Morocco Trekking Tour                               (9 Days – 8 Nights) – Departs Daily / May – September

Following the many winding mule tracks that run through the Atlas is an ideal way of discovering the little-known and real face of Morocco, the Moroccan Atlas is a range of exceptional beauty and cultural interest and will reveal to you the unison in which local Berber people and nature live here. Experience the extraordinary hospitality of the local Berber people, the rich texture of North African life and the exotic allure of Marrakech, and you will find out why a growing number of trekkers are choosing this great range, which the ancient Greeks thought to be the home of Atlas! Though originally sheep herders the Berber tribes have remained mainly ungovernable, retaining their own culture, language, traditions and music wich make the whole scenery overwhelming.

On this trip we make a circle trek around the highest part of Atlas – Toubkal massif, explore numerous Berber villages and valleys, climb 3000m high mountain passes, spend a night at the pristine Ifni Lake and climb the top of North Africa – Toubkal peak (4167m).

Day 1:

Arrival in Marrakech - a warm welcome awaiting you by your driver / guide at the Menara airport. Transfer to your hotel or Riad where you will be given time to settle in and freshen up. In the evening take an orientation tour with your driver, and witness the carnivalesque public square Djemaa el-Fna come alive at sunset.

Overnight

Day 2:

Today we start with a transfer to Imlil village (1,800 m) important starting point for hiking in the Atlas Mountains. In Imlil we meet our team and once all our baggage is loaded on the mules we start walking towards Tacheddirt village (the highest village in Morocco - 2300 m). We pass by the small village Tamatert and soon the trail begins to rise as we climb up to the pass at Tizi n'Tamatert (2279 m). Once on the top the vast Imenane valley with numerous scattered villages will reveal its beauty to you. We walk on the upper slopes of the valley and later descend to the pretty village of Ouaneskra and continue, for a further half-hour to Tacheddirt, where we stay in local lodge. Hiking time: 5 hours

Overnight

Day 3:

After early breakfast we start our first hard day, when we go all the way up to one of the highest passes in Toubkal area Tizi Likemt (3555 m) passing shepherds with their flocks of sheep and goats. After lunch on the top we trek down to the shelters of Likemnt where we set our camp. 6 to 7 hours walking. / +1255 // - 800 m. Hiking time: 6:30 hour

Overnight

Day 4:

We walk along the Ourain river until the Ourain Pass 3100 m. From here we have a very nice view over the villages of Amsouzert and to the south face of Toubkal peak. After a rest we trek down to Amsouzert, where we stay overnight in local Berber house. Hiking time: 6-7 hours

Overnight

Day 5:

Today's hike is shorter and easier. We start south up the valley of the Assif Izli, through many Berber villages until we arrive at Lake Ifni (2295 m) where we'll stop for our picnic in the midst of quiet waters and steep slopes of the looming mountains. Here we set up the camp. You can either stroll around the lakeshore or, according to the season, take a swim in the lake while our evening's meal is being prepared. Hiking time: 4 hours

Overnight

Day 6:

Summit day! We start early in the morning and ascend Toubkal (4167 m) by the North route. We admire great views of the Anti Atlas and the villages of Armed and Imlil. After some time on the peak we descend the same way to Neltner refuge and spend another night there. Hiking time: 7-8 hours (ascend 4-5 h, descend 2-3 h)

Overnight

Day 7:

After late breakfast we trek down to Imlil passing by Shamharouch sanctuary and armed village. Lunch will be served near Armed. From here we have 1 more hour trek down to Imlil. Transfer to Marrakech. Expected arrival at around 17 0’clock. Hiking time: 4 hours

Overnight

Day 8:

Explore Marrakesh and enjoy your day exploring the exotic city of Marrakesh with a guided tour, experiencing its beautiful Koutoubia mosque and fabulous central square – Djemma-el-fna. Packed full of colour, spicy aromas, traders, snake charmers and fortune tellers - Djemma-el-fna Square is a feast for all of the senses!

Overnight

Day 9:

Private transfer to Marrakech Menara airport.


Accommodation Information

Night	City	Class	Hotels & Riads
3 Nights	Marrakech	3* / 4* / 5*/ 5*L	Please specify your desired hotel category The list will be provided upon request

• Double room in hotel/riad with private facilities (days 1, 7, 8)
• Berber house or refuges in dormitory with shared facilities (days 2, 4, 6)
• Tent camps (days 3, 5)

Notes

• During the trekking your main luggage will be transported on mules. Maximum luggage weight per person – 20kg. All you have to carry during the day is a daypack, with daytime essentials such as water bottle, camera, etc…
• Necessary equipment: sleeping bag, waterproof clothes, hiking boots, sunglasses and sun hat.
• The maximum altitude attained on this trek is not great and we spend only one night at just above 3000 metres/10,000 feet. This means that altitude acclimatisation is not usually a problem. However this trek does involve some days with a good deal of ascent and descent and one or two of the days are quite long.
• Good physical condition and moderate trekking experience is required
• You can modify the itinerary according to your specific dates, budget, interests or cities of arrival or departure
• The tour can be shortened, extended or modified to end wherever as the guests wish
• Tour difficulty: C - D, moderate - difficult
• Recommended travel period of the year: end of May – September
• Group Size: min. 2 pax

Included Services

• Accommodation as mentioned above
• 6 FB (trekking days) and 3 BB (Marrakech stay)
• Berber English speaking mountain guide
• Mules for luggage transportation
• Private cook & muleteer team
• Camping equipment (excluding sleeping bag)
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Certified tour guide in Marrakech
• Monuments entrance fees
• Airport transfers

Excluded Services

• International air fare
• Travel insurance
• Water & other drinks (can be bought on spot at the villages)
• Lunches & dinners in Marrakech
• Sleeping bag
• Any personal expenses

Please contact us for more information