About this event

The Toubkal Circuit is Morocco's premier high-altitude trek, a demanding loop through the High Atlas that summits Jbel Toubkal (4,167m), North Africa's highest peak. Over seven days we travel from Marrakech into the mountains above Imlil, then trek a multi-valley circuit through Berber villages, high passes and remote refuges before the summit push. Expect long days at altitude, rocky terrain, and the possibility of lingering snow on the upper slopes in mid-May. This is a challenging mountain journey suited to fit, experienced hikers comfortable with sustained ascent and nights in mountain huts.

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What Wakahi Walks does

• Organise the event from start to finish
• Lead the group on the track
• Book huts, campsites or lodges (as applicable)
• Arrange logistics — transport and carpool coordination
• Group coordination and safety planning
• Organise training events

Your contribution covers this organising work — not just the hut bookings.

Logistics

• Departure point: Marrakech - group meets in Marrakech; transfer to Imlil trailhead confirmed nearer the date.

Costs

Contributions are due 2 months before the event and are non-refundable. No pulling out unless a suitable replacement is found.

Pre-event and post-event group dinners

We usually meet for a group dinner before the walk and a celebration dinner after it. Both are optional, but most attendees join.

Restaurant options (average cost per person):

• Dinner provided at refuges and the Imlil guesthouse (Berber tagine and mountain fare)
• Marrakech arrival/departure dinners are own arrangement

Voting coming soon.

What to bring

Important notes

• ITINERARY (7 days, 12-18 May 2027, Toubkal Circuit via the High Atlas):
• DAY 1 - Wed 12 May - Marrakech to Imlil (1,740m). Transfer from Marrakech (approx 1.5h), gear check, overnight in Imlil guesthouse
• DAY 2 - Thu 13 May - Imlil to Tacheddirt or Tizi n'Tamatert area. Acclimatisation trek over the first pass, Berber villages, overnight refuge/gite
• DAY 3 - Fri 14 May - Cross high passes into the Toubkal massif. Long day at altitude, overnight refuge
• DAY 4 - Sat 15 May - Trek to Refuge du Toubkal (3,207m). Afternoon acclimatisation, early night before summit
• DAY 5 - Sun 16 May - Summit day. Pre-dawn start, ascend Jbel Toubkal (4,167m), return to refuge, then descend toward Imlil valley. Longest and hardest day
• DAY 6 - Mon 17 May - Complete the circuit back to Imlil. Celebration dinner, overnight Imlil
• DAY 7 - Tue 18 May - Transfer back to Marrakech. Trip ends
• Note: exact daily stages may adjust for conditions, snow, and group pace. Mule support carries main baggage between overnight stops

Safety

• ALTITUDE: This trek reaches 4,167m
• Acclimatisation days are built in, but altitude affects everyone differently - hydrate, pace steadily, and report symptoms early
• SNOW: Mid-May can leave residual snow on the summit cone; conditions are assessed on site and crampons/ice axe may be required in a heavy-snow year
• WEATHER: High Atlas weather changes fast; be prepared for heat on the approach and cold at altitude
• INSURANCE: Comprehensive travel and mountain insurance covering trekking to 4,200m is mandatory
• FITNESS: Sustained multi-day ascent on rocky terrain - participants must be fit and hill-experienced

YOUR SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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