Climb Mount Toubkal (4167m) in a Weekend

I had a wonderful time hiking Toubkal! All was perfectly settled and organized. The guides were amazing and the food really good! Such an amazing experience for my Moroccan weekend!

Quite challenging hike during summer due to highest temperatures. I do recommend it for the amazing spots but people registering the tour should be systematically sporty and not basic people walking on the street…

This was the first time booking with MBA, and I cannot tell you how pleased I was . The trip was extremely well organised. I was constantly kept up to date regarding pick up and drop off times , the Riad that we stayed in was very good. The hosts in Morocco were super friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend. Everything was well organised and very punctual, not only was it well organised the hike itself was amazing . It was a little challenging coming down as it’s a long day but the views were worth it .

Definitely the highlight of the trip was the group, super friendly, it was a pleasure to spent the weekend with them. As of the hike it was alright but there really should be more guides to allow group to split into a faster and slower pace cohorts, especially that the whole hike is in the full sun. The food was in general plenty but low quality, overcooked chicken (which was the only proper protein for the whole hike), pasta with canned tuna etc. I understand that you cannot expect michelin service in the mountains but for example having some glucose syrop pretending to be honey is a big wasted opportunity to try local, natural flavours.

This was an incredible weekend, but it absolutely isn't for the faint hearted! It's a lot of altitude and distance to cover in 2 days, especially if (like us) you have a group with varying levels of fitness.

Accomodation: charming Riad in the centre of Marrakesh within walking distance of lots of things to see, and absolutely loved hosts there who were extremely helpful. The Refuge was so much better than expected - flushing toilets, hot showers, and 4 person bunks with mattresses. I struggled to sleep as did everyone, but I'd say that's due to the altitude more than anything else!

Food: fresh and delicious throughout, and plentiful! They were happy to accommodate any dietary requirements.

Guides: Mohammed and Nassan from Aztat Treks were wonderful. They kept the group together, set the pace, and were very upfront about how challenging Day 2 was going to be. This helped inform a couple of our number who decided not to attempt the summit.

I appreciated this trip; it's given me a huge confidence boost as it reminded me that I can do hard things! If you're fit, then you should manage this - trust the guides, eat/ drink plenty, and support your team.

My friend and I had a day either side of the trip on Marrakesh which I would recommend. We enjoyed having time to explore the souls/ Medina/ palaces, and also booked in for a much needed Hamman and massage after the trek.

Book the trip and do the thing, you won't regret it.

As a group we came came to take on the challenge of climbing Mount Toubkal and although the climb was challenging as expected the logistics of the trip was smooth and this was totally down to the professionalism of the Aztat team in Morocco. From the start communication was timely and clear and any questions were promptly answered. From the mountain guides to the support staff in Marrakech every one of the Aztat team were exceptional very knowledgeable, friendly and willing to be flexible when circumstances changed and most importantly kept everyone safe on the mountain. I can't rate this experience highly enough

After being dropped off in the little town of Imlil we had a 10k trek to the refuge, stopping around half way for lunch, after which the climb becomes steeper. Dinner at the refuge then sleep (if possible with 20 others in the room). Awake 2.30-3.a.m we set off in pitch dark with only our head torches to light our way. It’s a rocky and often steep climb. We arrive at the summit 3 1/2 to 4 hours later. The return is almost as difficult as the climb, eased perhaps by being in daylight. Lunch at the refuge followed by a short rest before the return trek to Imlil.

Almost a month after climbing Toubkal, it is still difficult for me to write about what I felt and experienced. I only know that I did it 💪… it was very tough, but my legs held up and I handled the altitude well. I am very proud of myself and my friends, Patrícia and Helena, who I adore, as it would have been harder without them. Thanks to MuchBetterAdventures and AztatTreks, especially the guides who accompanied us, the famous "Hassam's."

I had the best time climbing toubkal with MBA. Couldn’t recommend them enough to anyone considering it! Great food, accom and guides

We were all incredibly well looked after on this epic adventure up Mount Toubkal. Probably the most productive weekend I’ve ever had but also time to relax in marrakech. I couldn’t recommend more

Much Better Adventures once again delivered with this amazing and challenging weekend. I enjoyed every minute. Great food, great local guides, a beautiful Riad as a base and a proud moment at the Summit. Don't underestimate the challenge here... it's not a technical climb but lack of sleep from an exceptionally early start, altitude and high winds made for a tricky summit. You need a decent level of fitness 💪 Thanks so much MBA, you were amazing.

I really enjoyed the weekend as a whole. The guides and the group were lovely, and scenery spectacular. I found the distance and incline manageable and most fit and well people would manage it. Having said that, I was affected by the altitude significantly more than expected and for several hours of the summit day I felt really nauseous, dizzy and a significant headache, which did make most of the hike and descent above 3500m really challenging. It did take quite a bit longer than planned (partly due to me feeling so unwell, partly due to it being a mixed group). If you’re a very experienced hiker/trail runner, you might find the pace they do to accommodate mixed groups frustrating. The guides are also clear on everyone leaving the refuge together, so as some did not want to wake up at the time required to try summit for sunrise, it meant the faster members keen to do so were not able to. We did end up walking a protracted route through Imlil in the dark, not reaching the pick up van until approx 9pm. It was comical by the end but a 17hr hiking day so make sure you have sufficient snacks and experience with time on your feet. There was more than enough food provided at every meal, and more variety than expected. The refuge was nicer than expected in structure (with showers!) but as expected, didn’t lend much to sleep at all.

Thank you to all involved in the MBAdventure trek up Toubkal

I am pleased I made it to the top and back but I wished I could have accended more slowly and decended more slowly. It's easy to forget to do warm ups and cool down exercises before and after something as epic as this. I wish it would have been part of the program as I could hardly walk afterwards, even getting the plane home my body was feeling it. If we had to lose more sleep to have more time to accend Mount Toubkal I wouldn't have minded as some of us didn't sleep well in the refuge anyway.

very well organised and excellent caring staff and Guilds. it is a very fair price, and Would highly recommend.

We had an absolutely amazing trip with a brilliant group of very interesting and like minded people. Mount Toubkal is beautiful with stunning views of the Atlas Mountains. I cannot recommend this hike and tour any higher. You do ache a bit for a few days after though!

An amazing trip up Toubkal and a great group of people to do it with! Well organised with good communication and the guides Mustafa and Said were excellent - not sure I would have made it to the top with Mustafa’s help and encouragement! Would definitely recommend.

What a great experience. Stunning landscapes, great to experience the different culture. The whole trip was so well organised and ran like a dream. Met some lovely, like-minded people and had a blast from start to finish. The hike was long but enjoyable and achievable for anyone with reasonable fitness and the mindset to just keep going. Outstanding views. Guides were friendly and attentive. The riads were perfect. Highly recommended.

Special mention to our guides Said and Mustafa - they really made sure everyone managed to get to the peak by keeping a really good pace and keeping us motivated. Also kept us well fed :) Everyone in the group was lovely and stuck together. So made the trip extra special. Suggest keeping a day extra to enjoy Marrakesh

Mount Toubkal is a fantastic hike and the scenery exceeded expectations. However, I have mixed feelings about the itinerary. For one thing, it doesn’t allow enough time for acclimatisation, and several people on the trip suffered in the altitude. For another thing, our group of 14 (+ the 2 people whom Aztat added, who were fairly slow hikers) had only two guides and we really needed three because some people couldn’t make it and had to turn back and others had to walk slowly as they struggled with the effects of altitude combined with the steep gradients of the hike from the refuge to the peak. On other MBA trips (eg Sinai trek, Ecuador trek, Slovakia winter trek) the guides have allowed faster hikers to go up ahead. Here the route was even clearer but the guides insisted we stayed together. If those are the rules, then we really needed three guides, because our final climb took well nearly two hours longer than expected. The lead guide would walk three slow steps, stop, turn around. It was frustrating and some of us got colder than we should have. Otherwise, the arrangements were fine, the food was a bit better than expected, the Marrakech Riad was pleasant - no complaints. The two guides didn’t have a lot to say but they looked after us and kept the show on the road, which isn’t that easy given the crowds in the refuge. Finally, I really enjoyed the people I met in the group.

Absolutely great trip from start to finish! Pick-up and drop-off at the airport, fed and watered throughout (and i mean a lot of food even up the mountain!) and just generally great hosts/guides. Even the mountain refuge wasn't as bad as the images looked. We were put with people of a similar age range and everyone enjoyed themselves. Couldn't recommend enough!

Fantastic trip hiking up Mount Toubkal, particularly thanks to the guides. Our group of five got along really well with the others. The views from the top were spectacular, and we were extremely well fed. The mountain refuge was basic, as expected, but the beds were surprisingly comfortable, contrary to the horror stories I'd heard from friends who hiked it a few years ago. The hotels in Marrakech were centrally located and comfortable. My only comment would be that it would have been nice if we had all been in the same hotel as the other climbers before the hike, so we could have met earlier.

Firstly I'd like to say the whole thing was organised brilliantly. Very helpful and everything ran perfectly. However, there is one thing that wasn't great and that was 1 female member in our group was nowhere near fit enough and couldn't handle the weather etc and held our group up the whole way by stopping every few meters. This became even worse on the morning of the summit. We were all excited to see the sunrise which we woke up very early for to ensure we would see it. We missed it by hours due to this woman who was put at the front of our group. It became dangerous at times stopping for her as a few people were stopping on rocks almost falling. Maybe the fitness levels should be monitored early on the climb to ensure someone like this doesn't spoil it for the rest if the group.

Travelled as part of a group of 5. We had an awesome group of people, we got on well with everyone and even went out for a celebratory meal and drinks.

The whole experience was amazing and the guides and cooks were great, they did everything they could to keep us comfortable and ready for our hike.

The only thing I would say is that you should be prepared for "not feeling great" at some points during the trip. I underestimate how I'd feel with the altitude sickness, but this comes and go's. Reaching the top with the views is breathtaking and worth all the hard work in the end.

What a fantastic experience! So lovely to meet such brilliant people and to adventure together. The guides were fantastic. Do ensure that you carry only what you need in your day pack as it gets very heavy as the day goes on! Worth knowing that if dorm sleeping isn’t for you, there are a small number of private rooms that you can request. If available they will be happy to accommodate with a small premium to pay. Would definitely do similar again!

So happy I did this. Cannot fault the organisation and help we all received. The refuge is an experience in itself, hard to get much sleep but it was clean and dry. Food was excellent on the whole trip. Guides were great. Altitude affected everyone more than I expected. Make sure you are fit enough to do this it is not a walk in the park ! Still buzzing...

Our recent adventure holiday with Much Better Adventures climbing Mount Toubkal in Morocco was an experience of a lifetime. Here’s why we highly recommend this trip:

From the moment we booked, the team at Much Better Adventures provided detailed information about the necessary gear required, ensuring we were well-prepared for the climb. Having the right kit for our experience was essential as we have the four seasons mountain weather chucked at us. The kit advised made the climb much more manageable and enjoyable, even for those of us who were relatively new to such high-altitude adventures.

The entire trip was packed with excitement and unforgettable moments. The ascent of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, was challenging but incredibly rewarding. Our guides were true experts in mountaineering. The camaraderie within our group, fostered by shared experiences and mutual support, made the journey even more fun. The sense of achievement upon reaching the summit was unparalleled, and the celebratory atmosphere on the way down was filled with laughter and high spirits.

Morocco itself added a unique and rich dimension to our adventure. The landscape was stunning, with breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains and vibrant local villages. The hospitality of the Moroccan people was heartwarming; we enjoyed traditional Moroccan cuisine, which was delicious and provided the perfect fuel for our trekking days. Additionally, spending time in Marrakech before and after the climb gave us a taste of the country's vibrant culture and bustling markets, rounding out our trip beautifully.

In summary, Much Better Adventures organized a seamless and exhilarating trip that exceeded all our expectations. From the advice and fun-filled days of climbing to the enchanting beauty of Morocco, this adventure was truly exceptional. We can’t wait to embark on our next journey with them!

Incredible trip, couldn’t recommend any more, everything run so smoothly from start to finish. The guides were fantastic. The hike is a 19 mile round trip, 2400m+ elevation, hard work, tough at altitude but 100% worth the struggle for the incredible summit views. Photos are from mid May.

Had an excellent trip. The guides from Aztat were excellent, all the transfers were ontime and nothing was too much trouble.

We were very lucky with beautiful clear weather for the summit and had great views.

Most the terrain is loose shale / gravel / rock so if you're unsure I'd reccomend boots. Trainers are ok - that's what we used because we're use to them.

We had an excellent adventure/challenge booked through Much Better Adventures. The transfers were excellent. The hotel was very accommodating and friendly. (Riad) The guides were unbelievable and helped make the trip (Aztat Treks) the whole group thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you