Transfer to Imlil via the Moulay Brahim gorges and the village of Asni. We will stay in a lodge in the village of ACHAYN for two nights. A high-quality Riad Atlas Panorama with a spectacular view, run by AZTAT Rachid, a long-time mountain guide and key figure in the Toubkal sector. Let's go for a first warm-up towards Tachedirt after lunch at the Riad. On the way, we discover the typical villages of Assif n'Imenane, with their Berber mountain people agricultural traditions. The irrigated terraces rise very high on the valley sides. The upper channel (targa) creates a nearly rectilinear divide between the brown of the mountains and the green of the crops.The villages are built above so that no arpent of fertile land is lost.

Acclimatization and fitness day in the beautiful Imlil Valley. After passing through several villages, a clear path leads to the tizi n'Mzik pass, at just over 2,500 meters. This type of trail gives us a taste of what we'll find in the coming days: stony but well-marked, with patches of snow. In general, the midday meal is consumed at the pass, which is transported by mule. Climb to the hilltops above the pass for a spectacular view of the two valleys. Returning to ACHAYN.

The ascent begins by following the canals that irrigate the terraced crops. The mountain becomes more arid after lunch in the small village (and marabout) of Sidi Chamarouch. Snow is usually present; in this case, porters take over from mules. Night at the Toubkal refuge (Neltner refuge at 3,210 m), which is guarded throughout the winter (dormitories, toilets and showers, common room with fireplace).

The Assif n'At Mizane valley, which is very gentle at first and offers a beautiful view of the Akioud needles at 4,030 meters, leads to the Tizi n'Ouagane via a steeper slope (3,750 m). A "path" meanders over the ridge before disappearing. Around 3850 meters, you have to use your hands to pass (small cracks, gendarmes to avoid, and blocks to overcome); fun and not difficult. The suite is gently sloping, on stabilized scree of dark and hard lava that is snow-covered in winter; it is a spectacular panoramic route. We first ascend to Timesguida n'Ouanoukrim, the "Ouanoukrim mosque," and then, once back in the saddle between the two peaks, it is tempting to climb Ras Ouanoukrim as well (again, it may be necessary to help yourself a little with your hands). The second night spent at the refuge.

The ascent of North Africa's highest peak is relatively straightforward. Above the refuge, a fairly steep slope in scree, followed by a steeper valley encumbered with large boulders. As you approach the highest point, the final ridge widens and flattens. A panoramic view of the Marrakech plain, the Siroua, and the Great South from the summit. Return to the refuge for a well-earned cup of tea.

A pleasant descent leads us from a high mountain setting to irrigated valleys that lead to the beautiful cultivated flat area of Aremd via Sidi Chamarouch (marabout) (1,900 m). Lunch at the At Souka Lodge. Then we drive to Marrakech, arriving in the middle of the afternoon. Hotel installation. Farewell dinner (rather, goodbye) in a ryad with the guide.

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