Climb Toubkal, the roof of the Atlas and discover the berber culture.
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Trekking - Trail Running
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Initial to Advanced
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1 - 12
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All year
OVERVIEW TOUBKAL MOROCCO
Ascent in 3 days from Marrakech to the top of Toubkal, the highest peak in the north of the African continent. Climb safely with our guides who know the terrain and who will teach you all the culture and Berber villages at the foot of the mountain. We have different length programs if you wish to climb the other 4k mountains nearby on your trip.
Highlights
- Top of North Africa.
- Berber culture.
- From/to Marrakesh.
- Climb Toubkal or add more summits.
ITINERARY TOUBKAL MOROCCO
Pick up at the hotel/riad in Marrakech (08:00). After your transfer from Marrakech to Imlil (1,780 m), we will start walking for about 6 hours from the Imlil valley to the Azzadene valley. On the way you will pass Tizi N’Mzik at 2450m, the refuge at Azib n’Tamsoult and the Ighouliden waterfalls. We will spend the night in Toubkal hut, also known as Neltner hut.
Early in the morning we will summit Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in North Africa. Your route ascends the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge. The walk is relatively easy, but the stony terrain and the altitude will make the march quite difficult in some sections. The views along the way make the trip worth it. At the top, you’ll see that the views of the landscape are breathtaking, from the Marrakech plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara. Descent to Toubkal hut for a well deserved rest.
In case that Toubkal summit was not reached the day before (bad weather, altitude problems…) will be done Toubkal. If summit has been done on day 2 then will trek towards Tizi n Ouagane, to ascend Ras (4,083m). Then will follow a southwest direction to climb to the summit of Timesguida (4,088m). After reaching both peaks, return to the refuge for lunch and descend to Imlil, passing the “Marabout of Sidi Chamharouch” sanctuary. The 8-9 hour trek ends with a vehicle transfer to Marrakech, arriving around 6:00 PM at your hotel or riad.
If you are in hurry and wish a fast ascent.
Do not recommended if you are not used to speed climbs as it is a high risk to suffer Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).
- Day 1 – Marrakesh to Imlil/Armed – Toubkal hut
- Day 2 – Toubkal hut – Toubkal summit – Toubkal hut – Marrakesh
2 day program
PRICE: from 240€/person
If you wish to take advantage of your trip to Morocco and do more summits.
Special 5 days program were you will do several 4k Atlas summits.
- Day 1 – Marrakesh to Imlil/Armed – Toubkal hut
- Day 2 – Toubkal hut – Ras/Timesguida – Toubkal hut
- Day 3 – Toubkal hut – Toubkal summit – Toubkal hut
- Day 4 -Toubkal hut -Akioud – Imlil/Armed
- Day 5 – Imlil/Armed -Marrakesh
5 day program
PRICE: from 480€/person
WHAT'S INCLUDED TOUBKAL MOROCCO
The Cost Includes
- Private transfer to and from Marrakesh
- 2 nights in Toubkal hut
- Local approved mountain guide
- Muletters and cook
- 3 fixed meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Technical and material advice
The Cost Excludes
- Flights and visas to Marrakesh (we can arrange these)
- Travel and cancellation insurance (we can arrange them)
- Hotel/Riad in Marrakesh (we can arrange them)
- Anything not included in the "INCLUDED" section
DEPARTURES TOUBKAL MOROCCO
TRIP DATES | AVAILABILITY | PRICE | SPACE LEFT | |
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08/11/2024 - 10/11/2024 | Guaranteed | 300€ |
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16/11/2024 - 18/11/2024 | Guaranteed | 240€ |
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12/03/2025 - 14/03/2025 | Guaranteed | 480€ |
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15/03/2025 - 17/03/2025 | Guaranteed | 240€ |
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21/03/2025 - 23/03/2025 | Guaranteed | 300€ |
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16/04/2025 - 18/04/2025 | Guaranteed | 480€ |
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18/04/2025 - 20/04/2025 | Guaranteed | 300€ |
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19/04/2025 - 21/04/2025 | Guaranteed | 240€ |
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14/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 | Guaranteed | 480€ |
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17/05/2025 - 19/05/2025 | Guaranteed | 240€ |
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23/05/2025 - 25/05/2025 | Guaranteed | 300€ |
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18/06/2025 - 20/06/2025 | Guaranteed | 480€ |
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20/06/2025 - 22/06/2025 | Guaranteed | 300€ |
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21/06/2025 - 23/06/2025 | Guaranteed | 240€ |
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16/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 | Guaranteed | 480€ |
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18/07/2025 - 20/07/2025 | Guaranteed | 300€ |
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19/07/2025 - 21/07/2025 | Guaranteed | 240€ |
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13/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 | Guaranteed | 480€ |
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16/08/2025 - 18/08/2025 | Guaranteed | 240€ |
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22/08/2025 - 24/08/2025 | Guaranteed | 300€ |
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17/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | Guaranteed | 480€ |
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19/09/2025 - 21/09/2025 | Guaranteed | 300€ |
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20/09/2025 - 22/09/2025 | Guaranteed | 240€ |
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15/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 | Guaranteed | 480€ |
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17/10/2025 - 19/10/2025 | Guaranteed | 300€ |
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18/10/2025 - 20/10/2025 | Guaranteed | 240€ |
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05/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | Guaranteed | 480€ |
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14/11/2025 - 16/11/2025 | Guaranteed | 300€ |
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TOUR DETAILS TOUBKAL MOROCCO
CLIMB TO THE HIGHEST SUMMIT IN NORTH AFRICA, MOUNT TOUBKAL.
The Jbel Toubkal with its 4,167 meters is the highest mountain in North Africa, it is located in the Moroccan Western Atlas. Its ascent begins from the town of Imlil, located less than 1.5 hours by car from Marrakesh.
Its height does not present major technical complications but we must consider the appropriate equipment depending on the time of year. During the winter and a good part of the spring, snow can be found from an elevation of 2,000 meters upwards.
We will use mules to transport luggage, which will allow you to carry a personal backpack with little weight during the ascent.
At the foot of the mountain we have different villages of Berber culture, our local guides will introduce you to these friendly people and their customs.
The normal program is 3 day which will give an extra day to summit Toubkal in case of bad weather or summit two other 4k mountains nearby, Ras and Timesguida.
The other programs we have is a 2 day express program that is only recommended for people used to to speed climbs at altitude; in case you have not done priorly climbs at this altitude this way you have a high risk to suffer Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).
We also offer a 5 day program that will allow you to summit all 4k summits next to Toubkal in a single trip being at Toubkal hut as a base for all climbs.
Remember that is mandatory by Moroccan law to hire a local guide and there are checkpoints at the base of the mountain.
You need a minimum level that allows you to do a mountain route of 1200m of elevation gain in one day. It is not a technical demanding route. In the winter months November till April snow can be found and will need to be used crampons for the ascent. It is also possible to do it with skis on winter time. The mules will transport our backpacks to the Toubkal hut.
Our trainer Mr. Pablo Ral, graduate in Physical Activity Sciences, Master in High Performance, Chilean Ski Mountaineering Coach and specialist in endurance sports… can make you a specific personal training plan for this trip.
- Standard training plan (one-time payment): 99€ (Fill out online form, 30 min personal interview (to adjust the plan and resolve doubts), Receive your personalized plan)
- Premium training plan (monthly): 130€ (Fill out online form, 1h personal interview (to adjust the plan and resolve doubts), Receive your personalized plan. Weekly monitoring of your progression and monthly readjustment of the training plan)
You can request your training plan at the time of booking your trip or later. (Standard training plans are valid for a maximum of 3 months)
FUNCTIONAL CLOTHING:
● Gore-Tex or waterproof and breathable jacket
● Waterproof rain pants
● Warm jacket – down jacket or preferably primaloft (as they can handle water)
● Lightweight fleece lining
● Breathable, easy-drying short-sleeved T-Shirts
● Stretch pants, a little thicker, days or nights colder
● Trekking pants
● Shorts
● Thermal pants and t-shirt set
● Undergarments (non-cotton recommended)
● Swimwear
HEAD
● Lightweight running cap
● Wool beanie
● Neck Gaiter
● Sunglasses.
HANDS
● Thin fleece gloves.
● Walking poles (Recomended)
FEET
● Thin socks (non cotton)
● Thick, warm socks for the night (non cotton)
● Lightweight trail shoes or hiking boots (what you usually wear in mountain)
● Hiking sandals with heel strap (Optional)
BACKPACKS
● Mountain backpack 20/35 liters
● Rain backpack cover
● Small travel bag (for documentation and wallet)
● Duffle bag (better than suitcase)
LODGE MATERIAL
● Sleeping bag (3 seasons)
● Hut sleeping bag made of silk (optional)
● Earplugs
ACCESSORIES
● Headlamp and battery or spare batteries
● Sun cream, lip cocoa and after sun
● Mosquito repellent.
EAT/DRINK:
● Hydration System minimum 1l (Camelbag, canteen or flexible bottle)
● Thermo Flask (optional)
● Snacks, nuts, gels, hydration and sufficient power bars, protein bars, trail mix, magnesium tablets and recovery supplements
TRAVEL EQUIPMENT
● Casual clothes
● ID or passport, Visa, cash, insurance documentation, vaccination card.
● Microfiber towel
● First aid and medication kit
● Thermal blanket
● Mobile phone and watch with the route track
● Powerbank, camera, charging cables, headphones, selfie stick…
Food:
The Itinerary explains what meals are included each day according to the program. If you have allergies or preferences, let us know on the registration form and we will take it into account.
We always recommend that you bring your own energy bars, nuts… so that you can eat while doing the activities.
Accommodation:
In case you need help looking for a Riad/hotel in Marrakesk let us know.
The program provides accommodation in shared rooms in Toubkal hut, separated dormitories for men and woman.
We believe solo travelers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travelers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travelers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
In case you wish that we can look for the best flight combination tickets from your nearest airport to the destination you can add this service in “extra services” on the checkout before booking the trip and will give you the best proposal beforehand and once accepted buy it for you. This service includes monitor the flight prices over time to get the best deal when prices are low and check in of your flight. The administrative fee for this service is 35€ + the flights cost that will be invoice to you afterwards.
We offer you a 5% discount on your IATI travel insurance. The discount is just valid if you buy the travel insurance policy after clicking on the link.
In case you wish that we can look for the best travel insurance that covers the trip destination/activity with your nationality. You can add this service in “extra services” on the checkout before booking the trip and will give you the best proposal beforehand and once accepted buy it for you. The administrative fee for this service is 15€ + the insurance cost that will be invoice to you afterwards.
The client is informed that B4Experience will issue the trip without including a cancellation, repatriation or accident policy, unless it is explicitly included in the trip contract and paid in the first payment.
Rescue insurance: Recommended
Rescue insurance is highly recommended on all active trips. It must be taken into consideration that these insurance policies are specific for each type of activity (hiking, climbing…)
The user is informed that the GUARANTEE COMPANY that covers the risks of contractual liability and guarantee against insolvency is MARKEL INSURANCE SE. Our trips are covered by Civil Liability insurance.
Visas, and Entry Requirements
Certainly! It is important to have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity when traveling to any country.
To know the specific visa requirements for your trip, it is recommended to contact your local embassy or consulate, or consult with your travel agent. Remember that it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements can vary based on your nationality and your destination. While we strive to keep our information updated, visa rules can change unexpectedly. Therefore, it is crucial that you verify the information yourself and understand that you are accountable for meeting your own visa requirements.
Vaccines
For each trip, clients are solely responsible for having the mandatory and/or recommended vaccines required in each region or country. Consult with your doctor to have all vaccinations before the start of the trip.
The client can take out trip cancellation insurance to be able to obtain payment of the entire amount paid (according to its conditions).
The end user may withdraw from the contracted trip, having the right to a refund of the amounts paid, except for the indicated penalties, but must also satisfy the Agency in the amounts indicated below once the trip has been confirmed. If it is not carried out due to not reaching the minimum necessary places, the client can save the credit for future trips or request a full refund of the reservation.
Cancellation Policy 3:
- FULL REFUND UP TO 24H AFTER PURCHASE
- Up to 60 days before the trip 100% refund of the trip amount.
- Up to 45 days before the trip Refund of 50% of the trip amount.
- For terms shorter than those described in the cancellation policy, the amount already paid will not be paid.
- *€250 management fees apply
* Cancellation fees will not be paid for reservations already issued. If there are other non-refundable expenses already issued, these will not be paid either and will be deducted from the amount to be paid.
* The cost of cancellation of issued flights is 100% of the amount.
EXEMPTION OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
B4Experience offers active trips for different sports and Outdoor activities, as well as information related to these activities through our web platform www.b4experience.com and other channels.
The practice of any activity in nature carries a risk for those who do it, with most of these activities being considered high-risk sports. Each one must know and apply their limits and be aware that regardless of the technical training and physical level one has, their practice can lead to accidents or even death.
The in-person activities and trips offered by B4Experience are carried out on land and activities that may inherently involve risks for those who carry them out and thus clients are informed that they contract them.
DOSSIER DISCLAIMER:
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print/ download a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
ITINERARY DISCLAIMER:
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. On all Outdoor trips, the routes will be adjusted depending on the weather, the level of the group participants and the risks assessed by the guide/trip leader.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
OUR TRAVEL EXPERTS TOUBKAL MOROCCO
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Amazing experience!from Spain03/02/2023Amazing experience! Climbing Toubkal was quite a challenge, but it was worth it. B4Experience organised everything excellently, from the guides to the accommodation. I would definitely do it again!Date of Experience: February 03, 2024
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A great adventurefrom Spain25/11/2022Climbing Toubkal was crazy, but B4Experience made it amazing. The organization was very good and the guides were always ready to help us. It was exhausting at times, but the thrill of reaching the top and seeing everything from there was simply spectacular. The experience on the mountain left me wanting more. A great adventure that I definitely recommend to everyone. Don't miss it!Date of Experience: November 25, 2022
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What an adventure!from Spain04/11/2022What an adventure! Climbing Toubkal was one of the best decisions of my life. The B4Experience team did a phenomenal job organizing everything. The hike is intense, but the company and support of the guide was crucial. I loved learning about the Berber culture while we were ascending. It can be tiring at times, but when you reach the top you forget about everything and just want to enjoy the moment. Recommended for all nature lovers!Date of Experience: November 04, 2022
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Climbing Toubkal was a life experience.Climbing Toubkal was a life experience. B4Experience organized everything very well and the guides were great. The feeling of reaching the top was indescribable. I recommend everyone to do it!Date of Experience: October 29, 2021
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The climb to Toubkal was amazing.from Spain26/02/2021The climb to Toubkal was amazing. B4Experience took care of everything and the guides were very attentive. Although it was tiring, every effort was worth it. I can't wait to go back!Date of Experience: February 26, 2021