Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech to Imlil to Azib n Tamsoult
You'll transfer from Marrakech and head into the Atlas Mountains toward Imlil, which sits at 1740m and serves as the main launch point for mountain treks in the area. The hike takes you up to Tizi-n-Mezzik pass at 2489m, and from there you get good views over the Imlil area and down into the Azzaden valley. After the cook prepares lunch in a juniper forest, you'll walk back down through the valley to reach Azib n Tamsoult, a summer settlement at 2250m. The whole day involves about 5 hours of walking, so it's a moderate introduction to the terrain and altitude.
- Meals
- Lunch (Field lunch prepared by cook in juniper forest)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil
- Hike to Tizi-n-Mezzik mountain pass (2489m)
- Field lunch in juniper forest
- Walk down Azzaden Valley to Azib n Tamsoult
Landmarks/POIs Imlil Tizi-n-Mezzik Azzaden Valley Azib n Tamsoult - Day 2
Azib n Tamsoult to Aguelzim Mountain Pass to Toubkal Base Camp
This day is more demanding with a solid climb out of the Azzadene Valley heading toward Toubkal Refuge. You'll pass by Ighouliden waterfalls and cross the Aguelzim Mountain pass at 3,560m, where lunch gives you time to take in views across the entire Atlas range. The refuge itself is simple shared accommodation where you'll bunk with other trekkers also preparing for summit attempts. Plan on about 7 hours of trekking for this leg.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with spectacular views over the Atlas Mountain Range)
Included Activities
- Climb from Azzadene Valley via Ighouliden waterfalls
- Cross Aguelzim Mountain pass (3,560m)
- Lunch with Atlas Mountain Range views
Landmarks/POIs Azzadene Valley Ighouliden waterfalls Aguelzim Mountain pass Toubkal Refuge - Day 3
Toubkal Summit to Imlil to Marrakech
An early start gets you moving toward Toubkal at 4,167m, North Africa's highest peak. Weather permitting, you'll have views that stretch across the Atlas Range and all the way to the Sahara Desert. After summiting, you face a long descent back through the refuge and down the established trail to Imlil. This is a big day covering roughly 8 to 9 hours of walking total with 900m of climbing and nearly 2,500m back down. You'll typically reach Marrakech around 5:00pm for the transfer back.
Included Activities
- Climb to Toubkal Summit (4,167m)
- Descent back to Imlil
- Transfer from Imlil to Marrakech
Landmarks/POIs Toubkal Atlas Range Sahara Desert Imlil
