TOUBKAL HIKE

DAY 1:

*MARRAKECH – IMLIL 1700M – TOUBKAL REFUGE 3207M*

          After breakfast, we have 1h 30 drive to Imlil village, and we will begin the trek. Heading along the Ait Mizane Valley, we first pass Aremd village and then onto the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. We then continue east and by crossing the flood plains our route takes us along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley crossing the river we eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, which attracts tourists and pilgrims. From here the trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the snowline ( in winter ) and the Toukbal Refuge (3207m), our stop for the night, Approx 4 to 5hrs walking—height difference of 1507m between Imlil and Toubkal hut.

 **DAY 2: 

*TOUBKAL REFUGE   3207M – MOUNT TOUBKAL PEAK 4167M – REFUGE  IMLIL  1740 M*

        Early in the morning, we make our attempt on the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Our route takes us up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the screen and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in parts. The views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile. When you reach the summit you will see that the vistas across the surrounding landscape are breathtaking. From here there are unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara. We will retrace our steps when we return down to the refuge to have lunch on the way.

 lunch and then head back towards Imlil   to spend another night  to Take Hamam’s “shower “and with lovely Berber dinner  

DAY 3  IMLIL MARRAKECH   

After breakfast heading back to Marrakech in a private car