Stone and mud-brick houses of a High Atlas village under a blue sky

4 Day Toubkal Trek from Imlil

Route: Marrakech – Imlil – Tizi Mzik – Azzaden Valley – Toubkal Refuge – Mount Toubkal – Imlil – Marrakech

The extra day on this trek buys a gentler climb. Day 1 crosses the Tizi Mzik pass into the quiet Azzaden Valley and ends in a mountain gite; day 2 climbs to the Toubkal Refuge; day 3 is summit day.

You pass remote Berber villages and gain height more slowly than on the 3 day trek. A circuit that also takes in Lake Ifni is the 5 day trek. See all three on Mount Toubkal trekking.

What you will see

  • The Tizi Mzik pass
  • The Azzaden Valley and its villages
  • The Toubkal Refuge
  • The 4,167 m summit

Good to know

  • One night in a gite and one at the refuge; summit on day 3.
  • A more gradual rise than the 3 day route.

4 Day Toubkal Trek: day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Pass and valley

You cross the Tizi Mzik pass on foot and descend into the Azzaden Valley for the night in a gite.

Day 2Refuge

A steady climb to the refuge at 3,207 m.

Day 3Summit day

Up to 4,167 m at first light, then down to Imlil.

Day 4Marrakech

Transfer to your riad or hotel.

What is included in the 4 Day Toubkal Trek

Included

  • Vehicle between Marrakech and Imlil
  • Licensed mountain guide (English and French) and a mule for luggage
  • Guided ascent on day 3
  • Night 1 in a gite, night 2 at the refuge
  • Breakfast every day

Not included

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

People also ask about 4 day toubkal trek

What is the Azzaden valley?

A quiet valley reached by crossing the Tizi Mzik pass from Imlil. This trek goes over the pass into the valley, then turns toward the Toubkal refuge.

Is a 4 day Toubkal trek better than 3 days?

It spreads the climb and passes remote villages, so your body has more time to adapt and the scenery is more varied. The 3 day route is more direct. If you like the villages and a hammam, the 4 day Berber villages trek adds a night in Aroumd.

How hard is Toubkal in winter?

Much harder than in summer. The snow season runs from about November to April, when snow and ice can cover the upper slopes and crampons or an ice axe may be needed. Tell us your dates and we will advise.

Do I need a guide for Toubkal?

Our treks include a guide, who knows the paths, reads the weather and agrees the turn-back time with you. Check the current local rules if you are asking about compulsory guiding on a given route.

Is this a private trek or a group trek?

Private. When a group reserves, the trek is for that group only.

Sources and further reading

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