Trail Conditions Toubkal Trail Update · September 2026: Normal route open · Mule services daily · Light rain possible · 14–18°C
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Toubkal National Park & Summit

6-Day Toubkal Circuit Trek: Lake Ifni & High Alpine Passes

6-Day Toubkal Circuit Trek: Lake Ifni & High Alpine Passes From 492 / person
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Difficulty
Challenging (The ultimate circular alpine traverse)
Max Altitude
4,167 m
Start Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Key Trek Facts
Royal Fed. Certified
Trailhead / Starting: Marrakech (8:00 AM)
Best Season: April to October (July & August hot in valleys, ideal at lake)
Mandatory Law: Certified Guide required past Aroumd checkpoint
Luggage Support: Pack mules included (15kg max per trekker)
Meals: Freshly prepared Berber tagines & refuge catering
Direct Booking: Pay guide locally, zero middleman markups

Expedition Overview

Embark on Morocco's ultimate mountain adventure: the 6-day Toubkal Circuit. This challenging circular trek loops around North Africa's highest peak, taking you far beyond typical tourist trails. Camp beside Lake Ifni (the only natural lake in the High Atlas), cross three dramatic high passes above 3,500m including Tizi n'Ouanoums, explore remote Berber villages in the Tifnoute Valley, and summit Mount Toubkal (4,167m).

Tour Highlights

• Complete 360° circuit around the Toubkal Massif • Camp beside the deep emerald waters of Lake Ifni (2,312m) • Traverse three spectacular passes: Tizi Likemt (3,555m), Tizi n'Ououraine (3,120m), Tizi n'Ouanoums (3,664m) • Discover traditional villages of Tacheddirt, Azib Likemt, and Amsouzert • Summit Mount Toubkal (4,167m) at sunrise on the final morning • Full camp support team, 2-person tents, mats, and mules

All-Inclusive Group Pricing Tiers

Group Size All-Inclusive Price
2 People € 700 per person
3 People € 617 per person
4 People € 575 per person
5 People € 550 per person
6 People € 533 per person
7 People € 521 per person
8 People € 513 per person
9 People € 506 per person
10 People € 500 per person
11 People € 495 per person
12 People € 492 per person
Prices are per person and all-inclusive (no hidden fees or forced commercial stops). Discounts apply for children under 14 and large private clubs.

Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech > Imlil > Tizi n'Tamatert (2,279m) > Tacheddirt camp (3,000m) (5-6h, +1200m) Day 2: Tacheddirt > Tizi Likemt pass (3,555m) > Azib Likemt riverside camp (6-7h, +900m, -700m) Day 3: Azib Likemt > Tizi n'Ououraine (3,120m) > Amsouzert village gîte (5-6h, +460m, -1000m) Day 4: Amsouzert > Mountain hamlets > Lake Ifni camp (2,392m) (4-5h, +460m, swimming & relaxation) Day 5: Lake Ifni > Dramatic Tizi n'Ouanoums pass (3,664m) > Neltner Refuge (3,207m) (6-7h, +1352m, -800m) Day 6: Toubkal Summit (4,167m) at dawn > Refuge breakfast > Sidi Chamarouch > Imlil > Marrakech (8-9h, +967m, -2217m).
Price Includes
  • Certified mountain guide & trail cook
  • Mules and muleteers for all luggage and camping gear
  • All meals (5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners)
  • High quality 2-person tents, mattresses, and gîte/refuge stays
  • Private transfers from/to Marrakech
Not Included
  • Sleeping bag (comfort -5°C recommended), travel insurance, tips
What to Bring
• Sturdy alpine boots, trekking poles, warm sleeping bag, sun protection, personal medication
Official Guide Accreditation & Checkpoints

Under Moroccan mountain safety regulations, trekking past designated trailheads (such as Aroumd and Sidi Chamarouch) requires an accredited guide. All our expeditions are personally guided or supervised by certified mountain guides registered with the Royal Moroccan Mountaineering Federation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most nights are spent wilderness camping in high-quality 2-person tents beside rivers and lakes. In Amsouzert, you stay in a traditional Berber gîte, and at the basecamp, you stay in the mountain refuge.

Good fitness is essential as you hike 5 to 8 hours daily over rugged terrain with significant elevation changes.
Direct with Local Guide

492 / person

Zero Middleman Fees
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Zero upfront deposit required. Payment settled directly with guide upon arrival.
Certified Guides

Imlil Guide Bureau • Royal Mountaineering Federation Accredited

100% Fair Wages for Mules & Cooks
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