Sat, Apr 18 · 7:00 PM BST
MAGICAL MOROCCO - THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS
Hike across stunning mountains, valleys and gorges
Gaze upon riverside Oases, Kasbahs and Berber villages
ITINERARY
Saturday April 18th
Flight London to Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech
Sunday April 19th
HIKING
Transfer from Marrakech in the morning (70km drive) to Ouirgane. Then begin the trek which heads south along mule tracks near a saline stream towards the village of Marigha Izdern (1,205m) then to Imareghan Noufla (1,224m) where intensely flavoured olive oil is produced, trek through mix of field crops & wild flowers via Berber hamlets to the little village of Tinzert where salt is mined
We then head up the other side of the valley with diverse mineral rich mountain slopes, through juniper woodlands to reach the Imi Oughlad.
Monday April 20th Day 3: Imi Oughlad- Tizi Oussem / Ait AissaHIKING
After breakfast we'll head up and out of the valley and hike to the stunning Azzaden Valley. The views open up with a rushing mountain stream surrounded by lush walnut grovesIMLIL Approx: 5 hours hiking
Tuesday April 21st Day 4 Tizi Ouzzem 1600m - Tizi Mzik 2489m - Imlil 1740m HIKING
We set off up in north-westerly direction for a 4-5 hour hike up steep mountain slopes, passing by woods, pine and juniper, look upon the Imlil and ait oussaden valleys, then a slow but steep descent for an hour or so to imi n'ifri and our field picnic
Overnight in IMLIL Guest house Approx: 5 hours hiking.
Wednesday April 22nd
Drive to Marrakech early morning . Free time in Marrakech (spend an extra day sightseeing) or flight back to UK (the flight must leave after 12.00pm on Wednesday to allow you to get up early and catch the flight)
FLIGHTS
Easyjet, BA & Ryan Air have direct flights. But best to confirm the trip soon and book flights early to get better deals
DRESS CODE
Morocco is a conservative country, which means you always need to be mindful of your clothing choices. This is especially true in the country’s more rural areas, which include the Sahara Desert and its surrounding villages. As a general rule of thumb, you should always attempt to cover body parts considered “private”. For women, this means covering the arms (or at least the shoulders) and the knees up. For men, it requires covering up the shoulders and above the knee.
ACCOMMODATION
2 nights in a mountain Gite and 1 night in a Guest House. In Gites upto 3 in a room. Single rooms available (single supplement payable)
FOOD
Meals on the trek are cooked by the Berber muleteers. The food is fresh and healthy. Example meals:
Breakfast: Jam, bread, cookies, fruit, juice, butter, coffee, milk
Lunch: salad, tomatoes, carrots, lentils, beans, rice or pasta, fish (sardines, tuna), seasonal fruit
Dinner: Soup, classic Moroccan tajine (chicken is popular), couscous, olives, nuts, fruit
BAGGAGE
Personal baggage, cooking equipment and food are carried by the mules, leaving you to carry only a rucksack with whatever you need close at hand for the day. NB : Left luggage or unnecessary luggage can be left safely in our storage in Imlil till you come back from the trek.
KIT LIST
Good walking boots and socks
Personnel First aid Kit
Light sleeping bag when in Gites (Can be rented for a couple of days at Euro 5 per day)
Lightweight waterproof trousers and top
Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
Soft-sided / duffle bags (50-80 litres) NO HARD SHELL bags
Lightweight daypack
Sunglasses & Sunscreen
Torch and batteries
Towel & all personal toiletries
COST
£395 (Early bird rate for payment before November 7th
£445 (For payment after November 7th and before December 7th)
£495 (For payment after December 7th)
INCLUDES
Expert English-speaking mountain guides
Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage
Berber Cook
Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch on all hiking days
All accommodation in a Gite and Guest House
Round-trip transportation across Morocco
NOT INCLUDE
Day 1 Saturday April 18th and Wednesday April 22nd (if you decide to stay an extra day in Marrakech)
Soft/alcoholic drinks
Tips (Tips for Guides / Berber / Cooks / Muleteers about Euro 30 in total) and personal expenses
Taxi from Airport to Marrakech city approx 10 / 15 Euro
Single room supplement
Flight to Marakkech
Insurance
Any other items not mentioned in the includes category
A full Q & A for the trip will be available for all registered attendees.
Please note the first 3 days consist of progressively difficult hikes in mountainous terrain.
HOLIDAY TIME
So you’ll need to book 3 working days holiday or 4 depending on if you’d like to stay extra
NUMBERS
A min of 10 people are needed to confirm this trip. The sooner we can confirm the better, to get better flight costs and other rates
