Practical Information
Before You Go: The Essentials
Most questions we get before a trek are about fitness, kit, food and how to reach Imlil. The five guides above answer them in detail; the facts that matter most are summarised here.
Quick facts
- Our base is Imlil, at about 1,700 m at the foot of Mount Toubkal, 80 to 90 minutes by road from Marrakech.
- Mount Toubkal, at 4,167 m, is the highest peak in North Africa; the standard ascent takes two days from Imlil, three if you want a gentler approach.
- Every trek is led by a licensed local mountain guide; on multi-day treks a cook and mules for the luggage travel with you.
- Hikes are graded from easy valley walks to strenuous high-altitude routes; check the grade before choosing.
- Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons; winter ascents of Toubkal need crampons and an ice axe, which can be hired in Imlil.
- Prices are in euros, per person, and include your guide, meals on trek and the accommodation listed on each tour page; we reply to enquiries within 24 hours.
Also worth reading
Our frequently asked questions cover booking, payment and group sizes; the accommodation page shows the guesthouses, refuges and camps we use; the transfers page lists routes and prices from Marrakech and Imlil.