TREK ITINERARY
DAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 6th: DEPARTURE AND ORIENTATION
Departing from a London based airport, you will be met by a Choose a Challenge representative once you arrive in Marrakech. You will then transfer via bus to your accommodation in Imlil, set deep in the Atlas mountains. You will have the opportunity to explore Imlil before a team dinner and your challenge briefing. For those on flights booked themselves, please arrive at your hotel in Imlil before 5pm. Multi-share accommodation. Dinner included.
DAY 2 - SEPTEMBER 7th: TREK DAY 1
After breakfast, the trek begins. You will walk along the valley to Tacheddirt, roughly 8km away from Imlil. The trail begins to steepen as you ascend to the pass at Tizi n’ Tamatert (2279m). You will then descend into the village of Ouaneskra (2200m) and continue trekking until you reach Tacheddirt (2300m) where you will camp for the night. Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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DAY 3 - SEPTEMBER 8th: TREK DAY 2
Today you will trek towards Tizi Likemt, a slow and gradual climb to heights of 3555m. As you reach the top, you will be welcomed by a fantastic view of the Toubkal Massif before a long descent to
the village of Azib Likemt (2200m) where you will spend the night. Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 4 - SEPTEMBER 9th: TREK DAY 3
This is a long and challenging day, passing through a number of different landscapes. You will trek towards Tizi n’ Ououraine (3120m), enjoying further views of the Toubkal Massif as well as the Ifni Dome (3876m). The trail will then lead you onwards and downwards to Amsouzert (1700m), one of the region’s most striking villages, where you will spend the night. Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 5 - SEPTEMBER 10th: TREK DAY 4
You will head West of Amsouzert, passing several small villages as you make your way to Ifni Lake (2300m). The only lake in the Massif, Ifni Lake is deep and surrounded by rocky mountains.
You will spend some time relaxing at its shores before spending the night in a nearby campsite. Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 6 - SEPTEMBER 11th: TREK DAY 5
By now you should feel well acclimatised and be ready to tackle the hardest day of the challenge. You will trek up a steep path until you reach the pass at Tizi n’ Ouanoums (3664m), a narrow ledge between two shafts of rock. From here you will zig-zag your way down to the Neltner Refuge (3200m). Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 7 - SEPTEMBER 12th: TREK DAY 6
Today you will leave before dawn and follow the well-worn route to the summit of Mount Toubkal (4167m). If conditions are good, this should take approximately 2-3 hours. At the summit, you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the entire Atlas range and the Marrakech plains beyond. A rapid descent will take you back to base camp, on to the villages of Sidi Chamharouch and Aremd and, finally, along the Mizane River back to Imlil. You will then transfer back to your accommodation in Marrakech where you will have a chance to rest before heading out for a celebratory team meal. Multi share accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 8/EXTENSION DAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 13th - DEPENDING ON YOUR TRAVEL OPTION
If you’ve chosen to come home early you will depart for the UK on a flight back from Marrakech. Those on our ‘without flights’ travel option are free to continue on your own itinerary after breakfast. If you’ll be joining us on the Edge of the Sahara extension trip, you will depart on your extended itinerary today! Breakfast included.
