5 Days Toubkal & Azaden Valley
Marrakech - Safi
Location
Imlil - High Atlas Mountains
Date
May 2, 2027
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Difficulty
Moderate
seats
20 seats
About this trip
The 5 Days Toubkal & Azaden Valley trek blends the green, waterfall-laced Azaden Valley with the classic summit climb of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Starting in Imlil, you cross into the Azzaden valley and trek through Berber villages to the hidden Golden Waterfalls, then climb over high passes to the Neltner Refuge. An early-morning summit push takes you to the top of Toubkal (4,167 m) for panoramic views over the Atlas, Anti-Atlas, and the Sahara, before descending back to Imlil. This is a complete High Atlas experience for fit, well-acclimatised walkers.
Day-by-day itinerary
Marrakech – Imlil – Tizi Mzik – Tizi Oussem
Drive from Marrakech to Imlil and trek over the Tizi Mzik pass (2,489 m) into the Azzaden valley. Descend to the village of Tizi Oussem (1,900 m) for the first night in a Berber guesthouse.
Accommodation: Berber guesthouse in Tizi Oussem
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Tizi Oussem – Azaden Valley – Golden Waterfalls
Trek deeper into the green Azaden Valley, one of the lushest corners of the High Atlas. Hike up a side gorge to the hidden Golden Waterfalls, a series of cascades over ochre rock. Picnic lunch beside the falls, then return to the valley and overnight in a village guesthouse.
Accommodation: Berber guesthouse in the Azaden Valley
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Azaden Valley – Tizi n'Tagharhourt – Imlil – Neltner Refuge
Climb out of the Azaden Valley over the Tizi n'Tagharhourt pass (2,300 m) and descend to Imlil. Continue up the Ait Mizane valley past Sidi Chhamharouch to the Neltner Refuge (3,207 m) at the foot of Toubkal. Overnight at the refuge.
Accommodation: Neltner Refuge (dormitory)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Neltner Refuge – Toubkal Summit (4,167 m) – Refuge
Early start for the summit push. Climb the south cirque scree slope to the highest point in North Africa (4,167 m), with 360° views of the Atlas, Anti-Atlas, and the Sahara. Descend back to the refuge for a rest and a second night.
Accommodation: Neltner Refuge (dormitory)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Neltner Refuge – Imlil – Marrakech
Descend from the refuge back through Sidi Chhamharouch and the Berber villages to Imlil. Lunch in Imlil, then transfer by vehicle back to Marrakech in the afternoon.
Accommodation: None (return to Marrakech)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
What’s included
- Round-trip transportation between Marrakech and Imlil
- Expert Berber mountain guide, English-speaking
- Berber cook and all meals on the trek
- Summit of Mount Toubkal (4,167 m), highest peak in North Africa
- Nights in Berber guesthouses, the Neltner Refuge, and a camp
- Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage
Group pricing
Group pricing — Price per person, depending on your group size.
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