Jebel Toubkal, Morocco’s highest peak, has captivated mountaineers for centuries. Our ascent up the rocky giant of North Africa — the tallest in the region — is no picnic, but is accessible to anyone in good shape and hungry for a thrilling high-altitude adventure. Traditional Amazigh communities line the route on this trip and you’ll have plenty of time to learn their customs through village visits and overnight camping with hearty home-cooked meals. The views on the way up are spectacular, but nothing compares to what you’ll see (and feel) at the top.
Day 1: MarrakechArrive at any time.
Day 2: Marrakech/Tizi OussemTransfer to Imi Oughlad and enjoy a long walk up to the Tizi ‘n Tacht Pass. Descend into the Azzadene Valley and spend the night at the village of Tizi Oussem.
Day 3: Tizi Oussem/Aroumd (Aremd)Today is a full day of walking through villages on the northern slopes of Mt Toubkal.
Day 4: Aroumd (Aremd)/Mt Toubkal Base CampAscend the beautiful Mizane Valley, passing the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, before arriving at our Mt Toubkal base camp.
Day 5: Mt Toubkal Base Camp/Mt Toubkal SummitSavour the satisfaction of the ascent and the spectacular views across the valleys below when summitting the 4,167m (13,671 ft) Mt Toubkal today. Return to base camp for the night.
Day 6: Mt Toubkal Base Camp/MarrakechDescend to the village of Imlil before travelling back to Marrakech for a free afternoon.
Day 7: MarrakechDepart at any time.