Meet the rest of the team at the airport for the long-awaited departure to Marrakech. Upon arrival, the group will be met by a local guide and transferred through the valley of Ait Mizane to the hamlet of Imlil. Trekking begins straight away with a short walk uphill to Aremd on the foothills of Toubkal. (L, D)
Accommodation: Village house
After breakfast you'll set off along the Ait Mizane valley. It’s a gradual climb to the Shrine of Sidi Chamharouch. Soon, the first high peaks emerge in the distance and once you reach the snow, the group will be shown how to use crampons and ice axes for the onward trek to a glacial valley. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Mountain refuge
This morning, weather depending, you'll set off to summit Ouanoukrim (4,089m). The trek starts from the Assif n Isseguane valley to the pass of Tizi Ouagane, then follows the ridge to Ras Ouanoukrim (4,070m) on to Timezguida (4,089m). On this more technical climb, with your heart pumping, you scramble to the top where you take in the awe-inspiring sight of all you’ve achieved before heading back down to the refuge. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Mountain refuge
Yesterday’s hike was just a taster – now you’re ready for Toubkal! Leaving the refuge behind, the climb sets off on a steep slope before entering a glacial valley to the pass of Tizi’n’Toubkal. The route continues along the ridge to the summit with great views overlooking both the southern Atlas mountain range and the Marrakech plain to the north. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Mountain refuge
After an invigorating and fascinating trip you leave the refuge for the last time and walk back to Imlil, for the transfer back to Marrakech. There will be free time to relax or explore the souks, before a celebratory dinner in a traditional Moroccan restaurant. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: Hotel
Expect to feel elated and emotional as you head for the airport for your international flight back to London. Be sure to swap contact details with new friends and trekking partners, before arriving back in the UK. (B)
BELIEVE >> ACHIEVE >> INSPIRE
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