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Mount Toubkal Winter Trek
7 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
29 reviews
7 days
Start
Marrakech, Morocco
Finish
Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Code
XMXOW
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Private minibus, trekking
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Mountain Gite (2 nights), Mountain Refuge (2 nights)
From £705(7 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Experience the High Atlas Mountains with a wintery twist – expect snow-capped peaks, icy groundcover, refreshing mountain air and clear skies that lead all the way to the ocean.
Summit the highest peak in North Africa, the mighty Mount Toubkal, with an experienced local guide to lead the way.
Hike through the rugged mountains with spectacular scenery at every turn and a trusty pack of mules heading up your crew.
Enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine, freshly cooked each day, to fuel you for your epic mountain adventures.
Embrace the vibrant souks, sights, sounds and smells of Marrakech on a guided walking tour of the Medina.
Is this trip right for you?
High Atlas Mountains can be very cold in the winter, with feel-like temperature reaching -20⁰C (or more on extreme days!), so you must have the appropriate footwear and clothing. To be fully prepared, please follow the recommended clothing list closely. As your luggage will be carried up the mountain by mules, we ask that you have no more than 1 bag (duffle bag or rucksack) weighing no more than 16 kgs and a small rucksack for trekking essentials.
Winter weather can be unpredictable in high mountains so we may need to make itinerary changes to keep the group safe and well at all times. If this occurs, we will do our best to find comparable activities and experiences
Itinerary
Trek the Atlas Mountains in winter and discover the beauty of Mount Toubkal
Discover the stunning Atlas Mountains in winter and trek to ‘the roof of North Africa’, Mount Toubkal. This adventure-filled trip will take you from the bustling cityscape of Marrakech, transport you into the out-of-this-world mountain regions and give you a taste of Amazigh culture. Experience the magic of this region in winter; expect snow-capped peaks, ice beneath your boots and the freshest mountain air. With a trusty pack of mules and expert crew, you’ll hike through the rugged mountains with spectacular scenery at every turn. Stay in mountain gites and enjoy traditional home-made meals to fuel your adventures.
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Private minibus, trekking
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Mountain Gite (2 nights), Mountain Refuge (2 nights)
Included activities
Imlil to Aroumd guided trek
Imlil to Mount Toubkal Basecamp guided hike
Mount Toubkal guided summit trek
High Atlas guided trek (Ras Ouanoukrim or Tizi n’ Ouagane)
Marrakech - Medina walking tour
Optional activities
Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage - MAD750
Marrakech - A Taste Of Marrakech: Inside the Medina Urban Adventure - MAD605
Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride - MAD1999
Marrakech - Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling day trip with lunch - MAD2000
Marrakech - Palmery Cycling Tour - MAD540
Marrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure. - MAD640
Marrakech - Quad Biking the Rock Desert & Palmgrove - MAD715
Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour - MAD438
Marrakech - Quad Biking Barrage Lalla Takerkoust - MAD1650
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Important notes
1.This is a Winter trekking trip, so the physical demands are higher than on any other trips. While no previous experience is necessary, a reasonable level of general fitness is required and will certainly help increase the enjoyment of the trip.
2. Parts of your trip go above 2800 meters / 9200 feet where it is common for travellers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to nights in Marrakech only and excludes nights spend on the approach and in the Basecamp (Days 2-5). Single supplement is subject to availability and there is limited number available per departure. If you would like to book a single supplement please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (24)
5 stars
22
4 stars
2
Lee
Feb 15, 2025
Great way to see Morocco if you’ve not been before and love the challenge of a mountain hike. A couple of days around Marrakesh was just enough to make me want to go back for more!
Antonella
Jan 19, 2025
One of the best trips I’ve ever done. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Mohamed, our guide, was incredible. Knowledgeable, professional, witty and caring. I certainly wouldn’t have made it to the top of Mt Toubkal without his help. Thank you
Jill
Jan 19, 2025
I had never trekked up a mountain as high as Toubkal before and especially not in winter but our amazing guide Mohamed Id Blaid really looked after us. He was so friendly and knowledgeable about the mountain and the area that I felt totally safe at all times. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!
Antonella
Jan 15, 2025
The Mount Toubkal Winter Trek is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It was one of the most challenging treks I had done but it was worth ever steep step. Safety was always a priority and the group was very well cared for by our amazing tour guide Mohamed. I cannot thank Mohamed enough for his care and professionalism throughout the whole trip.
Erin
Nov 09, 2024
A challenging but rewarding hike. The views from both summits are spectacular. The shared beds at Basecamp are a unique experience - you really get to know your travelling companions.
Yavor
Oct 24, 2024
This trip was an excellent balance between providing a level of physical challenge alongside enjoyment and a sense of achievement. If you are lucky to have snow as, you will be rewarded with stunning landscapes. Lahcen was a fantastic guide, welcoming and friendly from the very first moment. He and Hussein took great care of our safety and wellbeing as well as making sure we enjoyed the time in the mountain to the fullest. Being a local from the High Atlas, he was a source of insight into Berber life and their relationship with the mountain. The meals we had during the trek were an added highlight - above and beyond what you would expect in the mountains.
Aude
Apr 15, 2024
Go with Mohamed Id Blaid! Kudos to him for managing a group of 9 individuals ranging from 18 years old to 68 years old. Bravo. Incredible experience. I felt so well, the trek was such an amazing experience.
Sonya
Apr 15, 2024
This was my first trip with Intrepid and I’ll definitely be doing another. The trip was well organised with just the right level of challenge. Our guide was excellent, looking after the needs of the whole group, as well as being friendly and informative.
Christopher
Apr 15, 2024
This is a remote strenuous trip up steep, boulder-covered slopes. You need to be 100% fit and healthy plus have checked all your equipment before going. Poles are a must even for younger treckers to be safe (I never use walking poles normally but needed them on the final day climb). The guides are excellent, strong and capable of dealing with people struggling which is a great plus that made me feel much safer. Several people either: - Did not make it to the top due to strength/altitude sickness and were escorted down; or - Struggled to come down and were helped down safely by the guides. The mountain refuge was much better than I expected with hot water, mini shop, clean toilets and good food. The guides also ensured the pace was kept very gentle and kept the group together so anyone reasonably fit could get to the top. I would certainly recommend having an extra few days in Marakesh in addition to this holiday. I am a very fit 64-year-old and made it to the top easily but my boots were not big enough making the return painful and two back toes to prove it. Overall, if you like strenuous hiking routes, this would be an excellent holiday to choose.
Anthony
Mar 18, 2024
Starting our ascent of Toubkal just before dawn to reach the summit about four hours later was a lifetime experience. Our group was led superbly by Mohammed and Ibrahim, who throughout our trip looked after us as friends and ensured not only our safety but our enjoyment at all times.
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