Day 1 – Morocco Toubkal hiking trek every week
Arrive at Marrakech Airport. Transfer to your hotel in the old city center. Visit Jemaa el-Fna Square.

Walking: –
Overnight: Marrakech medina – Riad hotel. Alt. 450 m.

Day 2 – Morocco Toubkal hiking trek every week
Transfer to the mountains (approx. 1h30). The mule men are already waiting to load the luggage. With our small caravan, we walk past colorful Berber villages up to a plateau nestled among even higher, rugged mountains. We enjoy the magnificent view and then descend to our small, remote Berber village. There we spend the night in “our” Berber guesthouse. The direct contact with the local people makes the days leading up to this High Atlas hiking tour extra special.

Walking: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Berber guesthouse, Berber village. Alt. 1,600 m.

Day 3 – Morocco Toubkal hiking trek every week
Today we have to cross a high mountain pass. We immediately ascend and slowly walk out of civilization. A winding path takes us above the last mud houses. Through increasingly sparse scrub, we slowly walk to the 2,000 m pass. There, we enjoy the view over the colorful Ouïssaden Valley (pronounced Azaden). The minerals in the soil (green = copper, red = iron) give the mountain ridges and the mud houses different hues. From the pass, we descend a short distance and then continue high above the river. After a picnic lunch, we arrive in the Berber village of Tizi Oussem.

Walking: 5–6 hours
Overnight stay: Berber guesthouse, Tizi Oussem. Alt. 1,850 m.

Day 4 – Morocco Toubkal hiking trek every week
From Tizi Oussem (1,850 m), we cross the Tizi Mezzik pass (2,390 m) to Imlil (1,740 m). In the morning, there is an option for an additional hike to the Cascades Irhoulidine waterfalls. In the afternoon, you can explore the small, authentic Berber villages around Imlil (Targa Imoula, Tagadirt, Achein, Fimlil). It is also possible to visit the village hammam, with different opening hours for men and women. Overnight stay in a Berber guesthouse in one of the small villages around Imlil.

Walking: 4–5 hours
Overnight stay: Berber guesthouse Imlil / Mezzik / Aremd. Alt. 1,740 m.

Day 5 – Morocco Toubkal hiking trek every week
Today it is all uphill, from Imlil to the Toubkal refuge. The path is clear and not difficult. About a third of the way through, we pass the remarkable pilgrimage site of Sidi Chamharouch. After a long walk, during which we can increasingly feel the altitude, we finally arrive at the Toubkal refuge. Fortunately, tea is already waiting for us.

Walking: 5–6 hours
Overnight stay: Mountain hut “Refuge du Toubkal”. Alt. 3,200 m.

Day 6 – Morocco Toubkal hiking trek every week
Everyone has been looking forward to this day: today we climb to the summit of Jebel Toubkal (4,167 m). We start as early as possible, before 6:00 AM, to maximize our chances of clear views. The path is very steep at first, then becomes easier, but the air grows thinner. This can sometimes cause nausea or headaches. Bring aspirin or paracetamol in your daypack. The most important advice is to take it easy and walk slowly to acclimatize. Walking times can vary depending on the group, especially during the descent. For hikers who descend easily, it is possible to continue down to Aremd (1,900 m) on the same day, making the total walking time 8 to 10 hours.

Walking: approx. 6.5 hours (4 hours ascent, 2.5 hours descent)
Overnight stay: Mountain hut “Refuge du Toubkal”. Alt. 3,200 m.

Day 7 – Morocco Toubkal hiking trek every week
The last day of a wonderful trek, with a descent to Imlil (1,740 m). Those who wish can first climb to the high pass of Tizi Ouanoums (3,685 m) in the morning for views over the ever-shrinking Lac d’Ifni far below. This adds approximately 2.5 hours uphill and 1 hour downhill. Without this extra climb, it is a relaxed hiking day to enjoy the memories of yesterday’s ascent. In Imlil, transport to Marrakech will be waiting. If you descended earlier, there is a beautiful hike to Aguersioual today.

Walking: approx. 5 hours + transfer approx. 1h15
Overnight: Marrakech medina – Riad hotel. Alt. 450 m.

In Marrakech, we stay again in a lovely riad not far from the main square. In the evening, we return to Jemaa el-Fna to enjoy the atmosphere once more.

Day 8 – Morocco Toubkal hiking trek every week
Depending on your flight time, you can further explore Marrakech. Airport transfers will be arranged so that you arrive two hours before your flight departure.