This challenge offers a tough but rewarding International Flights trek combining unforgettable winter mountain Flights are not included as part of the challenge scenery with the splendor and colour of costs. You will need to organize your own Morocco. international flights to arrive in Marrakech no later than 1pm on Day 1 (see below). If you plan on coming to Morocco is a country full of mysticism and Marrakech a few days early to help get over the jet lag and explore, you’ll need to meet the group transfer at the mythology, a diverse and spectacular land. In airport no later than 1pm on day 1. Please be sure to the midst of it all lies the High Atlas mountain contact us at [email protected] BEFORE you range, home to Jebel Toubkal, one of the tallest commit and pay for your flights so we can make sure peaks in North Africa. they are in line with the itinerary. We can also help you organize your flights, and put you in touch with our The western High Atlas range known as partners at Flight Centre. Toubkal massif offers a range of peaks over 3900m. This challenge includes two of these highest mountains which are accessible from Day 1: Arrive in Marrakech and climb to Aremd the mountain refuge with great views of the 1950m whole massif. Starting from the Red city of Your connecting flight from Casablanca needs to arrive Marrakech you will journey into the Berber in Marrakech no later than 1pm on this day so you will country to discover the majesty and the beauty be able to meet and take the group transfer. of this part of the High Atlas. Instructions for where exactly at the airport you will need to meet the rest of your group will be uploaded into your members area approx. 4 weeks before your departure. You will trek for between 4 to 8 hours each day. You will be greeted by your local guide & transferred It is strenuous work, but also incredibly through the valley of Ait Mizane to the hamlet of Imlil rewarding, as you trek through peaks scattered where your trek will begin with a short walk uphill to with remote Berber villages. A good degree of Aremd on the foothills of Toubkal where you will spend fitness will be required for this trek and the night in a village house. although the climb is not technical, you will be shown how to use crampons and ice axes if necessary. You will receive training in how to Day 2: Aremd to Toubkal Refuge 3200m use the equipment if needed. Keep in mind that After breakfast you leave the village of Aremd and start the weather is unpredictable and can make the walking up along the Ait Mizane valley. A gradual climb takes you up to the Shrine of Sidi Chamharouch - a local going very difficult. holy site known for its healing powers. Today you will notice a shift in scenery to an alpine landscape with the The challenge ends in the vibrant city of first high peaks appearing in the distance! Once you hit Marrakech, where the southern tribesmen and the snowy level, luggage will be unloaded from the Berber villagers bring their goods to the souks, mules and carried by porters. At this point, you’ll get or markets. some training on how to use your ice axes and crampons. From here, you’ll continue to the mountain refuge located on a glacial valley – your home for the next three nights. Today’s trek will be approximately 5 to 6 hrs. Day 5: Toubkal Refuge to Imlil and Marrakech After your invigorating and fascinating trip in the Atlas Mountains you will leave the refuge for the last time and walk back to Imlil where you will get a transfer back to Marrakech. You will have time to relax and explore the souks before a celebration dinner in a Moroccan restaurant. Today’s trek is approximately 4.5 hours with a 1.5 hour drive. Overnight at a local hotel.
Day 6: Depart for Canada The challenge ends after breakfast at the hotel this morning.
N.B. The itinerary is there as a guide and may change due to unusual weather patterns, wildlife movements, the strength of the Day 3: Toubkal Refuge to Ouanoukrim 4089m group, and other unpredictable factors. We will do our very best to After breakfast, depending on weather conditions, you keep to the set itinerary; however we cannot be held responsible will attempt to climb Ouanoukrim (4089m) the second for any last minute changes that may occur. In all such circumstances, your expedition leader will have the final say. highest peak. Start by trekking up the Assif n Isseguane valley to the pass of Tizi Ouagane where you follow the Should you suffer from vertigo, it is worth considering that on most ridge to Ras Ouanoukrim (4070m) on to Timezguida mountain treks there will be occasional exposure to sheer drops. (4089m). There is a small scrambling section on the You should, therefore, discuss the particular itinerary of your choice with a member of our team. ridge to get your heart pumping! After a rest at the top, you will retrace your way back to the refuge. Today you will trek approximately 8 hours.
Day 4: Toubkal Refuge to Mount Toubkal 4165m After yesterdays trekking you will be well acclimatised for your conquest of Toubkal! Leaving the refuge you start the climb on a steep slope before following a U shape glacial valley to the pass of Tizi n Toubkal. You then follow the ridge to the summit with great views overlooking the both the southern Atlas mountain range and the Marrakech plain to the north. After a rest, trek back down the same way on the Ikhibi south route for your last night at the refuge. Today’s trek is approximately 7 hours.