High Atlas Trek
Old Marrakech
We'll spend our first day in this magical old city - a meeting place for mountain Berbers and desert people from the south. Crammed with story-tellers, musicians, jugglers and water-sellers, its celebrated main square - the Djemma-el-Fna - is a scene straight out of the Arabian Nights.
10-day High Atlas Trek
Heading into the Atlas Mountains we begin our trek in the small hamlet of Imlil and follow a mule track to the Berber village of Aremd (1950m). Acclimatising gradually as we walk from village to village, we take time to admire the dramatic and rugged Atlas peaks and mingle with the colourful and traditional Berber people. You'll find yourself moving slower than usual at this altitude, but relishing the high mountain scenery more than ever.
Ascent of Mount Toubkal
Leaving the fertile Mizane Valley below, we begin the most challenging part of our trek. We reach Sidi Chamharouch, the shrine of a local holy man, and continue up into the unforgiving High Atlas - reaching our base near Neltner (3125m) to make an optional attempt on the summit of Jebel Toubkal (4165m), North Africa's highest peak. Finally we return to our trek starting-point and descend once more to Marrakech for a last look at this fascinating city.
Transport: Minibus/On foot during 10-day High Atlas Trek.
What to Expect: Moderate to strenuous trekking (5-8hrs a day) at altitudes of around 3000m. Most of the trek is along well-defined but rough paths. The ascent of Mount Toubkal is non-technical and optional - it involves some scrambling and steep slopes. Snow may be encountered on early departures. Bring a 4-season sleeping bag and foam mat.
We'll spend our first day in this magical old city - a meeting place for mountain Berbers and desert people from the south. Crammed with story-tellers, musicians, jugglers and water-sellers, its celebrated main square - the Djemma-el-Fna - is a scene straight out of the Arabian Nights.
10-day High Atlas Trek
Heading into the Atlas Mountains we begin our trek in the small hamlet of Imlil and follow a mule track to the Berber village of Aremd (1950m). Acclimatising gradually as we walk from village to village, we take time to admire the dramatic and rugged Atlas peaks and mingle with the colourful and traditional Berber people. You'll find yourself moving slower than usual at this altitude, but relishing the high mountain scenery more than ever.
Ascent of Mount Toubkal
Leaving the fertile Mizane Valley below, we begin the most challenging part of our trek. We reach Sidi Chamharouch, the shrine of a local holy man, and continue up into the unforgiving High Atlas - reaching our base near Neltner (3125m) to make an optional attempt on the summit of Jebel Toubkal (4165m), North Africa's highest peak. Finally we return to our trek starting-point and descend once more to Marrakech for a last look at this fascinating city.
Transport: Minibus/On foot during 10-day High Atlas Trek.
What to Expect: Moderate to strenuous trekking (5-8hrs a day) at altitudes of around 3000m. Most of the trek is along well-defined but rough paths. The ascent of Mount Toubkal is non-technical and optional - it involves some scrambling and steep slopes. Snow may be encountered on early departures. Bring a 4-season sleeping bag and foam mat.
Price
From: GBP554 per person (15 Days)
Price Includes
- Some meals and accommodation - refer to 'Essential Info'
- Equipment (if applicable) - refer to introduction
- Transport - refer to introduction
- Local payment - there is no longer an additional local fee to pay
- Flights are not included but can be arranged from London if required
Departure Dates
29/08/2010 554.00 GBP
23/05/2010 554.00 GBP
20/06/2010 554.00 GBP
18/07/2010 554.00 GBP
15/08/2010 554.00 GBP
12/09/2010 554.00 GBP
DAY 1 Join the tour in Marrakech.
DAY 2 High Atlas Heading into Morocco's largest mountain range we make for the village of Imlil before our first warm-up walk takes us to Aremd.
DAY 3/12 10-day Trek Our route takes us deep into the stunning wilderness and scenery of the mountains, visiting the Berber villages of Ouanskera, Iabessene, Oukaimeden, Aguersioual and Tizi-Oussem before attempting an optional ascent of Mount Toubkal (4165m)
DAY 13/14 Magical Marrakech From Imlil we return to Marrakech for a final days sightseeing among the souks and medina of this iconic city.
DAY 15 Tour ends in Marrakech.
DAY 2 High Atlas Heading into Morocco's largest mountain range we make for the village of Imlil before our first warm-up walk takes us to Aremd.
DAY 3/12 10-day Trek Our route takes us deep into the stunning wilderness and scenery of the mountains, visiting the Berber villages of Ouanskera, Iabessene, Oukaimeden, Aguersioual and Tizi-Oussem before attempting an optional ascent of Mount Toubkal (4165m)
DAY 13/14 Magical Marrakech From Imlil we return to Marrakech for a final days sightseeing among the souks and medina of this iconic city.
DAY 15 Tour ends in Marrakech.
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