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Exhilarating one-week trek to the summit of North Africa's highest mountain
Depending on your arrival time, there may be some time to explore this wonderfully colourful city before our group meeting in the early evening. Hotel Les Printemps by Blue Sea or similar
After breakfast we transfer by minibus to Imi Oughlad, a journey that takes us from the plains around Marrakech into the heart of the High Atlas range. After meeting our mules and muleteers we start a 5 hour walk, climbing up to the Tacht Pass (2000m) before descending into the Azaden Valley, famous for its beautiful juniper forests. We camp on the outskirts of a small village by the river. Full-service Camping
Distance in Km: 11
Distance in Miles: 6
Activity Hours: 5
Altitude Gain: 643
Altitude Loss: 300
A full day walking through the villages on the northern slope of Mt Toubkal. This famous mountain can be seen from Marrakech thanks to its unique shape. We travel through Azib Tamsoult and the Irhouliden cascade before arriving at our camp for the night, which sits at L’Azib N-Tzikarte 2700m. There is an optional ascent in the afternoon for those who want to try a more demanding 3-hour trek to the summit of Hadjj (3200m), for excellent views of Mt Toubkal.Full-service Camping
Distance in Km: 8
Distance in Miles: 4
Activity Hours: 6
Altitude Gain: 900
Altitude Loss: 130
Today we cross the Aguelzim pass (3550m), the climb is quite steep but once at the top we can enjoy panoramic views of the Toubkal Massif and towards the plains that surround Marrakech. We then descend to Toubkal Base Camp and either enjoy a 3 hour optional climb to the summit of Ouanoums (3650m) or simply relax. The busy refuge, which sits at an altitude of 3207m, was constructed by Club Alpin Française in 2000. We camp in the grounds but can still benefit from the facilities, including showers, a small shop and the cosy lounge. Full-service Camping
Distance in Km: 6
Distance in Miles: 3
Activity Hours: 5
Altitude Gain: 850
Altitude Loss: 300
We make an early start from base camp for the ascent of Mount Toubkal, climbing steeply through scree before traversing the southern ridge to reach the summit at 4167m. After enjoying the magnificent panoramic views, we descend back to base camp. Here we have the rest of the afternoon free to reflect on our achievement. Full-service Camping
Distance in Km: 6
Distance in Miles: 3
Activity Hours: 6
Altitude Gain: 960
Altitude Loss: 960
We have an exciting opportunity this morning to ascend another of Morocco's 4000m peaks - Mt Ouanakrim. Although lower than Toubkal this summit is considered more challenging, but is often a highlight of the week for many Exodus clients. Depending on weather and the group’s ability, our leader will decide if this walk is achievable. On return we leave base camp to walk down to the village of Arroumd (1904m). If there is time, we will spend the afternoon exploring the village. Other may chose just to relax on the pretty terrace. Please note that distance below do not include optional climb.Hotel Armed or similar
Distance in Km: 9
Distance in Miles: 5
Activity Hours: 4 (not including the ascend to Ouanakrim)
Altitude Loss: 1300
The short walk down to Imlil is followed by the drive back towards Marrakech, where we have a guided tour. Taking in the main sites we learn about the history, culture and architecture of this wonderful city. We then have free time to explore the Djemaa el Fna and the souk, a must for some serious bargaining for souvenirs.Hotel Les Printemps by Blue Sea or similar
Distance in Km: 4
Distance in Miles: 2
Activity Hours: 1
Altitude Loss: 170
4 nights camping, 1 night gite with shared facilities and 2 nights 3-star
hotels5 days point-to-point walking Group normally 5 to 16, plus local
leader. Min. age 16 yrsAltitude maximum 4167m, average 2600mTravel by
minibus
All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included.Moroccan food is, generally
speaking, excellent though not particularly varied.Breakfasts usually consist
of porridge, bread and jam with coffee or tea. Main meals will often be in
the form of tajines of meat and vegetables with a great mix of herbs and
spices and light fluffy cous cous. Salads will often comprise of both cooked
and raw vegetables including tomatoes, smoked peppers and aubergine. Seafood
is also popular as are dried fruits and pastries. When eating out, meals are
reasonably priced - kebab and bread cost only about £4 (approx. US$6.50). In
main towns it is possible to find very good French and Moroccan restaurants
where a meal with wine will cost anything from £20 (approx. US$30) upwards.
Generally dinner is likely to cost between £5-10 (approx. US$8-15) depending
on what you drink. £15 (approx. US$25) a day for food should be sufficient.
Local beers, wines and soft drinks are available at very reasonable prices
but you can pay UK prices or more for imported alcohol. Your leader can help
recommend restaurants each evening.Vegetarians can be catered for but there
is a fairly limited choice of cous cous and tajine or omelettes. This is
particularly the case during the more rural or trekking sections of the
trip.If you have any special dietary requirements you should inform the
Exodus Office prior to the trip. If you have a specific medical/dietary need
(i.e. coeliac or vegan) you may find it helpful to bring some items of food
with you from home. We advise you buy your own water purification tablets in
the UK and take them with you. Bottled water can be purchased throughout the
trip, but as recycling is not fully established in Morocco plastic bottles
are an increasing waste problem.We encourage you to bring water bottles and a
means of purifying, filtering or sterilising water (see packing section) in
order to be able to drink cool water from mountain streams. Bottles of water
are available but we strongly discourage buying these as it contributes to
plastic waste.
4 nights camping, 1 night gite with shared facilities and 2 nights 3-star
hotels5 days point-to-point walking Group normally 5 to 16, plus local
leader. Min. age 16 yrsAltitude maximum 4167m, average 2600mTravel by
minibus
This is a challenging yet non-technical trek to an area of outstanding scenic
and cultural interest. Although this trip is not technically difficult, you
should be an experienced walker as trails can be very stony. Most routes
follow mule trails but there are some rough paths that involve walking on
scree. All 5 days walking include full porterage and you should be prepared
for a couple of long days with some boulders and steep sections (maximum 8-9
hours). Jebel Ouanakrim requires a small amount of scrambling near the summit
but it is optional.The temperature at particular times of year can make a
difference to how tough this trek feels. Please note that Morocco can get
very hot during the summer months of July and August and departures during
this time may not be suitable if you struggle with the heat. Be prepared as
well for some stormy weather even during the summer. There can be snow
patches in late April/early May and from the end of September so crampons may
be needed for April and October departures. We will advise no more than two
weeks before departure if extra equipment/clothing is necessary. Crampons and
ice axes will be provided free of charge in these circumstances. From May to
June, snow can occasionally block some passes in the mountains and force your
leader to change the itinerary. As with any trek in mountainous/high altitude
areas, safety is paramount and your leaders will always make decisions to
amend the itineraries to ensure the safety of the whole group. Altitude
Warning: This trip goes to high altitudes where there is a risk of being
affected by Acute Mountain Sickness. Please refer to the Altitude Warning
below for further information. In order to keep a circular itinerary, this
holiday offers four nights camping, with two of these spent over 3000m.Please
note two nights camping are in wild camps as official campsites do not exist
in some of the areas we visit. On the treks we use mules to carry personal
gear so only a light daypack is required, occasionally carrying a share of
the picnic lunch.Our hotel in Marrakech is of a good standard and has a
swimming pool to help relax after a challenging trek.If you would like to a
more strenuous ascent of Mt Toubkal, using ice axe and crampons, please check
out our winter itinerary - Mt Toubkal Winter Climb (trip reference
TMW).Please note Ramadan runs from 2 April to 1 May 2022. Ramadan is a
special time to visit Morocco as it is one of the most important times on the
Muslim calendar. Each evening the streets empty while people return home to
break the fast and then there is an air of festivity every evening. Our
leaders and drivers choose to work at this time so we continue to run trips
however please be aware their energy levels may be slightly lower. Tourist
sites are still open although closing times may be earlier than usual. Your
leader will know how the timings for each day need to be adapted in order to
still experience all the inclusions on this trip. Restaurants may close
during the day and this is also accounted for in planning meal arrangements
for your group. Shops are usually open though their hours may vary and they
will definitely be closed during the breaking of the fast. To fully enjoy
your holiday experience at this unique time of year we suggest patience and
flexibility. (In fact these are useful at any time of year on any overseas
holiday.)
Hotels & CampingOn this trip you will spend 2 nights in a 3 star hotel with en suite rooms
and small swimming pool. 4 nights will be spent camping, 2 at the Toubkal
base camp while the other 2 are wild camping. Here camp chores will be done
for you but there will be limited washing facilities and no fixed toilets. On
day 6 you will spend 1 night in a cosy gite with hot showers and toilets.
There may be times when the weather forces us to use a gite instead of
camping at basecamp. This gite is more akin to a mountain refuge with dorm
rooms and single supplements are not available for these nights. 
There will be a local leader, driver and local muleteers/guides throughout. A
second leader will join the group for all walking days for groups of 11 or
more.
All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included.Moroccan food is, generally
speaking, excellent though not particularly varied.Breakfasts usually consist
of porridge, bread and jam with coffee or tea. Main meals will often be in
the form of tajines of meat and vegetables with a great mix of herbs and
spices and light fluffy cous cous. Salads will often comprise of both cooked
and raw vegetables including tomatoes, smoked peppers and aubergine. Seafood
is also popular as are dried fruits and pastries. When eating out, meals are
reasonably priced - kebab and bread cost only about £4 (approx. US$6.50). In
main towns it is possible to find very good French and Moroccan restaurants
where a meal with wine will cost anything from £20 (approx. US$30) upwards.
Generally dinner is likely to cost between £5-10 (approx. US$8-15) depending
on what you drink. £15 (approx. US$25) a day for food should be sufficient.
Local beers, wines and soft drinks are available at very reasonable prices
but you can pay UK prices or more for imported alcohol. Your leader can help
recommend restaurants each evening.Vegetarians can be catered for but there
is a fairly limited choice of cous cous and tajine or omelettes. This is
particularly the case during the more rural or trekking sections of the
trip.If you have any special dietary requirements you should inform the
Exodus Office prior to the trip. If you have a specific medical/dietary need
(i.e. coeliac or vegan) you may find it helpful to bring some items of food
with you from home. We advise you buy your own water purification tablets in
the UK and take them with you. Bottled water can be purchased throughout the
trip, but as recycling is not fully established in Morocco plastic bottles
are an increasing waste problem.We encourage you to bring water bottles and a
means of purifying, filtering or sterilising water (see packing section) in
order to be able to drink cool water from mountain streams. Bottles of water
are available but we strongly discourage buying these as it contributes to
plastic waste.
For this trip we use a private bus, the size of which will depend on the
group size, with a local driver. Roads in Morocco are reasonable and driving
conditions in towns and on the plains are good. On mountain roads, the pace
will be slower. Although the buses normally have air-conditioning and
heating, this may not be up to European standards.
Travelling flight inclusive from London: 8 daysWe normally use the scheduled
services of British Airways or Royal Air Maroc (depending on availability).
As flight timings and schedules change regularly we recommend you call one of
our specialist sales staff or your agent to confirm up‐to‐date timings.
Please note timings may change at a later date and cannot be confirmed until
approximately two weeks before departure.There are alternative flight options
from regional airports (Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester…) Please ask our
Sales team for more information. Travelling land only: 8 days starting and
ending in MarrakechYour trip normally starts at our accommodation in
Marrakech in the of Day 1 of the itinerary. Details of how to reach the start
point are provided in the Final Joining Instructions ‐ sent approximately
two weeks before departure.The airport in Marrakech is famously inefficient,
and transit through it can be a lengthy process. Upon arrival, you can expect
at 2 hours to be spent in getting through immigration, security and baggage
reclaim. You should have a pen with you to complete the arrivals form and
have the details of your accommodation to hand also for this purpose.
Operators are not allowed to wait inside the terminal building for clients,
so please find your Exodus representative outside the main doors.Upon
departure from Marrakech, we always suggest allowing 3 hours to navigate the
airport as checking in, bag drop, immigration and security can take even
longer on exit for Marocco. The airport doesn't accept mobile boarding
passes, so we suggest having a printed boarding pass to avoid subjecting
yourself to further delays.
In Spring and Autumn, Marrakech is warm to hot (maximum daytime temperatures
around 25 - 30degC) with pleasantly cool nights. In the High Atlas the sun is
strong but the air is cool and the nights can be cold. Mornings are clear but
cloud in the afternoon is usual, often bringing showers and occasional
storms.
In Spring and Autumn, Marrakech is warm to hot (maximum daytime temperatures
around 25 - 30ºC) with pleasantly cool nights. In the High Atlas the sun is
strong but the air is cool and the nights can be cold. Mornings are clear but
cloud in the afternoon is usual, often bringing showers and occasional
storms. During the summer months, Marrakech is very hot (33 - 42ºC), as are
some of the lower valleys of the High Atlas. At medium altitudes the days
will be hot and the nights warm. Only at 3000m+, when it will be cold, will
you require warm clothing. During the summer, the sky should be clear but as
in all mountain areas the weather can be unpredictable and late August can
have some stormy weather. Rain can be experienced on all treks, usually
showers but sometimes storms. In April/May and occasionally in October there
may be a little snow lying at the higher altitudes. Please note this chart
denotes the average temperatures in Marrakech.
Waterproof and windproof jacketFleece jacket or equivalent Gloves & hat (for
summit days)3 season sleeping bag Travel pillowWater bottle Water
purification tabletsSunhat Sunglasses Sunscreen Daysack Strong walking
boots with good ankle support and tread Water free hand gelTravel
towel Soap Toilet paper Torch (flashlight) Earplugs if you have trouble
sleepingIn addition to the items mentioned above, essential kit for treks
departing in April, May, September and October:Warm jacketWarm
trousers Waterproof trousers 4 season sleeping bagIf you decide not to
bring a kitbag, please make sure to bring a soft holdall and not a hard
suitcase. As Morocco is a strict Muslim country, we ask that you wear
suitable clothing, i.e. over the knee skirts/shorts/trousers and with
shoulders covered. Additionally, women should avoid wearing close-fitting or
revealing clothes.We believe in reducing our negative environmental impacts
wherever possible, this goes for when you need to spend a penny in the great
outdoors! If no facilities are available there may come a time when you need
to go to the loo behind a tree/bush/rock. To avoid leaving toilet paper
behind we recommend taking biodegradable dog poo/sandwich bags with you. Once
you have done your business you can pop the used toilet roll in here and take
it off the mountain or trail at the end of the day and dispose of it when
there are appropriate facilities available.Plastic bottles are a big issue in
many countries where recycling isn’t yet widely available; they often end
up in landfill sites or get burnt, both processes are harmful to the
environment and we would like to reduce our impact here. In an effort to
reduce waste from single-use plastic bottles we strongly encourage you to
bring a means of purifying or filtering water which can be collected from
streams. This can be done via water purification tablets, water bottles with
a built in filter, portable filtration pumps or the use of sterilisation
tools such as steripens. Steripens use UV light in order to kill viruses and
bacteria as do purification tablets whilst filtration systems or bottles,
obviously, filter these out. There are numerous brands available such as
‘Water-to-Go’, ‘Grayl’ and others, similarly there are numerous water
filter pumps such as ‘Lifesaver Liberty’ and others. These are just
suggestions of possible brands but you may want to research into which is
most suitable for you. It is possible to buy bottles of water at various
points but we discourage this as it contributes to plastic waste.
Walking poles
We recommend you change your money at the airport into the local currency, as
Morocco only allows 1000 dirhams to be imported or exported. When changing
your money, ensure that you keep hold of your exchange receipt as you may
need to show it at the airport bank at the end of your holiday where it's
normally possible to change any unspent Dirham notes back into Euros,
Sterling or US Dollars.Drinks and snacks whilst in the hotels and refuge
(please note there is only mineral water and chocolate at Neltner Refuge) -
approximately £2-3 (approx. US$3-5) per day should be enough.Allow
approximately £2-4 (approx. US$3-6.50) per day to cover small souvenirs or
postcards etc. Some may be cheap, but carpets, for example, can cost a lot.
Our local staff are paid well and fairly for their work with Exodus and
tipping is at your discretion for both the leader and the local staff.
However we would like to advise that tipping is part of the local culture and
generally expected. If you do wish to tip, we have found it useful for the
group to have a kitty for tipping – about 200 dirhams per person, this can
ease confusion and embarrassment of not knowing how much or how little to tip
local staff (such as drivers, cooks and guides). If you do not wish to join
in on the group kitty, do not feel pressured. Many clients also wish to tip
their leaders at the end of the trip, we suggest 30 dirhams a day per person.
This is completely at your own discretion and to be used as a guideline only.
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