DURATION Tour code: LMA Tour style: Classic
TOUR DAYS 8
Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Moderate
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Marrakech and t he H igh A tlas
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£455 £698
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
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Tour Highlights
✓ Atlas Mountains - A centre-based trek in the highest and most scenic mountain range in North Africa
✓ Riad - Spend four nights in a traditional riad in the tranquil village of Imlil
✓ The Berber People - Meet the local Berber people, enjoy their warm hospitality and learn about their traditions
✓ Marrakech - Explore the Red City with its bustling souks and the vibrant Djemma El Fna Square
Day walks from our base in a traditional Berber mountain village
On this trip we walk amongst the foothills of the majestic High Atlas mountains and enjoy some time in the ancient city of Marrakech. In the mountains we stay at a traditional Berber ‘riad’ and spend four days walking through the surrounding valleys, dotted with fruit orchards, patchwork fi elds and tiny mountain villages.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour in Marrakech. Day 2 Marrakech A walking tour of the historic sites and souks of North Africa’s most vibrant city. Day 3 Imlil Drive to the riad that acts as our base for the next four days. The walks can be adjusted to suit the interests of the group. Explore the local villages. Day 4 Mizane Valley Walk to the village of Sidi Chamarouch and see the holy shrine that sits beside a small waterfall. Day 5 Tizi Mzik Walk up to the Tizi Mzik Pass (2489m) through mountain
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Day 4: 4.5hrs
villages. Day 6 Ikkis Walk along an old mine road through meadows of lupins and conifers to the Tizi-n-Tamatert pass (2279m). Stop at the hamlet of Ikkis for lunch. Walk a different route back to Imlil. Day 7 Marrakech Return to the city and enjoy an evening visit to the Djemma El Fna square to see the jugglers, acrobats and snake charmers. Day 8 Tour ends in Marrakech.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Imlil Imlil Tizi Oussem HIGH ATLAS Jebel
Toubkal 4167m
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MARRAKECH Optional city tour
IMLIL
Tizi Mzik Pass 2489m
Aremd Ikkis
Tizi n' Tamatert Pass 2279m
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Tour essentials
Chamarouch Shrine
0 km Marrakech and the High Atlas LMA Planned tour dates Accommodation
On this trip we stay at a traditional Berber riad, owned by a local family from Imlil. The riad provides superb views of the surrounding mountains and it’s built with local materials. The terraces overlook the river, Toubkal summit and the Kasbah de Toubkal.
2015 Tour only dates 09 May - 16 May 13 Jun - 20 Jun 15 Aug - 22 Aug 12 Sep - 19 Sep 19 Sep - 26 Sep 03 Oct - 10 Oct
2016 Tour only dates 07 May - 14 May 11 Jun - 18 Jun
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £120 7.5 km Sidi
Accommodation: 3 nights standard guesthouse, 4 nights standard riad. Meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s). Transport: Minibus. Trekking details: This is a 3-day trek with an average of 6 hours walking a day, with an additional orientation walk on arrival to Imlil. We follow well-defi ned footpaths and mule tracks, and reach a maximum altitude of 2489m. Group size: Generally 8 - 12.
Day 5: 4.5hrs
Day 6: 8hrs
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