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Toubkal from November to April

Toubkal in winter

Same path, but on snow. Crampons, an ice axe and a guide who decides on the day.

The short answer

Toubkal can be climbed in winter, but it is a different trek. From November to April the upper slopes are under snow, and Marrakech Day Trips - Tours lists crampons and an ice axe for those months, rented in Imlil. The refuge is cold, the days are short and bad weather can stop the summit; Click Excursions says its guide may change or cancel the route for safety.

Book a trek with an extra day if you can, check rented gear before the start and bring proper boots.

Summit, 2 days

Marrakech: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek 4,167m with Meals
Marrakech Day Trips - Tours · 2 days, 1 night Marrakech: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek 4,167m with Meals
★ 4.7 (1,691) from €100
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From Marrakesh: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek
Click Excursions · 2 days, 1 night From Marrakesh: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek
★ 4.6 (1,358) from €98
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Marrakesh: 2-Day Mt Toubkal Trek with 1-Night Stay & Meals
Omar Adventures-morocco · 2 days, 1 night Marrakesh: 2-Day Mt Toubkal Trek with 1-Night Stay & Meals
★ 4.7 (1,225) from €95
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Summit, 3 to 4 days

From Marrakech: 3-Day Mount Toubkal Climbing Trek
Marrakech Day Trips - Tours · 3 days, 2 nights From Marrakech: 3-Day Mount Toubkal Climbing Trek
★ 4.5 (820) from €171
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Climb Mount Toubkal: 3-Day Trek from Marrakech
Toubkal Ascent · 3 days, 2 nights Climb Mount Toubkal: 3-Day Trek from Marrakech
★ 4.2 (62) from €190
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Marrakech: 4-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek
Marrakech Day Trips - Tours · 4 days, 3 nights Marrakech: 4-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek
★ 4.5 (22) from €191
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The winter route follows the summer path from Imlil to the refuge at 3,207 m. Above the refuge the scree turns into snow fields. Marrakech Day Trips - Tours still calls it a walk with snow slopes, not a climb. What changes is the gear you need, the length of the day and the chance that the weather says no.

Pick a trek for the snow months

More time in the cold months

A first night in Imlil and the winter gear written into the listing: crampons, ice axe and warm layers from November to April.

  • 3-day summit trekMarrakech Day Trips - ToursWinter gear listed, check rentals before the start4.5 ★ (820) · from €171Book on GetYourGuideDetails
  • 3-day trek with night in ImlilToubkal AscentRefuge or tent depending on the weather4.2 ★ (62) · from €190Book on GetYourGuideDetails

Two days in winter

Both name crampons and an ice axe for the snow months and point to rental in Imlil.

  • 2-day summit trek with mealsMarrakech Day Trips - ToursCrampons or ice axe from November to April4.7 ★ (1,691) · from €100Book on GetYourGuideDetails
  • 2-day trek with refuge nightClick ExcursionsGuide may change or stop the route for safety4.6 ★ (1,358) · from €98Book on GetYourGuideDetails

A small group on snow

A group limit keeps the pace more even on icy slopes and leaves the guide fewer people to watch.

Snow without the summit

If the top in winter is too much, a village trek stays on the passes up to about 2,500 m.

  • 2-day village trek via Tizi MzikMarrakech Day Trips - ToursSleeping bags included, no summit4.7 ★ (852) · from €65Book on GetYourGuideDetails
  • 3-day village trek with two passesMarrakech Day Trips - ToursThree days between villages4.7 ★ (141) · from €107Book on GetYourGuideDetails

Summit treks and their winter gear

Length, gear and group limit per listing. Most-reviewed first.

Photo Tour Duration Sleeping bag, crampons Group Reviews ↕ Price ↕ Book
2-day summit trek with meals Marrakech Day Trips - Tours 2 days, 1 night Rent in Imlil Small group or private ★ 4.7 (1,691) €100per person Book now
2-day trek with refuge night Click Excursions 2 days, 1 night Rent in Imlil ★ 4.6 (1,358) €98per person Book now
2-day trek with meals and refuge night Omar Adventures-morocco 2 days, 1 night Rent locally ★ 4.7 (1,225) €95per person Book now
3-day summit trek Marrakech Day Trips - Tours 3 days, 2 nights Rent locally Max. 14 ★ 4.5 (820) €171per person Book now
2-day summit trek for sunrise Magical Toubkal Trek 2 days, 1 night Rent in Imlil ★ 4.7 (145) €162per person Book now
3-day trek with night in Imlil Toubkal Ascent 3 days, 2 nights Bring or rent ★ 4.2 (62) €190per person Book now
2-day trek with lodging Transportation and Tours in Morocco 2 days, 1 night Rent locally ★ 4.8 (60) €117per person Book now
2-day ascent with own cook Berber Tours & Adventures 2 days, 1 night Rent in Imlil Max. 10 ★ 4.5 (55) €108per person Book now
2-day trek with guide and refuge stay Mouslih tour 2 days, 1 night Rent in Imlil Max. 15 ★ 4.5 (47) €191per person Book now
2-day summit trek with local guide marocuniquevoyage 2 days, 1 night Bring your own ★ 4.3 (42) €137per person Book now
2-day summit trek, refuge dorm ATLAS VERTICAL TRAVEL 2 days, 1 night Rent in winter Small group or private ★ 4.3 (34) €170per person Book now
4-day summit trek with two nights in Imlil Marrakech Day Trips - Tours 4 days, 3 nights Bring your own ★ 4.5 (22) €191per person Book now

Prices are per person for the trek option shown here and update from GetYourGuide; the date, group size and option you pick on the booking page set the final amount.

Summit treks that run in winter

Each card shows the night, meals, luggage and gear rules. Open it for the route, the options and the full inclusion list.

2-day summit trek with meals
Marrakech Day Trips - Tours

2-day summit trek with meals

Listed as “Marrakech: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek 4,167m with Meals”.

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night
  • Night: Toubkal refuge
  • Meals: Meals per itinerary
  • Luggage: Mule extra
  • Sleeping bag, crampons: Rent in Imlil
  • Group: Small group or private

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €100 ★ 4.7 (1,691 reviews)
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Route and nights

Day 1 runs from Imlil (1,740 m) through the Ait Mizane valley, Aremd and the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch to the Toubkal refuge (3,207 m), 5 to 6 hours of walking. Day 2 starts early for the summit (4,167 m), then goes back down past the refuge to Imlil; the listing gives 10 to 12 hours of walking for that day. From November to April the route may need crampons or an ice axe.

Included according to the listing

  • Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
  • Tea and coffee
  • Local guide and professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech

Not included

  • Sleeping bag, crampons, ice axe and warm clothes (rent in Imlil)
  • Soft drinks
  • Porters
  • Mule (extra charge per mule)

Bookable options on this listing

  • Marrakech: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek 4167m with Meals
  • Private 2-Day Toubkal Summit Trek 4167m

Pickup and return

Pickup at your accommodation in Marrakech; drive to Imlil, where the walk starts.

Know before you go

  • A challenging walk rather than a climb; no climbing, some easy scrambling and snow slopes
  • Crampons or an ice axe may be needed from November to April
  • Luggage can stay at your accommodation in Marrakech or with the team
  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals on request

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

Taken from the operator’s product page and option list on the booking platform. Details the page does not give are left out.

2-day trek with refuge night
Click Excursions

2-day trek with refuge night

Listed as “From Marrakesh: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek”.

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night
  • Night: Toubkal refuge
  • Meals: All meals
  • Sleeping bag, crampons: Rent in Imlil

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €98 ★ 4.6 (1,358 reviews)
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Route and nights

Day 1 follows the Ait Mizane valley through Aremd to the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch and up on mule tracks to the Toubkal refuge. Day 2 takes the southern route to the summit over scree, then back down to Imlil and Marrakech. The listing calls the refuge basic and shared and says the guide may change or stop the route for weather or fitness.

Included according to the listing

  • Local mountain guide
  • 1 night in the Toubkal refuge
  • All meals
  • Transport to and from Imlil

Not included

  • Soft drinks
  • Personal expenses

Bookable options on this listing

  • From Marrakesh: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek

Pickup and return

Transport from Marrakech to Imlil and back is included.

Know before you go

  • Bring your passport and your own gear; missing gear can be rented in Imlil
  • In snow, crampons, gaiters and an ice axe may be required (rent in Imlil)
  • The refuge is basic and shared
  • Leave large luggage in Marrakech or Imlil
  • The summit ascent starts very early in the morning

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back or heart problems
  • People with vertigo or altitude sickness
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Babies under 1 year

Taken from the operator’s product page and option list on the booking platform. Details the page does not give are left out.

2-day trek with meals and refuge night
Omar Adventures-morocco

2-day trek with meals and refuge night

Listed as “Marrakesh: 2-Day Mt Toubkal Trek with 1-Night Stay & Meals”.

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night
  • Night: Toubkal refuge
  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
  • Sleeping bag, crampons: Rent locally

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €95 ★ 4.7 (1,225 reviews)
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Route and nights

Day 1: Imlil, the Ait Mizane valley, Aremd, Sidi Chamharouch and its waterfall, then steep paths to the Toubkal refuge, 5 to 6 hours of walking. Day 2: summit of Jbel Toubkal, back via the refuge to Imlil and Marrakech; the listing gives around 10 to 12 hours of walking plus 1.5 hours of driving.

Included according to the listing

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
  • Transport
  • Local guide
  • 1 night in the Toubkal refuge
  • 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Tea and coffee

Not included

  • Trekking gear (rent per item)
  • Sleeping bag (can be rented)
  • Tips
  • Drinks

Bookable options on this listing

  • Marrakesh: 2-Day Mt. Toubkal Trek
  • Marrakesh: 2-Day Mt. Toubkal Trek with 1-Night Stay & Meals

Pickup and return

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.

Not suitable for

  • Children under 12
  • People over 70

Taken from the operator’s product page and option list on the booking platform. Details the page does not give are left out.

3-day summit trek
Marrakech Day Trips - Tours

3-day summit trek

Listed as “From Marrakech: 3-Day Mount Toubkal Climbing Trek”.

  • Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
  • Night: Imlil, then refuge
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Luggage: Mules carry bags
  • Sleeping bag, crampons: Rent locally
  • Group: Max. 14

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €171 ★ 4.5 (820 reviews)
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Route and nights

Day 1 is an acclimatisation walk from Imlil over the Tizi n'Tamatert pass (2,275 m) with lunch on a viewpoint, and a night in a lodge in Imlil. Day 2 goes with guide, cook and muleteers past Sidi Chamharouch to the Toubkal refuge, with a hot shower on arrival. Day 3: breakfast around 5.00 am, 3 to 4 hours to the summit, lunch at the refuge, down to Imlil and back to Marrakech.

Included according to the listing

  • Tour guide
  • Round-trip transport from Marrakech
  • Accommodation at a local house
  • 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners

Not included

  • Mountain gear
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

Bookable options on this listing

  • From Marrakech: 3-Day Mount Toubkal Climbing Trek

Pickup and return

Pickup in Marrakech, air-conditioned minibus to Imlil.

Know before you go

  • Main luggage is carried by mules; you only carry a daypack
  • From November to April crampons, an ice axe and warm layers are needed; sleeping bags and ice axes can be rented locally
  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals on request

Not suitable for

  • Children under 2
  • Pregnant women
  • People with high blood pressure
  • People over 95 years

Taken from the operator’s product page and option list on the booking platform. Details the page does not give are left out.

2-day summit trek for sunrise
Magical Toubkal Trek

2-day summit trek for sunrise

Listed as “Marrakech: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek”.

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night
  • Night: Toubkal refuge
  • Meals: All meals
  • Sleeping bag, crampons: Rent in Imlil

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €162 ★ 4.7 (145 reviews)
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Route and nights

Day 1 climbs through the Ait Mizane valley and Berber villages to the Toubkal refuge for dinner and the night. Day 2 starts early to reach the summit around sunrise, then descends to Imlil for the drive back to Marrakech.

Included according to the listing

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned car
  • Local mountain guide
  • 1 night of accommodation
  • All meals

Not included

  • Soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Equipment hire in Imlil

Bookable options on this listing

  • Marrakech: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek

Pickup and return

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech, air-conditioned car.

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with altitude sickness
  • People over 70

Taken from the operator’s product page and option list on the booking platform. Details the page does not give are left out.

3-day trek with night in Imlil
Toubkal Ascent

3-day trek with night in Imlil

Listed as “Climb Mount Toubkal: 3-Day Trek from Marrakech”.

  • Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
  • Night: Imlil, then refuge
  • Meals: All meals
  • Luggage: Mules
  • Sleeping bag, crampons: Bring or rent

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €190 ★ 4.2 (62 reviews)
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Route and nights

Day 1: transfer to Imlil and a night there. Day 2: the walk through the Mizane valley, Aremd and Sidi Chamharouch to the Toubkal refuge, 4 to 5 hours. Day 3: summit, descent to Imlil and transfer to Marrakech. Guide, muleteers and a cook come along; the refuge night can be in tents, depending on the weather.

Included according to the listing

  • Local mountain guide, muleteers and a cook
  • 1 night in Imlil and 1 night in the Toubkal refuge (or tents, depending on the weather)
  • All meals
  • Transport by minibus or 4x4

Not included

  • Crampons, ice axe and sleeping bags
  • Soft drinks
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance

Bookable options on this listing

  • Climb Mount Toubkal: 3-Day Trek from Marrakech

Pickup and return

Meeting point in Marrakech (address on the booking page).

Know before you go

  • Children are priced by age on the booking page

Taken from the operator’s product page and option list on the booking platform. Details the page does not give are left out.

2-day trek with lodging
Transportation and Tours in Morocco

2-day trek with lodging

Listed as “From Marrakech: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek with Lodging”.

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night
  • Night: Toubkal refuge
  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
  • Sleeping bag, crampons: Rent locally

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €117 ★ 4.8 (60 reviews)
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Route and nights

Day 1: transfer to Imlil, then a 5 to 6 hour walk through Aremd and terraced fields, lunch around 12.30 pm at Sidi Chamharouch, dinner, the night and a briefing at the Toubkal refuge. Day 2: summit, descent and drive back. Our tables show the price of the option with accommodation.

Included according to the listing

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
  • Transport
  • Guide speaking English, French or Spanish
  • 1 night of accommodation
  • 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner

Not included

  • Trekking gear
  • Sleeping bag (can be rented)
  • Tips
  • Soft drinks

Bookable options on this listing

  • Toubkal Trek for 2 Days
  • From Marrakech: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek + Accommodation

Pickup and return

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems

Taken from the operator’s product page and option list on the booking platform. Details the page does not give are left out.

2-day ascent with own cook
Berber Tours & Adventures

2-day ascent with own cook

Listed as “2-Day Mount Toubkal ascent trek via Ait Mizane Valley”.

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night
  • Night: Refuge, tent in summer
  • Meals: All meals, own cook
  • Sleeping bag, crampons: Rent in Imlil
  • Group: Max. 10

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €108 ★ 4.5 (55 reviews)
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Route and nights

Day 1: drive to Imlil, walk through Berber villages to a picnic lunch near the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch (2,500 m), then on to the refuge for mint tea, an optional shower and dinner; in the summer months the night can be in a tent. Day 2: breakfast around 5.00 am, start at 5.30, 3 to 4 hours to the summit, 25 minutes at the top, lunch at the refuge and back the same way to Imlil.

Included according to the listing

  • Transfer from Marrakech and back
  • English-speaking guide
  • All meals on the trek, cooked by a dedicated cook
  • 1 night at the refuge
  • Coffee, tea and snacks

Not included

  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Equipment (rent in Imlil)

Bookable options on this listing

  • 2-Day Mount Toubkal ascent trek via Ait Mizane Valley

Pickup and return

Pickup at your hotel in Marrakech at 8.00 am.

Know before you go

  • Bring a sleeping bag, a head torch, warm layers, gloves, poles and toilet paper

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People over 130 kg
  • People with altitude sickness
  • Babies under 1 year

Taken from the operator’s product page and option list on the booking platform. Details the page does not give are left out.

2-day trek with guide and refuge stay
Mouslih tour

2-day trek with guide and refuge stay

Listed as “Marrakesh: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek with Guide, Meals & Stay”.

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night
  • Night: Toubkal refuge
  • Meals: Dinner and breakfast
  • Luggage: Mule extra
  • Sleeping bag, crampons: Rent in Imlil
  • Group: Max. 15

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €191 ★ 4.5 (47 reviews)
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Route and nights

Day 1 follows the Ait Mizane valley past Sidi Chamharouch and up mule tracks to the Toubkal refuge, about 5 to 6 hours. Day 2 starts early for the summit, back to the refuge for breakfast and down to Imlil for lunch, then the drive to Marrakech. The description lists dinner and breakfast as the included meals.

Included according to the listing

  • Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
  • Tea and coffee
  • Local guide and professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Sleeping bag, crampons, ice axe and warm clothes (rent in Imlil)
  • Soft drinks
  • Porters
  • Mule (extra charge per mule)

Bookable options on this listing

  • Marrakesh: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek with Guide, Meals & Stay

Pickup and return

Pickup at your accommodation in Marrakech.

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

Taken from the operator’s product page and option list on the booking platform. Details the page does not give are left out.

2-day summit trek with local guide
marocuniquevoyage

2-day summit trek with local guide

Listed as “Marrakech: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek with Local Guide”.

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night
  • Night: Toubkal refuge
  • Meals: All meals on the trek
  • Sleeping bag, crampons: Bring your own

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €137 ★ 4.3 (42 reviews)
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Route and nights

An early drive to Imlil, a walk through terraced fields and villages to the Toubkal refuge for dinner and the night, and a pre-dawn start for the summit on day 2. Back via the refuge to Imlil and Marrakech.

Included according to the listing

  • Professional mountain guide
  • Transport Marrakech to Imlil and back
  • 1 night in a mountain refuge
  • All meals during the trek

Not included

  • Personal trekking gear (boots, clothing, poles)
  • Drinks and snacks
  • Tips for the guide
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights

Bookable options on this listing

  • Marrakech: 2-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek with Local Guide

Pickup and return

Early departure from Marrakech to Imlil.

Know before you go

  • Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots are essential
  • Bring a light jacket even in summer

Not suitable for

  • People with back problems

Taken from the operator’s product page and option list on the booking platform. Details the page does not give are left out.

2-day summit trek, refuge dorm
ATLAS VERTICAL TRAVEL

2-day summit trek, refuge dorm

Listed as “From Marrakech: 2-Day, 1-Night Mount Toubkal Summit Trek”.

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night
  • Night: Refuge dorm
  • Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
  • Luggage: Porter extra
  • Sleeping bag, crampons: Rent in winter
  • Group: Small group or private

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €170 ★ 4.3 (34 reviews)
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Route and nights

Day 1 from Marrakech to the Toubkal refuge (3,200 m) with a lunch stop, dinner and a night in shared dormitory accommodation. Day 2: summit, lunch back at the refuge and down to Imlil for the transfer. An extra night in Imlil is possible.

Included according to the listing

  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus or taxi
  • Mountain guide
  • 2 lunches, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast
  • Night in the refuge

Not included

  • Soft drinks and mineral water (sold along the path)
  • Winter gear: crampons, sleeping bag, ice axe, rain jacket, gloves (rent)
  • Porter if needed

Bookable options on this listing

  • Mount Toubkal 2-Day and 1-Night Trek
  • Private Mount Toubkal Trek

Pickup and return

Hotel Ali Cafe in Marrakech or your accommodation.

Know before you go

  • Bring mountain equipment or rent it in Imlil

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with altitude sickness

Taken from the operator’s product page and option list on the booking platform. Details the page does not give are left out.

4-day summit trek with two nights in Imlil
Marrakech Day Trips - Tours

4-day summit trek with two nights in Imlil

Listed as “Marrakech: 4-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek”.

  • Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
  • Night: Imlil and refuge
  • Meals: All meals on the trek
  • Luggage: Mules carry bags
  • Sleeping bag, crampons: Bring your own

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €191 ★ 4.5 (22 reviews)
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Route and nights

Day 1: drive to Imlil and a night in a guesthouse. Day 2: 5 to 6 hours to the Toubkal refuge (Neltner). Day 3: summit, 3 to 5 hours up, then 5 to 6 hours down to Imlil for a second night there. Day 4: breakfast and the drive back to Marrakech or the airport.

Included according to the listing

  • Transport Marrakech to Imlil and back
  • Licensed mountain guide
  • Mule team for luggage
  • 3 nights (Imlil and Toubkal refuge)
  • All meals during the trek

Not included

  • Personal trekking gear (boots, clothing, poles)
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Flights

Bookable options on this listing

  • Marrakech: 4-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek

Pickup and return

Hotel Islane, Avenue Mohammed V, Marrakech, or pickup at the airport or your accommodation.

Know before you go

  • Moderate to high fitness needed
  • Passport details may be needed for registration

Not suitable for

  • People with heart or respiratory problems
  • People with vertigo or altitude sickness
  • People with mobility impairments

Taken from the operator’s product page and option list on the booking platform. Details the page does not give are left out.

Winter gear in the listings

ItemWhat the listings say
Crampons and ice axeNamed for November to April by Marrakech Day Trips - Tours; rented in Imlil on most listings
GaitersClick Excursions lists them for snow, rented in Imlil
Warm layersListed by the three-day trek of Marrakech Day Trips - Tours; warm clothes can be rented in Imlil on its two-day trek
Gloves and rain jacketATLAS VERTICAL TRAVEL names both for winter, not included in the price
Sleeping bagNot included on most summit treks; rent in Imlil or bring a warm one

Rental gear is handed out in Imlil before the walk. Marrakech Day Trips - Tours asks you to check its condition on the three-day trek, and reviewers found some rented items of poor quality. Try the crampons on your boots in Imlil, not at the refuge. Bring your own waterproof boots: a reviewer of a September trek in rain and snow saw people sent up in sneakers.

Snow, cold and short days

Snow lies on the upper slopes from November to April. The refuge is cold at night, so sleep in dry layers and keep a warm hat on. Days are short, while summit day on a two-day trek still means 10 to 12 hours of walking from a start in the dark. A three-day trek gives you a fresher start on that day. More on the refuge.

When the weather says no

Guides decide on the morning. Click Excursions writes that the guide may change or stop the route for safety. One group in January could not go up at all and walked a lower route instead; another walked in bad weather with a guide who made sure no one was left behind. Plan your trip with a spare day in Marrakech so a missed summit is a disappointment, not a lost flight. See also difficulty and altitude.

Snow can come early or stay late. A reviewer met snow on top in September, and Marrakech Day Trips - Tours names crampons until April. Ask the operator about conditions a few days before you go. Months compared on best time to climb. Layers on the packing list.

Snow, wind and weather on the mountain

Guests write about freezing summits, snow and guides who handled bad weather. One critical review is about trekkers going up in rain and snow without proper gear.

“We had a brilliant trip with Mostafa and Mohammad. Although weather conditions meant we couldn’t climb Toubkal, they handled the situation exceptionally well and planned a fantastic alternative hike that still challenged us.”
Siobhan · Ireland · January 2026 2-day trek via the Mizane Valley · Berber Tours & Adventures
“Weather wasn’t on our side today, but then again that is to be expected when climbing a 4000+ moutnian. Our guide Mohammed was great, he ensured that none of the group was left behind at any stage, and I felt that he had our safety in his mind at all times.”
Callum · United Kingdom · November 2026 2-day trek with refuge night · Click Excursions
“Such a great experience, we had Mo as our guide and he was brilliant from start to finish! Definitely felt like we were all looked after for the 2 days would 100% recommend! Also would advise to bring loadsssss of layers it is freezing on the way to the summit”
Ciara · Ireland · November 2026 2-day trek with refuge night · Click Excursions
“An incredible adventure thanks to the organization and care of the guides for the whole group. They respect the pace of all participants thanks to the fact that there were three guides… You have to be fit, but it's worth giving it a try. The mountain hut is great, and the snow adds a special touch to the adventure.”
Angela · Spain · October 2026 · translated review 2-day trek with meals · Omar Adventures-morocco
“It was simply terrible due to the weather, but no one can be blamed for that. It is simply irresponsible what equipment participants are taken on this tour with. The necessary equipment is listed in the booking confirmation and should also be checked before the start of the tour. Taking inexperienced people up to over 3,000 meters in sneakers in continuous rain and snowfall is simply negligent.”
David · Austria · September 2026 · translated review 2-day trek with refuge night · Click Excursions

Reviews by trekkers who booked through GetYourGuide.

FAQ

Can you climb Toubkal in winter?

Yes. The treks run from November to April, with crampons and an ice axe when the guide says so. Bad weather can stop the summit attempt.

Do I need crampons for Toubkal?

From November to April they may be needed, Marrakech Day Trips - Tours writes. They are rented in Imlil together with an ice axe.

Is winter Toubkal technical?

It is a walk on snow slopes with some easy scrambling, not a technical climb. Crampons and an ice axe are the extra skills it asks for.

How cold is the refuge in winter?

Cold. The refuge provides blankets, but bring or rent a warm sleeping bag and sleep in dry layers.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The guide may change or stop the route. Reviewers describe a lower alternative hike instead of the summit. Keep a spare day in your travel plan.

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