Embark on an adventurous climb to the summit of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, while exploring the vibrant culture of Marrakech and the stunning Atlas Mountains.
  • Stand on the top of Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa.
  • Join a small group guided by a Tour Leader with expert knowledge of the Atlas Mountains.
  • Meet remote communities on acclimatisation walks through Amazigh villages.
  • Camp under the Moroccan mountain sky with all camp chores taken care of.
  • Begin and end the adventure in the vibrant city of Marrakech.
  • Walk through spectacular mountain scenery, including the Ighoulidem waterfall.
  • Ascend the Aguelzim Pass for superb views of the Toubkal Massif.

On this trip, we spend two nights in a hotel in Marrakech and four nights camping. Below are the accommodations we typically use:



Marrakech: Hotel Gomassine (nights 1 and 6)







Our adventure begins and ends at Hotel Gomassine in the Guéliz district of Marrakech. The hotel itself has a small pool with sun loungers, plus there are plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants nearby. If, upon arrival, you need to pick up anything for the days ahead, the Carre Eden mall is a five-minute walk away, where you'll find international shops and a Carrefour Gourmet supermarket.



Toubkal: Camping (nights 2-5)







Our four camping nights are a truly wild experience, as we sleep under the Moroccan sky, cradled by the High Atlas Mountains. Our first two nights are spent wild camping, firstly in the Azzaden Valley on the outskirts of a small village (night 2), then at L’Azib N-Tzikarte (night 3). Our final two nights (nights 4 and 5) are at Toubkal Base Camp, where we normally camp within walking distance of a mountain refuge where (for a small fee) you can shower (though the water is often cold).



To make the experience more comfortable, the camp team put up a toilet tent at our campsites – it’s basic but does the job. All the camping is full service, which means you don’t need to put up your tent or do the camp chores. Sleeping mats are provided.



Worth knowing



There may be times when the weather forces us to use a gite with mixed-gender dormitories instead of camping at Toubkal Base Camp.

Single supplement is not available in the gite.