Morocco Mountains & Deserts Trekking 10 Days Trip

Flight to Morocco.
You will be picked up on arrival in Marrakech and taken to your hotel.

Dinner included.
Overnight at hotel on BB

Following an early breakfast, start from Marrakech at 8h30 for a pleasant drive south winding our way up through the Moulay Brahim gorge and upper valleys, to arrive at the higher foothills of the western high Atlas Mountains. Our trailhead of imi oughlad (1450m) with the jbel toubkal, at 4167m the highest peak in North Africa, aglzim 3650m and aksoual 38847m, looming before us.
Here we alight from our vehicle and meet up with Berber muleteer crew. 

We set off up in north-westerly direction for a 2hour acclimatisation hike up switchback mule tracks, passing by cornfields woods pine and juniper to the tiz n’tachete (2000m).
We shall stop to look back down on the imlil and ait oussaden valleys before carrying on for another half hour to imi n’ifri and our field picnic.
From then onwards, a slow hike for about 2 and half hours south-west down along a dirt track to assif n’ ait oussaden and the red clay Terraced village of Tizi Oussem (1750m) for  accommodation in local family guest home.

5h walking. Difficulty Level: Moderate 3-4

Lunch and dinner included.
Accommodation: Guest House in a local home family with hot shower (Basic Accommodation)

Start your day Trek from Tizi Oussem, we go up a Juniper Forest to arrive at M’zik pass. On the pass we will savour a beautiful panorama of the Imlil area.
We descend to lunch spot under the old walnut trees.
After lunch we proceed to the village of Imlil, night in Imlil.

5h walking. Difficulty Level: Moderate 3-4

All meals included.
Accommodation: Comfortable Riad

After breakfast, we start our Hike at 9AM to the mountain hut via the shrine Sidi Chamhrouch (2500m) where you will have your picnic lunch prepared in advance by our cook.
After lunch, a short break, we continue towards the refuge (3207m), as the mules walk faster, the muleteers,cook, will overtake us and be waiting for us at the hut or camp
A tasty mint tea upon arrival while you will enjoying the scenic Mountain surrounded the based camp.
The hot shower is available to clean your body and be ready for the next day.

5h walking.Difficulty Level: Moderate 4

All meals included.
Accommodation: Toubkal Refuge (dormitories)

Wake up early to avoid the sunny way, breakfast around 3.30am. We start the ascent climb at 4.00am. Each one of us may need to pack & carry his own equipment, water, step by step until we get to the point above the hut where we have a short break with nuts, water, oranges etc. 

After 3h/4h walking up the hill, you will be able to see all the high Atlas Mountains like a view from the air, stunning view of the green valleys; Berber villages
A 30min break on the summit allows for taking pictures; enjoy the views before heading down to the hut.
A diversified lunch will be ready for you there.
After lunch you walk downhill towards Imlil by the same route, night in Imlil.

Total 8-9h walking Difficulty Level: Tough 4-5

All meals included.
Accommodation: Comfortable Riad

First, we cross the spectacular Tizi n’ Tichka Pass of the High Atlas Mountains. The first stop will be to visit two Kasbahs, Ait Ben Haddou and Kasbah Telouet.
Driving between these two Kasbahs, another quick stop to take a look at the Salt Caves.

After these stops, we will drive onwards passing through many Berber villages, being able to observe the Skoura oasis, Kalaat Mâgouna, groves of spectacular olive trees and barren hillsides that are clustered with Kasbahs and traditional Berber houses.
After lunch (free) we drive further to Valley of the Roses, with beautiful views of the Dades valley also known as the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.

Overnight Dades Valley in a hotel on half board.

Our destination is Merzouga, along the way we will pass through Tinghir, visiting the local palmeries.
The next big stop will be to visit Todgha Gorge, a walk through the gorge to take in the spectacular canyon.

Afterwards we will drive onwards passing through many Berber Villages, Erfoud (this is a famous area for fossils, we will have a chance to observe the process of cleaning and polishing the fossils and be able to see the finished products) and Tifilalte oasis eventually reaching Camp Erg Chaabi in Merzouga.
We will be met with our guide and camels and have a 1h30 ride to reach the Camp to admire the sun set.

Lunch is free.
Overnight in camp on half board.

After sunrise, a camel trek out of the desert to meet our driver and continue the journey north through the Moroccan countryside to stay in Midelt.

Breakfast and dinner included.
Lunch is free.
Accommodation: Hotel

Continue today to the ancient and fascinating medina town of Fes, passing through the wooded area of Azrou with its wild monkeys. 
Stay at our Riad in Fes, recommended for its style, location and excellent service.

Breakfast and dinner included.
Lunch is free.
Accommodation: Hotel

Following an early breakfast, a guided visit to Fez medina – It is possible to visit the city after an early breakfast before a transfer to airport if you have the flights in the afternoon or evening.

Quick transfer after breakfast if you have the flight in the morning as you should be there two hours before your flight.

Fez was the capital of Morocco for over four centuries, and it still remains the cultural centre of the country, as well as one of the most important religious centres.
More than any other city in Morocco, the old town seems suspended in time somewhere between the Middle Ages and the modern world.
As well preserved as the traditional architecture are, the traditional crafts practiced here for centuries: this is a rare opportunity to see how many distinctly Moroccan treasures, from fine leather to copper pots, are made.

Private Transfer to Fez Airport, depending on your return flight departure time.

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Group minimum 06

Rates:
EUR1120 per person based on 2 people sharing