Highlights and Introduction
Highlights
- Hike through Ourika Valley to Timichi
- Cross the Tizi n’Tacheddirt mountain pass
- Explore Berber villages in the Imnane Valley
- Trek from Matate to Tizi Oussem with valley views
- Ascend Toubkal for sunrise and panoramic vistas
Introduction
🏔️ 7-Day Trekking Itinerary: Ourika to Imlil via Toubkal
🗓️ Day 1: Ourika Valley → Timichi
• Start: Setti Fatma (1,500 m) in the Ourika Valley
• Hike to: Timichi village (2,000 m)
• Time: 5–6 hours
• Highlights:
• Waterfalls of Setti Fatma
• Oak and walnut forests
• Traditional Berber homes
• Accommodation: Berber guesthouse in Timichi
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🗓️ Day 2: Timichi → Tacheddirt via Tizi n’Tacheddirt Pass
• Pass: Tizi n’Tacheddirt (3,200 m)
• End: Tacheddirt (2,300 m)
• Time: 6–7 hours
• Highlights:
• Stunning mountain pass views
• High alpine meadows
• Accommodation: Guesthouse in Tacheddirt (the highest village in the Atlas)
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🗓️ Day 3: Tacheddirt → Ikkiss → Amsakrou → Matate
• Route: Through beautiful Imnane Valley
• Time: 6–7 hours
• Villages: Ikkiss, Amsakrou, Matate
• Highlights:
• Authentic Berber life
• Terraced agriculture
• Accommodation: Gîte in Matate or nearby village
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🗓️ Day 4: Matate → Tizi Oudite Pass → Aït Aïssa → Tizi Oussem
• Pass: Tizi Oudite (2,200 m)
• End: Tizi Oussem (2,100 m)
• Time: 5–6 hours
• Highlights:
• Gorgeous views over Azzaden Valley
• Pine forests, juniper groves
• Accommodation: Gîte in Tizi Oussem
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🗓️ Day 5: Tizi Oussem → Azib Tamsoult → Toubkal Refuge
• Route: Up through the Azzaden Valley via Tizi Aguelzim (3,560 m)
• Time: 7–9 hours (long day)
• Highlights:
• Remote scenery
• Waterfalls near Azib Tamsoult
• End: Refuge du Toubkal (3,207 m)
• Accommodation: Mountain refuge or tent (if camping)
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🗓️ Day 6: Summit Toubkal (4,167 m) → Imlil
• Start early (3–5 AM for sunrise summit)
• Ascent: 3–4 hours up, 2–3 hours down
• Return to: Imlil (1,800 m) via the main Toubkal route
• Total time: 7–9 hours
• Highlights:
• Panoramic views from the summit
• Descend through Sidi Chamharouch shrine
• Accommodation: Guesthouse in Imlil
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🗓️ Day 7: Rest Day in Imlil or Transfer to Marrakech
• Options:
• Chill and explore Imlil
• Optional short village walk
• Transfer to Marrakech (1.5–2 hours)
• Good day to: Stretch, shop local crafts, sip mint tea!
