MOROCCAN ADVENTURE
Welcome! Thank you for your interest in the Moroccan Adventure in support of Anza! We hope this pack contains everything you need to make the decision to join us on an incredible adventure of a lifetime! What s it all about? We ve all read tales of faraway lands, distant cultures and awe-inspiring adventures. Well, Anza is taking one such adventure to Morocco! During this adventure you will get to experience the souks and riads of the ancient city of Marrakech as well as the spectacular High Atlas mountains. With the summit of Toubkal at 4,167 metres it s the highest peak in North Africa sitting majestically in this mountain range. The impressive and changing landscape will keep you guessing as you pass through remote villages and rocky gorges. You ll then travel over to the coast, where you ll continue your hike. Morocco is a beautiful country situated on the north-west corner of Africa and is home to a population of over 30 million residents. It s full Arabic name is al-mamlaka al-magribiyya, which translates to The Western Kingdom. Morocco is well known for their High Stlus Mountains, which protected the country from the threat of colonisation from Europe up until 1912. Overview Destination: Overall Trip Cost: Price Breakdown: Grading: Trip Duration: Accommodation: Morocco 1050 fundraising target + 195 registration fee 650 charity donation, 400 expedition expenses Tough. All participants should be physically fit and capable of walking for several hours a day on steep and rough terrain 10 days Hotel and tented accommodation
Why do a charity challenge for Anza? Anza s Core Purpose Anza exists to start and scale social businesses based on the identified needs of Kilimanjaro Region in Tanzania. We do this in three ways: (1) incubating in-house Anza businesses; (2) supporting local entrepreneurs and ideas; (3) bringing proven social business models into the Region. Our Vision Every low and middle income family in Tanzania has the opportunity to improve their livelihoods through the access to appropriate products and services by a network of social businesses. At Anza we want to grow a network of such social businesses, whereby the business objectives will be dual: (a) to overcome poverty, or one or more problems (such as education, health, technology access, and environment) which threaten people and society and (b) profit maximisation, to reward local entrepreneurs invested into the businesses. Our brand promise as Anza ensures that a minimum of 51% of profits/dividends are reinvested back into the business to grow social impact.
Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Airport pick up, taken to hotel for the night. Depart from your hotel in Marrakech. After your transfer from Marrakech to Imlil (1780m), you will set off an a 6 hour trek out of the Imlil Valley and into the Azzadene Valley. Along the way you will pass Tizi N Mzik at 2450m, the refuge at Azib n Tamsoult and the Ighouliden waterfalls. Overnight in Azib n Tamsoult in a tent. Today involves a fairly stiff climb out of the Azzadene Valley to the Toubkal Refuge over the Aguelzim Mountain pass at 3560m. Lunch will be taken with spectacular views over the Atlas Mountain Range. Overnight in a tent nearby the Toubkal Refuge (Neltner Hut). Early in the morning we make our attempt on the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Our route takes us up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in parts. The views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile. When you reach the summit you will see that the vistas across the surrounding landscape are quite breathtaking. From here there are unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti- Atlas and the Sahara. We will retrace our steps when we return down the mountain and spend the night in a tent nearby the refuge again. Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 After breakfast we will leave Imlil. We will drive to Tafna where we will start our trek. This will be like 4 to 5 hours driving. Once the camels are loaded the caravan will set off, passing over Cape Tafelny via the plateau and then drop down to the beach of Sidi Hamad Saeih, where we pitch our tents for the night. Our road follows the coast, either along the beach or across the higher plain (depending on wind conditions). Camp at Marabout Sidi Mbarek. The coast stretches away to the horizon. Three linked beaches lead us to Sidi Kaouki. A fishing port and meeting place for windsurfers. We spent the night camping on the beach. After breakfast we will leave Sidi Kaouki and drive back to Marrakech, this is about a 3 hour drive. Return to hotel for final night. After breakfast we will return to the airport. End of Services. Day 5 Today we head back towards Imlil. After arrival back in Imlil you will have time to relax. Night in a guesthouse.
Additional information Location Your challenge will start in the ancient city of Marrakech. You ll struggle not to be mesmerised by the winding souks. Departing from Marrakech you ll travel to the Atlas Mountains, these mountains span three countries, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. Typical Day After a good breakfast, you ll depart for a few hours of trekking that will take you along mountain streams and through Berber villages where you ll get terrific views of the Sahara desert and the peak of Mount Toubkal towering over you. After stopping for lunch, you ll continue on to your next camp where your guides will set up for a dinner beneath the stars. Sleeping You ll stay in riads, traditional homes built around a courtyard that have been turned into hotels whilst in Marrakech, and during the trek you ll be in tents on a 2 person sharing basis. Catering The food during the trek will be freshly cooked each day. We are able to provide for a variety of dietary requirements. What s included? Included Experienced English-speaking guides Chef during the trek All meals, transfers & accommodation as outlined above Safe, purified drinking water during the trek All park fees, taxes, permits & fees as required Hotel accommodation on twin shared room basis, where specified Full British Standard BS8488 compliance with Overseas Expeditions and Fieldwork Fully supported emergency procedures & 24/7 support line First Aid kit Back up vehicles and transfers All porter, camel & mule services Not Included International Flights Personal expenditure Tips for guides & cooks Soft drinks & snacks Personal camping equipment, including sleeping bag
Benefits for you How will you support me? You will receive support from your Student Ambassador throughout the year at regular team meetings and one to one sessions, and they will organise fundraisers for you to participate in. Fundraising support direct from Anza, including a fundraising toolkit, and access to our online fundraising folder. Access to our Facebook group, where you can connect directly with Anza staff and other Anza participants. What will I bring back with me? At the end of the challenge, you will have conquered Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. You ll have experienced rural Morocco, and learned about the Berber way of life. Your charity challenge will directly impact people living in rural Tanzania. You will gain practical, transferable skills in event management, marketing and communications, and fundraising that can be applied to a career in the charity sector. You ll get hands on experience with an international NGO, and you ll get a real understanding of international development. You ll be able to apply for further roles with Anza, including roles based in our Tanzanian office.
Where will my fundraising go? Your fundraising will go to support Anza s two main programmes Anza 360 and African Innovation Prize. 30 50 could provide a social entrepreneur with a week of hands-on support with a Business Development Advisor so that they can prepare a strong business plan for their social business. The entrepreneur will be able to take the business plan to the bank to seek investment to grow their businesses. could provide a social entrepreneur with two weeks of training in areas including leadership, marketing, and finance to support them to grow their social businesses. We work with people who are experts in their fields to deliver this training. How do I register? You can register directly through our website: www.anza.co.com/fundraising/charity-challenges/moroccan-adventure You will be prompted to pay the registration fee through Paypal. Once you ve paid the registration fee you ll receive your Anza Welcome Pack this includes access to My Anza and to the Anza Volunteers Facebook Group. Your Student Ambassador will be holding info meetings to tell you more about the challenge, Anza, and to give you fundraising advice. 75 could provide a social entrepreneur with one month of tailored consulting services from a Business Development Advisor. After working with the social entrepreneur closely on their business plan, we identify the next steps we need to take together to grow their impact. Anza provides unique and high quality services which are not readily available in Tanzania. Anza listened to and understood our situation. They have provided solutions clearly and very professionally. We feel very lucky that Anza is here, especially for social businesses such as ours, of which many fail due to capacity and capital constraints. Social Entrepreneur supported by Anza If you have any questions, would like some more information or would just like to chat to someone from the Anza team, then: Email us: ani@anza.co.com Skype us: Ani Anza Visit: www.anza.co.com Facebook: facebook.com/anzainternational Twitter: @anzaint