Trekking
4-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek from Marrakech
The unhurried way to climb North Africa's highest peak: three walking days with a full acclimatisation day before the 4,167 m summit push.
4 days / 3 nightsPrivate or small group, max 12
Trekking
8-Day Winter High Atlas Expedition: Toubkal in Snow
A full winter season expedition: snow skills training, several 3,000–4,000 m objectives and a Toubkal summit attempt with crampons, ice axe and a licensed guide.
Winter mountaineering
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8 days / 7 nights
Group
Private or small group, max 12
Pickup
Hotel pickup in Marrakech
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Berber, Arabic
Starts in
Marrakech
Booking type
Private or small group
Difficulty
Strenuous — winter mountaineering
Season
December–March
Max altitude
4,167 m
Experience highlights
- Snow skills training: cramponing, ice axe and self-arrest
- Several winter objectives, not just one summit day
- Crampons, ice axe and helmet provided
- Licensed winter mountain guide and mule support to the refuge
- Generous weather contingency across eight days
Full description
In winter the High Atlas becomes a proper snow range. This eight-day expedition treats it that way: you get a training day on snow technique before anything serious, then build through progressively harder objectives to the Toubkal summit attempt.
Crampons, ice axe and helmet are provided and your guide teaches self-arrest, cramponing and safe movement on steep snow before the group commits to a summit day.
Weather and avalanche conditions decide the exact programme. The itinerary below is the plan; the guide's judgement on the day is what actually runs.
Itinerary
Day 1
Marrakech → Imlil
Transfer, kit check and briefing in the valley.
Day 2
Acclimatisation walk
Valley walk to around 2,600 m and equipment fitting.
Day 3
Snow skills day
Crampon technique, ice axe use and self-arrest practice on a safe slope.
Day 4
Move to the refuge
Climb to the Toubkal refuge at 3,207 m in winter conditions.
Day 5
First objective
A 3,500–4,000 m objective depending on snow and the group's progress.
Day 6
Toubkal summit attempt
Pre-dawn start for the 4,167 m summit in full winter kit.
Day 7
Reserve day
Second summit attempt or an alternative peak if day 6 was weathered out.
Day 8
Descent and return
Descend to Imlil, lunch and transfer back to Marrakech.
What's included
- Certified High Atlas mountain guide (federation licensed)
- Muleteers and mules for main luggage
- Cook and all mountain meals
- Return private transport from Marrakech
- Refuge or Berber gite accommodation as per itinerary
- Crampons, ice axe and helmet
- Snow skills training day
Not included
- Personal trekking clothing and boots
- Sleeping bag (rental available)
- Travel and mountain insurance
- Drinks outside meals and tips for the mountain team
- Mountaineering boots (rental available)
What to bring
Broken-in hiking boots with ankle supportWarm insulating layer, windproof shell, hat and gloves3 litres of water capacityHeadlamp with spare batteriesSunscreen, sunglasses and a personal first-aid kitStiff B2/B3 mountaineering bootsGoggles and a warm sleeping bag
Good to know before you book
- This is winter mountaineering, not hiking. Previous multi-day trekking experience and strong fitness are required.
- The summit is never guaranteed — avalanche risk, snow condition and weather decide, and the guide's call is final.
- Stiff mountaineering boots compatible with crampons are essential; rental can be arranged in Imlil.
- Mountain rescue and winter sports cover must be included in your travel insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous winter experience?
No previous crampon experience is required — the training day covers it — but you do need strong hill fitness and previous multi-day trekking.
What happens if the weather closes in?
The eight-day format exists precisely for that. There is a reserve day, and your guide will swap objectives rather than push into unsafe conditions.
Is insurance mandatory?
Yes. Travel insurance covering trekking to 4,200 m, winter conditions and mountain rescue is required for this expedition.
