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Mount Toubkal - Normal Route

Mount Toubkal - Normal Route — the trail guide

The Mount Toubkal - Normal Route is a 23.8 km trek in Morocco, typically walked in 2 days, with 2233 m of total ascent. It rates Hard on our published rubric (94 m of gain per km, topping out at 4153 m).

The Voie Normale is the standard ascent of Jbel Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa, set deep in Morocco's High Atlas. From the trailhead above Imlil it climbs past the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch to the Toubkal Refuge at 3,207 m, then grinds up the loose scree of the South Cirque to the summit ridge. Non-technical in summer but strenuous at altitude, it's usually split over two days with a night at the refuge.

Quick facts

Distance23.8 km
Total ascent2233 m
Typical duration2 days
Difficulty (computed)Hard
Steepness94 m gain per km
High point4153 m
CountryMorocco
RegionMorocco

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Hard" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 1927 m · high point 4153 m · 2233 m total ascent over 23.8 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 1950 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan11°1°24 mm
Feb11°1°40 mm
Mar13°3°48 mm
Apr17°6°38 mm
May21°9°31 mm
Jun24°12°17 mm
Jul29°17°16 mm
Aug28°17°26 mm
Sep24°13°28 mm
Oct20°10°32 mm
Nov15°5°23 mm
Dec12°3°23 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Mount Toubkal - Normal Route?

The Mount Toubkal - Normal Route is 23.8 km, and most hikers complete it in 2 days. Total elevation gain is 2233 m.

How difficult is the Mount Toubkal - Normal Route?

It rates Hard on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 94 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 4153 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Mount Toubkal - Normal Route is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Mount Toubkal - Normal Route?

In Morocco. The route starts near 31.120, -7.922 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.