Day 1: MARRAKESH
Meet at the airport with your guide and transfer to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time. First discovery of Marrakesh, the ochre city, its souks, Jama El F'na square, its palaces and gardens.
Day 2: AGUERSIOUAL - MATATE - TIZI N'OUDID - AZZADEN - AIT ISSA
Transfer to Aguersioual (1550m) through the beautiful road to Asni, Tahannaoute and the Ghiraya Valley, 1H30 drive. Meet our team of muleteers and our cook. Departure of our hike, we'll go up to the village of Matate, then continue to cross the pass of Tizi N'Oudid (2000m). Then descend by a path to join the valley of Azzaden. Night in a cottage in Ait Issa (1800m), the afternoon visit with Berber families (tea at home).
Walking time: 4 to 5 hours. Altitude difference: + 450m / - 200m.
Day 3: TIZI OUSSEM - IGHOULIDEM - TIZI IZGAREN
Following the track on the left bank to the village of Tizi Oussem, we will find beautiful contrasting views of the dark walls of the Atagharte. We will cross the sheepfolds and terraces of Tamsoult, go up the path to the waterfalls Ighoulidem. Visit the waterfalls, before continuing our climb to the bivouac Tizi Izgaren 3000m.
Walking time: 5 to 6 hours. Altitude difference: + 1000m.
Day 4:TOUBKAL MASSIF
Via mule track, we will climb the steep western slope of the Aglzim to the pass (3500m). Once on the rocky ridge we will dominate the high peaks of the Toubkal massif. We will follow the path that goes down to the Neltner refuge 3200m. The refuge is at the foot of Toubkal. Night in a tent next to the refuge.
Walking time: 5h. Altitude difference: + 500m / - 300m.
Day 5: ASCENSION OF THE TOUBKAL
Early departure to climb the Toubkal (4167m). The rise is progressively made surrounded by minerals. The panorama of this culminating point is fantastic and offers a 360 ° overview on the whole chain of the Atlas. To the south, you can see the desert gates with the Sarho massif. Possible break, before beginning the descent, generally, by alternative routes, until the refuge. Comforting meal ... 5 hours walk. Those who do not wish to do the summit could wait at the camp. Night at the same camp.
Walking time: 5h. Elevation: + 968m / - 968m.
Day 6: NELTNER - IMLIL
From the Neltner refuge, we will descend gradually on the left bank to the Marabout of Sidi Chamharouch, place of pilgrimage for Moroccans, famous for its healers. We will continue down in the afternoon to a village perched on a hill: the village of Imlil (1700m). In the evening we will appreciate the comfort of a night and a delicious meal in a riad in Imlil at 1750m.
Walking time: 5h. Altitude difference: - 1450m.
Day 7: IMLIL - MARRAKESH
Return transfer to Marrakesh (1h30) and free time to browse the city and its souks.
Day 8: MARRAKESH
Return flight
Point Voyages and the local team reserve the right to modify the itinerary or the program in case of force majeure or practical or security meausures. For your comfort, we may also have to shift the hike for a day or carry it out in the opposite direction.
Extension: Possibility of linking two 8-day treks to Morocco, when the departure and arrival airports are identical. To know the price of the web, contact us.
* Last night in a riad: For lovers of these traditional mansions, organised around a lush garden, and renovated in a charming hotel, we suggest you spend the last night of your stay in a riad. Supplement of 70 euros for a double room (35 euros / pers, if registering as a couple), includes: room + breakfast.
