mule horse trekking trekking As you would expect, mules demonstrate a different A minimum of two people is normally required for any combination of physical and psychological traits from trek and please note these treks are operated by La their horse and donkey parents. But contrary to popular Roseraie Hotel and not by Kasbah Tamadot. Guests are belief, mules are not stubborn, although they can required to sign a liability waiver and declare they do not appear to be lazy as they will not put themselves in have an existing medical condition that would prevent danger. They are very intelligent and patient and will them from taking part. Most importantly, these treks are do their best for their owners. So, why not discover designed for experienced riders comfortable controlling the beautiful surroundings of the Atlas Mountains in a a horse in rugged terrain – unfortunately beginners or more traditional way? You can choose from the following inexperienced riders may not take part. We suggest selected treks that cater for all riding levels: going by mule instead – it’s very safe and you can spend more time enjoying the scenery! ONE HOUR TREK TO ASNI VILLAGE The details below are a guide to the horse treks available and prices are subject to change. down to the river and along to the mountain facing Kasbah Tamadot. This is recommended for beginners or those with no riding experience. 1 HOUR – MAD 200 PER PERSON AVAILABLE MORNING OR AFTERNOON 2 HOURS – MAD 400 PER PERSON AVAILABLE TWO AND A HALF HOUR MORNING OR AFTERNOON TREK IN THE TOUBKAL 3 HOURS – MAD 600 PER PERSON AVAILABLE NATIONAL PARK MORNING OR AFTERNOON opposite Kasbah Tamadot. Discover the stunning FULL DAY – MAD 950 PER PERSON INCLUDING surrounding countryside and be prepared to be blown LUNCH, DEPARTING KASBAH away by the breathtaking views. This is recommended TAMADOT AT 08H30. for beginners to experienced riders. The transfer cost from Kasbah Tamadot to La Roseraie THREE HOUR TREK is MAD 400 return for up to 4 people. The times and IN THE TOUBKAL route will be confi rmed once the trek is booked by a NATIONAL PARK member of the team at Kasbah Tamadot. which includes a visit to a traditional Berber house for tea. This is recommended for beginners through to experienced riders. All treks are led by our experienced English speaking guides. COST: MAD 150 PER HOUR/PERSON CALL RECEPTION ON 611 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS While we do our best to ensure that all information is correct, please note that rates may be subject to change at any time. guided mountain EXPLORE THE MOUNTAINS AROUND KASBAH TAMADOT BY BIKE! PRICES biking ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. OUIRGANE VALLEY TACHEDDIRT L’OUKAIMDEN (1/2 DAY) VALLEY (1 DAY) (1 DAY) TRANSFER: 24KM BY ROAD TRANSFER: 23KM BY ROAD TRANSFER: 20KM BY ROAD MOUNTAIN BIKING: APPROX 9KM MOUNTAIN BIKING: APPROX 21 KM MOUNTAIN BIKING: APPROX 17 KM LEVEL: 1 LEVEL: 2 (CAN BE LEVEL 3) LEVEL: 2 (CAN BE LEVEL 4) VERTICAL ASCENT/DESCENT: VERTICAL ASCENT/DESCENT: VERTICAL ASCENT/DESCENT: +150M / -200M +200M / -1100M +100M / -1500M This is a beautiful trip in the After breakfast a 45 minute drive After breakfast, a 45 minute drive stunning Ouirgane Valley starting will take you to the foothills of will take you to Morocco’s most about 12km from Kasbah Tamadot. Mount Toubkal, Morocco’s and famous (and Africa’s highest) ski The ride begins by heading south North Africa’s highest summit station, Oukaimden, at 2660m. on a dirt track of red clay that at 4167m. The ride starts at Tizi This is a beautiful landscape of makes up the area’s geology, n’Tamatart (at 2280m altitude), on high pastures, where traditional passing through eroded clay a small track descending down the Berber shepherd houses contrast formations until you reach the valley. The scenery is awesome, with alpine chalets. Mount our villages of Torort and Agouni. The with the steep cliff faces and bikes for an amazing descent with ride fi nishes with a magnifi cent imposing peaks gradually giving a great panorama; facing you is the view over the Tasekourt dam way to green terraces and bee magnifi cent Mount Toubkal and on the Nfi ss wadi (river whose hive like villages stuck to the arid the highest peaks of the High Atlas fl ow will fl uctuate or even dry up mountain sides. In the background Mountains. All along our route temporarily depending on the you can nearly touch the majestic, you will see the evolution of the season). The return transfer to often snow capped, high Atlas vegetation, from the high altitude Kasbah Tamadot will bring you peaks. The ride ends at Kasbah odorous juniper tree forest to the back before lunch. Tamadot around mid afternoon. low altitude pine and thuya trees. Ride down the Ghighaya Valley all NB: This itinerary can be done the way to Kasbah Tamadot, which the other way round and the level we reach around mid afternoon. changes to 3! NB: This itinerary can be done the other way round and the level changes to 4! The below rates are quoted per person: quad biking 1 hour tour including a guide MAD 440 2 hour tour including a guide MAD 660 Half day tour including a guide MAD 825 ADVENTURE INTO THE HEART OF THE Full day tour including a guide MAD 1,650 ATLAS MOUNTAINS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE Return road transfers from Kasbah Tamadot are MAD 400 per vehicle QUAD BIKING EXPERIENCE. Minimum age: 15 years CALL RECEPTION ON 611 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS While we do our best to ensure that all information is correct, please note that rates may be subject to change at any time. THE WALKING IN THIS REGION IS high atlas FANTASTIC AND WE HAVE LISTED SOME OF THE MOST SCENIC AND treks SPECTACULAR TREKS. LOCAL SHORT WALKS OUARHIR TREK There are some fabulous walks from Kasbah which can Your trekking guide will meet you at Kasbah Tamadot. You be tailor-made to suit your needs. Whether you would like will begin by heading south-east from Kasbah Tamadot to to venture down to the river, walk through the village of the Ghriraia River which you will cross to reach the village Asni or go into the hills behind Kasbah we can suggest of Tansghart (1350m). From here you will climb to the something which is as long or as short as you like. We village of Ifrhane (1650m) and then onto Mount Ouarhir do recommend a guide for all of our walks, which can (1800m), from where you can enjoy stunning views of the be booked either before your arrival or once you are at surrounding valleys. Continue downhill through oak and Kasbah Tamadot. juniper forests to the village of Imsker (1400m), where you will stop for tea in a Berber House. After a picnic lunch by the stream you will climb to the El Bour Pass (1500m) ANFA TREK before walking down to the village of Imi Oughlad (1400m) Your trekking guide will meet you at Kasbah Tamadot. and then along the Imnane River back to Kasbah Tamadot. The trek is a gradual climb through a forest of junipers and oaks to the peak of Asloun (1750m) for panoramic GRADING: EASY TO MODERATE (APPROX. 6 HOURS) views of the Atlas Mountains and the Asni valley. The trek COST: FROM MAD 500 PER PERSON BASED continues to the pass of Tamgounssi (1500m) and then you ON A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE walk downhill to the village of Asni for some mint tea with local Berbers before heading back to the hotel. INCLUDES: AN EXPERIENCED ENGLISH-SPEAKING MOUNTAIN GUIDE, A MULETEER, GRADING: EASY (APPROX. 3 HOURS) A MULE TO CARRY SUPPLIES AND A PICNIC LUNCH. COST: FROM MAD 150 PER PERSON BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE INCLUDES: AN EXPERIENCED ENGLISH- AGUERSIOUAL AND SPEAKING MOUNTAIN GUIDE. TAMATERT PASS Your driver and guide will meet you at 08h30 and drive you for approximately 30-minutes to the village of Aguersioual TARABZEG PLATEAU TREK (1600m) where you will meet the rest of your trekking Your trekking guide will meet you at Kasbah Tamadot. team. The trek begins by climbing the Aguersioual Pass You begin walking south before climbing through juniper (2100m) before walking downhill and across the River and oak forests to the Marrigha Pass (1550m) where you Imnane to the remote village of Ikhiss (1700m). After can enjoy panoramic views of the Ouirgane Valley, which walking to the next village, Tinoughrine (1600m), you will is located at the foot of the national park. From here the stop for a picnic lunch at a Berber House. The afternoon is path slowly leads you downhill to the Tarabzeg Plateau spent climbing the Tamatert Pass (2300m) from which you near the village of Tinzert (1350m). After a picnic lunch will enjoy stunning views of the Atlas Mountains. Continue you will continue on mostly level ground until climbing a downhill to the village of Imlil (1700m) where you will be small 100m hill to the Berber village of Tagadirt (1300m). met by your driver and taken back to Kasbah Tamadot. From here it is an easy track back to Kasbah Tamadot. GRADING: DIFFICULT (APPROX. 7 HOURS) GRADING: EASY (APPROX. 6 HOURS) COST: FROM MAD 1,100 PER PERSON BASED COST: FROM MAD 500 PER PERSON BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE ON A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE INCLUDES: AN EXPERIENCED ENGLISH-SPEAKING INCLUDES: AN EXPERIENCED ENGLISH- MOUNTAIN GUIDE, A MULETEER, A SPEAKING MOUNTAIN GUIDE, MULE TO CARRY SUPPLIES, VEHICLE, A MULETEER, A MULE TO CARRY DRIVER AND A PICNIC LUNCH.