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MOROCCO Challenge Level: Challenging Toubkal 4,167m | O u a n o u k r i m 4 , 0 8 9 m | M ’ g o u n 4 , 0 7 1 m H i g h l i g h t s Exhilarating 10 day trek to the High Atlas Mountains Climb Mt Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa with astounding views of the High Atlas Range Get off the beaten track and summit some of the most remote mountains M’goun and Ouanoukrim Truly immerse yourself in the local culture as we trek through remote villages and learn of the lives of the local Berbers Maximise your chances of success due to great acclimatisation from successively climbing each higher peak Travel responsibly and support the local mountain crew Climbing the Three Peaks with Three Peaks Africa Thank you for considering Three Peaks Africa for your In just over a week, you can look forward to exploring an expedition. amazing country, meeting the locals and accomplishing something simply extraordinary. We look forward to Morocco is home to three of North Africa’s highest having you on board! mountains; M’goun, Ouanoukrim and Toubkal. The Three Peaks Africa Challenge provides a unique and distinctive Welcome to Morocco opportunity to climb them all. “Morocco is a gateway to Afr ica, and a country You will quickly be transported from the hustle and bustle of d iz zy ing d ivers ity . Here you’ ll f ind ep ic of the souks in Marrakech to the heart of the High Atlas mountain ranges, anc ie nt c ities, sweeping Mountains passing through remote villages where we gain deserts – and warm hospitality .” a fascinating insight into the lives of the local Berbers. – L o n e l y Planet, Morocco An exhilarating 4X4 jeep journey takes you to the valley Capital: Rabat of Ait Bougamez where you will climb your first mountain, M’goun, one of the most remote and committing Largest City: mountains in the High Atlas range. Casablanca Language: Arabic, We then travel through the dusty roads and head to Berber towards the Nether Refuge at the foot of Ouanoukrim and Other Languages: Toubkal where you will climb both finishing with the French highest peak in North Africa. Area: 710,850 km2 Find out more… Population: 35,740,000 (2017 TheIf youexpeditionwish to hasdiscussbeenanycarefullyaspectplannedof yourtoexpeditionensure thator Census) yousuitabilityacclimatisefor it, pleaseas muchcontactas possibleus: to the altitude and Currency: maximise your chances of summiting each peak. via our website www.threepeaksafrica.com Moroccan Dirham Source: Lonely Planet & Wikipedia Time Zone: GMT or on email [email protected] 12,000 metres. 10 days. 3 peaks. 1 pioneering mission. T h e R o u t e Welcome to the High Atlas Mountains Jebel M’goun | Early Morning Summit Ascent | 4,071m | Day 2 - 5 “North Africa’s hig hest mountain range , know n by local Berbers as ‘Idaren Draren (Mo untain of Get transferred by 4X4 jeeps through some of Morocco’s stunning Mountains), and a tr ekkers paradise from landscapes Spring throug h to A utum n. The Hig h A tlas The M’goun Massif known for its pristine, prehistoric landscapes and runs d iago nally across Morocco for almost with some of Morocco’s highest peaks and toughest trekking 1000km, e ncirc ling Marrakech to the so uth and Immerse and learn about the fascinating Berber locals in the east from the Atlanti c Coast j ust north of mountains Agadir to Khe nifra in the northeast. Its saw- toothed Jurassic peaks act as a weather barrier Day 2: After breakfast, between the m ild, Mediterranean climate to the we depart for the 5 hour north and the encroaching Sahara to the drive into the valley of Ait south.” Bougamez (Happy Valley) before beginning our trek. – L o n e l y Planet, Morocco At Arous village we will be met by our mule team and then set off on our 2- 3 hour trek to Ikiss n Arous camp. Breakfast [B] Lunch [L], Dinner [D] Day 3: An ascent straight after breakfast, we will be met by the Tizi-n-Tazite (2,900m) pass and the Tizi-n-Targadit (3,400m) pass before heading down to the Tarkeddit Plateau. This is a remote area with very few other trekkers and favoured as a base for the ascent of M’goun. [B,L,D].- 5-6 hours hiking Arrival Day | Fly to Marrakech Airport | Day 1 The adventure begins! You will be met and picked up at Marrakech airport and transferred to our hotel. Settle in then why not head out to experience the famous Djemaa Day 4: We set off early in the morning at approximately el Fna square where your senses will explode with riotous 3am for our summit attempt of M’goun. This is a slow colours, sounds and smells of Marrakech. Watch the long ascent which becomes steeper on approach to the entertainers performing, the myriad of food stalls lit up summit, though the ridge line is truly spectacular. After and the general hustle and bustle of the medina. reaching the summit and taking in the views, we begin our demanding descent into camp at Assaka. [B,L,D] – 10-12 hours hiking Day 5: Today is a rest day with a 1-2 hour hike to our transfer at Imi-n-Oulaoun. 12,000 metres. 10 days. 3 peaks. 1 pioneering mission. T h e R o u t e Our 4X4 jeeps will transfer us to the next range in the Day 8: After a light High Atlas Mountains and take us down to the route past breakfast at Skoura and the southern town of Ouarzazate before going approximately 4am, north over the passes of the High Atlas and smaller roads we begin the hike to to Amzouzart. On arrival we meet with our second set of the summit of mules and continue on a short trek to Lac D’Ifni Camp Toubkal, the final [B,L,D] and highest of the peaks. It’s an early Jebel Ouanoukrim| Early Morning Summit start to make best Ascent | 4,089 m | Day 6 - 7 use of the weather and it’s a tough Morocco’s second highest peak, lower than Mt Toubkal but often ascent to the thought off as more challenging summit. It’s a On a clear day views can be seen of Mt Toubkal and the Sahara similar path to Challenge yourself on some great scrambles to the summit Ouanoukrim, with some rocks, some Day 6: We leave Lac D’Ifni Camp and make our way to scrambling sections the refuge below Ouanoukrim and Toubkal. The route and some loose ascends to the pass of Tizi-n-Ouanaoumas at 3,684m scree. We traverse before descending to the Nelter camp. [B,L,D] – 5-6 the southern ridge to hours hiking reach the summit at 4,167m and the top of our final peak. After taking in the Day 7: An early wake up call and we leave camp at views and the obligatory summit selfie, we start our approximately 4am for our ascent of Ouanoukrim, trekking descent into camp. [B,L,D] – 7-8 hours hiking up to the Tizi-n-Ougan (3,750m) and onwards to the summit. The route is rocky in places with minor Day 9: After the tough climbing of the past few days, scrambling but no technical assistance is needed. We today’s descent will be much easier back to Imlil where reach the summit mid morning and take in the views your transport will be waiting to whisk you back to before heading down to the Nelter camp [B,L,D] – 8-9 Marrakech and a well deserved rest and celebration. We hours hiking will try to get you back as soon as possible so that you have time to go and explore the Medina and the souks, or treat yourself to a well deserved massage. Maybe try your hand at bartering and bagging a bargain or two! After a long awaited shower, it’ll be time for our celebration dinner and drinks together. [B,L] Departure Day | Transfer to Marrakech Airport | Day 10 Day 10: Today is our last day and group transfers will be available to take you back to Marrakech airport. [B] Jebel Toubkal| Early Morning Summit You are of course more than welcome to extend your stay Ascent | 4,167m | Day 8 - 9 with us after your challenge. City tours, desert treks and excursions can be arranged. See our excursions for more Climb the highest mountain in North Africa, Mt Toubkal at 4,167m details. Experience the amazing panoramic views on the summit of Mt Toubkal of the Atlas Mountains Celebrate completing the three peaks! 12,000 metres. 10 days. 3 peaks. 1 pioneering mission. T h e T e a m MARIE CHENG AZIZ BABALLAH Three Peaks Africa Founder Head Guide Marie founded Three Peaks Africa off the back of her love Abdelaziz (Aziz) runs our operations on the ground in of the outdoors and climbing in Africa. Morocco. She first climbed Kilimanjaro in 2010 as part of a He grew up in a remote Berber village and had aspirations corporate charity fundraiser and since then has used to study law, but he had dedicated most of his adult life to hiking and climbing as an opportunity to step off the helping travelers experience the beauty of his country. beaten track and travel to far-flung regions of the world. He has worked as a professional and experienced tour She has spent time in Peru hiking the Inca Trail and guide for 11 years and for a number of big tour operators mountains in the Cordillera Blanca range, the jungle trails and overseas travel operators.