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Day 1: Welcome to Marrakech

You will be picked up by EMT representative at Marrakech airport. Then relax for transfer to Marrakech city centre. Estimated travel time - 15-20 minutes.

Jamaa El Fna Square: Jamaa El Fna square is the centre of the medina in Marrakech, near the Koutoubia Mosque. Here you will be able to find souks, orange juice stalls and storytellers. The medina is the name for the old mediaeval centre of a Moroccan city, with warren-like streets, souks, palaces and madrassa (schools). Lively at all times of the day, it really becomes exciting at night, with food stalls, jugglers, musicians, and people vying for space to attract the crowds. The entrances to the souks lead off the square and when you have explored the place, you can have a coffee and watch the activity from a café terrace.

Day 2: Marrakech – Matate – Tamsoult

After an early breakfast, we drive out of the city and head into the High Atlas. Our first views will whet our appetites for what is to come! We pass small towns and villages with plenty of fascinating scenes of local life to enjoy. After the small town of Asni, we come to the start of our trek in Aguersioual (1659 m). Here we meet our team and their mules. Walking up through Matate village and then climbing the Tizi Oudid pass at 2000m (picnic lunch) A beautiful view of the Azzaden valley with a great diversity of landscapes and terraced crops Crossing the villages of Aïd Aissa and Tizi Oussem. Panoramic view of the valley of Azzaden, then we cross a forest of juniper and holm oaks. We pass through summer pastures and may see local farmers with their flocks of sheep. Following twisting mule tracks uphill into

more mountainous terrain, we come to the spectacular Azib N'Tamsoulte 2250m (Azib = shepherds in Berber). Night in comfortable Hut Tamsoult Refuge.

Drive approx. 1.5 hours; trek approx. 6 hour Meals: B/L/D. A: 600 m – D: 500 m.

Day 3: Tamsoult-Toubkal Refuge

Another day of rugged mountain views as we trek east on winding mule tracks. There are some steep sections as we trek over rock and shale to the high Tizi Aguelzim (3550m). It’s a tiring morning, but we take it steady and enjoy the panoramic view of the whole massif (summit of Toubkal 4,167 m, Ouanekrim 4,080 m, Oukeimden 3,700 m ..)., and the knowledge that every step at this altitude is helping us to acclimatize for our Toubkal summit tomorrow. Roughly halfway now, we follow tracks that contour through the mountains and descend to the foot of Mount Toubkal, where we find our hut-night refuge Les mouflons (3200m).

Trek approx. 6-7 hours Meals: B/L/D. A: 1150 m – D: 350 m.

Day 4: Toubkal Summit

Mount Toubkal is the highest peak in North Africa, at 4167m. We set out early in the morning, using a well-traveled path to the summit. Reaching the peak, where we take in vast views of the entire Atlas range and the plains beyond Marrakech, shouldn't take longer than 2–3 hours if the weather is favorable. After returning to the starting point, we quickly descend to the towns of Sidi Chamharouch before continuing over a heavily forested track that follows the Mizane River to Aremd village (1900m) overnight at a cozy guest house 

Trek approx. 8-9 hours Meals: B/L/D. A: 970 m – D: 1930 m.

Day 5: Aremd – Imlil – Ait Benhadou – Draa valley

We begin a short descente to Imlil where we meet our Mini Bus , From there, we cross the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tiki-N-Tichka Pass (2260m) the highest road pass in Morocco , and take in

the views of Berber villages perched across the valley , stop At Ait Benhadou largest Kasbah( famous site for Hollywood movies) after visiting the Kasbah lunch then Our journey crosses into the city of Ouarzazate , to the beautiful Draa valley one of the longest valleys of palm trees in Morocco. Time to relax near the swimming pool in the beautiful oasis after our trek in the mountains.

Duration: 6-7 hours

Meals included: Dinner

Day 6: Drive from Draa Valley to Erg Chebbi Sahara desert

We begin with a short walk to discover some old Ksars in Tamnogalte village and walk inside the oasis for about 1hour . then crossing the old caravan road on the edge of palm trees. We continue to the village of Nkob, Tazarine, and enjoy lunch in Alnif. In the afternoon, we reach Erg Chebbi before sunset. We cross the desert landscape with a 1-hour camel trek to reach our oasis in the desert. We spend the night in the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi under the stars in a luxury desert camp.

Drive approx 5-6 hours

Camel Ride sunsets : 45minutes.

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 7: Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades valley

After a stunning sunrise, we return back on camels the enjoy the beauty of the dunes. Today’s tour we pass through Arfoud, Ljerf, and Tinjdad visit the oasis museum of al khorbat (included) lunch before continuing on the beautiful valley to reach Todgha Gorge, the highest Gorges in Morocco (300m), well

famous for rock climbing. We take a short walk. We end our day in the spectacular Dades Valley, lined by red and mauve rocks that mellower high above the road.

Drive approx 4-5 hours

Camel Ride sunrise: 45minutes.

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 8: Dades valley – Rose Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

We start our day walking along a river before descending into the Rose Valley. This area is incredibly fragrant, especially during April and May when the roses are in bloom. After our visit, we follow the road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Skoura Oasis, lined by palm groves. We visit the Amridil Kasbah, once an important Kasbah in Moroccan history. Onward to Ouarzazate where you have the option to see a movie cinema studio before driving Marrakech. FAREWELL DINNER.

Drive approx 6-7 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9 - Marrakech airport

All the good things have an end, time for your onward flight you will be transferred from

Marrakech city to the airport. Estimated time 15-20 minutes.

Optional activities:

Half-day city tour of Marrakech: Enjoy a riveting half day tour of the ancient streets of Marrakech, accompanied by a specialist guide. You will head from the bustling Medina, twisting your way through the kaleidoscopic souks, and arrive at breathtaking palaces and museums. The souks, under a bamboo roof to shade people from the summer sun, have a vast array of things to sell, all arranged in enticing colours, shapes, and styles. You will be whisked around the souks, peering into, and even haggling in different areas such as the spices, gold/silver, nuts, and fruit souks. There will be a chance to see the metal working and wood working areas, and perhaps a visit to the underground communal

bakeries where the bread for each local family is cooked. The tanneries are also a popular attraction, though you may wish to protect yourself with a mint sprig to offset the smell!

Continue to the Palais Bahia, which is arguably the most architecturally impressive palaces in the country. It was constructed in the late 19th Century, and its name means 'brilliance', and you will witness why: magnificent rooms open onto opulent courtyards, which edge onto a stunning 2acre landscaped garden. It was intended to capture the essence of Islamic and Moroccan styles, merging into one; you will likely come across similar structural themes throughout your trip.

Visit the Jardins Majorelle: Vivid gardens with pools and exotic plants, an oasis of colour, formerly owned by Yves Saint-Laurent and designed by Jacques Majorelle (a French painter). The juxtaposition of the "Majorelle blue" paint work with the yellows of the plant pots and the plants and flowers of all hues is worth a long visit.

Technical information :

Availability:

Trek available from April until November. The Best time is Mai, June, September and October.

Difficulty level:

You need to be confident hiking a mountain altitude. Indeed, you will ascend to altitudes of 4167m above sea level.

Luggage :

Only your small bag during hiking.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT / KIT HIRE

Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for valley treks

Personnel First aid Kit.

 Breathable underwear (fast dry).

 A light shirt with longue sleeves.

 A fleece jacket Polar style (if possible windproof) or Wind Pro (great weight/insulation ratio).

 Walking pants.

 A pair of gloves (December – January).

 3 to 4 season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)

 Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants

 Water bottle or camel back (recommended)

 Soft-sided bag (50-80 liters)

 Lightweight daypack

 Sunglasses

 Sunscreen

 Torch and batteries

 Towel & all personal toiletries

FOOD ON THE TREK

Meals prepared by the cook with local products. For small groups (2 or 3 people), meals are prepared by the muleteers – camel drivers and the guide. • morning : big breakfast, coffee, tea, chocolate, jam, butter, fresh bread, cereals, omelets, • noon : cold and hot meal made of salad, pasta, cheese … seasonal fruit, tea; • evening : soup, mail course (tajine, couscous, rice…), dessert, tea/infusion; • during the day : a complement of energetic food is given, dates, peanuts, pralines, biscuits; • When finishing a leg : snack with tea pancakes or biscuits.

PRICES

Group 1 person: On request

Group 2 - 3 people: 1350$/person

Group 4 - 5 people: 1250$ /person

Group 6 - 7 people: 1150$ /person

Group 8 - 9 people: 1050$ /person

Group 10 - 12 people: 900$ /person

Included services.

 Private transfers from and to the airport

 Lodging as described, at a refuge (2 night), and a gite (1 nights). High Atlas mountains

 Food on the Trek B/L/D

 Mattress, 5 cm thickness, per person.

 Mules to carry your luggage’s during the hike.

 Services of the accompanying staff: guides, cooks, muleteers…

 A first aid kit with standard equipment.

 Accommodation in 4*+ hotels , Kasbah, Camp and Riads as in itinerary or similar

 English speaking guide for the entire tour

 Private transport fuel, driver and tolls

 All local taxes

 Free for your team.

Excluded services

 Tips for the guiding team

 Meals not mentioned above

 Activities and extras not mentioned above