Program

Day 1 : 

Marrakech − Imlil – start of the Toubkal hike - Refuge du Toubkal.

Early morning, short transfer to Imlil where we meet up with our muleteer(s). We begin our hike with a beautiful ascent to the village of Aremd, through terraced fields and irrigation canals, then over the marabout of Sidi Chemharouch, to reach the Toubkal refuge at 3100m. 5 h walk. Night in refuge.

Day 2 : 

Refuge du Toubkal (3100 M)− Ascent of the Toubkal (4167m) − back at the Refuge.

The ascent of North Africa's highest peak is without major difficulty. An early start to take advantage of the cool morning air. From the summit of Toubkal (4167 m), the view is breathtaking over the Siroua massif and the Marrakech plain. Descent and return. Tea and lunch at the refuge, afternoon free. 3H for the ascent. 2H30 for the descent.

Day 3 : 

Refuge du Toubkal − Imlil − Marrakech

After breakfast, gentle descent along the same mule track to the marabout of Sidi Chemharouch (2250m), a venerated saint reputed to cure spiritual illnesses (King of demons), under a white-painted rock, lunch at Imlil 1750 m. 4H descent, then return to Marrakech around 13H. Excursion duration: 4H walk / 1H20 drive.