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Atlas Peaks & Valleys Trek: Toubkal, Ouanoukrim & Berber Villages

A full High Atlas circuit: two 4,000 m summits, three high passes and the green valleys and villages in between, walking point to point rather than out and back.

Two 4,000 m peaksRed aloe flowers in front of green terraced fields and red Atlas foothills
A trekker with a red backpack looking out over a long snow-dusted Atlas ridgelineA Berber guide pointing out a terraced Atlas village to a small trekking groupA saddled mule waiting on a rocky village trail among walnut trees in the High AtlasA trekker watching sunrise over snow-covered High Atlas ridges from near the Toubkal summitThe Berber village of Imlil built into the hillside below the Toubkal massif

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  1. 1

    Choose your experience

    Pick the tour and the date that fits your trip.

  2. 2

    Check availability with us

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  3. 3

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    We reply with availability, the final price for your group and your pickup time.

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Duration

6 days / 5 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

Challenging

Season

April–October

Max altitude

4,167 m

Experience highlights

  • Two summits above 4,000 m: Toubkal and Ouanoukrim
  • Three high passes and a genuine point-to-point route
  • Nights split between Berber gites and mountain refuges
  • Cook, mules and licensed mountain guide for the whole crossing
  • Green valleys and villages between the high days

Full description

This is the trek for people who want the mountain range, not just the highest point on it. Over six days you cross from valley to valley, sleeping in Berber gites and mountain refuges, and take in both Jbel Toubkal (4,167 m) and Ouanoukrim (4,089 m).

Between the summits the route drops back into inhabited country — irrigation channels, walnut groves, threshing floors and villages where the mules come from — so the trek alternates hard high days with easier, greener ones.

It is a point-to-point itinerary, which means new terrain every day and no repeated trails.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marrakech → Imlil → Aroumd

    Transfer, meet the team and walk to Aroumd for the first night in the valley.

  2. Day 2

    Tizi Mzik → Azzaden valley

    Cross the Tizi Mzik pass into the Azzaden valley and sleep in a village gite at Tizi Oussem.

  3. Day 3

    Azzaden → Lepiney refuge

    Climb the valley head to the Lepiney hut beneath the western cirque.

  4. Day 4

    Ouanoukrim

    Ascend Ouanoukrim (4,089 m), then traverse to the Toubkal refuge at 3,207 m.

  5. Day 5

    Jbel Toubkal

    Early summit of Toubkal (4,167 m) and descent to Aroumd.

  6. Day 6

    Imlil and return

    Short valley walk to Imlil, lunch, and the drive 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

Not included

  • Personal trekking clothing and boots
  • Sleeping bag (rental available)
  • Travel and mountain insurance
  • Drinks outside meals and tips for the mountain team

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 kit

Good to know before you book

  • Six consecutive walking days with two summit days — you should be comfortable walking 6–8 hours with a day pack.
  • Refuge nights are dormitory style; gite nights are simple rooms with shared bathrooms.
  • Best run between April and October; outside that window we switch to the winter expedition.
  • Route order can be reversed or adjusted by the guide for weather and refuge availability.

Booking with Toubkal Views

  • You book directly with our local Marrakech team — no booking platform in between.
  • Questions answered on WhatsApp before and during your trip.
  • Your hotel pickup point and time are confirmed with you in writing before the tour.
  • Everything included and not included is listed on this page before you enquire.

Frequently asked questions

Do I carry my own luggage?

No. Mules carry your main bag between overnight stops and you walk with a day pack only.

Is this harder than the 4-day Toubkal trek?

Yes — it is longer, crosses more passes and includes a second 4,000 m summit, but the daily pace is steady and there are easier valley days built in.

Can we do it as a private departure?

Yes, all trekking departures can be run privately for your group on the dates you choose.

Book Peaks & Valleys Trek

Send your dates and hotel — we reply with availability and your pickup time.

Why travellers choose Toubkal Views

Local Moroccan team

Toubkal Views is run from Marrakech by a Moroccan team, not an overseas booking platform.

Experienced local guides

Your guide is from the region and knows the Agafay tracks, the Atlas valleys and the best light for photos.

Authentic Moroccan experiences

Berber camps, mint tea, home-style tagine and music played by local musicians.

Easy Marrakech pickup

We collect you from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and bring you back at the end.

Direct WhatsApp support

You talk to us directly before, during and after your trip — no call centre in between.

Personalised assistance

Tell us your dates, group and pace and we adapt the experience instead of selling a fixed package.

What our travellers say

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