5-Day Atlas Loop: Toubkal Summit & Hidden Valleys

• Explore the colorful city upon arrival
• Trek through the Mizane Valley to Aremd
• Climb Jebel Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak
• Hike to Tizi Aguelzim for panoramic views
• Descend to Imlil and return to Marrakech

Intorduction

5-Day Atlas Loop: Toubkal Summit & Hidden Valleys Itinerary

Start & Finish: Marrakech | Route: Imlil – Azaden – Toubkal – Imnane – Imi Oughlad

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Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil – Tizi Mzik – Azib Tamsoult (2,250 m)

• Drive from Marrakech to Imlil (1,740 m)

• Trek over Tizi Mzik Pass (2,480 m)

• Descend into the stunning Azaden Valley

• Overnight at Tamsoult refuge or in a Berber lodge

• Trek: ~5–6 hrs

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Day 2: Tamsoult – Aguelzim Pass – Toubkal Refuge (3,200 m)

• Pass the Irhoulidene waterfalls

• Climb the tough Aguelzim Pass (3,560 m) — fantastic views

• Descend to Refuge du Toubkal for overnight

• Trek: ~6–7 hrs

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Day 3: Summit Mount Toubkal (4,167 m) – Return to Refuge

• Early morning summit push for sunrise

• Enjoy views over the Atlas and (on clear days) the Sahara

• Descend to the refuge for lunch/rest

• Optional easy hike later in the afternoon

• Trek: ~6–7 hrs

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Day 4: Refuge – Tizi n’Tamatert – Imnane Valley – Tinerhourhine (2,200 m)

• Descend to Sidi Chamharouch

• Continue to Imlil, then climb over Tizi n’Tamatert (2,279 m)

• Drop into the beautiful Imnane Valley

• Overnight in Tinerhourhine (village stay or gîte)

• Trek: ~6–7 hrs

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Day 5: Imnane Valley – Tizi n’Tacht – Imi Oughlad – Marrakech

• Trek through terraced villages

• Cross Tizi n’Tacht Pass (2,000 m)

• Arrive at Imi Oughlad for pickup

• Return to Marrakech by afternoon

• Trek: ~4–5 hrs | Drive: ~1.5–2 hrs

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Key Highlights

• Summit of Mount Toubkal (North Africa’s highest peak)

• Dramatic views from Aguelzim, Tizi Mzik & Tizi n’Tacht passes

• Remote Azaden & Imnane Valleys with fewer trekkers

• Authentic Berber culture & mountain hospitality

• Loop route: no backtracking!