At 4,167 metres, Jebel Toubkal is the highest peak in North Africa and the main objective for trekkers based in Imlil. The standard ascent via the South Cwm takes two days: a first day hiking from Imlil through Aroumd village to the Toubkal Refuge (3,207m), and a second day summit climb of three to four hours. After the snows melt (typically by June), no technical climbing is required, though altitude and loose scree demand fitness and good footwear. Registered guides from the CAF Refuge or guides bureau in Imlil can arrange the ascent with mule support for luggage if needed.
The summit is a broad plateau of dark scree with a cairn and a pole — not dramatic, but the views on a clear day extend to the Anti-Atlas in the south and the plains approaching Marrakesh in the north. In winter and spring the upper mountain is snow-covered and crampons are necessary; some years the couloirs hold snow until July. The descent back to the refuge takes around two hours, making the second day a full but manageable effort for most fit walkers.