Imlil – Lepiney – Toubkal Summit

Day 1 : Imlil – M’Zikk Pass – Tamsoult – Lepiney

Transfer from Marrakech if required to Imlil, the start of the trek and a bustling market town. Alternatively we can arrange accommodation in Imlil. From Imlil(1740m) we set off with our mules for the round trip to the Toubkal summit and back. The trail leads us south west of Imlil and climbs up a valley and over the M’zik Pass (2450m). We continue to climb through summer pastures, past waterfalls to arrive at the Lepiney refuge after 6 hours walking. Here we spend the night.

Day 2 : Lepiney – Toubkal Refuge

We are starting to acclimatise as we climb up to the Aguelzim Pass (3560m) before descending gradually to the Toubkal Refuge (3207m) where we spend the night, either camped outside or in the refuge. A total of 5 hours walking, giving time to relax or explore the area around the refuge while dinner is prepared.

Day 3 : Toubkal Refuge – Toubkal Summit – Imlil

This is a long day with an early start! From the refuge we climb steeply for 2 to 3 hours to reach the Toubkal summit (4167m) and enjoy the magnificent views across the Atlas range and the Marrakech plains and the Sahara desert to the south. We then return to the refuge for a quick lunch and then descend as far as Sidi Chamarouch. From here we continue our rapid descent back to Imlil where we arrive late in the afternoon and where we stay the night in a gite.

Day 4 : Imlil – Marrakech

After breakfast and the chance to look around Imlil, transfer back to Marrakech.