HIGH ATLAS TREK
On this trek we walk through the rugged terrain of Morocco’s highest mountain range. We stay in village houses, meet the local Berber people and discover the wilderness of the High Atlas. We have the option to climb to the summit of Mount Toubkal (4165m), the highest peak in North Africa, and we explore the souks and medina of the ‘Red City’ of Marrakech.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Marrakech. Day 2 High Atlas Travel to Imlil village. Walk to Aremd. Day 3 Ouanskera village Trek over the Tizi-n-Tamertert pass (2279m) into the Imenane Valley. Day 4 Iabessene village Walk to the remote Berber village through Tachedirt and Tizi- n-Tachedirt (3230m). Spend the night in a Berber village house. Day 5 Oukaimeden Valleys Walk through Tizi Mzlee, Agounss and Tizi-n-Ouatter. Day 6 Oukaimeden Explore the village. There is the option to trek to the summit of Jebel Oukaimeden (3262m) to enjoy majestic views. Day 7 Amskere village Descend through juniper forests and enjoy a picnic by the river. Walk through Tizi-Aguersioual to Amskere. Day 8 Tizi-Oussem village Cross the Tizi-Oudite pass and relax in the village. Day 9 Tamsoult Hike along the Oussem Valley. Day 10 Tizi Aguelzim Trek to the Toubkal refuge. Day 11 Climb Jebel Toubkal The ascent of Mount Toubkal (4165m) is optional. It is a non- technical trek but involves climbing some steep slopes. Day 12 Aremd village Walk to Tizi Ouanoums and see the nearby lake. Relax in Aremd. Days 13/14 The Red City Travel to Marrakech and explore the souks and medina of this iconic city. Day 15 Fly to the UK.
High Atlas T rek Ref HA OUK AIMEDEN
IABE SS EN E AGUERSIOU AL IMLIL
TIZ I OUS SEM
TA MSOUL T
T azarghart Plateau
NEL TNER CAMP Jebel
T oubkal 4165m
km 08 AREMD MOROCCO OU ANSKER A
“High altitude trekking in Morocco's highest
mountain range, graded moderate to strenuous”
inclusive from
£815 15 DAYS
Trek grade MODERATE/STRENUOUS Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 3 nights hotel, 8 nights village houses, 3 nights fixed camp. 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners are included.
Transport: Minibus.
Trekking Details: This is a 10-day trek with an average of 6 hours trekking a day. We walk at altitudes of around 3000m except on the optional ascent of Jebel Toubkal, which rises to 4165m. Most of the trek is along well-defined but rough paths. We have graded this trek as moderate to strenuous and mules carry the luggage.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
The High Atlas Trek tour runs in the following months:
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Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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TOUR ONLY – 15 DAYS Tour price without flights from £495
TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT Ouanskera
4500m 4000m 3500m 3000m 2500m 2000m 1500m
Aremd Optional Day 2 – 1hr Day 3 – 4hrs Day 4 – 7hrs Optional Day 5 – 7hrs Day 6 – 4hrs Day 7 – 7hrs Day 8 – 6hrs Day 9 – 3.5hrs Day 10 – 5hrs Day 11 – 7hrs Day 12 – 7hrs Day 13 – 30mins
flight
DETAILS
Ref:
HA
Iabassene
Oukaimeden
Oukaimeden
Aguersioual
Tizi Oussem
Tamsoult
Toubkal refuge
Toubkal refuge
Aremd
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