MOUNT
TOUBKAL
North Africa's Tallest Mountain
4167m
Max Altitude: 4,167m
Group Size: 7-15
Walking Per Day: 5-7 Hours
Summit day is 12 Hours
Land Only Package
Accommodation: Hotels, Gite
& Refuge
Grade 1 - Moderate
4 Trekking Days - 8 Days Total
2026 - 3rd - 10th June
Scroll down for winter dates!
£675
£200 non-refundable deposit to secure your place
Final balance paid 8 weeks before departure
SUMMER EXPEDITIONS - MAY TO OCTOBER
ABOUT THE MOUNT TOUBKAL TREK
Towering at 4,167 metres, Mount Toubkal is the highest peak not only in the Atlas Mountains—but in all of North Africa.
Just a short flight from the UK, Morocco feels like another world entirely. The moment you step into the Atlas Mountains, you'll find yourself surrounded by dramatic landscapes, ancient villages, and a culture so rich and vibrant it’s impossible not to be captivated. Cameras out—this is adventure from the very first step.
This expedition is perfect for keen hikers looking to take their first leap into multi-day trekking or experience the thrill of hiking at altitude. It’s challenging enough to feel like a real achievement, without being overwhelming—especially with the support of our expert team.
Yes, you’ll find shorter itineraries to Toubkal online—but our carefully crafted 8-day adventure is all about giving you a richer, more rewarding experience. More time means better acclimatisation, a higher chance of summit success, and a deeper connection with the incredible landscapes and culture of Morocco.
Outside of summit day, the trekking is manageable, the food is excellent (you won’t go hungry!), and there's ample time at the end of the journey to soak up the sights, sounds, and flavours of Marrakech. We typically run our summer trips outside the hottest months for the best hiking conditions, but we also offer tailor-made expeditions year-round to suit your schedule.
For those wanting to dial up the difficulty, our winter expeditions offer an entirely different experience—cooler temperatures, snow-covered trails, and a true alpine challenge for the more adventurous.
MOUNT TOUBKAL ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival in Morocco & Transfer to the Mountains
We fly from the UK to Marrakech, where the adventure begins straight away. After landing, we transfer (approx. 90 minutes) to the mountain village of Aroumd (2,000m)—our base for the next couple of days.
Day 2 – Acclimatisation Hike from Aroumd
Our first day on the trail is all about getting our bodies ready for the summit. We’ll take an acclimatisation hike from Aroumd, likely ascending the nearby peak of Tiz N’Nzik (2,668m). This gentle intro helps us prepare for the bigger climb ahead.
Day 3 – Hike to the Toubkal Refuge
We begin our journey toward Mount Toubkal with a 5–6 hour hike to the mountain refuge at the base of the peak. This will be our home for the next two nights, nestled high in the Atlas Mountains.
Days 4 & 5 – Summit Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
These two days are kept flexible to allow for the best weather and team readiness.
On one of the days, we’ll summit Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa.
We typically start around 2am to catch sunrise from the summit or the upper slopes—an unforgettable sight that makes the early start totally worth it. After summiting, we return to the refuge for lunch.
If summit day falls on Day 5, we’ll continue our descent back to Aroumd in the afternoon.
If we use the spare day before summiting, we may explore the South Col (3,600m) or even push a little higher to help with acclimatisation. If we summit first, the extra day can be used to relax, explore nearby trails, or descend at a gentler pace—depending on weather and group energy.
Day 6 – Return to Marrakech
After a short recovery hike from Aroumd to Imlil, we transfer back to Marrakech. With the hiking behind us, it’s time to enjoy a celebratory meal and soak up the atmosphere of this lively, colourful city.
Day 7 – Free Day in Marrakech
Enjoy a full day in Marrakech to explore the souks, relax in a hammam, visit the medina, or sip mint tea in the bustling main square.
You're also welcome to fly home today if you prefer a shorter itinerary.
Day 8 – Return to the UK
A more cost-effective day to fly home. After breakfast, we’ll head to the airport for our return flight, typically arriving back in the UK by mid-afternoon.
✈️ Want to stay longer?
As with all our adventures, you’re welcome to extend your trip and spend more time in Morocco if you’d like.
INCLUSIONS
EXCLUSIONS
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Airport Transfer at the start of the trip
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Accommodation throughout
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A variety of B&B to Full board basis throughout
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UK Trekking Staff, including a local Moroccan Guide
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Experienced LMG Trek Manager
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Team t-shirt
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Summit Medal
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International Flights from your destination country
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Personal Trekking Insurance - To cover trekking to over 4,167m. This is mandatory to join us on a trip.
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Trips for the trekking team (Roughly £50)
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Lunches and Dinners outside of the trekking phase, and some lunches during the trek
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Souvenirs
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Additional food and beverages
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Personal trekking kit (Boots,rucksacks etc)
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Services and Accommodation not included in the planned itinerary.
Max Altitude: 4,167m
Group Size: 6-12
Walking Per Day: 5-7 Hours
Summit day is 12 Hours
Land Only Package
Accommodation: Hotels, Gite
& Refuge
2026: 26th Feb - 5th March
Grade 2 - Challenging
4 Trekking Days - 8 Days Total
£775
£200 deposit to secure your place
Final balance paid 8 weeks before departure
WINTER EXPEDITIONS - DECEMBER TO MARCH
ABOUT THE MOUNT TOUBKAL WINTER TREK
Our winter expedition follows the same itinerary and includes the same features as our summer trip—but with the added thrill of tackling North Africa’s highest peak in full winter conditions. It’s the perfect challenge for keen hikers who want to test themselves against the elements and experience the High Atlas Mountains in a completely different light.
No prior winter mountaineering experience? No problem. While winter walking skills aren't essential, being comfortable with equipment like crampons and an ice axe will allow you to spend more time enjoying the stunning scenery and less time figuring out your kit. That said, we dedicate time to developing or refreshing these skills:
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On the afternoon of arrival at the refuge, we run a winter skills session.
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On our second acclimatisation day to the South Col, you’ll get more hands-on practice before the final summit push on Toubkal.
Want to get a head start? You can join one of our Lake District-based Winter Skills Courses, run by Lakeland Mountain Guides, before your departure.
What about Altitude Sickness?
Having concerns about AMS is very natural and it is unfortunately unpredictable. This trip does involve a big day of ascent between Aroumd and the refuge, but due to our additional day at Aroumd we will head out on an acclimatisation walk which will better prepare your body for this jump in altitude. The summit day from the refeuge also includes 900m ascent. We plan in another acclimatisation day before the summit day to again prepare the body for this big jump in altitude. These two acclimatisation days not only increase your chances of success and, limit the chances of getting sick, but it also provides a longer, less 'smash and grab' style expedition. We will of course walk slowly, take plenty of rest and drink lots as we ascend.
How fit do I really need to be and what skills do I require?
The fitter you are the more you will enjoy it, and the more chance you'll have of getting to the top. Being able to complete 2-3 days of big hill walks in the UK is a good gauge that you're ready. You'll find some advice, as well as a free downloadable 12 week training plan on our Fitness Training page. Matt is also a qualified Personal Trainer so if you want some formal training just get in touch with us via Summit Push Fitness
What Technical Kit do I require?
The summer expedition just requires normal hill walking kit and and a good 3 season sleeping bag. The winter trip requires winter equipment in the form of a walking axe, crampons and winter boots, plus a 4 season sleeping bag. The winter equipment can be hired in country or direct from us.
What about the Food and Accommodation?
The food in Morrocco is excellent and wholesome. The accommodation in Marrakech will be of 3-4* standard. Expect to share a room with one other unless you book a single supplement. The accommodation on the trek is much more basic and shared, but this is the nature of such expeditions.
Should you need to leave the expedition early, any additional accommodation costs will need to be covered by you (or depending on the circumstance, your insurance)
Do I require Travel Insurance?
Most certainly. Travelling, let alone adventure travel, can throw up all sorts of incidents or circumstances that need to be covered by insurance otherwise you could face a very hefty bill. As a minimum your insurance must cover the dates of the trip, the altitude you are trekking to. Our recommendation for travel insurance is Campbell Irvine
Do your trips have a minimum required number of participants to run?
Our scheduled trips do. Our Mount Toubkal trip requires 8 people to ensure it is guaranteed to run. We will let you know when it is guaranteed to run and from this point you can book flights.
Do you organise bespoke trips?
Of course, just get in touch with your group size and we'll offer you a quote.
Why should I trek with LMG Treks & Expeditions?
For over a decade we've provided fun, educational and safe adventures in the UK through Lakeland Mountain Guides. We've taken our experience and academic education and created a company that has the sole aim of providing amazing, personal adventures abroad. Yes, we're just a small company, but this has two big benefits for you. Firstly, we really appreciate each and every booking we get, and you are not one in a few thousand. Secondly. we're able to, and want to, put the time into helping you get mentally and physically prepared for your adventure.
We pride ourselves on being compliant to UK Package travel regulation laws, diligent with safety, and environmentally sensitive. What's more is we create our trips with the customer experience, safety and chances of success at the very fore of our minds. We will often add in extra days for acclimatisation or contingency to achieve these three major factors, even if it makes our trips a bit more expensive.
How do we justify the price of our trips?
There's no doubt about it, if you went online you'd likely find a cheaper alternative, but you can't be certain you're buying a like for like product. We get it, these trips aren't cheap, but there are numerous reasons why the price amounts to what it does. Please click here to read deeper into the reasons why.
Are you environmentally responsible?
As a company, although small, we will operate responsibly, giving back where we can. One of our best partnerships is that with Trees4Travel. We will plant 2 trees on the behalf of every booking we get, and we will plant enough trees to offset the travel of our trek manager too. Click here to see our Responsible Tourism Policy
We discourage the use of single use plastics on expedition where possible, and are continually thinking of ways to become even kinder to the planet we operate in.
