in the morning and drive to Imlil (1,740 m). After lunch you take an easy walk to Aroumd and back through the walnut and apple orchards, a gentle start that helps your body adjust. The night is spent in a guesthouse in Imlil, where you meet the team over dinner.
The circuit starts with a climb through Tamatert to the Tizi n'Tamatert pass (2,279 m), then descends into the Imnane valley and climbs to Tacheddirt (about 2,314 m), one of the highest villages in the area. Night in a village gîte.
A long climb leads to the Tizi Likemt pass (3,555 m), with views across the eastern side of the massif, followed by a steep descent to the summer pastures of Azib Likemt (about 2,650 m). Night in a camp or shepherd hut.
The route follows the valley south through quiet Berber villages, terraced fields and irrigation channels to Amsouzart (about 1,740 m) on the southern side of the range. Night in a village gîte.
A wild valley climbs to Lac d'Ifni (about 2,295 m), the only lake in the high Toubkal massif, held in place by an ancient rockfall. The afternoon is free to rest by the water. Night in a camp near the lake.
The steepest climb of the trek leads up a long scree slope to Tizi n'Ouanoums (3,664 m), then down to the Toubkal refuge (about 3,207 m) at the foot of the mountain.
An early start for the climb to the summit of Jbel Toubkal (4,167 m) at sunrise. After breakfast at the refuge you walk down to Imlil and drive back to Marrakesh, arriving in the early evening.
The best season is late May to October, when the passes are free of snow. June, September and October offer the most comfortable temperatures and stable weather.
Outside this period the high passes can be snowy. In winter we recommend the 4‑day trek or a village route instead; ask us for advice.
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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.
You stay in a guesthouse in Imlil, village gîtes in Tacheddirt and Amsouzart, camps at Azib Likemt and Lac d'Ifni, and the Toubkal refuge. Tents and mattresses are provided for camp nights; bring a warm sleeping bag.
All meals are cooked by your team: hearty breakfasts, fresh picnic lunches and hot dinners of soup, tagine and couscous, with mint tea at every stop.
Every departure of the 7-Day Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech 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.
Seven days of gradual altitude gain make this the gentlest way to acclimatise for the summit. Your guide watches the group closely and adjusts the pace on the passes.
Your guide carries a first-aid kit and a phone and knows the evacuation routes from each valley. Travel insurance covering trekking to 4,200 m and evacuation is essential.
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.
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Read our notes on fitness, seasons and altitude, or the questions trekkers ask most.
October 2026
We climbed Toubkal after completing the 10‑day grand tour of Toubkal. Nothing to fault in the organisation, from the pickup in Marrakesh to the return. Everything was perfect and just as we hoped. A special mention for the excellent cooking
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October 2026
A very good experience. A superb, very well organised outing with our guide Youssef! Very good communication with Mohamed! Toubkal in one day! Mission accomplished! I recommend it
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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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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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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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The route is the same circuit; the 7‑day trek adds an easy first day in the Imlil valley for a gentler start and better acclimatisation.
Yes, transfers between Marrakesh and Imlil are included at both ends.
No. The team sets up camp, cooks and provides tents and mattresses. You only need a warm sleeping bag.
Yes, all treks can be booked privately for your own group.
Late May to October, when the passes are clear of snow.
Only a day pack. Mules carry your main bag, the food and the camping equipment.
Signal is patchy. There is usually coverage in Imlil and in some villages, but not on the passes or at Lac d'Ifni. Your guide knows where to find signal in an emergency.
You can charge devices in Imlil and at some gîtes, but not at camp. Bring a power bank for the remote days.
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from €450 per person
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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 |
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