Climb Mount Toubkal (4167m) in a Weekend

Great Riads, well organised and run Trek, stunning scenery, a really good personal challenge. So close to being a really amazing experience, but two things lead me to drop a star. Both shuttles between Marrakesh and Imlil either didn't have air conditioning, or just refused to put it on. With temps in the city of 38C it was pretty unpleasant. The night in the Refuge was horrendous - 15 folk crammed into a small dormitory with no ventilation other than leaving the door open. The record in our group was 3 hours sleep the night before a 14hr hiking day. Most got 1-2 hours. The guides blamed the altitude but I believe it was down to eating a big meal immediately before going to bed then lack of air in a really hot room with 15 sweaty bodies. We all reckoned we would much rather have been outside in 2-man tents like some groups.

The tour is amazing and so much well organised. Our guides were incredible, so helpful and emphatetic, they ensured everyone was feeling well during the hike, and provided us with equipment needed. Staff at the Riad was also very helpful and very welcoming, they even provided us with a map and told us what to see in Marrakesh! Food was fantastic, fresh and tasty. I would reccommend this trip to everyone who loves hiking! Regret that we didn't stay for longer!!!

It was HARD. Don't underestimate the physical challenge. However, the rest of it was fantastic - organisation, riads, guides, refuge, food, transport - they were all exceptional. Particularly, the guides - incredibly kind, pragmatic and went above and beyond to help us. An experience we'll never forget.

Amazing trip. Super well organised. Awesone group of people, we all had such a laugh. Highly recommend. Hardest thing i have done but so rewarding standing above the world. Bring on my next adventure with MBA. Thank you.

Epic experience! Well organised, challenging but felt safe throughout. Riads were lovely, food was great, guides were brilliant. We happened to get the most perfect weather for our summit day!!

Amazing trip, everything is 100% sorted for you. Guides are great, food's awesome, and the experience is once in a lifetime. The refuge sleeping arrangement isn't ideal, but you know that's what your getting. We had the greatest group, was a blast.

It was a very well put together adventure. Everything we needed was sorted out which gave us enough time to use all of our energy into soaking up the adventure. Worth every penny.

This was an amazing. experience. our group was made up of people who had travelled with MBA before and a couple who had done Killimanjaro before. Our guides were great, friendly, kind and knowlegeable. We were scattered around Riads on the first night so the first time we all met was in the minibus over to Imlil. The walk is tough. Relentlessly uphill on uneven ground. The hostel is very busy, 24 people in one very hot room. But you get up at 3am for the summit so be prepared not to sleep! The meals on the mountain were tasty and a nice experience to eat together. The summit day is hard going and the windchill was brutal.

I wasnt mentally prepared for this challenge and would have enjoyed it more if i had been. It was still an amazing experience but be prepared for it to be a challenge, not just a walk up a mountain.

The best weekend I’ve ever had. I’m 21 and have never traveled on my own before, or to a country that is not westernised. I had a huge culture shock stepping off that plane, but it was the best experience of my life. The Riads, our guides, Imlil up to the refuge, our lunch on the hike up, all of it was amazing. We unfortunately couldn’t summit following a snowstorm and high winds, with the police forbidding it, but I think it was worth if for the views on the way down!

Beautiful scenery, bring lots of warm layers but it was a wonderful hike. We could have got out a bit quicker on the morning of the summit, but the guides were friendly, knowledgeable and very caring for everyone. Great fun!

I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this trip, I had the pleasure of meeting some outstanding individuals. The guides were exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and attentive, and I felt completely safe in their capable hands. From a logistical standpoint, everything ran smoothly and was well organized.

The whole experience was great, I loved it!

The challenge was well worth the views and the sense of achievement!

Absolutely brilliant trip summiting the highest peak in north africa! MBA and Aztat trekking were excellent from start to finish!

The hike itself didn’t disappoint, tough going on the snow on day 2 after a leisurely stroll to the refuge on day 1. The group was split across multiple riads which wasn’t great and the riads were pretty basic, not much of a breakfast at either. As we were split it didn’t help with pre and post meals which are usually a good part of the bonding on such trips. Good food on the actual hike, the refuge we were packed in like sardines so be prepared for little or no sleep before the tougher day 2 hike.

Both tour guides, Mohammed and Mustafa, were brilliant. It’s an amazing, intense hike and I 100% recommend it for the experience; however, Much Better Adventures really needs to provide more information and be more seasonally specific. I think the intensity of this trip is a 6 only due to the strong wind chill from ~3800m onwards. Doing this in Sept/Oct when conditions are milder and there is hardly any snow would make it a 5. The "Sunrise" Issue: This trip is advertised as offering the "sunrise of a lifetime. " However, the local guides informed us it was currently too dangerous to depart early enough to summit in the dark (and they weren't wrong!). As a result, we reached the summit ~60 to 90 minutes after sunrise. The Refuge: I am familiar with mountain refuges and these facilities are the worst I’ve experienced. Electricity: Only available from 6–10 pm. You’ll be using head torches at 3 am trying to get dressed in the dark with zero room to maneuver in "sardine-packed" dorm rooms. Water: There was no hot water at all, and the cold water flow from the taps was almost non-existent. Toilets were awful. Sleeping: 0/5 stars. I tried to sleep in the dining area but found it already full of others doing the same. No one in our group got more than a couple of hours sleep. some didn't get any sleep at all. The Food: The food provided throughout the trek was really good and exceeded expectations for a mountain environment.

The first day was a beautiful, long walk up to the mountain huts at a nice, steady pace — perfect for getting the legs moving and easing into the challenge. We were up very early the next morning, and while you shouldn’t expect much sleep, somehow your body kicks into walking mode at 4am!

The ascent was steep and challenging, with more snow than expected, so we needed crampons — but that was absolutely fine and added to the adventure. It became very cold and windy about halfway up, so I’d definitely recommend wrapping up warm and being prepared for changing conditions.

Reaching the summit was an incredible moment. The views from the top were breathtaking, and it felt like a real achievement. This is definitely not an easy walk — it’s tough — but it is very achievable with the right mindset, preparation and support.

Our guides were fantastic, and the group was brilliant, which made the whole experience even more memorable. The walk down is long, so if you have bad knees, I’d strongly recommend taking walking poles and a knee brace.

I would highly recommend this trip. It was challenging, rewarding and unforgettable — and I already can’t wait to get back out and climb another mountain soon.

From the moment we landed in Marrakesh and stepped into our stunning Riad, to standing on the summit of Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, this trip was nothing short of extraordinary. Much Better Adventures orchestrated every single detail with a level of organisation and care that I genuinely didn't expect, leaving us completely free to soak in every moment.

4. 5 * Not 5* due to communication just prior to the trip but the booking, planning, accommodation, food, transport and guides were excellent.

Shout out to Said, Mohamed and Hassan, the amazing guides who got us up to the summit and back down to Imlil in one piece.

There were ongoing issues with what's app and most of the group hadn't seen the email from Aztat Treks before they arrived. Would suggest that Much Better Adventure (MBA) message all participants when the email comes out because the information was crucial to make sure we had our kit list sorted and we knew which Riad's we were staying in.

Would definitely go on another MBA adventure again and go back to the Atlas Mountains for a more sedate walking holiday!

Me and my brother just finished climbing Mt Toubkal in a weekend and it was an experience like no other. We were well informed and looked after the whole time, and met some amazing people. The climb was challenging mainly because of the quick elevation gain but I would of climbed it twice to experience that sun rise view, worth every step! The group we were with were so supportive and I felt that I needed their comradery to get to the top,so big thanks goes out to my group and guides. Dont wait, just do it!

From beginning to end everything was wonderful. Our guides Abdul and Lassin and everyone inbetween couldnt have been better. Food was delicious and logistics all taken care of. The hike itself was challenging and an incredible experience with views that are so special.

If you are even remotely considering climbing mount Toubkal, do it, you will not regret this amazing experience. Its challenging yes but the rewards are far greater and memories will last a life time. The guides are wonderful, knowledgeable, and will manage your trek with complete professionalism.

A brilliant weekend with a great group of people. Our guides, Mostapha and Abdou were fantastic - keeping sprits high throughout the challenging trek. The sunrise was incredible - one of the best I’ve seen in the mountains. The second Riad (View Point) was super nice and had two pools. The refuge on the mountain was not comfortable, so many of us didn’t sleep at all before leaving for the summit - appreciate this is not in the control of MBA. Overall would definitely recommend for anyone up for a challenge!

This was my first solo trip, I was really looked after by the guides and with a great bunch of people, I couldn’t summit due to altitude sickness but the guides didn’t hesitate and sent me back down by Mule to a beautiful Riad in Imlil, although not quite the adventure I planned it was still an incredible experience. Will definitely be booking another adventure soon.

Had an amazing time climbing Toubkal, challenging but very rewarding. Both guides were had were amazing (Abdou and Mustafa) and my group was great. Highly recommend!

The best experience with the best guides. Everyone was welcoming but the 2 that stood out was Abdou & Mustafá. The best company throughout the whole trip and didn’t stop the laughing the whole time. Would highly recommend and will definitely use again.

I had a great experience, the people from the riads we stayed at to the porters to the guides we’re all really welcoming.

The people who stood out the most were Abdou and Mustafa our guides, they were great company and had us all in high spirits always keeping us smiling.

There are so many trips to choose from on this website, and I am ecstatic that this was the first one I decided to go for.

Everything was on point: the accommodation, the transfers, the itinerary, the guides, the food. Any expectations I had were surpassed and, because of this, I am already looking for the next adventure to take with this company.

Big shout out to Aztat Tours (the partnered company that took care of us in Morocco), and another huge shout out to Abdul and Moustafa our amazing guides. They made the experience even better with their kindness and attention.

Insane to think, but I’ve never really been hiking before, let alone would think of myself as someone capable of summiting the highest mountain in North Africa. But with the exceptional experience and guidance of MBA & team, not only myself but almost everyone else in our group managed. Mustafa and Abdul were so friendly, professional, and personal to each and every one of us. We felt taken care of at every stage, well fed, informed and positively cheered on. THANK YOU to the team that took care of every detail on our behalf. Everything was so well organised!!!! Would highly recommend.

The Mount Toubkal trek was my sixth trip with MBA. As always, I found the organisation and administration exceptional. The partner company, Aztat Treks, who ran all aspects of the trip in Morocco, were fantastic. The Riad (Viewpoint) that we stayed at before and after the trek, was really lovely we were so well hosted. Our two guides whilst on the Toubkal Trek (Sayyid and Abdul) were absolutely fantastic in all respects. They were so supportive of all our group members, always checking in and keeping everyone safe and well motivated. I was so impressed they got us to the summit 2 minutes before sunrise! This is a tough two day hike, with the summit day being particularly long (we got up at 0230 and arrived back in Marrakech at 19. 30, having trekked for around 12 hours that day). The terrain on Toubkal is tough - loose stones, scree and boulders, but it's a very rewarding two day hike.

Our weekend trek up Mount Toubkal was an incredible experience overall, challenging, rewarding, and unforgettable. The scenery was breath taking, and reaching the summit was a real highlight that made all the effort worthwhile. The local guides were knowledgeable and supportive throughout the climb, and the atmosphere among the group was positive and encouraging.

That said, a few logistical details could have been better managed. We experienced quite a bit of waiting around - particularly for the coaches and when leaving the refuge - which made parts of the trip feel less smooth than they could have been. Unfortunately, we also missed seeing the sunrise from the summit due to a later-than-planned departure from the refuge and several extended stops on the way up. It was a bit disappointing, as the sunrise is one of the most memorable moments of the trek.

There were also some frustrations with the overnight stay. One of the refuge staff woke everyone in our room in the middle of the night by switching on the lights to add another person to our space - so if you’re planning to do this trip, don’t expect much sleep! It’s all part of the adventure, but a little more consideration around guest comfort would go a long way!

It also would have been great to have a proper group introduction or briefing with our guide before setting off, to get everyone acquainted and aligned on expectations. Similarly, an end-of-trip get-together would have been a nice way to close out the experience and celebrate what we achieved as a team.

Despite these small gaps, the trek itself was fantastic and an achievement we’ll all remember for a long time. With a few tweaks to timing, organisation, and group connection, this trip could easily go from great to exceptional.