5-Day Winter Toubkal Trek
Overview
Authentic Morocco Travel Experience provides a winter ascent of Mount Toubkal. Between November and late March, the summit ascent becomes a more challenging and exhilarating endeavor. Mount Toubkal is a high-altitude winter trek in the High Atlas Mountains.
The ascent offers an experience of wearing crampons in the sand and desert terrain.
What’s Included
- Pickup and drop-off service from Marrakech
- A qualified multilingual guide.
- Comfortable accommodation.
- Mules for luggage. Cook.
- All meals and mineral water are included.
- Local Atlas Mountains guide who is well-versed in the region (English, French, and Spanish).
What’s Extra
- Personal spouts and tips.
- An ice axe and crampons.
- Equipment for hiking
- Insurance.
Itinerary
Day 2
TINZERT - AZZADEN VALLEY (AIT AISSA)
Today we continue our Winter Toubkal Trek. After breakfast, we’ll hike to the stunning Azzaden Valley, enjoying amazing views alongside a rushing mountain stream. You will spend the night in the village of Ait Aissa in a local guesthouse or gite. The day involves approximately 5-hour of walking and hiking.
Day 4
IMLIL – SIDI CHAMHAROUSH – TOUBKAL base camp
We visit Aremd, the biggest settlement in the Mizane Valley, and Sidi Chamharouch after breakfast. Heading eastward, we follow mule paths. Our path in the Atlas Mountains zigzags up to the Toubkal Base Camp at 3206 meters. After 5 hours of hiking, we have supper at a small gite.
Day 1
Marrakech - IMI OUGHLAD - TINZERT
You will start a very unique winter climb trek to Toubkal in the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech to Imlil and Imi Oughlad at 1,450m. Here, at the starting point of the trek, we'll meet our Berber muleteers and your experienced mountain guide. The day hike will take approximately 4 hours in Ouirgane National Park, reaching the authentic village of Tinzert, a Berber settlement.
Day 3
AIT AISSA - TIZI N MZIK - IMLIL
Winter Toubkal Trek involves an adventurous climb out of the Azzadene Valley towards Tizi Oussem. You will experience the Atlas scenery, then pass via Tizi n Mzik at 2489 meters before descending into Imlil village. You will spend the night at Riad Atlas Prestige Guesthouse. Enjoy 6-hour of walking today in the Atlas Mountains with local guides.
Day 5
TREK TO SUMMIT OF JEBEL TOUBKAL(4165M) - IMLIL - MARRAKECH
Our Winter Toubkal climb and Berber villages journey finishes today. After an early wake-up, we make our attempt on the summit of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in Morocco. From the Toubkal peak, there are amazing views from the Marrakech Plain to the High Atlas in the north and the Sahara.Then, we walk down the mountains back towards Imlil, and transfer you to Marrakech.
Day 1
Marrakech - IMI OUGHLAD - TINZERT
DYou will start a very unique winter Climb trek to Toubkal in the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech to Imlil and Imi Oughlad at 1,450m. Here, The start point of the trek we'll meet our Berber muleteers and your experienced mountains guide. The day hike goes for 4 hours in Ouirgane National Park getting to the authentic village of Tinzert, a Berber settlement.
Day 2
TINZERT - AZZADEN VALLEY (AIT AISSA)
Today we continue our Winter Toubkal Trek after breakfast we’ll hike to the stunning Azzaden Valley. Enjoy amazing views with a rushing mountain stream. You spend the night in a village Ait Aissa in local guesthouse or gite. Enjoy 5 hours walking and hiking during the day.
Day 3
AIT AISSA - TIZI N MZIK - IMLIL
Winter Toubkal Trek involves an adventure climb out of the Azzadene Valley towards Tizi Oussem , and you will experience the Atlas scenery, then we pass via Tizi n Mzik at 2489 meters before descending down into Imlil village. You spend the night in Riad Atlas Prestige Gueshouse. Enjoy 6 hours walking today in Atlas Mountains with local guides.
Day 4
IMLIL – SIDI CHAMHAROUSH – TOUBKAL base camp
We visit Aremd, the biggest settlement in the Mizane Valley, and Sidi Chamarouch after breakfast. Eastward, we follow mule paths. Our Atlas Mountains path zigzags to the Toukbal base camp at 3206 meters. After 5 hours of hiking, we eat supper at a small gite.
Day 5
TREK TO SUMMIT OF JEBEL TOUBKAL(4165M) - IMLIL - MARRAKECH
Our winter Toubkal climb and Berber villages finishing today and after early wake up we make our attempt on the summit of Jebel Toukbal. It is the highest peak in Morocco. From Toubkal peak there are amazing views from the Marrakech Plain to theHigh Atlas in the north and the Sahara. Then we walk down the mountains back towards Imlil , Then we transfer you to Marrakech.
Hear What Our Clients Say
Discover the unforgettable 5 day winter toubkal trek experiences our clients have had. Their words speak to the heart of our commitment to exceptional service and memorable journeys.
Our trip was absolutely amazing! From the moment we landed to our departure, everything was well-organized and exceeded our expectations. The local guides especially Said was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly.
James Smith
Office Manager
The attention to detail and personal touches made this an unforgettable experience. Every aspect of our journey was perfectly curated. In awe of Moroccan culture and beauty!!
100% recommended!
Rachel Lee
Office Manager
Exceptional service and an extraordinary adventure. We were able to see and do so much, all while feeling safe and well taken care of. I highly recommend Authentic Morocco Travel for a truly unique travel experience.
Michael Chen
Office Manager