Hikers at the summit marker of Mount Toubkal

3 Day Toubkal Trek from Imlil

Route: Marrakech – Imlil – Mizane Valley – Toubkal Refuge – Mount Toubkal – Imlil – Marrakech

This is the most direct way up Mount Toubkal, and the fastest-gaining of our three routes. On day 1 you walk from Imlil (1,740 m) up the Mizane Valley, past Berber villages, to the Toubkal Refuge (3,207 m); day 2 is summit day (4,167 m); day 3 takes you down.

Because height comes quickly, choose it if you are fit and short of time. If you want longer to adjust, the 4 day and 5 day routes spread the climb; the three are compared on the Mount Toubkal trekking page.

What you will see

  • Imlil, at 1,740 m
  • The Mizane Valley and its villages
  • The Toubkal Refuge, at 3,207 m
  • The summit, with views to the Sahara on clear days

Good to know

  • Two nights at the refuge; summit on day 2.
  • The quickest rise in altitude of the three treks.

3 Day Toubkal Trek: day-by-day itinerary

Day 1To the refuge

From Imlil you follow the Mizane Valley uphill to the refuge, where you sleep.

Day 2Summit

An early start up the scree to 4,167 m, then back to the refuge for a second night.

Day 3Down

A morning walk to Imlil, then the transfer to Marrakech.

What is included in the 3 Day Toubkal Trek

Included

  • Vehicle between Marrakech and Imlil
  • Licensed mountain guide (English and French) and a mule for luggage
  • Guided ascent on day 2
  • Two nights at the Toubkal Refuge
  • Breakfast every day

Not included

  • Lunch and dinner (can be booked on request)
  • Drinks, tips and entrance fees

People also ask about 3 day toubkal trek

How long does it take to climb Toubkal in 3 days?

On this trek you walk up the Mizane valley to the Toubkal refuge, sleep there twice and make the summit push on day two, then descend. The second night at the refuge gives your body more time at altitude than a two-day plan.

Is a 3 day Toubkal trek enough?

It is enough if you are fit and short of time. Height comes quickly on a short route, so choose a longer one if you want more time to adapt. A 3 day trek with an acclimatisation day offers a different pace.

How far is Imlil from Marrakech?

About 65 km by the road through Asni, an hour and a half to two hours. Imlil, at roughly 1,740 metres, is where the Toubkal trails start.

Is Toubkal hard to climb?

In the snow-free months the standard route is a steep walking path, not a technical climb; altitude, stamina and weather are the challenge. In winter, snow and ice can make it much harder.

Is this a private trek or a group trek?

Private. When a group reserves, the trek is for that group only, with its own guide and team.

Sources and further reading

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