Mount Toubkal Trek

We recommend that each participant contributes a €50 gratuity to Hassan, our Lead Guide, at the end of the expedition. Hassan will distribute the tips fairly among the entire mountain team, including the guides, cooks, and muleteers who work together to make your expedition a success.

While gratuities are always discretionary, they are greatly appreciated and form an important part of supporting the local team and their families.

Absolutely. You can book a private guided city tour with Hassan, who will introduce you to a side of Marrakech that few visitors ever experience. From hidden streets and bustling local markets to authentic cafés and cultural landmarks, it’s the perfect way to discover the real heart of the city.

The cost is €100 per group (not per person) and is payable directly to Hassan at the end of your expedition.

Jebel Toubkal is a non-technical mountain, so no previous climbing or mountaineering experience is required. However, you should have a good level of general fitness and be comfortable walking for several hours over consecutive days on mountain terrain.

Our 12-week training programme is designed to prepare you for the expedition, and our experienced guide team will support you every step of the way, ensuring you enjoy a safe, rewarding, and achievable journey to the summit.

You’re in great company. Around 80% of our clients join this expedition as solo travellers, making it one of the easiest ways to meet like-minded people who share a passion for adventure.

Our groups are intentionally kept small, typically 6–10 participants, creating a friendly, supportive atmosphere. The average age ranges from 25 to 65, although this can vary from trip to trip. By the end of the expedition, it’s not uncommon for strangers to leave as lifelong friends.

April to September offers the best conditions for climbing Jebel Toubkal, with warm days in Marrakech and generally stable weather in the High Atlas Mountains.

While daytime temperatures on the mountain are often pleasant, night-time and early morning summit temperatures can still fall below freezing, particularly before sunrise. Layering is essential, and our equipment guide will ensure you have everything you need to stay warm and comfortable throughout the expedition.

Yes, of course! If you would like us to extend your stay either side then just ask.
If you choose to arrive early or depart later than the stated itinerary then there is an additional cost of €70 for a private transfer.

If you have dietary requirements and or food allergies, please let us know prior to departure. Moroccan food is excellent though not particularly varied. Breakfasts usually consist of bread and ham with coffee or tea. Meals eaten out are reasonably priced – kebab and bread cost only about MAD 70. In main towns, it is possible to find very good French and Moroccan restaurants where a meal and French wine are very reasonably priced from MAD 220 upwards. Generally, dinner is likely to cost between MAD 80-120 depending on what you drink. Bottled drinks are available at very reasonable prices, but alcohol is not widely available in Morocco due for cultural and religious reasons. But still, in some hotels and restaurants, you will be able to purchase beer, wine and spirits, but you will pay imported prices. Please be aware of local laws, believes and traditions, and be very sensitive and respectful while consuming alcohol.

Vegetarians can be catered for but there is a fairly limited choice. This is particularly the case in rural parts of this trip.
Vegans and those on gluten-free diets may find this region very challenging and may need to supplement meals with their own supplies.

You can leave any luggage not needed at the hotel in Marrakech.