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Itinerary
 Day
1: After a transfer to the little village of Imlil we begin our
trek. Heading along the Mizane Valley, we first pass the village
of Aremd 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 and the Toukbal Refuge
(3206m), our stop for the night.
Approx. 4 to 5hrs walking.
Day 2: 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 scree 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 the summit you will see
that the vistas across the surrounding landscape are quite
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 the mountain and head back towards Imlil.
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