TREK ITINERARY
DAY 1 - SEP 13th: ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION
You will be met by a Choose a Challenge representative once you arrive in Marrakech. You will then transfer via bus (approximately a two hour journey) 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.
DAY 2 - SEP 14th: TREK DAY 1
After breakfast 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 refuge (3206m) where you will spend the night.
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DAY 3 - SEP 15th: TREK 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 spend the night at the refuge again.
DAY 4 - SEP 16th: TREK DAY 3
Today we head back towards Imlil. After arrival back in Imlil you transfer back to Marrakech. Night at a riad in Marrakech.
DAY 5 - SEP 17th: After breakfast, you can return to the UK. Breakfast included
