Undiscovered Atlas

8 Days - from $760

Trek amongst terraced valleys and oases of Morocco's isolated south-west

This is a fantastic short winter trek in southern Morocco; untouched, dramatic and rarely visited by Europeans. Fortified kasbahs perch above beautiful terraced valleys and wide oases, while the distant jagged peaks fade into the desert haze. On trek, there is plenty of contact with the local villagers, while the ascent of Jebel Aklim (2531m) gives us wonderful views of the snow-covered High Atlas to the north, and the desert range of Jebel Bani to the south. The trek ends in Taroudant, one of Morocco's five imperial cities, with time to explore the souks and the ancient perimeter walls.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Agadir. 2 Drive to Taroudant for lunch; continue to Irghem. 3 Begin trek to village of Tagdicht. 4 Ascent of Jebel Aklim (2531m). 5-7 Complete circuit of Aklim Range; drive to Taroudant. 8 End Agadir.

Mode of travel: 5 days point-to-point walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 2531m, average 1830m.
Group size: Min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation: 5 nights camping, 2 nights hotel.
Food: All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $66.15
Trip Reference: TMA
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.