Day 1: MARRAKECH
You are welcome to arrive in Marrakech at any time, as today is a designated arrival day with no planned activities. Please note that there will be an important welcome meeting this evening at our joining hotel. Please check the hotel notice board for more information on the location of this meeting or ask at reception. Please bring your passport and travel insurance documents to this meeting, as you will be required to fill out some important pre-trip admin documents. After learning more about our tour and plans for the following day, you are welcome to join our leader and your travelling companions for an optional dinner nearby.
Day 2: IMLIL, AREMD (B,D)
Departing Marrakech this morning, we journey to Imlil in the Toubkal region. We make the two hour trek from Imlil to the little village of Aremd and the simple mountain gite that is to be our home for the next four days. Our luggage will be transported by van.
Accommodation here is multi-share with 4 to 6 beds in each dormitory. Bedding is provided but you will need to bring a sleeping bag for additional warmth if travelling in the months Nov-April. You will need to bring your own bath towel. Bathroom facilities are unisex and shared. Each evening on return from our days of hiking, you will enjoy homemade dinners of local produce in the cozy dining room.
Settle in and enjoy the tranquility, fantastic views and clean mountain air of this magical region.
Overnight in Aremd.
Approx travel time: Marrakech to Aremd, 1.5 hrs (private van)
Approx walking time: Imlil to Aremd, 2 hrs
Day 3: TAMATERT (B,L,D)
Tamatert is nature at its best. We spend the whole day trekking, our trail taking us through magnificent mountain landscapes. As with our other trekking excursions, we will be accompanied by a donkey who will carry our day packs and picnic lunches, leaving you free to enjoy your walk.
Ascending to the Tamatert pass (2,200m) be greeted by fabulous views over the neighbouring valleys and summits, including the majestic Mount Toubkal peak. We return to our gite Aremd for the evening.
Overnight in Aremd.
Approx walking time: Tamatert hike, 5.5 hrs
Day 4: TIZI M'ZIK (B,L,D)
Lace up those hiking boots for another full day of exploring the Atlas Mountains. Today we pass through age-old traditional Berber stone and adobe villages clinging to the mountainsides, enjoying a picnic lunch en route. The Tizi M’zik pass (2,490m) has superb views over the Azaden and d’Aït Mizane Valleys and the surrounding peaks. Here we're invited into a Berber home to share mint tea with the local villagers before heading back to our gite for dinner.
We overnight in Aremd.
Approx walking time: Tizi M'zik Pass hike, 5.5 hrs
Day 5: SIDI CHAMHAROUCH (B,L,D)
Today we trek along the mountain slopes to find the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch (2,350m), enjoying a picnic lunch along the way. This sacred place offers a fascinating glimpse into local life, as people from all over the region come with offerings and prayers for good health and wellness, perhaps even hoping to drive away a bad jinn or two! We return to our gite for the evening.
We overnight in Aremd.
Approx walking time: Sidi Chamharouch hike, 4 hrs
Days 6-7: IMLIL, MARRAKECH (2 B)
We complete our journey with one last short trek back to Imlil, before travelling back to Marrakech where the remainder of the day is yours to explore.
On the morning of Day 7, enjoy a guided tour designed to bring this fascinating city alive. The afternoon will be free for more optional activities. Delve into the bustling souks to find those last minute treasures, such as brassware, woodwork, fabrics and spices. Finish the day at the famous Djemaa el Fna Square filled with street performers from acrobats to storytellers to traditional snake charmers. Let the Moroccan women paint your hands and feet with henna or indulge in arguably the world's best orange juice!
Overnight in Marrakech.
Approx walking time: Aremd to Imlil, 1.5 hrs
Approx travel time: Imil to Marrakech, 1.5 hrs (private van)
Day 8: DEPART MARRAKECH (B)
You are free to depart Marrakech at any time. Please note that hotel check out time is normally mid-morning, but luggage storage is available. We are able to organise extra nights accommodation if you wish to extend your stay. Please enquire at the time of booking.
