UNDISCOVERED MOROCCO

UNDISCOVERED MOROCCO … unbelievably priced at just £349 per person. Morocco is an explosion of colour, tradition, soul and spice.

OUR EXTRAORDINARY EIGHT-DAY ADVENTURE explores the Jebel Saghro, a dramatic landscape between the High Atlas and the Sahara. Along the way, we camp under brilliant night skies, see red-black volcanic rock formations contrasting with lush green oases and maybe even share a pot of mint tea with Berber nomads; optional night under the stars at Ch’gaga in the Sahara Desert.

PLEASE NOTE - this trip should please be booked via our main Meetup Group, Fitness Adventures Midlands, at:

https://www.meetup.com/Fitness-Adventures-Midlands/events/267247928/

HIGHLIGHTS
Fully qualified and licensed, English speaking, Amizagh (Berber) guide
Drive from Marrakech via the incredible Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass
Mules, muleteers and cook; traditional Moroccan meals
Four day walks amid beautiful remote Berber landscapes
Five nights accommodation; guest house / wild camping / gite
Dramatic landscapes of vivid oases, canyons and vast rock formations
Visit points of bygone salt caravan camel train routes to Timbuktu
Optional day/night at Ch’gaga in the Sahara Desert

OUR 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 villages with traditional adobe houses 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. All the photographs that accompany this description were taken on our March 2019 Jebel Saghro adventure.

Our journey begins and ends in the vibrant imperial city of Marrakech, the spiritual heart of Morocco. 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, transfer to OUARZAZATE
Meet our guide, travel to Ouarzazate via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, the gateway to the Sahara

DAY 2 - OUARZAZATE to TAGDILT to ALMOU-N-OUARG
Drive to Tagdilt to meet our mules, muleteers and cook; our walk begins

DAY 3 - ALMOU-N-OUARG to IGLI
Summit Quoaouch to see stunning views before continuing through the valley to Igli

DAY 4 - IGLI to BAB-n’ALI
Tadouat Plateau to see beautiful rock forms including the “Face of the Elephant”; follow the gorge of Bouwallouz to overnight at Bab-n’Ali

Day 5 - BAB-n’ALI to TIFRIT
Valley of Irazzoun with almond, hanna, fig and small oases of palm trees

DAY 6 - TIFRIT
There are three different options for today; (1) return to Marrakech; (2) additional walking in Jebel Saghro; (3) transfer to Ch'gaga for day/overnight in the Sahara

DAY 7 - MARRAKECH
Today depends on the option chosen by the group for Day 6; please consult the full trip itinerary

DAY 8 - DAY TIME IN MARRAKECH; EVENING FLIGHT HOME

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

MANDATORY ITEMS - Insurance, walking boots above the ankle, waterproof jacket and head-torch are mandatory. You will also be required to complete a Personal Disclaimer.

THE DETAIL - a non-refundable deposit of £50 by bank transfer (£52.50 via Paypal to reflect their fees) will secure your place on our “Undiscovered Morocco” adventure. The balance of £299 is due on 1 February 2020. 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 message for flight details.

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”, expressed on our Home Page … select “HOME” and click on “About us”.