The 6-Day Villages, Valleys and Toubkal Trek is the most comprehensive Atlas experience we offer — combining five days of immersive trekking through remote Berber villages and valleys with a summit attempt on Mount Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa. No other trek in our range covers this much ground or offers this depth of cultural immersion before the summit.
The route begins at Imi Oughlad (1,450 m) and loops through valleys rarely visited by tourists — the Imenane Valley, the Ousertek Valley viewed from the Oukaimeden pass, and the Azzaden Valley — passing through traditional villages like Gliz, Tacheddirt, Matat, and Ait Aissa where terraced fields, walnut groves, and centuries-old Berber agricultural traditions are still alive. By the time you reach the Toubkal Refuge (3,207 m) on Day 5 via the dramatic Aguelzim Pass (3,560 m) and the Ighouliden Waterfalls, you are fully acclimatized for the summit push on Day 6.
The entire route lies within the Toubkal National Park (established 1942). This is a moderate to challenging trek, ideal for hikers who want it all: deep village immersion, diverse landscapes, natural acclimatization, and a Toubkal summit. For a shorter summit option, see our 4-Day Toubkal Ascent. For village trekking without the summit, see the Atlas 4-Day Berber Villages Trek.
In short: The definitive Atlas trek — five days of Berber villages, three valleys, six mountain passes, and a Toubkal summit, all in one journey.
Imlil Trek operates under Extra Mile Travel (License #16D/19), a licensed Moroccan tour operator based in the Imlil valley with over a decade of experience organizing treks in the Toubkal National Park.
Note: Prices are for the 2026 season and may increase during winter months and periods of snow. Additional costs may apply due to extra logistics, including the use of porters and additional mountain guides required for safety and equipment transport.
Transfer from Marrakech to Imi Oughlad (1,450 m). Ascend over Tizi n’Lbour pass, descend into the Imenane Valley to Imsker village. Continue through walnut-shaded valleys via Tinghar and Tidili villages to the small village of Gliz. Overnight in Berber home.
Day 1 Stats:
Climb through juniper forest to the Tizi n’Oukaimeden pass with views over the Ousertek Valley and the distant Toubkal massif. Pass near the Oukaimeden ski station — the highest in North Africa. Continue via the Tizi n’Addi pass (~2,920 m) and descend into the Tacheddirt Valley. Overnight in Berber home.
Day 2 Stats:
Descend through the Assif Imenane valley, passing Berber hamlets and Ikkis village. Climb to Tizi n’Aguersiwal pass (~2,000 m). Descend to Aguersiwal village for lunch, then continue up the valley to Matat village. Overnight in Berber home.
Day 3 Stats:
Trek out of the Matat Valley and into the Azzaden Valley via Tizi Oudite pass (~2,200 m). Pass through Ait Aissa and Tizi Oussem villages. Continue to the mountain refuge at Azib n’Tamsoult (2,300 m). Overnight in mountain refuge.
Day 4 Stats:
The most challenging stage before summit day. Climb through the Ighouliden Waterfalls out of the Azzaden Valley and over the Aguelzim Pass (3,560 m) with spectacular Atlas views. Descend to the Toubkal Refuge (3,207 m). Overnight at refuge.
Day 5 Stats:
Pre-dawn departure for the summit of Mount Toubkal (4,167 m). Panoramic views across the Atlas range and toward the Sahara Desert. Descend all the way back via the refuge and the Ait Mizane Valley to Imlil (1,740 m). Transfer to Marrakech.
Day 6 Stats:
Seasonal note: This trek runs year-round. Winter (Nov–Mar) requires crampons, ice axes, and warm layers for the Aguelzim Pass and summit. Equipment can be rented in Imlil.
Morning : Pickup from Marrakech (~8:30 am) and drive (~1h30) to Imi Oughlad (1,450 m). Meet your guide, cook, and mule team. Begin trekking into the Imenane Valley, gradually ascending to the Tizi n’Lbour pass before descending to Imsker village for lunch.
Afternoon : Continue through a walnut-shaded valley to Tinghar village, then climb gently to Tidili and the small village of Gliz — nestled among terraced fields and almond groves.
Evening : Dinner and overnight in a traditional Berber home. First glimpse of the authentic mountain lifestyle that defines the next four days.
Overnight : Berber guesthouse in Gliz
Morning : Climb through dense juniper forest to the Tizi n’Oukaimeden pass with magnificent views over the Ousertek Valley and the distant peaks of the Toubkal massif. Pass near the Oukaimeden area — home to the highest ski station in North Africa and prehistoric rock engravings.
Afternoon : Lunch near the Oukaimeden plateau. Continue via the Tizi n’Addi pass (~2,920 m) — the second-highest point of the trek before the Aguelzim — and descend into the beautiful Tacheddirt Valley with splendid views of the surrounding peaks.
Evening : Settle into a guesthouse in Tacheddirt — an ancient Berber village perched above the valley.
Overnight : Berber guesthouse in Tacheddirt (~2,300 m)
Morning : After breakfast, descend through the Assif Imenane valley, passing several Berber hamlets. The trail follows ancient mule tracks through a landscape of terraced irrigated fields and stone-built villages.
Afternoon : Climb to the Tizi n’Aguersiwal pass (~2,000 m), then descend via winding mule tracks to Aguersiwal village for lunch by the river. Continue up the valley to Matat village.
Evening : Dinner in a Berber family home in Matat — one of the most remote and authentic villages on the route.
Overnight : Berber guesthouse in Matat
Morning : Trek out of the Matat Valley. Cross the Tizi Oudite pass (~2,200 m) into the stunning Azzaden Valley — one of the most dramatic valleys in the High Atlas, with rushing mountain streams, lush walnut groves, and views toward the Toubkal massif.
Afternoon : Pass through Ait Aissa village and continue via Tizi Oussem village to Azib n’Tamsoult (2,300 m) — a mountain refuge at the base of the Ighouliden area.
Evening : Dinner at the refuge. Tomorrow begins the high-altitude stages.
Overnight : Mountain refuge at Azib n’Tamsoult (2,300 m)
Morning : The most demanding pre-summit stage. Climb steeply through the Ighouliden Waterfalls — a spectacular cascade flowing year-round — out of the Azzaden Valley toward the Aguelzim Pass (3,560 m). This is a sustained climb through increasingly alpine terrain.
Afternoon : Reach the Aguelzim Pass with panoramic views across the entire Atlas Mountain range. Lunch at the pass. Descend to the Toubkal Refuge (3,207 m) — also known as the Neltner Hut — where you share the base camp atmosphere with other trekkers preparing for the summit.
Evening : Dinner, equipment check, and early rest. Your guide will brief you on summit day conditions.
Overnight : Toubkal Mountain Refuge (3,207 m)
Early morning : Pre-dawn departure (~5:00–5:30 am). Ascend the zigzag trail across scree slopes to the summit of Mount Toubkal (4,167 m). After five days of progressive acclimatization, you arrive at the top fully prepared.
Morning : At the summit — breathtaking 360° panoramic views: the Atlas range stretching in every direction, the Marrakech plains and Haouz to the north, the Anti-Atlas and Sahara horizon to the south.
Afternoon : Descend past the refuge and continue the long trail down through the Ait Mizane Valley, past Sidi Chamharouch shrine and the Berber villages to Imlil (1,740 m). Lunch en route or in Imlil.
Return : Transfer from Imlil to Marrakech (~1h30), arrival around 5:00 pm.
Trek ends in Marrakech — six days, three valleys, six passes, and North Africa’s highest summit accomplished.
