Trekkers with a mule on a snowy mountain trail in the High Atlas

5 Day Toubkal Trek from Imlil

Route: Marrakech – Imlil – Tizi Mzik – Azzaden Valley – Tazaghart plateau – Lake Ifni – Toubkal Refuge – Mount Toubkal – Imlil – Marrakech

This route circles before it climbs. It follows the Azzaden Valley, crosses the Tazaghart plateau to Lake Ifni, then heads for the Toubkal Refuge and the summit on day 4. Of the three treks it has the most scenery and the most time to adjust to the altitude.

For a faster ascent see the 4 day or 3 day treks. The differences are laid out on Mount Toubkal trekking.

What you will see

  • The Tizi Mzik pass and the Azzaden Valley
  • The Tazaghart plateau
  • Lake Ifni
  • The refuge
  • The summit

Good to know

  • Night 1 in a gite, night 2 in a tent or refuge near Lake Ifni, night 3 at the refuge.
  • The most time to adjust to altitude.

5 Day Toubkal Trek: day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Into the valley

To Imlil, over the Tizi Mzik pass and into the Azzaden Valley for the night in a gite.

Day 2Lake Ifni

Across the Tazaghart plateau to the lake, where you camp or use a refuge.

Day 3To the refuge

On to the Toubkal Refuge at 3,207 m.

Day 4Summit and Imlil

The 4,167 m summit, then the descent to Imlil.

Day 5Marrakech

Transfer back to your riad or hotel.

What is included in the 5 Day Toubkal Trek

Included

  • Vehicle between Marrakech and Imlil
  • Licensed mountain guide (English and French) and a mule for luggage
  • Guided ascent on day 4
  • A gite, a tent or refuge by Lake Ifni, then the Toubkal Refuge
  • Breakfast every day, drop-off in Marrakech on day 5

Not included

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

People also ask about 5 day toubkal trek

What is Lake Ifni?

A high mountain lake in the Toubkal area. This 5 day circuit passes the Azzaden valley and the Tazaghart plateau, spends a night near Lake Ifni and then goes to the refuge for the summit.

How much is a 5 day Toubkal trek?

Our 5 day circuit via Lake Ifni starts at €590 per person. The final price depends on group size, dates and extras, and we confirm it in writing before you book.

How is it different from your other 5 day trek?

This one is a circuit through the Azzaden valley and the lake. The 5 day trek with an acclimatisation day stays on the Imlil side and puts the time into acclimatising and two nights at the refuge.

Is Toubkal the highest mountain in Africa?

No. At 4,167 metres it is the highest in North Africa. Kilimanjaro, at 5,895 metres, is the highest in Africa.

Is this a private trek or a group trek?

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

Sources and further reading

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