Our journey begins in the city of Marrakesh, continues through the small town of Tahnnaout, and ends in the town of Asni, which is distinguished by a blend of Marrakech and Berber culture, as the majority of the population speaks Berber. We quickly leave this wonderful town and travel deeper into the Atlas Mountains to the village of Imlil, which serves as the starting point for the climb to Toubkal. Here, we leave the vehicle and begin our trek, first through the Mizane valley to the village of Armed and then into the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, which attracts both tourists and pilgrims. The village is a jumbled cluster of houses that seem to melt together into an anarchic mass.

From here, the trail climbs steadily and zigzags its way up to the Toubkal Refuge, which is located at an elevation of 3206 meters.

We set out early this morning for the summit of Jebel Toukbal, Northern Africa's highest peak. Our path leads us up the south cirque, across the stream above the refuge, and across one of the mountains.

The walking is relatively easy, but the scree and altitude will make it difficult in places; however, the views along the way make the journey worthwhile.

After three hours of climbing through the mountains, we arrive at the summit, where we realize that the effort was well worth it, and we enjoy the sunrise, a moment of calm, and the breathtaking views in all directions.

After savoring these unforgettable moments, we prepare to descend from the summit, return to Imlil, and then drive to Marrakech.