Sidi Chamharouch Day Trek from Imlil

Meet your local guide in Imlil and set out on foot toward Aremd, the large Amazigh village overlooking the valley. The path passes walnut trees, stone houses and cultivated terraces before joining the main Mount Toubkal trail. After the route checkpoint, we continue steadily uphill through Imlil Valley. Beyond Aremd, the village landscape opens into a more rugged mountain corridor. The trail follows a well-used mule path, climbing above sections of the river and crossing rocky ground beneath the surrounding High Atlas slopes. Mules carrying supplies toward the Toubkal Refuge often share this route, and your guide chooses a comfortable pace with stops for water and views back down the valley. We reach Sidi Chamharouch, a small mountainside settlement and pilgrimage place recognized by its white-painted rock. Your guide will give you context about the site and help you respect local customs, as this is a living religious place rather than only a hiking landmark. We stop nearby for a traditional lunch and a rest before beginning the descent. The return follows the same Imlil Valley trail, offering wide views toward Aremd and Imlil that are easy to miss on the climb. We finish back in Imlil in the afternoon, where your driver will be waiting for the included return journey to your accommodation in Marrakech. Walking time: approximately 4-5 hours Difficulty: Moderate