MOROCCO - THE HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS

HIKE THE HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS, MOROCCO … just £349 per person.

OUR EXTRAORDINARY EIGHT-DAY ADVENTURE explores Ait Bouguemez (“Happy Valley”), one of Morocco’s most beautiful areas, with the option to climb Jebel M’goun, Morocco’s third highest peak. Along the way, we camp under brilliant night skies, see incredible landscapes and maybe share a pot of mint tea with Berber nomads. Our adventure concludes with dinner at our guide’s family home.

PLEASE NOTE - this adventure is being organised by our sister group, Fitness Adventures Meetup Group, and can be booked at:

https://www.meetup.com/Fitness-Adventures-Midlands/events/261133974/

Please message for a full trip itinerary as Meetup limits event descriptions to just 4,000 characters.

HIGHLIGHTS
Four day walks in beautiful remote Berber landscapes
Optional trek to M’goun Summit (4,068 metres)
Superb freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, dinners
End of trek dinner at our guide’s family home
Visit the sights and sounds of Marrakech

A FULLY QUALIFIED AND LICENSED AMAZIGH GUIDE will lead our adventure. The Atlas Mountains are home to the Berber people; their real name is Amazigh, meaning “free people”. We gain an insight into the life of these friendly people as we enjoy their culture, traditions and hospitality. You will see traditional adobe villages where people live in ways that have been the same for generations.

THE PRICE INCLUDES ALL MEALS on the trek (but, not in Marrakech), with the Moroccan cuisine a particular highlight of the adventure. The photographs that accompany this description were all taken on recent adventures with our guide.

Our journey begins and ends in the vibrant imperial city of Marrakech, the spiritual heart of Morocco and a city like no other. Unravel the infamous Medina and Jemaa El-Fna, where you witness the true culture of Marrakech with street sellers, fire eaters and snake charmers.

DAY 1 - MARRAKECH to AIT ALI-n-ITTO
Meet our guide; lunch at Imin Ifri (not included); visit natural caves; prehistoric rock art; overnight at Ait Ali-n-Itto

DAY 2 - AIT ALI-n-ITTO to TASSGAYWALT
Meet mules and muleteers; explore Tassawt Valley (“Valley of the Birds”); lunch at Ichbbakn

DAY 3 - TASSGAYWALT to M’GOUN
Talkeddit plateau towards Akka-n-Wandrass, a place for omads; lunch at Ideghmamn; incredible views of Tassaout Valley; overnight camp Jebel M’goun

DAY 4 - M’GOUN SUMMIT
Early morning departure; incredible summit views to Rose Valley and Ouarzazate; overnight at M’goun basecamp

Day 5 - M’GOUN BASECAMP to TIMITE
Walk over Tizi-n-Oughrey passing Ikiss-n-Arous to Timite; end of trek dinner at our guide’s family home

DAY 6 - TIMITE to MARRAKECH
Au revoir to our muleteers; Ibaqlliwn village; see dinosaur prints; lunch at Azilal (not included); visit Ouzoud Waterfalls; return to Marrakech

DAY 7 - OPTIONAL DAY IN MARRAKECH

DAY 8 - FLIGHT HOME

DISCLAIMER - Whilst it is our intention to adhere to the route described, it may be necessary or desirable to make alterations.

MANDATORY ITEMS - Insurance, walking boots above the ankle, waterproof jacket and head-torch are mandatory. You will also be required to complete a Personal Declaration. This and a kit list will be sent to you.

THE DETAIL - a non-refundable deposit of £50 by bank transfer (or £52.50 via Paypal to reflect their fees) will secure your place on our “Hike the High Atlas Mountains” adventure.

The cost of the trip is £349; a balancing payment of £299 is due on 1 September 2019. You risk forfeiting your place (and your deposit) if payments are not made on time.

PLEASE NOTE - return flights are NOT included; however, this trip has been organised around specific flights; please do NOT book flights until this becomes a confirmed trip (minimum numbers required).

IN PARTICULAR - by joining this trip, you agree to the Group’s cancellation policy; you should familiarise yourself with the Group’s “TERMS AND DISCLAIMER”, clearly expressed on their Home Page … select “HOME” and click on “About us”