Difficulty
Hard
Min Age
14 +
Duration
7 Days
Most Toubkal treks put the summit first: climb, celebrate, go home. This one saves it for last. Seven days into the Atlas, past villages few outsiders visit and nights camped beside Lake Ifni, the only lake in the entire massif, before the final push to the roof of North Africa. By the time you get there, it feels less like a finish line and more like something you’ve earned, slowly.
This Toubkal Circuit Trek covers seven days of trekking through the Atlas Mountains, balancing sweeping panoramas with real time to experience Berber village life. From day one you’re immersed in it, watching locals tend terraced fields and livestock as you pass. The days are long and the walking strenuous, moving from camp to camp, but the rewards are real: expansive views from the summit of Jebel Toubkal (4.167 m), and an afternoon beside the turquoise waters of Lake Ifni.
Starting Point / Ending Poin: Marrakech
Includes & Excludes
✔️ English and French speaking mountain guides
✔️ Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage
✔️ All meals on the hike
✔️ Accommodation ( Camp – guest house – toubkal refuge )
✔️ Round-trip transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech
✔️ Camping Materials (Tents & Mattress) for summer treks
❌ Travel Inssurance
❌ Soft/alcoholic drinks
❌ Tips and personal expenses
Essential Equipment
– Good walking boots and socks / good trainers
– sleeping bag
– Day sack/backpack
– Head torch / headlamp
– Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
– Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
PER PERSON
390 €
Tour
Itinerary
Departure
Day 1
Marrakech Airport – Transfer to Hotel in Marrakech
We meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Marrakech, which takes about 30 minutes. No activities are planned on the arrival day, so we simply have dinner together and discuss the first days of our trip.
Day 2
Marrakech – Imlil – Tacheddirt
We pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech after breakfast and drive to Imlil village, the principal trailhead for walkers. Here we meet our mule team, and once all our gear is loaded, we begin walking along the valley towards Tacheddirt, some 10 km beyond Imlil. Soon the trail begins to rise as we climb up to the pass at Tizi Tamatert (2,279 m). We then descend to the pretty village of Ouanesskra and continue for a further half hour or so to Tacheddirt (3,000 m), where we generally camp.
Walking time: approx. 5–6 hours
Accommodation: camp
Day 3
Imlil – Ouirgane Valley: Short Walk and Mountain Biking
Today’s journey takes us over the Tizi Mzik Pass, at an elevation of 2,280 metres. To reach the pass, our bikes are transported by mule while we embark on a scenic hike to the summit. Once at the top, we resume our adventure on two wheels.
The descent is a challenging yet rewarding singletrack trail, featuring rough terrain and steep slopes that wind through the stunning Azzaden Valley. The breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys along the route provide ample opportunities to pause and appreciate the natural beauty of the region.
Activity summary:
- Hiking: approximately 1.5 hours
- Mountain biking: approximately 35 km
Day 4
Tacheddirt – Azib Likemt
Crossing the valley, we begin a long, slow ascent to the pass at Tizi n’Likemt (3,555 m). The going is quite tough, as there is a considerable amount of loose scree on the ground. At the top, we enjoy our first fine view of the Toubkal Massif, before a long downhill descent to the village of Azib n’Likemt, where we camp for the night.
Walking time: approx. 6–7 hours in total
Accommodation: camp
Day 5
Azib Likemt – Tizi n’Ouraine – Amsouzert
This long but relatively easy day takes us through a variety of contrasting landscapes. From Tizi n’Ouraine (3,120 m), we enjoy further views of the Toubkal Massif, including the summit, the east face and the Ifni Dome (3,876 m). The trail leads on towards Amsouzert, one of the most striking villages in the region, where we spend the night, dormitory-style, in a simple village gîte.
Walking time: approx. 7 hours in total
Accommodation: guesthouse
Day 6
Amsouzert – Lake Ifni
West of Amsouzert are several small villages, which we explore as we make our way towards Lake Ifni, the only lake in the massif. It is a memorable sight, surrounded by rocky mountains and giant heaps of rubble, and it is unusually deep. We expect to arrive by lunchtime and spend the afternoon relaxing on the shore. We camp tonight in this area.
Walking time: approx. 4–5 hours in total
Accommodation: camp
Day 7
Mt Toubkal Summit – Imlil – Transfer back to Marrakech
We leave before dawn, following a well-worn route to the summit. If conditions are good, it should take no more than 2–3 hours to reach the summit, where we enjoy expansive views of the entire Atlas range and the Marrakech plains beyond. Returning to base, we then descend fairly rapidly to the villages of Sidi Chamharouch and Aremd, before following the Mizane River along a well-forested trail to the trailhead at Imlil. If you are staying in Marrakech, you will be taken there by car at the end of the day.
Walking time: approx. 9–10 hours in total
Accommodation: hotel in Marrakech
TREKKING
BIKING
LOCATION & HOURS
Douar Aroumd, Imlil, Asni, Al Haouz, Marrakech
Biking in Morocco is a locally owned tour company offering authentic cycling and trekking adventures across Morocco. Led by experienced local guides Abderrahim and Lahcen Idmansour, we share our knowledge, culture, and passion for Morocco to create memorable experiences for travelers from around the world.
