Toubkal Summit in Two Days
Marrakech - Safi
Location
Imlil, High Atlas
Date
September 12, 2026
Duration
2 days / 1 night
Difficulty
Moderate to hard
seats
12 seats
About this trip
A two-day ascent starting from the village of Imlil, passing the shrine of Sidi Chhamharouch and reaching the Toubkal refuge where we spend the night. At dawn we begin the climb toward the summit at 4,167 meters to watch the sunrise over the Atlas range. The trip includes transport from Marrakech, accommodation at the refuge, meals, and a certified mountain guide.
Day-by-day itinerary
Marrakech – Imlil – Sidi Chhamharouch – Toubkal Refuge
Early morning pick-up from your Marrakech accommodation and drive (about 1.5 hours) to the village of Imlil (1,740 m), the starting point of all Toubkal expeditions. Meet your muleteer and guide, then begin the climb along the mule track above Imlil, passing through the Berber villages of Aroumd and Armud. Stop at the shrine of Sidi Chhamharouch, a popular pilgrimage site set in a narrow gorge. Continue the steady ascent through juniper and alpine meadows to the Neltner Refuge (3,207 m) at the foot of Toubkal. Dinner and overnight at the refuge.
Accommodation: Neltner Refuge (dormitory beds)
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Toubkal Refuge – Summit (4,167 m) – Imlil – Marrakech
Wake before dawn and set out on the steep scree path toward the summit of Mount Toubkal. After roughly 3 hours of climbing, reach the highest point in North Africa (4,167 m) and enjoy a panoramic sunrise over the High Atlas, the Anti-Atlas, and on clear days the Sahara. Descend back to the refuge for a short rest and lunch, then continue all the way down to Imlil. Transfer by vehicle back to Marrakech, arriving in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: None (return to Marrakech)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
What’s included
- Transport from Marrakech
- Certified mountain guide
- Night at the Toubkal refuge
- Three meals a day
Group pricing
Group pricing — Price per person, depending on your group size.
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