220 m away
Imlil to Tizi Oussem
A classic col crossing into a wonderfully peaceful valley
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 763 m
- Descent
- 621 m
Conquer Mount Toubkal
Stand on the summit of North Africa's highest peak, all in a weekend.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 2.5 km
- Descent
- 2.5 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 4.2 km
- Gradient
- 21˚
A classic. Trek and sweat your way through the Atlas Mountains and catch sunrise from North Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Toubkal (4167m).
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Description
Gradually ascend the Toubkal Valley with your eye on the prize: the mountain looms over everything! Enjoy the stunning scenery, pass through traditional Berber farming villages, stay in a mountain refuge and then summit North Africa's highest peak.
Highlights:
• Take on the challenging climb to the summit of Mount Toubkal. Be rewarded with the sunrise of a lifetime.
• Earn views from the Marrakech Plain and High Atlas peaks to the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara.
• Stay in a mountain refuge in the Atlas Mountains and a traditional Moroccan riad in the heart of Marrakech.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
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Mount Toubkal Summit Hike: Imlil to Refuge du Toubkal
Day 1: A moderate, non-technical hike to North Africa's highest summit: Mount Toubkal.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 80 m
5.6 km away
Tizi Oussem to the Lepiney Refuge
A quiet day which you almost certainly have to yourself.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 82 m
7.8 km away
Lepiney Refuge to Toubkal Refuge via Tizi n-Tadat
A high and wild col crossing between 2 refuges.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 778 m
- Descent
- 596 m
8.2 km away
Mount Toubkal Summit Hike: Refuge du Toubkal to Summit
The short but strenuous second day to North Africa's highest peak
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 986 m
- Descent
- 986 m
8.2 km away
Ouanoukrim
A much wilder option than Toubkal, and one of the best viewpoints in the Atlas mountains.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 8.3 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
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Guidebooks in this area
6 routes · Hiking
The 3 Best Trekking Peaks in Morocco
5 routes · Hiking
Ultimate Toubkal Trek - A Moroccan Mountain Adventure
18 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Ultimate Mountaineering Challenge : Climb The Big 10
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