Reuben’s Retreat Mt Toubkal
Charity Trek 2026 – 7 days / 6 nights
Challenge yourself. Change lives.
Join us for an unforgettable charity trek to Mount Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak, and be part of an adventure that goes far beyond the summit.
Led in partnership with Intrepid Travel and supported by Travel Counsellors, this incredible journey takes you from the vibrant souks of Marrakesh into the heart of the Atlas Mountains. Over several days, you’ll trek through dramatic landscapes, cross rivers and waterfalls, scramble over rocky terrain, stay in traditional Amazigh villages, and ultimately stand together on the summit of Mount Toubkal. It’s a true test of resilience, teamwork, and determination.
Date: September 2026
Price: £585 (excluding flights)
Suggested Sponsorship: £1,200
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Start Location
Marrakech – Morocco
Finish Location
Marrakech – Morocco
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights),
Mountain Gite (3 night),
Mountain Refuge (1 nights)
Rooming Requirements
Twin/Single
Included Meals
Breakfast (6)
Lunch (3)
Dinner (6)
Transport
Per Daily Itinerary
Leader/Guide
English Speaking Leader throughout
Local guide in Marrakech
Included Activities
Per Daily itinerary
Entrance/Admission Fees
Where applicable with included activities
Airport Transfers
Arrival and departure transfers are included on Induvidual transfer
Support
24-hour support from our local office is available and numbers will be shared with you.
Exclusions
• International airport departure tax
• Any visas required
• Services not mentioned in the itinerary
• Late check out at hotels
• Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
• Drinks with included lunches and dinners
• Tips for leaders, guide and driver
• Expenditure of personal nature
• Personal Insurance
• Optional activities
Reuben’s Retreat Mt Toubkal Charity Trek Itinerary
Day 1: 5th September 2026
Destination: Marrakech
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner
Salaam Aleikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight, where you’ll meet your fellow trekkers and trip leader. After, you might like to join your leader on a jaunt to Djemaa el-Fna Square in the centre of the medina. Huge crowds converge at night to see the singers, drummers, fortune tellers, dancers and bustling street food bazaars all vying for attention here. This square is one of the largest public meeting places in the world, so you’re sure to find something that catches your eye tonight.
Arrival Transfer
– Included (one arrival transfer included for the entire group)
Included Activities
– Welcome meeting
– Welcome dinner
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information currently. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception knows. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on were the meeting will take place.
Arrival Instructions
For your confirmed arrival transfer, you’ll be met outside Marrakech Airport (RAK) by a transfer representative holding an Intrepid sign. The driver will wait a maximum of one hour from the time the plane lands. In case of flight cancellations, changes, if you experience severe delays at immigration, baggage collection or customs, or if you are not able to find the driver, please contact 00212661922693.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Day 2: 6th September 2026
Destination: Aroumd
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Rise and shine early today for breakfast and a group meeting at 8 am. Your leader will go through everything you need to know about today’s trek before you set off into the mountains. Leave Marrakech behind and drive across the plains towards the ancient marketplace of Tahanaoute, with views of valleys and the Atlas Mountains along the way. Arrive at Imlil – a mountainous village 1740 m above sea level, then take a short hike to your mountain base in the village of Aroumd. In the afternoon, stretch your legs with a gentle orientation walk. Your accommodation tonight is a mountain gite (a traditional village house). Rooms are furnished in the Amazigh style, with low couches (which can be used as beds), tables, carpets and cushions. On warm nights, it’s often possible to sleep out on the terrace under the stars!
Included Activities
Imlil to Aroumd guided trek
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 1.5 hours. Your trekking distance will be approximately 3.5 km or 1 hour, with 320 m of elevation gain.
Your bathroom at the mountain gite accommodation will most likely be shared with others.
Accommodation
Mountain Gite (1 night)
Day 3: 7th September 2026
Destination: Aroumd
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, explore Aroumd on some of the local trails with your group. Get to know the terrain and acclimatise your body for the challenge of the summit ahead. Today’s main hike will depend on the weather and the group’s ability. Acclimatisation hikes are quite slow, with a relaxed pace. Wherever your trip leader chooses, you’ll have the chance to enjoy the beautiful Moroccan countryside, where children run freely through the valleys and farmers tend to their plots of land. Donkeys provide a mode of transport for both young and old, with stony pathways winding through the mountains to villages hidden from the main roads. When you arrive back in your gite, tuck into a hearty dinner and rest up for tomorrow’s challenge.
Accommodation
Mountain Gite (1 night)
Special Information
Guided acclimatisation hike
Day 4: 8th September 2026
Destination: Mount Toubkal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning you’ll begin your ascent of Mount Toubkal – North Africa’s highest peak. From Aroumd, the trail crosses the floodplain of the Ait Mizane Valley, before climbing steeply in a zigzag up the mountainside. Along the way, pass the pilgrimage site of Sidi Chamarouch, home to the tomb of the local marabout (Muslim holy man). Only Muslims are permitted to cross the bridge and approach the large white stone that serves as a shrine. From here, climb steeply through a series of switchbacks and traverse the flank of the valley above the river. Arrive at Toubkal Base Camp (3207 metres above sea level) and enjoy a hearty dinner and make sure you get plenty of sleep before the big ascent tomorrow.
Accommodation
Mountain Refuge (private rooms with shared facilities)
Included activities
Imlil to Mount Toubkal Basecamp guided hike
Special information
Your trekking distance today will be approximately 10 km or 5 hours, with 1250 m of elevation gain.
All baggage and provisions are carried by mule.
Accommodation tonight is simple, but clean. You’ll be sharing a room with other trekkers and bedding is similar to large bunk-bed platforms. Dining rooms and other facilities are also shared with other climbers.
Day 5: 9th September 2026 **Reuben’s Birthday**
Destination: Summit Day
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embrace an early start this morning as you tackle the rocky terrain that leads to the summit of Mount Toubkal. At 4167 m above sea level, this is truly the roof of North Africa. Take in the beautiful silence of the morning while you make the final climb, which can involve some scrambling. Your effort is rewarded by views from the summit, which on a clear day can include the entire Atlas Mountain range, the Atlantic coast to the west and the Sahara Desert to
the east. After a rest at the summit and time spent marvelling at the view, descend to base camp. You’ll fuel up with a hearty lunch before heading back to Aroumd, where your local host will be waiting to welcome you back with a homecooked dinner to celebrate your achievements in the High Atlas Mountains.
Included Activities
Mount Toubkal guided summit trek
Accommodation
Guesthouse (1 night)
Special Information
Your climbing distance will be approximately 3.5 km, with 1000 m of elevation gain. Summiting and descending back to base camp will take anything between 6 and 8 hours and hiking back down to Aroumd will take further 4 hours.
Day 6: 10th September 2026
Destination: Marrakech
Meals Included: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
After breakfast, take one last glimpse at those high summits you conquered in last couple of days. Then, head back to Imlil and make your way back to Marrakech. In the afternoon, embark on a guided walking tour of the medina, including souqs devoted to different trades such as pottery, woodwork, carpets or spices. Then, continue to the 19th-century Bahia Palace and spend some time admiring the architecture. The rest of your time in the city is free for you to make your own discoveries. If you’re keen to experience a traditional Moroccan bath, your leader can advise you where to find the nearest hammam. If you’ve enjoyed your taste of Moroccan cuisine so far, maybe indulge your inner foodie with a Taste of Marrakesh Urban Adventure tour.
Included Activities
Marrakech – Medina walking tour
Marrakech – Palais Bahia
Toubkal Base Camp to Imlil guided hike
Farewell Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Day 7: 11th September 2026
Destination: Marrakech
Meals Included: Breakfast
There are no activities planned as the final day check out time is at midday. Your departure transfer to Marrakech airport will be arranged based on your flight details.
Departure Transfer
Included (one transfer has been included)
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