Mount Toubkal Winter Ascent
A genuine winter mountaineering objective on a snow-clad Toubkal. With crampons, ice axe and expert instruction, you climb through crisp alpine light and near-empty trails to the highest summit in North Africa in its most dramatic season.
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights · Difficulty: Strenuous · Max altitude: 4,167 m · Distance: 26 km · Group size: 1–6 · From: €445 per person
Highlights
- Snow summit with full technical support
- Crampon and ice-axe instruction included
- Two nights at the Neltner refuge
- Quiet winter trails and crystalline light
- Small groups of six or fewer
Itinerary
Day 1 — Imlil to Refuge
Ascend the snowbound Mizane valley to the refuge with an arrival skills briefing.
Imlil → Toubkal Refuge (3,207 m) · 6 hrs · 11 km · gain +1,470 m · Meals: Lunch, Dinner · Sleep: Refuge
Day 2 — Winter summit
Crampons on for a technical snow ascent to the summit, returning to the refuge for a second night.
Refuge → Refuge · 8 hrs · 10 km · gain +960 m · Meals: All · Sleep: Refuge
Day 3 — Descent to Imlil
Descend through thawing valleys to Imlil, then transfer to Marrakech.
Refuge → Marrakech · 4 hrs · 11 km · gain 0 · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Sleep: End
What’s included
- Certified winter guide
- Crampons & ice axe
- Refuge accommodation
- All meals
- Transfers
Why choose this trek
Winter Toubkal demands the right kit and experience; our guides supply the technical equipment, instruction and judgement to summit safely in snow.
Fitness & preparation
Strong fitness and confidence on steep snow required; prior trekking experience recommended.
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