After breakfast, hike along the Assif n'Ait Oussaden valley, passing through walnut groves, to Tizi n'Taghrhourte (1995m). Picnic stop in the midst of impressive silence after approximately 2.5 hours of relatively easy walking. Afternoon hike along the forest edges to the Berber village of D'knt (1870m). Overnight stay in a bivouac/guesthouse.

Morning hike of 3 hours through walnut groves, corn, and barley fields. Crossing Tizi n'Tagdalte to descend among juniper trees to a small spring situated among the trees. Picnic and descent on winding trails on upper slopes for approximately 3 hours to arrive at a small river at the beginning of the Assif n'Ait Oussaden valley. Arrival at the village of Tizi Oussem (1850m) and then to the summer village of Tamsoult for our campsite/hut.

Moderately challenging hike on winding mule trails to Tizi Aguelzim (3550m). Additional 3 hours to the south-east to the Toubkal refuge, marking the limit of spring snow at 3207m. Dinner in bivouac around the refuge.

Very early breakfast to depart at 6 am and reach the highest summit of the Maghreb (4167m). Breathtaking panorama. Easy descent to the refuge for a picnic. After lunch, descent to the Sidi Chamharouch sanctuary and the village of Imlil. Transfer back to Marrakech.