Mount Toubkal treks & tours

Autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) provide the best conditions for trekking in the Atlas Mountains, with milder nights and less chance of snow.

Trekking through the snow in winter (December to February) is an extraordinary experience in its own right, and a great challenge for experienced hikers. 

If you plan on trekking during this time, you'll need to use crampons and ice picks, but you'll be treated to brilliant snow-capped mountain scenery and the trail will be less crowded. 

You will be walking anywhere between 3.5 km to 10 km per day, although changes in altitude can affect hiking time and distance.

Yes, yes and yes. You will need hiking boots to complete this trek (don't try to complete it in sneakers).

Your hiking boots should be comfortable (wear them in before the trek to avoid getting blisters along the way), water-resistant, sturdy and have plenty of ankle support. 

Our Mount Toubkal trekking trips have a rating of 4 or higher, so you need to be reasonably fit and healthy to complete the trek comfortably.

This doesn't mean you must spend hours in the gym in preparation, but it's definitely worth increasing your usual exercise routine in the lead-up to your trip.

This could look like extra walks, participating in local hikes around your area and doing more cardio.

Previous mountain climbing or hiking experience is also recommended.

You will have to carry a bag/backpack with you for your snacks, camera, reusable drink bottle etc.

There will be mules accompanying you on your trek that will carry your luggage, so you don't have to.

Yes! Your leader will be equipped with an advanced first aid kit for the duration of the trek, but please remember to carry your own personal medicine.

Pack medicine for altitude sickness if you know you are at risk to such conditions. 

All three of our Mount Toubkal trip itineraries differ quite significantly – our Classic Toubkal trek is arguably the easiest (and the one you should do if you're not used to climbing 4,000 metre peaks) as you climb the mountain at a slower pace with an extra acclimatisation day included. However, if you're an experienced trekker and would like to get up the summit at a faster pace, our Long Weekend trip is a great choice, while our winter version of the Toubkal trek is best suited for trekkers who already have some winter hiking experience under their belt, are not afraid of low temperatures and are looking for more solitude. 

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. However, we’re always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.