Your stay · Toubkal National Park, High Atlas
Toubkal Refuge
Your trek includes a night here, in the dormitory of the mountain refuge at 3,207 m — the last stop below the summit of Jebel Toubkal. Simple, hearty and high. Here's what to expect.
The refuge
A stone mountain hut at 3,207 metres — your base camp for the roof of North Africa.
The Toubkal Refuge sits at 3,207 metres in Toubkal National Park, at the foot of Jebel Toubkal (4,167 m) — the highest peak in North Africa. It’s the classic mountain base camp: a sturdy stone hut above the snowline in winter, reached only on foot, where trekkers from around the world share a hearty dinner before the summit push.
You reach it the honest way — a 5 to 6-hour trek from Imlil through the Aït Mizane valley, past the village of Aroumd and the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, while mules carry the luggage. The evening is simple and warm: dinner in the common room, an early night in the dormitory, and a pre-dawn start for the summit.
A look around
The refuge in pictures
Where you'll sleep
Your bed
You sleep in a shared dormitory — simple mountain beds in rooms shared with other trekkers. Only blankets are provided, so a sleeping bag is necessary; the easiest option is hiring one in Imlil for €3 to €5 a day. The refuge is slightly heated in winter, but warm layers are still necessary. The bathrooms are shared, and comforts are few at this altitude — this is a refuge, not a hotel.
Included in your stay
What's provided
- A bed in the shared dormitory
- Blankets on the beds
- Dinner at the refuge
- Breakfast at the refuge on summit day
- Mineral water throughout the trek
- Shared bathrooms
- A warm common dining room
- Luggage carried by mule from Imlil
Sleeping bag: only blankets are provided at the refuge — a sleeping bag is necessary, and the easiest option is hiring one in Imlil for €3 to €5 a day.
Extras: you can usually buy additional drinks and snacks at the refuge — bring some cash, as there are no card machines on the mountain.
Before you go
Arriving ready
Layer up
At 3,207 m the nights are cold all year. The refuge is slightly heated in winter, but warm layers, a hat and gloves are still necessary — even in summer.
Bring a headlamp
Summit day starts before dawn — a headlamp lights the trail and lets you pack up without waking the dorm.
A little cash
For extra drinks and snacks at the refuge, and tips for your guide and muleteers.
Hire a sleeping bag in Imlil
Only blankets are provided at the refuge, so a sleeping bag is necessary — hiring one in Imlil costs €3 to €5 a day. Pack earplugs too, for a room full of trekkers.
Pack light for the day
Mules carry the main luggage up from Imlil — keep water, snacks, camera and layers in a small daypack on your back.
Respect the altitude
Walk slowly, drink plenty of water, and tell your guide how you're feeling — the summit push is early, high and worth every step.
Good to know
Questions guests ask
How do I get to the refuge?
On foot — a 5 to 6-hour trek from Imlil through the Aït Mizane valley, past the village of Aroumd and the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch. Mules carry the main luggage, so you walk with just a daypack.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
Dormitory beds in rooms shared with other trekkers — simple mountain-hut sleeping. Only blankets are provided, so bring a sleeping bag, and earplugs for comfort.
Do I need a sleeping bag?
Yes — only blankets are provided at the refuge, so a sleeping bag is necessary. The easiest option is hiring one in Imlil at the start of the trek, for €3 to €5 a day.
Are there bathrooms?
Yes — the bathrooms are shared. Bring your own towel and toiletries, as they aren't provided.
Are meals included?
Yes — a hearty dinner at the refuge and breakfast on summit day. On our treks, all meals and mineral water are provided.
Is it cold at the refuge?
It sits at 3,207 metres, so nights are cold all year. The refuge is slightly heated in winter, but warm layers are still necessary — pack a hat and gloves whatever the season.
What time does summit day start?
Early — you set off before dawn to climb Jebel Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa, then descend past the refuge and back down to Imlil.
Is there Wi-Fi or charging?
Don't count on it — connectivity and charging are limited at 3,207 m. Bring a power bank, and enjoy an evening offline under the mountain sky.