Imlil Refuge Azib Tamsoult Refuge Les Mouflons Jbel Toubkal Essaouira Marrakesh Atlantic Ocean MOROCCO ITINERARY DAY 1: MARRAKESH  A Ryder Walker representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Meet your guides and group for a brief orientation and dinner. Overnight in a five-star luxury hotel in Marrakesh. DAY 2: MARRAKESH TO IMLIL  Transfer to the picturesque village of Imlil. Enjoy an easy acclimatization hike before returning for dinner and another night in five star accommodations. DAY 3: IMLIL  We will be hiking for most of the day up to the Adrar Tamalroute, an 8,900 foot summit before returning to our wonderful hotel in Imlil. DAY 4:  IMLIL TO REFUGE AZIB TAMSOULT   Today you will hike through a gorgeous mountain pass close to the summit of Tasserimoute. When you arrive for lunch, the porters and mules, as well as a local cook, will already be there with an elaborate spread of local produce served up and ready for your enjoyment. Continue on for a night at the Refuge Azib Tamsoult. DAY 5:  REFUGE AZIB TAMSOULT TO REFUGE LES MOUFLONS  Your journey continues through the mountains until you arrive at the Refuge Les Mouflons, named after the bighorn sheep that are native to the region. Les Mouflons is an elegant refuge on the flanks of Toubkal featuring a beautiful tearoom. DAY 6: LES MOUFLONS  Ascend Jbel Toubkal (13,671 feet), the highest mountain in North Africa, before retiring for the evening in Les Mouflons. Enjoy a celebration with a special feast. DAY 7: LES MOUFLONS TO IMLIL  Begin your descent from the high country by following an excellent trail along the Isougouane River. Stop for tea at the Sidi Chamarouch. Continue to Imlil and an elegant celebration and ceremony where we part ways with our porters. DAY 8: IMLIL TO ESSAOUIRA  Transfer by van through the desert to the port city of Essaouira. The atmosphere of Essaouira is truly spellbinding. The breeze along the Atlantic shore is invigorating and the shopping is the best of the trip. We will dine in a superb local restaurant. Overnight in a four star hotel. DAY 9: ESSAOUIRA TO MARRAKESH  After spending the morning in Essaouira, travel to Marrakesh for dinner and a final night of fine food and entertainment. DAY 10: DEPART 51 "Morocco was such a great experience. The different culture, friendly people and good hikes made it a great vacation." – Kirk V. TRIP RATINGS Challenging hiking up to 10 miles with ascents up to 4,000 feet. (Trip rating descriptions found on page 8.) EFFORT 3+ / 4 COMFORT 2+ / 4 3/ 4 TERRAIN *Luggage transfer daily. NOTE: Daily itineraries on all our guided treks are subject to change. Your guide(s) will make route decisions based on weather and terrain conditions as well as hiker's abilities. MODERATE TO CHALLENGING HIKING