Accommodation

Hotels (2 nts), mountain gîtes (2 nts), camping (2 nts, 2-man tents).

Transport

Private air-conditioned van, walking.

Meals

6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Guide

Certified mountain guide as CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Hygieneprotocol

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Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Atlas Mountains trek with a qualified mountain guide (5 days). Trek Tizi N’Tacht pass and Mizane Valley. Visit the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch. Summit Mt Toubkal. Enjoy free time in Marrakech. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

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Flights

International flights are not included

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TREKKING AND CAMPING Our trekking mules will carry your larger bags as well as tents and equipment. Luggage is limited to 12kg per person for the trek, and bags must be soft duffle bags or frameless backpacks. Any additional luggage you bring with you can be left in storage at the hotel in Marrakech (at your own risk) – come prepared with an additional bag for this. You will carry only your daypack when trekking - for water, camera, jacket, sunscreen, etc. It can be that sometimes the mules take a slightly different track at some points, or go faster, and you might not see them for long stretches so it is best not to rely on mules carrying the things you need with them between stops. Foam mattresses are provided for you to sleep on during our camping. If you would like more comfort please bring a light weight self inflating mattress such as a thermarest. Pillows are not provided so you may also wish to bring an inflatable pillow. You will need to bring a sleeping bag (3–4 season depending on time of year) and we recommend a lightweight sleeping sheet as well (for extra warmth or for when hot). As you will be trekking through remote areas, washing and toilet facilities are basic and may be limited, if non-existent. The toilet facilities are usually squat toilets, and in two locations it’s back to nature for the bathroom facilities. Most often only cold water is available. Should heating facilities be available, you may have to pay a small additional charge for this to cover costs of the gas used to heat the water. Hiking Poles can be rented locally, please speak to your tour leader on arrival and they can help you arrange this. WEATHER Please note that the climate in Morocco can be both very hot during the day in summer months (up to 50°C) and cold at night in the mountains in autumn, early spring and winter (down to -6°C). Summer months, from April to September are very hot throughout Morocco. Winter months November to March can be cool to cold, especially in the Atlas Mountains, with high probability of snowfall. Most Moroccan buildings are not equipped with heating, so without proper layers you will be cold at night. Please bring appropriate clothing for the months in which you are travelling and check temperatures before you leave. Bedding is provided in the desert camp and the gîte, but in winter months if you feel the cold you may wish to bring a sleeping bag too. RAMADAN According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 28th - Mar 29th 2025, and Feb 17th - Mar 19th 2026. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can’t at that time. DRINKING WATER: It is advisable to drink bottled water in Morocco. AID AL-ADHA During your visit to this country, we would like to inform you about an important celebration called Aid Al-Adha. This holiday may impact your travel experience, as most shops and restaurants are closed during the celebration. Some of the historical places we visit might also be closed during this time. There will be a shorter number of staff at the hotels and less crowded streets on the day of the celebration. Aid Al-Adha will fall between Jun. 16th-17th 2024, and Jun. 6th-7th 2025.Marrakech - El Badi Palace (70MAD per person) - Djemaa el Fna Market Square Visit (Free) - Dar Si Said (30MAD per person) - Jardins Majorelle (200MAD per person) - Marrakech Hammam Visit (500MAD per person) - Musée de Marrakech (50MAD per person) - Hot Air Balloon Marrakech

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

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Day 1 Day 1: Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Marrakech

Arrive at any time.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Marrakech/Tizi Oussem (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Marrakech/Tizi Oussem (1B, 1L, 1D)

Transfer to Imi Oughlad and enjoy a long walk up to the Tizi ‘n Tacht Pass. Descend into the Azzadene Valley and spend the night at the village of Tizi Oussem.
Leave the plains around Marrakech, wind your way through the Moulay Brahim Gorge and the foothills of the western High Atlas Mountains. Pass the village of Asni to Imi Oughlad, where we meet our mules and muleteers to begin the trekking adventure.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- High Atlas Trek: Tizi ‘n Tacht

Additional Notes: Our trekking mules will carry your larger bags as well as tents and equipment. Luggage is limited to 12kg (26 lbs) per person for the trek and bags must be soft duffle bags or frameless backpacks.

You will carry only your own daypack when trekking (for water, camera, jacket, sunscreen, etc.). Sometimes the mules take a slightly different track at some points, or go faster than we walk. As you may not see them for long stretches, you should be prepared to carry the things you need with you while walking between stops.

Gîtes are accommodation in family houses, or mountain huts, usually in mountain villages and are very, very simple. If you have this expectation in mind we are sure you will be pleasantly surprised. Sleeping arrangements are multi-share. Matresses are provided. You will need to have your own sleeping bag, sleeping sheet, and bath towel. Bathroom facilities are basic and shared, and hot water is not always available.
Day 3 Day 3: Tizi Oussem/Aroumd (Aremd) (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Tizi Oussem/Aroumd (Aremd) (1B, 1L, 1D)

Today is a full day of walking through villages on the northern slopes of Mt Toubkal.
We stay in another village gite for the night.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Mount Toubkal Trek
Day 4 Day 4: Aroumd (Aremd)/Mt Toubkal Base Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Aroumd (Aremd)/Mt Toubkal Base Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

Ascend the beautiful Mizane Valley, passing the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, before arriving at our Mt Toubkal base camp.
Time permitting, enjoy either a 2-hour optional climb to the summit of Ouanoums (3,650m/11,975 ft) or simply relax at base camp for the night.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Mizane Valley Trek

Additional Notes: For the next two nights, you’ll camp in two-person tents near the busy Mt Toubkal refuges, which sit at an altitude of 3,207m/10,522 ft.

Foam mattresses are provided for you to sleep on during our camping. If you would like more comfort, please bring a light weight self-inflating mattress such as a thermarest. Pillows are not provided so you may also wish to bring an inflatable pillow. You will need to bring a sleeping bag and we recommend a lightweight sleeping sheet as well (for extra warmth or for when hot).

Bathroom facilities are "au naturelle", we hide our "hole in the ground" toilet with a tent, and ask that all toilet paper is burnt. You can also make use of the toilets and showers at the base camp refuge, but you will be asked to pay and the camp may be some distance from the refuge.
Day 5 Day 5: Mt Toubkal Base Camp/Mt Toubkal Summit (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Mt Toubkal Base Camp/Mt Toubkal Summit (1B, 1L, 1D)

Savour the satisfaction of the ascent and the spectacular views across the valleys below when summitting the 4,167m (13,671 ft) Mt Toubkal today. Return to base camp for the night.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Mt Toubkal Summit
Day 6 Day 6: Mt Toubkal Base Camp/Marrakech (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Mt Toubkal Base Camp/Marrakech (1B)

Descend to the village of Imlil before travelling back to Marrakech for a free afternoon.
Take advantage of a few hours in the early evening to explore this wonderful city - perhaps for some serious bargaining for souvenirs.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Imlil Trek
Day 7 Day 7: Marrakech (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Marrakech (1B)

Depart at any time.
Opt to get up early and catch the sunrise over Marrakech by pre-booking the Hot Air Balloon excursion. Please ensure you allow enough time to return from the activity when planning your onward journey.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hot Air Balloon Marrakech

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Day 1: Marrakech

Day 2: Marrakech/Tizi Oussem (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 3: Tizi Oussem/Aroumd (Aremd) (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 4: Aroumd (Aremd)/Mt Toubkal Base Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5: Mt Toubkal Base Camp/Mt Toubkal Summit (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6: Mt Toubkal Base Camp/Marrakech (1B)

Day 7: Marrakech (1B)

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