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Djemaa el Fna

Toubkal Ascent - 2010/11 Itinerary

5 days - from $540

• Climb North Africa's highest peak (4165m)
• Explore the Imperial city of Marrakech
• Discover the homelands of the hardy Berbers

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The Magic of Marrakech
We begin and end our journey in the fabled city of Marrakech. Steeped in history and bustling with activity, the heart of Marrakech lies in the Djemma-el-Fna; the focal point where mountain Berbers and desert people from the south come to exchange news, haggle and trade in jelabahs, carpets and spices. There will be time to explore the souks and maze of alleyways and enjoy street entertainment at its very best. A scene straight out of 'Arabian Nights', the melee of jugglers, story-tellers, musicians, spice vendors and kebab stalls that gather each night at dusk provide a feast for the senses and memories that will last long after your return.


3-day Jebel Toubkal Trek
Leaving Marrakech behind, we drive high into the Atlas mountain range. Running east to west for some fifteen hundred miles and falling abruptly away to the Sahara desert in the south, the Atlas reaches a spectacular 4165m at the summit of Jebel Toubkal. From the village of Imlil, our mule-supported trek takes us first to the typical Berber village of Aremd (1950m). Admiring the dramatic views to the surrounding peaks, we continue to our camp (3125m). The toughest part of the trek is the non-technical but strenuous ascent of Jebel Toubkal itself and we aim to arrive just after sunrise. After spending time enjoying the stunning views and posing for the classic photo moment, we return to the camp and onto Aremd where we rest for the night. Returning to Imlil we drive back to Marrakech for our final afternoon in this glorious city.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join the tour in Marrakech. Days 2/3 Jebel Toubkal Trek From the village of Imlil, our mule-supported trek takes us first to the typical Berber village of Aremd (1950m), through dramatic scenery and passing local shrines, to Jebel Toubkal; north Africa's highest peak. Our ascent to the summit starts in the early hours and we aim to arrive just after sunrise. We'll have time to enjoy the stunning views before we return to the camp and onto Aremd. Day 4 Magical Marrakech Completing our trek, we return on foot to Imlil and continue by road to Marrakech. The afternoon is free and there will be time to explore the historic sites, souks and maze of alleyways on an optional walking tour and enjoy street entertainment in the evening in the famous Djemma-el-Fna. A scene straight out of 'Arabian Nights', the melee of jugglers, story-tellers, musicians, spice vendors and kebab stalls that gather each night at dusk provide a feast for the senses and memories that will last long after your return. Day 5 Tour ends in Marrakech.

Accommodations: 2nts hotel, 1nt basic village house, 1nt basic mountain camp. Accommodation in the High Atlas is simple. We use a camp site at Toubkal to avoid the often over-crowded refuge; 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners included.
Transport: Minibus.
Comment: Graded strenuous with up to 11 hrs trekking on summit day to an altitude of over 4000m, Jebel Toubkal is non-technical although involves some scrambling and steep slopes. Snow maybe encountered on some departures, please see dossier for further details.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), mountain guide, cook + muleteers.
Trip Reference: ATA2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Local Payment Availability
16 Sep 1020 Sep 10$5400
29 Jun 1103 Jul 11$5700
27 Jul 1131 Jul 11$5700

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.

The price of a Single Room Option does not necessarily guarantee a single room for every night of the tour. For more information, please refer to the trip dossier / more details for this tour.
Single rooms are available for this tour at a supplement from US$ 60, depending on availability.