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Trek amongst terraced valleys and oases of Morocco's isolated and remote southwest
Start Agadir; joining the group in the early evening for the group briefing. **Hotel Oasis* or similar*
From Agadir we drive inland to Taroudant where we'll enjoy a brief tour, including time for a coffee on the square. We have lunch in the oasis of Tiout before continuing onto Ighrem, a copper town that has survived for centuries on its trade of pots and water urns with the Saharan caravans. It lies on a plateau near the Tizi'n'Touzlimt pass (1820m), where the road to Tata and the desert landscape meet the Anti-Atlas range. Here we start our trek into the mountains towards our camping spot for the evening, Tagragra No. 1. Perched on a plateau the sunrise in the morning is well worth any early night. *Full-service Camping*
Activity Hours: 1.5
Altitude Gain: 150
Altitude Loss: 150
A long first day as we climb over a col and then a series of spurs before entering a broad valley. After a picnic lunch we continue past an abandoned mine towards the head of the valley eventually reaching the beautiful village of Amal. Finally we cross over a pass for the final stretch of today's walk in the beautiful evening light to the village of Tagdicht. Here we camp on a traditional 'threshing' platform that lies between the many agricultural terraces and is just outside a village at the foot of Jebel Aklim. *Full-service Camping*
Distance in Km: 22
Distance in Miles: 13.7
Activity Hours: 6
Altitude Gain: 450
Altitude Loss: 250
Today is a steeper day's walking. We climb Jebel Aklim (2531m), one of the highest summits in the Anti-Atlas, that offers excellent views to the High Atlas as well as Jebel Siroua. The summit is reached via a high col and a series of spurs. Pausing for a scenic picnic lunch we then descend to our camp at Tagragra No.2. This area is one of the most remote in this range, yet is still surrounded by Berber villages. The valleys are full of brightly dressed women and children at the time of harvest, working in the fields. *Full-service Camping*
Distance in Km: 16
Distance in Miles: 9.9
Activity Hours: 6.5
Altitude Gain: 800
Altitude Loss: 900
We travel from Tagragra through the wonderfully remote village of Irtem. Walking through these villages, we have the opportunity to chat with the Berber people, enjoy their friendly conversation, (mainly through hand gestures and basic French), and gain true insight into their traditional way of life. We finally arrive at our campsite for the evening close to the village of M'dint (City of Cats). Nestled in a valley of olive groves and small trickling streams the camp site is protected from the elements and provides a peaceful resting spot. *Full-service Camping*
Distance in Km: 20
Distance in Miles: 12.4
Activity Hours: 6
Altitude Gain: 300
Altitude Loss: 600
Leaving the village of M'dint, we cross two cols, slowly weaving our way up the valley. The villagers are very friendly and if we are lucky we may get invited in to try some mint tea and local delicacies. Passing through ancient olive plantations we admire the irrigation channels before resting for a picnic lunch under the shady trees. Be sure to hunt out the small river for a soothing paddle! We work our way up the last pass of Tizgue for a steady uphill push, well worth it as we are rewarded with views of our entire route. Our campsite rests next to ancient argan trees and there is a natural series of rock pools where we can enjoy a swim and a wash as the sun sets. *Full-service Camping*
Distance in Km: 22
Distance in Miles: 13.7
Activity Hours: 7
Altitude Gain: 750
Altitude Loss: 650
Today offers picturesque walking through the date palms and rocky landscapes of the Anti-Atlas. We walk along a dry riverbed (wadi) before arriving at Anammer village for our final picnic lunch. In the early afternoon we transfer by minibus to Oulad Berhil, a journey of around 1 hour. After check in at our Riad, there will the option to rest and relax or make the short journey to Taroudant (45 minutes) where we are free to explore the city, dubbed 'Marrakech in miniature'. There is the chance to visit the souk for some authentic Moroccan souvenirs or relax in one of the hammam steam baths before our farewell meal. *Riad Hida or similar*
Distance in Km: 13
Distance in Miles: 8
Activity Hours: 3
Altitude Gain: 194
Altitude Loss: 69
Today we will check out of our Riad, and make our way to Agadir via Taroudant, where again there will be time to wander around and pick up any last minute souvenirs. Those on the group flights are taken to Agadir Airport in time for their flight, which is usually in the evening. For those not on the group flights, the trip ends in Taroudant. It is possible to join the group transfer to Agadir Airport with prior arrangement.
* 5 nights wild camping, 2 nights 3-star hotels with en suite rooms
* 5 days point-to-point walking
* Group normally 6 to 16, plus leader. Min age 16 yrs
* Altitude maximum 2531m, average 1830m
* Travel by private minibus
Moroccan food is generally speaking, excellent. At the beginning and the end
of the trek there will be the opportunity to eat in restaurants where 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.
On the trek all of the food is provided.
Breakfast is likely to consist of a variety of breads with jam and other
condiments as well as tea and coffee, and porridge. Protein or fruit is a
rarity.
Lunch is usually plenty of salads, plus a hote dish and vegetables. Dinner
usually sees a variety of dishes served that include seasonal fruit and
vegetables as well as some meat and tinned fish as well as various rice,
lentil and bean dishes. The choice tends to be large so there is usually
something for everyone. It is certainly not limited to cous cous and tagine
and is often commented as a highlight of the trip!
Vegetarians can be catered for and there is usually a variety of bean/pulse
dishes as well as omelettes and vegetables. 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.
*Drinking Water*
For the camping part of the trip, the leader will collect a small amount of
money (around 40 dirhams) to purchase several 5l water containers from which
you'll be able to refill your bottle. Whilst individual bottles of water can
be purchased at the beginning of the trip, we strongly encourage you not to
buy bottled water as this contributes to the growing problem of plastic
pollution in Morocco.
Where running water is available, you can refill your bottle with tap water
although this should not be drunk untreated. There is a wide range of
products available these days which are even more effective than the
traditional purification tablets - we recommend talking to an outdoor
retailer for the latest advice as technologies are improving all the time.
Handheld UV filters such as a ‘SteriPEN’ are very effective, can treat 1
litre of water in a couple of minutes and the water is ready immediately –
look for lightweight lithium battery models and remember that you will need
to bring a wide-mouthed bottle (e.g. Nalgene) for use with these devices.
There are also an array of water filter and purifier bottles on the market
but be wary of their weight, bottles with a small capacity and the products
performance in freezing conditions. Exodus has partnered with Water-to-Go, a
filtration system that eliminates over 99.99% of all microbiological
contaminants from any non-salt water source – please visit
https://watertogo.eu/exodus/"
target="_blank">Water-to-Go for more information. Exodus customers can claim
15% off your first order, and better still, 15% of the purchase value will be
donated to the Exodus Travels Foundation [1]. Please note that if the water
freezes it will clog up the filter – in this event, defrost before use by
sitting the filter in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes.
[1] node/211076
* 5 nights wild camping, 2 nights 3-star hotels with en suite rooms
* 5 days point-to-point walking
* Group normally 6 to 16, plus leader. Min age 16 yrs
* Altitude maximum 2531m, average 1830m
* Travel by private minibus
This trip includes 5 days point-to-point walking with full porterage. The
maximum altitude is 2531m, with an overall average of 1830m. This trek
involves walking on rough trails and paths scattered with loose stones; some
days are demanding although no great altitude is reached and there are no
great extremes of temperature to contend with. It is possible that on some
nights there may be a frost, especially between November and February.
Hotel accommodation on this trip is basic, but clean and comfortable. All
nights camping are wild with no showers, but a basic toilet block is set up,
for us to use. In recent months local authorities have been clamping down on
wild camping, despite it being perfectly legal. It may happen that we have to
move to gites on some nights.
*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 & Camping
Camping on this trip is always full service but in wild camps, as official
campsites simply do not exist in the areas we visit. Wild camping means there
is no ablutions or toilet block. A basic toilet tent is erected at each camp.
All camp chores are done for you from erecting and dismantling your tent to
all the cooking and washing up. A table and chairs are also provided for meal
times.
On our last night we stay in the pretty Riad Hida, on the road back to
Taroudant near the village of Souss. It offers an outdoor pool with a
furnished terrace and a beautiful Moroccan style garden. The perfect place to
relax after 4 days under canvas.
It is possible to request single accommodation throughout the trip (hotels
and camping). Please contact us for prices and availability. 
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.
Moroccan food is generally speaking, excellent. At the beginning and the end
of the trek there will be the opportunity to eat in restaurants where 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.
On the trek all of the food is provided.
Breakfast is likely to consist of a variety of breads with jam and other
condiments as well as tea and coffee, and porridge. Protein or fruit is a
rarity.
Lunch is usually plenty of salads, plus a hote dish and vegetables. Dinner
usually sees a variety of dishes served that include seasonal fruit and
vegetables as well as some meat and tinned fish as well as various rice,
lentil and bean dishes. The choice tends to be large so there is usually
something for everyone. It is certainly not limited to cous cous and tagine
and is often commented as a highlight of the trip!
Vegetarians can be catered for and there is usually a variety of bean/pulse
dishes as well as omelettes and vegetables. 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.
*Drinking Water*
For the camping part of the trip, the leader will collect a small amount of
money (around 40 dirhams) to purchase several 5l water containers from which
you'll be able to refill your bottle. Whilst individual bottles of water can
be purchased at the beginning of the trip, we strongly encourage you not to
buy bottled water as this contributes to the growing problem of plastic
pollution in Morocco.
Where running water is available, you can refill your bottle with tap water
although this should not be drunk untreated. There is a wide range of
products available these days which are even more effective than the
traditional purification tablets - we recommend talking to an outdoor
retailer for the latest advice as technologies are improving all the time.
Handheld UV filters such as a ‘SteriPEN’ are very effective, can treat 1
litre of water in a couple of minutes and the water is ready immediately –
look for lightweight lithium battery models and remember that you will need
to bring a wide-mouthed bottle (e.g. Nalgene) for use with these devices.
There are also an array of water filter and purifier bottles on the market
but be wary of their weight, bottles with a small capacity and the products
performance in freezing conditions. Exodus has partnered with Water-to-Go, a
filtration system that eliminates over 99.99% of all microbiological
contaminants from any non-salt water source – please visit
https://watertogo.eu/exodus/"
target="_blank"Water-to-Go for more information. Exodus customers can claim
15% off your first order, and better still, 15% of the purchase value will be
donated to the Exodus Travels Foundation [1]. Please note that if the water
freezes it will clog up the filter – in this event, defrost before use by
sitting the filter in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes.
[1] node/211076
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 is not up to European standards.
*Travelling flight inclusive from London: 8 days*
We normally use the scheduled services of British Airways, 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.
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 Agadir*
Your trip normally starts at our accommodation in Agadir on 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.
For winter treks, the days are usually warm (above 20ºC) in Agadir and
Taroudant while the nights can be cold, with temperatures dropping to 5ºC.
Rain cannot be ruled out but is unlikely to be prolonged. On trek, the days
should be warm (15-20ºC) with clear skies, but the nights are generally cold
and sometimes drop below freezing. On the high ridges and summits there is
often snow but not normally enough to stop us walking. Very occasionally snow
has been known at lower altitudes but it does not lie for long. For spring
and autumn treks, the days are pleasant (20-26ºC) in Agadir and Taroudant
and the nights mild. Rain is infrequent. On trek the days should be warm to
hot (18- 28ºC with clear skies and strong sun) the nights will be cool
(8-18ºC). At this time of year it is unlikely there will be any snow on the
higher ridges. Rain cannot be ruled out but is unlikely to be prolonged.
Please note mountain weather is always unpredictable and as a result we may
very occasionally be forced to amend the itinerary for part of the trek.
* 4 season sleeping bag - it can get very cold at night!
* Warm trousers
* Long-sleeved thermal top and long johns
* Hiking boots with good ankle support
* Day pack
* Water bottle
* Water purification tablets
* Warm hat and gloves
* Sunglasses and sun cream
* Waterproofs
* Toilet paper
* Towel
* Torch (flashlight)
* Sandals or trainers for the evening
* Earplugs if you have trouble sleeping
For November to January departures, we also recommend:
* Fleece jacket
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.
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* 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.
There is a Bureau de Change outside of the Arrivals Hall which will have a
shorter queue. 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.
Please allow a few pounds to cover postcards, small souvenirs, soft drinks
etc at the beginning and the end of the trek.
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 per person per
day. This is completely at your own discretion and to be used as a guideline
only.
* Travel insurance
* Visas & Vaccinations
* Single supplement
Ved skriftlig aksept av vårt tilbud bekrefter du/dere at våre betingelser er både lest og forstått og at evt kansellerings gebyrer kan tilkomme ved en evt. avbestilling av reisen.
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