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High Atlas Trek - 2010/11 Itinerary

15 days - from $930

• Experience the wilderness of the High Atlas mountains
• Enjoy local hospitality of the hardy Berber people
• Ascend Jebel Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak

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Old Marrakech
We'll spend our first day in this magical old city - a meeting place for mountain Berbers and desert people from the south. Crammed with story-tellers, musicians, jugglers and water-sellers, its celebrated main square - the Djemma-el-Fna - is a scene straight out of the Arabian Nights.


10-day High Atlas Trek
Heading into the Atlas Mountains we begin our trek in the small hamlet of Imlil and follow a mule track to the Berber village of Aremd (1950m). Acclimatising gradually as we walk from village to village, we take time to admire the dramatic and rugged Atlas peaks and mingle with the colourful and traditional Berber people. You'll find yourself moving slower than usual at this altitude, but relishing the high mountain scenery more than ever.


Ascent of Mount Toubkal
Leaving the fertile Mizane Valley below, we begin the most challenging part of our trek. We reach Sidi Chamharouch, the shrine of a local holy man, and continue up into the unforgiving High Atlas - reaching our base near Neltner (3125m) to make an optional attempt on the summit of Jebel Toubkal (4165m), North Africa's highest peak. Finally we return to our trek starting-point and descend once more to Marrakech for a last look at this fascinating city.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join the tour in Marrakech. Day 2 High Atlas Heading into Morocco's largest mountain range we make for the village of Imlil before our first warm-up walk takes us to Aremd. Days 3/12 10-day Trek Our route takes us deep into the stunning wilderness and scenery of the mountains, visiting the Berber villages of Ouanskera, Iabessene, Oukaimeden, Aguersioual and Tizi-Oussem before attempting an optional ascent of Mount Toubkal (4165m) Days 13/14 Magical Marrakech From Imlil we return to Marrakech for a final days sightseeing among the souks and medina of this iconic city. Day 15 Tour ends in Marrakech.

Accommodations: 3nts hotel, 9nts village houses/gites/mountain refuge, 2nts fixed camp - a range of basic local accommodation throughout the Atlas; 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches & 11 dinners included.
Transport: Minibus/On foot during 10-day High Atlas Trek.
Comment: Moderate to strenuous trekking (5-8hrs a day) at altitudes of around 3000m. Most of the trek is along well-defined but rough paths. The ascent of Mount Toubkal is non-technical and optional - it involves some scrambling and steep slopes. Snow may be encountered on early departures. Bring a 4-season sleeping bag and foam mat.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), mountain guide, cook and muleteers. Mules transport luggage.
Trip Reference: HA2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Local Payment Availability
12 Sep 1026 Sep 10$9300
22 May 1105 Jun 11$9700
29 May 1112 Jun 11$9700
19 Jun 1103 Jul 11$9700

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$ 100, depending on availability.