Home > Africa > North Africa > Morocco > Marrakech >

High Atlas Trails - Overland Trip

1 week: Marrakech to Marrakech (IMT-MTHA)

Intro

We travel to the foothills of Morocco\'s High Atlas Mountains for a trekking experience away from the usual tourist routes with superb views of the surrounding peaks. We spend the nights in mountain villages where the way of life has not changed for centuries and time-honoured practices are used in daily life.

Maximum Group Size

Trek Grade

Easy / Moderate

Arrival Transfer

Airport transfer to hotel day 1

Fully Escorted

By local mountain guide, muleteers and cook days 2-7

Transport

Minibus for transfers to / from trekking

Activities

Extensive trekking approx 5 hours per day

Accommodation

2 nights tourist class hotels, 5 nights village houses

Itineraries

Day 1,MARRAKECH

Arrive and check in to your hotel. No meals.

Day 2,MARRAKECH - AIT ZITOUN - TREK

Leaving Marrakech we visit the local market in the village of Lalla Takerkoust before driving to the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains to begin our trek. (BLD)

Day 3,TREK to TIZGUI & AIT AHMED

Trek through idyllic forest landscapes to Tizgui (1,600m) for magnificent views of the Haouz plain. Continue to Ait Ahmed. (BLD)

Day 4,TREK to KETTO

We hike on trails and unpaved roads through the Angoul Valley, following the course of a river. We pass little Berber villages, shaded by huge walnut trees. (BLD)

Day 5,TREK to ANAMROU

Ascend a 2,000m pass from where we have superb views of the Amizmiz mountain chain. Descending the other side, we pass through evergreen oaks and juniper woodland en route to Tniret village. After crossing another pass we reach Anamrou. We have the chance to take a 'hammam' to soothe our weary legs. (BLD)

Day 6,TREK to ADDOUZ

We descend through the valley and cross a pass through oak and pine forest until the village of Addouz. The afternoon is free to relax or explore further. (BLD)

Day 7,TREK to AMIZMIZ

Follow the river to the village of Amizmiz, passing many traditional villages along the way. After lunch we travel back to Marrakech. (BL)

Day 8,MARRAKECH

Tour ends after breakfast. (B)

top

Last updated: 22nd October 2009