Not the best night we had due to the arrival of several hundred goats just before dark. The plaintive cries took on a sinister and menacing quality at night. Still it was an early start as we had a mega climb before us up to the Assif n'Moursaine pass 1400 meters above us. We started the walk towards the immense slab of rock at 6.30. As we got nearer the vertical cliffs gained depth and a path emerged cris-crossing up into the mountains. After four hours of climbing we eventually made the top for some wonderful views across the lake behind us and beyond towards the Anti Atlas. From there it was all downhill to the mountain refuge at Toubkal base camp. A wonderful sight nestled in the mountains with hot showers waiting. Writing this overlooking the valley watching novice walkers struggling up the hill. Not seasoned veterans like us.