Toubkal Climbing 2025/2026
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Climbing the Highest Mountain in North Africa - Toubkal (4167 m).
Program Duration: 7 days
Program Difficulty: Beginner
Special Skills: No mountaineering skills required
Special Equipment: Rental available
Best format: Mini-group (4 participants / 1 guide)
Contact the organizer via WhatsApp or Telegram +44 7727 445099
On the northern side of the African continent lies a mountain range that completely defies the conventional concept of African mountaineering – there are no jungles, no elephants or giraffes roaming the savannah.
The Atlas Mountains, located entirely within Morocco, bear little resemblance to their African location – they are dry, relatively high mountains, their peaks blanketed in snow in winter and parched by the scorching heat of the Sahara in summer.
The highest point of the Atlas Mountains is Mount Toubkal, lyrically called جبل الذاكرة -Jabal Al-Da'akirah ("Mountain of Remembrance") by the Arabs. What do they remember when gazing at the snow-capped peak, hovering like a mirage at an inaccessible altitude above the scorching sands of the Sahara Desert, remains a mystery.
Perhaps they remember how, thousands of years ago, warlike Berber savages descended from these mountains and plundered Arab caravans and fortresses... But that's just my hypothesis.
For us climbers, Toubkal is a relatively easy climb, according to mountaineering classifications, nice enjoyable route to the highest point of the Atlas Mountains with its boasting stunning summit views.
There are no other peaks in the world from which one can admire the sun setting in the hot haze that rises in the evening over the endless sands of the Sahara Desert.
Toubkal is an ideal weekend climbing solution – there are minimum formalities to enter Morocco, nor acclimatization is necessary for a quick ascent to the altitude 4167 meters. The entire program fits into 5 days.
Climbing Toubkal presents no technical difficulties; reasonable physical fitness and basic hiking skills are sufficient.
The most favorable time for climbing Toubkal is the European winter – during this time, you can reach the summit without suffering from the oppressive heat that covers these mountains from May to October.
Climbing in the summer is also possible, but don't expect beautiful snow or spectacular views along the route – snow cover on Toubkal only forms in winter.
Mountaineering Program: "Africa, climbing Mount Toubkal 4167m"
Mountaineering, Basic Level
Day 1 - International flight to Marrakech, Morocco, airport pick up, transfer to the hotel, accommodation
Day 2 - Transfer from Marrakech to the village of Ouglad, the starting point of the route to Imlil, trek to the village of Tizi Oussem, overnight in a private house
Day 3 - Trek across the Tizi Mzyk pass to the village of Imlil, overnight in a hotel
Day 4 - Trek to the Toubkal mountaineering refuge, altitude 3,700 m, overnight in the refuge
Day 5 - Ascent to the summit of Toubkal (4,167 m), descent to the refuge, lunch, descent to Imlil, overnight in a hotel
Day 6 - Reserve day
Day 7 - Transfer to Marrakech, overnight in a hotel
Program Price "Climbing Mount Toubkal, Morocco," 2025/2026 season:
€850 - per group of 6 participants, subject to equivalent experience and physical fitness
€1,490 - mini-group of 4 participants
* The program price may be adjusted depending on the inclusion of additional options (trekking, excursions)
What you need to be prepared for:
- 5 days stay in the conditions of limited comfort;
- carrying a backpack weighing 5-8 kg;
- the air temperature at altitudes above 4,000 m (on the night of the ascent) can drop to -10°C;
Conditions: no medical contraindications
The price includes: services of a English-speaking mountaineering guide, use of a basic medical kit, common gear (kitchen and navigation equipment), all transfers as per the program, meals during being outdoors, accommodation in hotels and campsites as per the program.
The price does not include: transfer (airfare) to the program's starting point (Marrakech), personal equipment rental, meals and drinks in the restaurants
MCS EDIT 2025