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4-Day Toubkal Trek via Oukaimeden

Duration
4 days
Max altitude
4,141 m
Total ascent
4,122 m↑
Best season
Apr–Oct

Much more than a summit climb: over four days you link the Oukaimeden plateau and its rock carvings with the villages of Tacheddirt and Armed, then climb Toubkal (4,167 m). The gradual acclimatisation makes the summit day more enjoyable, and each night has a different setting: gite, guesthouse, then refuge. Moderate level, possible all year.

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The route

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Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Marrakech – Oukaimeden – Tizi Nadi – Tacheddirt

    Walking
    5 h

    Drive to Oukaimeden to see the rock carvings, then walk over the Tizi Nadi pass to Tacheddirt. About 5 hours of walking.

    Night: GîteMeals: Lunch, Dinner

  2. Day 2

    Tamatert pass – Imlil valley – Armed

    Walking
    4 h

    Cross the Tamatert pass, descend into the Imlil valley and walk on to the village of Armed. About 4 hours of walking.

    Night: GîteMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. Day 3

    Armed – Toubkal refuge

    Max altitude
    3,200 m

    Hike from Armed up to the Toubkal refuge at the foot of the summit.

    Night: RefugeMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. Day 4

    Toubkal summit (4,167 m) – Imlil – Marrakech

    Walking
    8 h
    Max altitude
    4,167 m

    Summit climb, descent to Imlil, then transfer back to Marrakech. About 8 hours of walking.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included in this price

  • English-speaking mountain guide for the whole trek
  • Return transfers between your Marrakech hotel and the trailhead (Oukaimeden)
  • 3 nights during the trek (gite, tent, then Toubkal refuge)
  • All meals during the trek: breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Mules and a muleteer to carry your luggage
  • Cooking equipment and a cook for all 4 days of the trek

To plan for

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (assistance and repatriation)
  • Accommodation and meals in Marrakech
  • Drinks (soft drinks, bottled water)
  • Any entrance fees
  • Tips for the guide, cook and muleteer

International flights are never included — you book those yourself

When to go

  1. January: off season
  2. February: off season
  3. March: off season
  4. April: recommended season
  5. May: recommended season
  6. June: recommended season
  7. July: recommended season
  8. August: recommended season
  9. September: recommended season
  10. October: recommended season
  11. November: off season
  12. December: off season

Recommended seasonOff season

Frequently asked questions

How fit do I need to be?

The agency rates this trek as moderate. The last day, with the summit and descent, involves about 8 hours of walking.

Why choose 4 days instead of 2?

The first three days help you acclimatise and show you Oukaimeden, Tacheddirt and Armed before the summit.

Where do we sleep?

In a gite or tent the first night, a gite in Armed the second, then the Toubkal refuge.

Is the price different in winter?

Yes. A winter rate applies from November to April, plus a winter supplement of 10 EUR per person stated by the agency.

What is included?

An English-speaking guide, Marrakech transfers, trek accommodation, mules, cooking equipment and all trek meals. Not included: flights, insurance, Marrakech hotel, drinks, entrance fees and tips.

Is the 4-day Toubkal trek via Oukaimeden suitable for beginners?

Yes, it is one of the best options for a first Toubkal: the agency rates it moderate, and the first three days help you acclimatise before the summit.

When is the best time to do the 4-day Toubkal trek via Oukaimeden?

The best period is from April to October, when the trails are clear. The agency also runs winter departures, with a winter rate from November to April and suitable gear.

What should I pack for a High Atlas trek?

Broken-in hiking boots, warm layers (nights are cool at altitude), a waterproof jacket, a headlamp, sunglasses, sunscreen, a water bottle and a small daypack. In winter you need an ice axe and crampons for the summit: ask the agency whether they can be provided.

How does transport from Marrakech work?

Return transfers between your Marrakech hotel and Oukaimeden are included. During the trek, mules carry your luggage and you only walk with a small daypack.

Why book with Amazing Toubkal Trek?

It is a local agency founded by Hassan Fadil, an official mountain and desert guide born in the High Atlas, with more than 10 years of experience. The agency holds licence ODV-37092 and tailors its treks to your needs.

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Terrain
Toubkal, M'Goun, Sahara

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