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Snow-covered High Atlas ridges seen from a slope of the Toubkal massif

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High Atlas 5x4000 Challenge

Five 4,000m summits over five days: West Toubkal, Toubkal, Imouzzer, Ras and Timesguida, with local guides.

  • CategoryAdventure and Culture
  • LevelChallenging
  • Duration5 days / 4 nights
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Trip overview

High Atlas 5x4000 Challenge

Five days and four nights with a local team: Marrakech–Armed on day 1, refuge approach on day 2, Toubkal and West Toubkal on day 3, Ras and Timesguida on day 4, descent to Imlil and return to Marrakech on day 5. No summit is guaranteed. The 5x4000 adds Imouzzer only if conditions, timing and the local team's judgement allow it.

Local High Atlas mountain guide team
  • DestinationMorocco · High Atlas
  • Duration5 days and 4 nights
  • GuidesLocal High Atlas guide team
  • GroupSmall group
  • SettingHigh Atlas · five 4,000m summit objectives
Your mountain passport · 5x4000 · Alto Atlas

Your mountain passport

The High Atlas 4,000-metre summits

Five High Atlas summit objectives on this trip: Toubkal, West Toubkal, Imouzzer, Ras and Timesguida.

5/ 11
summits on this route

Stamps on this itinerary 5

  • Toubkal4.167 mON THE ITINERARYDay 3
  • Toubkal Oeste≈ 4.030 mON THE ITINERARYDay 3
  • Ras n'Ouanoukrim4.083 mON THE ITINERARYDay 4
  • Timesguida n'Ouanoukrim4.089 mON THE ITINERARYDay 4
  • Imouzzer≈ 4.010 mON THE ITINERARYDay 3

Other summits to discover 6

  • Akioud≈ 4.030 mTO DISCOVER
  • Afella Norte≈ 4.043 mTO DISCOVER
  • Afella Sur≈ 4.040 mTO DISCOVER
  • Biguinnoussene≈ 4.002 mTO DISCOVER
  • M'Goun4.071 mTO DISCOVER
  • Adrar n'Dern≈ 4.001 mTO DISCOVER

The five stamps mark planned objectives, not summits already reached or guaranteed. Imouzzer is on the itinerary, but safety, terrain, weather, timing and the guides' decisions come first. Subsidiary heights are approximate; this passport includes 11 Ecotour reference peaks, not an official census.

The character of the trip

How much adventure, culture and nature you'll experience.

Adventure5/5
Culture5/5
Nature4/5
Local High Atlas mountain guide team
Local High Atlas mountain guide team

Who will be with you on this trip

Local High Atlas mountain guide team

The local team leads all trekking and summit days. Ecotour organises the trip and supports preparation; Javier Gil does not accompany this departure.

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Small group · max. 8-10 travellers

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Share Morocco with a small group, a well-judged pace and an itinerary designed by Ecotour.

Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Price per person
€495
Deposit with Ecotour
€200
Balance paid to local team
€295

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Itinerary at a glance

  1. Day 1: Marrakech → Imlil / Armed

    Transfer from Marrakech to the Imlil valley and Armed. Meet the local team, check equipment and rest.

    Armed

  2. Day 2: Armed → Toubkal refuge

    Ascend from Armed via Sidi Chamharouch to the Toubkal refuge. Gradual approach and overnight at the refuge.

    Toubkal refuge

  3. Day 3: Toubkal and West Toubkal · Imouzzer

    Ascend Toubkal and West Toubkal, returning to the refuge. Objectives depend on weather, terrain, timing and the local team's judgement. The 5x4000 adds Imouzzer only if conditions, timing and the local team's judgement allow it.

    Toubkal refuge

  4. Day 4: Ras and Timesguida

    Attempt Ras and Timesguida and return to the Toubkal refuge for the night. The local team adapts the objectives to conditions and the group.

    Toubkal refuge

  5. Day 5: Refuge → Imlil → Marrakech

    Descend from the refuge to Imlil and transfer back to Marrakech. Agree flight timing with the local team before booking.

Detailed itinerary

The trip, day by day

Marrakech → Imlil / Armed

DAY 1

Marrakech → Imlil / Armed

  • Armed

Transfer from Marrakech to the Imlil valley and Armed. Meet the local team, check equipment and rest.

Armed → Toubkal refuge

DAY 2

Armed → Toubkal refuge

  • Toubkal refuge

Ascend from Armed via Sidi Chamharouch to the Toubkal refuge. Gradual approach and overnight at the refuge.

Toubkal and West Toubkal · Imouzzer

DAY 3

Toubkal and West Toubkal · Imouzzer

  • Toubkal refuge

Ascend Toubkal and West Toubkal, returning to the refuge. Objectives depend on weather, terrain, timing and the local team's judgement. The 5x4000 adds Imouzzer only if conditions, timing and the local team's judgement allow it.

Ras and Timesguida

DAY 4

Ras and Timesguida

  • Toubkal refuge

Attempt Ras and Timesguida and return to the Toubkal refuge for the night. The local team adapts the objectives to conditions and the group.

Refuge → Imlil → Marrakech

DAY 5

Refuge → Imlil → Marrakech

    Descend from the refuge to Imlil and transfer back to Marrakech. Agree flight timing with the local team before booking.

    Trip highlights

    What makes this route special

    Included

    • Ecotour organises and advises before departure but does not accompany the group.

      Ecotour coordination and advice
    • The local High Atlas guides lead the trekking and summit days.

      Local mountain guides
    • Itinerary transfers between the airport, Armed/Imlil and Marrakech, subject to the final quotation.

      Planned transfers
    • Four nights: one in Armed and three at the Toubkal refuge.

      Accommodation
    • Local support and baggage transport according to the final quotation.

      Mountain logistics
    • Equipment preparation and independent Marrakech sightseeing tips.

      Pre-trip guidance

    Not included

    • International flights, travel insurance and rescue cover (compulsory), drinks and personal expenses, meals not specified outside the mountain section, tips and personal mountain gear.

      What is not included

    Additional information

    • Travel insurance

      Compulsory insurance for medical care, high-altitude mountain activity, rescue and repatriation.

    • Demanding summit days

      Three peaks one day, two more before a long descent the next. Strong fitness and previous mountain experience are important.

    • Technical gear by season

      Snow, ice or rocky passages may require crampons, an ice axe or helmet, or a change to the planned itinerary.

    • Temperatures at altitude

      The refuge and summits can be very cold even when Marrakech is hot. Bring warm clothing in summer.

    Frequently asked questions

    What people ask us

    01How long is the trip and where do we stay?

    Four nights: one in Armed and three at the Toubkal refuge. Five days and four nights with a local team: Marrakech–Armed on day 1, refuge approach on day 2, Toubkal and West Toubkal on day 3, Ras and Timesguida on day 4, descent to Imlil and return to Marrakech on day 5. No summit is guaranteed. The 5x4000 adds Imouzzer only if conditions, timing and the local team's judgement allow it.

    02Who guides the trip?

    Local mountain guides lead the trekking and summit attempts. Ecotour coordinates and advises beforehand; Javier Gil does not accompany the group.

    03Which summits are planned?

    Day 3 aims for West Toubkal, Toubkal and Imouzzer; day 4 for Ras and Timesguida. No summit is guaranteed.

    04Is day 4 particularly demanding?

    Both summit days are demanding. Day 4 ends at the refuge; the descent to Imlil and return to Marrakech take place on day 5.

    05Will we have time in Marrakech?

    Return to Marrakech is on day 5. Independent sightseeing depends on arrival and flight times.

    06Is Imouzzer included?

    In the 5x4000, Imouzzer is the fifth planned summit. It is not part of the 4x4000 programme. No summit is guaranteed.

    07What about the winter version?

    Snow and ice may require prior mountaineering experience, technical equipment, specific insurance and a qualified technical guide. The winter trip is enquiry-only.

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