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In the High Atlas/Pat Penfold

Atlas Adventure - a Family Holiday in Morocco - 2010/11 Itinerary

9 days - from $790

• Explore berber villages in the mighty High Atlas
• Relax on the coast among the white-washed walls of Essaouira
• Discover the magic of the 'Red city' of Marrakech

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Exotic Marrakech
We begin our journey in the 'Red City' of Marrakech. A feast for the senses, we have time to explore the historic sites and colourful souks, where carpets, ceramics and piles of exotic spices line the maze of narrow streets. Close by is the celebrated Djemma el Fna, where a melée of street vendors, snake charmers, acrobats, story tellers and jewellers congregate in the evening to ply their wares, creating a magical scene and memories that will last long after your return.


Atlas Mountains to Immouzer
From Marrakech a short drive takes us into the Atlas Mountains and the small village of Imlil. Here we walk (or you may like to ride a mule!) to the traditional berber village of Aremd before continuing to Ouirgane, where we spend time walking and exploring the local area and learning more about berber culture. Heading south-west over the Tizi n' Test and southern slopes of the High Atlas we reach Ouled Berhil and Immouzer, perched high above a beautiful valley, and famed for its honey production.


Atlantic Ocean & Essaouira
We continue out of the mountains and drive along Morocco's dramatic Atlantic coast to reach the white-washed walls, winding streets and long, sandy beach of Essaouira. Blending Arab, French and Iberian influences, this historic and laid-back resort is a great place to end our journey, enjoying pastries at pavement cafés or fresh fish on the harbour, unhassled shopping and exploring its bright medina and walled ramparts.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Marrakech. Day 2 Marrakech We enjoy a walking tour of the medina and souks and an evening among the street entertainers of the Djemma el Fna. Day 3 Into the Atlas A short drive takes us into Morocco's mountains to the small village of Imlil; here we walk (or optional mule) to Aremd for a traditional berber lunch before continuing to our base at Ouirgane. Day 4 Berber villages Today is left free for walks, to visit nearby berber villages or simply relax among the stunning Atlas scenery. Day 5 Ouled Berhil Continuing through the mountains via Tin Mal mosque we head over the Tizi n' Test pass (2092m) to our riad hotel in the valley of Ouled Berhil. Days 6/7 Immouzer Our final days in the mountains is spent in the southern reaches of the High Atlas with a walk in the picturesque Paradis valley before we reach the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Days 8/9 Essaouira We relax on the coast among the white-washed walls of this old Portuguese port exploring the medina and windswept beaches before returning to Marrakech for our final night. Day 10 End Marrakech.

Accommodations: 9nts hotel; 8 breakfasts & 1 lunch included.
Transport: Minibus.
Comment: Mountain walks are up to approximately two and a half hours and all are optional.
Group: Approx. 16 to 20.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s).
Trip Reference: FMA2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Child Price in US$ Local Payment Availability
15 Oct 1024 Oct 10$790$720 0
22 Oct 1031 Oct 10$790$720 0
09 Apr 1117 Apr 11$790$720 0
16 Apr 1124 Apr 11$850$790 0
28 May 1105 Jun 11$850$790 0
23 Jul 1131 Jul 11$850$790 0
30 Jul 1107 Aug 11$840$770 0
13 Aug 1121 Aug 11$840$770 0
20 Aug 1128 Aug 11$840$770 0
15 Oct 1123 Oct 11$840$770 0
22 Oct 1130 Oct 11$840$770 0

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.