A Walking Holiday in the High Atlas, Morocco, also taking in the magical city of Marrakech. Prepare for an exciting trek in this impressive mountain range. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and mythological significance of your surroundings as you interact with the local Berber people.

This trip brings you to the highest summit in North Africa, the Jebel Toubkal [4167m]. Although this trip doesn’t present any major difficulties or technicalities, we rate it “Challenging” as there is an average of 1500m ascent per day.

Our local English-speaking certified guide will show you the way, while the muleteers cook some tasty Moroccan food for you… and their mules carry your luggage!
In Marrakech, you will stay in an en-suite room in a typical Riad 3* hotel in the medina. In the desert, our team will set up a camp every night – except on Day 6 when we will stay with a Berber family, in their traditional flat-roofed house.

Welcome to the most fascinating country in North Africa!

DAY 3 – Refuge du Toubkal- Base Camp (3200 m) – summit of the Toubkal (4167 m) – Camp [5h, +967m]

It’s an early start today as we attempt one of the most popular treks in the country. The trail is steep, but neither technical nor dangerous. After 3h, we reach the summit. From here you will enjoy panoramic views of the plains of the north and of the desert in the south. Back at camp there’s some refreshing mint tea awaiting us.

DAY 4 – Camp de base du Toubkal (3200 m) – Sidi Chemharouch – Aremd – Imlil – Asni – Back to Marrakech [4h, -1450m]

This morning we begin a steady descent to the “Marabout de Sidi Chemharouch” (2250m), a pilgrimage site for Berbers where cures for ills are sought. Access to the site is only authorised for Muslims, but you can see the famous white rock looming above the river. Coming to Imlil at 1750m, we will enjoy a typical Berber lunch. We arrive at our hotel in Marrakech around 2pm.

DAY 5 – end of the trip

After breakfast we transfer you to the airport and bid you adieu.

In Marrakech, we have selected a hotel with a high standard of quality and service. During your stay, you are welcome to avail of all the facilities the hotel has to offer; swimming pool, sauna, solarium etc.

Personal baggage, cooking equipment and food are carried by the mules, leaving you to carry only

During the trek, meals are cooked by our camel drivers. The food provided is fresh and healthy. For Breakfast: Jam, bread, cookies, fruit. For Lunch: Salad, tomatoes, carrots, seasonal fruit, and fish (sardines, tuna). For Dinner: Tajine, couscous, olives, nuts, etc.

• From Dublin - Aer Lingus to Agadir from November to March- Air France and BA to Casablanca (year round)- BA to Marrakech (October to March)- From London, Ryanair to Marrakech, BA and Air France.- Alternatively, you can also combine 2 non-connnecting flights, ie: Ryanair/Aer Lingus to gatwick + easyJet to Marrakech (see flights from London below)
• From London- Ryanair from Luton- easyJet From Gatwick- BA to Marrakech (October to March)
• From Agadir we can arrange a taxi to collect you (see options below). This journey is possible by bus, but takes 6 hours approx.
• From Casablanca take a taxi (20min) to Casablanca’s train station (€30) + train to Marrakesh (3h duration, every 2hs, €10). Alternatively, we can transfer you (see options below)

• Included

- Mountain guide, cook, muleteers, and porters (if need in bad weather).

- Rooms en-suite in Marrakech and camp at 3200m

- Full Board during the trek, B&B basis in Marrakesh

- Luggage transported by us everyday – during the day you only carry your day pack!

- Transfer from Marrakech airport

- Transfer to/from the beginning of the trek

• Not Included

- Flights

- Holiday Insurance (recommended)

- Dinners in Marrakech

- Crampons, sleeping bags