6 Days – Marrakech, Cycling & Toubkal hike

Transfer from Marrakech to Tadmamt; cycle in the foothills of Mt Toubkal to Imlil.

Pick up from the riad in Marrakech and transfer to Tadmamt and begin your cycling journey into the foothills of Mt Toubkal. After a nice warm-up on a wonderful undulating road, we enjoy a long descent into the Asni Valley with beautiful views. We then follow the road to Imlil, where you will spend the night in a local guesthouse.

After breakfast you will start the Toubkal trek. Heading along the Mizane Valley, we first pass the village of Aremd and then onto the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. You then continue east and by crossing the flood plains your route takes you along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Crossing the river you 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 refuge (3206m). Here you will spend the night. About 5 to 6 hours walking.

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 spend the night at the refuge again.

Today we head back towards Imlil. After arrival back in Imlil you transfer back to Marrakech. Night in a riad in the medina.

Transfer back to Marrakech Airport and departure.