Jbel Toubkal
Jbel Toubkal is the highest peak in Morocco, the Atlas Mountains and North Africa, rising above the valleys south of Marrakesh in Toubkal National Park.
- Elevation
- 4,167 m
- Prominence
- 3,755 m
- Coordinates
- 31.06194° N, 7.91611° W
- Range
- Atlas Mountains
- Region
- Toubkal National Park, Morocco
About Jbel Toubkal
Jbel Toubkal rises from the High Atlas south of Marrakesh, where dry valleys, high passes and broad scree slopes meet the mountain's twin summit ridges.
The normal trek is non-technical in summer but still a high mountain outing. Heat in the lower valleys, cold and wind above the refuge, loose ground and rapid weather changes can all appear within a short itinerary.
Imlil is the usual gateway, followed by the valley approach to the Toubkal Refuge and a summit day on the south cwm. Side valleys and longer Atlas traverses offer a richer trip when the goal is more than a single summit.
Toubkal's visibility from the Marrakesh region can make it seem close and simple. Keep the map, transport, water and refuge plan explicit, and confirm local access and conditions before departure.
Documented mountaineering milestones
- 1923 — First recorded ascent of Toubkal: The Marquis de Segonzac, V. Berger and H. Dolbeau
- Summer season — South-cwm trekking route established as the standard approach: A non-technical route in settled conditions, subject to snow and weather
Routes and approaches
The standard approach starts in Imlil and uses the Toubkal Refuge before climbing the south cwm. Longer High Atlas routes add passes, villages and acclimatization days around the summit.
GPX-backed hiking, mountaineering and ski-touring records near Toubkal National Park from the Traverse catalog. Metrics appear only when the source provides them.
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Sources and provenance
Mountain information is factual reference only, not a current conditions or safety report.
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