A five-day circuit of the Toubkal massif — crossing high passes and the remote Lac d'Ifni before summiting Jbel Toubkal (4,167m) properly acclimatised. The complete high-atlas trekking loop.
Day by day
Your 5-day plan
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Day 1
Imlil to Tacheddirt
Transfer to Imlil and trek east over the Tizi n'Tamatert (2,279m) to the high village of Tacheddirt (2,314m) — an easier first day to start acclimatising.
- Tizi n'Tamatert
- Tacheddirt village (2,314m)
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Day 2
Over the Tizi n'Likemt to Lac d'Ifni
A big day crossing the Tizi n'Likemt (3,555m) and descending through gorges to the remote, deep-blue Lac d'Ifni — around seven hours of walking.
- Tizi n'Likemt (3,555m)
- Lac d'Ifni
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Day 3
Tizi n'Ouanoums to the Toubkal Refuge
Climb the steep Tizi n'Ouanoums (3,664m) with superb massif views, then descend to the Toubkal refuges (3,207m) for the night before the summit.
- Tizi n'Ouanoums (3,664m)
- Toubkal Refuge
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Day 4
Summit Toubkal, descend to Azzaden
Pre-dawn ascent of Jbel Toubkal (4,167m) for sunrise, back to the refuge, then over the Tizi n'Aguelzim (3,560m) into the Azzaden valley.
- Jbel Toubkal summit (4,167m)
- Tizi n'Aguelzim
- Azzaden valley
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Day 5
Azzaden to Imlil and Marrakech
A gentler final morning over the Tizi Mzik (2,489m) back to Imlil, then the transfer to Marrakech by early afternoon.
- Tizi Mzik
- Return to Imlil
Good to know
Practical notes
- Three days of high passes before the summit means far better acclimatisation — and higher summit success — than the 2-day trek.
- Expect 5–7 hours of walking a day over genuine mountain terrain at 2,000–3,900m.
- Full mule support and a mountain cook accompany the group; you carry only a day-pack.
Frequently asked
Is the Toubkal circuit better than the 2-day summit?
For most people, yes. Crossing high passes for three days first acclimatises you properly, so you feel stronger at 4,167m, and you see Lac d'Ifni, remote valleys and Berber villages the express route skips.
Do I need technical climbing skills for the Toubkal circuit?
No — outside winter it is non-technical trekking with no ropework, just sustained walking at altitude over high passes. A good level of hiking fitness is the main requirement.
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