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Conquer Mt Toubkal in a long weekend walking adventure
Depending on your arrival time, there may be time to independently explore this wonderfully colourful city.Hotel Gomassine or similar
After breakfast, we leave Marrakech and drive to Imlil. Continuing on foot from here to Arroumd which is a short walk of approximately one hour. After lunch, we follow winding mule tracks for another 5 hours. This is a stunning walk through the breathtaking mountain scenery of the valley of Ait Mizan. We may stop for a visit to the Marabout of Sidi Chamharouch before continuing on to Toubkal Base Camp (3207m) for dinner. Les Muflons Refuge or similar
Distance in Km: 11
Distance in Miles: 6.8
Activity Hours: 6
Altitude Gain: 1470
We start very early for our Toubkal ascent (4am), walking over rocky paths as there is less vegetation at this altitude. There are long sections of scree, where the climb becomes challenging due to the loose rock. Once we pass the 4000m point, we can appreciate the magnificent panoramic views across the tranquil valleys and lower summits of the High Atlas Range. The achievement of standing on the summit is unforgettable and the views from the summit are simply magnificent. To the north we can see the fertile plains of the Magreb and Marrakech, and to the south, the wild rugged landscape of the pre-Sahara. All around us are the many jagged peaks of the High Atlas stretching into the distance.We descend to the refuge for lunch, then continue our descent to Arroumd and our gite for the night. This is a long but extremely rewarding day of walking.Hotel Aremd or similar
Distance in Km: 20.9
Distance in Miles: 13
Activity Hours: 10
Altitude Gain: 960
Altitude Loss: 2260
The short walk down to Imlil is followed by the drive back to Marrakech. You now have free time to take in the main sites of the city. Exploring the vibrant Djemaa el Fna and the souk are a must for some serious bargaining for souvenirs. Your Tour Leader will be happy to give you ideas on how to spend your time in Marrakech. Hotel Gomassine or similar
Distance in Km: 3.21
Distance in Miles: 2
Activity Hours: 1
Altitude Loss: 170
For those on group flights, these depart in the morning and will arrive in the UK the same day.
2 nights 3-star hotel with en suite rooms, 1 night gite and 1 night refuge
with basic shared facilities3 days point-to-point walking with full
porterage Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Min age 16 yrsFree transfers
to meet any flightAltitude maximum 4167m, average 2600mTravel by private
minibusCrampons may be needed for April and October departures
All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included.Breakfasts usually consist
of porridge, bread and jam with coffee or tea. 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.
Please note that 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. If you are travelling from UK 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. Please note
recycling is not fully established in Morocco so 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.
2 nights 3-star hotel with en suite rooms, 1 night gite and 1 night refuge
with basic shared facilities3 days point-to-point walking with full
porterage Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Min age 16 yrsFree transfers
to meet any flightAltitude maximum 4167m, average 2600mTravel by private
minibusCrampons may be needed for April and October departures
This is a short but challenging trek to an area of outstanding scenic and
cultural interest. Although 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 3
days walking include full porterage and you should be prepared for a long day
of walking on summit day (8-9 hours). The temperature at a particular time 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 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 these departures. We will advise no more than two
weeks before departure if extra equipment (such as crampons) is
necessary.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. One night is spent over 3000m
in the most basic mountain refuge throughout the trip, which is
understandable given its remote location.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 more time to acclimatise, then please see our week-long
itinerary - Mt Toubkal Climb (trip code: TMM). Alternatively, for a more
strenuous trek including an introduction of how to use crampons and ice axe,
try our Mt Toubkal Winter Climb (trip code: 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, Gite & RefugeIn Marrakech we will spend 2 nights in a 3 star hotel with en suite rooms,
and a small swimming pool. We enjoy one night in a cosy family run gite,
with good sized room and shared facilities and a large roof terrace with
views up to Toubkal. At Basecamp, you will stay in large mixed sex
dormitory-style rooms with basic facilities, but there is hot running water
and showers and a small shop selling soft drinks and snacks. 
There will be a local leader, driver and local muleteers/guides throughout. A
second leader will join the group for all walking days on groups of 11 or
more.On the Winter Departures the group size will usually be between 5 and
10.Winter Departures Only: Please be aware that although our guides help you
to become accustomed to the techniques of crampons and ice axes, they are not
instructors and will not be able to provide a comprehensive instruction
course. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have read these Trip
Notes carefully and understand the terrain and level of competence required
to attend.
All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included.Breakfasts usually consist
of porridge, bread and jam with coffee or tea. 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.
Please note that 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. If you are travelling from UK 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. Please note
recycling is not fully established in Morocco so 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 reasonably good, 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 is not up to European standards.
Travelling flight inclusive from London: 5 daysWe normally use the scheduled
services of EasyJet 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.Travelling land only: 5 days
starting and ending in Marrakech Your trip normally starts at our
accommodation in Marrakech in the evening 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/September and October can have some stormy weather and be very wet and
cold at times. 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.Winter Departures OnlyMarrakech is likely
to be warm (rather than hot) during the day, and a little chilly at night. In
the mountains expect temperatures to vary from 10 or so degrees in the sun
during the day, to below freezing out of the sun and at night. Any warmth
provided by the sun soon goes after the sun disappears behind the mountains
in the late afternoon. Heavy snowfall, rain and storms can be expected in the
mountains during winter, but they are normally reasonably short-lived.
Although it would be unusual to experience more than two days in a row of bad
weather, you should be prepared for all conditions. If there is a stable high
pressure over the mountains in winter, which is common, we will enjoy clear,
cold crisp days, and nights with temperatures dropping well below freezing.
The first snows often come in late October or early November, but some years
can see little snow cover up to December.
Waterproof jacketFleece jacket or equivalent 3 season sleeping bag Gloves
and hat (for summit days)Waterbottle Water purification
tabletsSunhat Sunglasses Sunscreen Daysack Strong walking boots with good
ankle support and tread Wetwipes Travel towel Soap Toilet paper Head
torchEarplugs if you have trouble sleeping Winter Departures Only (TMYW)Full
mountain waterproofs: jacket, trousers and gaitersWarm fleeces or down
jacket 3/4 season walking boots (with rigid or semi-rigid soles and good
ankle support – see below) Trainers or approach shoes for wearing at the
gite/refuge. Warm hat and sunhatGloves (both a thin and thicker pair
recommended)Backpack (min size 30 litres and preferable with side straps or
ice-axe loop)Trekking poles3/4 seasons sleeping bagAs Morocco is a strict
Muslim country, we ask that men, women and children 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.
We recommend you change your money at the airport into the local currency, as
Morocco only allows 1000 dirhams to be imported or exported. There is no
limit on the amount of foreign currency you take provided it is declared on
arrival. 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 or Sterling.
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 100 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 per person per
day. This is completely at your own discretion and to be used as a guideline
only.
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