Departure by car from Marrakech around..1,, j*1n1i.. 9 in the morning for 2hour drive south up the Moulay Brahim Gorges. Asni weekly nrarket every saturday then to Imlil (1740rn). set in the upper level foothills of the Western High Atlas mountains, a main trailhead with streams and paths branching out in all directions. Here we shall leave our vehicle to take a welcome glass of mint tea in the village and meet your local guide prior to setting out for some 4km excursion. towards the south to the Berber village of Arournd (Aremd) ( I 843rn). passing the hamlets of ait souka. Targa" and Imoula. up and down tlre stark slopes. the jagged Western High Atlas peaks of the Toubkal Massif befbre us -.lbels Adrar Adj (3 l22rn) watching us all the way. Aguelzin't (3547m ), Aksouâl (3847nr) and the We shall stop at Aroumd to visit this rather singular village in the Assif Aît Mizane Valley. built seettringly house upon house on a large nroraine spur. overlooking ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley. conr and vegetables and always surrounded by alnrotrd and walnut trees. We thence carry on for another Half an Hour to get to our lunch wish will be served anrong a berber fanrilly in the village of achayn prior to setting oftback down the other side or f the [nç vallev vailey back DacK to r() Imlil lmill and anq ou[ relunl turn trip Inp Io to Marrakech lvtarrake( 2to3Pax 4to6Pax 7 to I I Pax More then 12 Price /Person /MAD 600 500 400 300 Included o Transport a Lunch a Drinks Pick up around 9O'clock fiorn your accomlnodation in Marrakech to the direction of the Atlas Mountairrs, after some 45minutes through olive tree groves we should get to the gate of the Ourika valley at the villag e of Trrine,)
Ourika, where a Great Weekly market is set every monday where all the peoples living around conle to buy their needs fbr the whole ( great activity). O nce visit the market ( if monday) we then start the 2 hours walk through lot of berber villages and through many cultivated terraces till the village of Timalizine from u,here we cross the bridge and get back to the main road and get back on the car to carry on the journey up the Ourika valley till the stunning village of setti fadma rvhich marks the end of the Tarmac road. Once up here we get off and have lunch in a Local restaurant before we set off fbr another 45minutes walk to visit some of the waterfalls. After the visit of the waterfalls. we then get back to the car and make our journey back to Marrakech to get here around l7h with a possibilité of visiting a traditionel berber honre on thç way back DaçK. 2to3Pax 4to6Pax Ttoll Pax More then l2 Price /Person /MAD 600 500 400 300 Included o Transport o Lunch After 156 knr, across a pleasant valley. accede the most beautiful site of the middle atlas, the cascades d'ouzoud. There you'll find a 100 meter-high u,aterfall set amidst a verdant of populated by a colonl' Barbarl'apes and nrany birds. Once there, you can choose one hike of the numerous possible hikes with guide. Tlris is a good place to enjoy a Berber tajine of middle atlas. Imi N'ifri (natural bridge) arriving in Denrnat, continue 5 km along the narrow road along the Mehasseur river valley until you reach Imi N'ifri, "doors of the Abyss" in Berber. This remarkable site is the result of water erosion against rock. At the top of this monumental natural arclr, flarrked by gigantic stalactites and stalagrnites, swanns of crows and pigeons circle. 2to3Pax 4to6Pax 7to ll Pax More then 12 Price /Person /MAD 650 550 400 350 Included o Transport a Lunch -J-
. Guided tour At 9.00pm. pick up from the hotel and dnve through Houze plaine, magical views of the high Atlas Mountains, nreet the camel leaders and start from Rha Moulay Brahim, ride up the camels through a juniper forest, stunning view of Asni villages & theatlas Mountains snowed peak s, after highest point which is Tizi n'ourken. panoramic views of Tahnaout village & the surrounding, following a camel path & pass through Outghale village & Terre d'amanar, The lunch will be provided on the way. t6 00 hours to ro 17.00 r /.uu hnours: Ret I(eTurn tomarrakg n ()r Imlil tmilt vill vttla 2to3Pax 4to6Pax 7 to 1l Pax More then l2 Price /Person /MAD 750 600 500 450 Included a Transport a Lunch o Camels The road climbs, offering unrestricted view of the region, until to reach the Tizi n'tichka pass (2260 m) which is always windswept and sometimes closed by snow during the winter months. studios. Ouarzazate : this is a newer town" known for its film studio where Hollywood filmmakers have shot frlms such as Lawrence of Arabia, Astérix and Cleopatra... A number of film sets still remain at the Atlas Corporation -4-
Kasbah Taourirt: I km fiorn the centre of town. this Kasbah was coltstructed by the Pacha El Glaoui. Recently restored, it is renrarkable fbr its painted wood ceilings and offèrs a superb view over the oasis and lake of the El Mansour Eddahbi barrage. Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou: 30 knr outside of Ouarzazate. a road leads to this Kasbah which is one of the most beautiful in the Atlas region. this Kasbah has been designated a World Heritage Site. Visiting the Kasbah offèrs a superb view of the region. 2to3Pax 4to6Pax 7 to I I Pax More then l2 Price /Person /MAD 700 600 450 400 Included a Transport a Lunch In an exceptional setting on the Atlarrtic coastline a rocky peninsula defying the waves this Old Portuguese tow'n surprises you with its unexpected architecture: blue-slruttered house and cannons pointed out over the open sea. Know as Mogador until the lsth century. Essaouira was occupied by the Portuguese in the l6th century and still shou,s traces of this occupation. a real challenge for surf profèssionals. THE BEACH : This beach is well-known b), the organizers of sailboard contests. and presents THE PORT: The port of Essaouira rvas constructed in I 8tl' century. The porl of Timbuktu, as it served to link black Afl'ica to Europe and America. One of the ntost anintated spots the city. where fish are sold auction after the return of the multicolored fishing boats. THE SAKAL: Founded for purely military ends. it kept u,atclr on the ocean and preserved the city against any attack thanks to a collection of bronze European catlnons constantly airrred at the ocean. THE FISH SOUK: It offèrs a variety of fiesh fish straight frorn the porl. Tourist can taste grilled fish right there. in a corner. -5-
THE JBWELER SOUK: Unique in style. jewelry is deigned b), highly skilled craftsmen right on-the-spot 2to3Pax 4to6Pax 7to llpax More then l2 Price /Person /MAD 450 300 2s0 200 Included. Transport Day I :Marrakech-Tizintichkarnountain pass- Ourzazate-Agdez-Zagoura-Lalla Kebira (8. L.D) 7H3O of transport Transf'er fl"onr Marrakech (leaving at 8am) over Tizi n tichka mountain pass then down to the south face of the lrigh Atlas into Ourzazate fbr lunch. Continue to Agdez then down the Draa valley passing several Ksours (fbftitled villages). some inhabited and some abandoned irr ruins. There will be a stop in in Zagora, the gatewav to the Sahara Desert where once nomads set off to Timbuktu on a 52 day journey. Your cook will buy provisions lrere. Finally continue driving to tlre Dunes Lalla Kebira (Marabout. St. Kébira) fbr ovemight camp. You'll be ably to take a short u'alk around the oasis of srnall dunes at Lalla Kebira befbre turning in forthe night. Day} : Dunes and Oasis de Lalla kébira - Beni AIi - oasis Foum Taqqat, Camp (B,L,D) 5H walking I 18 knrs After breakfast. and taking up camp. the team will load the camels whilst you staft the trek down the draa valley in the direction of the Beni Ali oasis fbr lunch in tlre shade of the date palm trees. After lunch you will carry on to the wild Oasis of Founr beside tlre mountaineous.lebel Bani. where you u,ill carrrp overnight. Day3: Oasis Foum Taqqat - Dunes Nesrate - Ksar Ait Isfoul - Camp (B,L,D) 5H30 walking / l8 km After breakfast. you'll trek ofldown to Draa valley through dates grove plantions to your lunch spot at the oasis of Nesrate. After lunch. there is a lovely rvalk through Berber villages along the valle,v to camp at Ksar Ait Isfoul. Day4: Oasis and dunes Nesrate - Zaouiat Sidi Saleh - Dunes Tidiri - Camp (B,L,D) 5H walking -6-
After breaktàst" you'll set oft fbr another nice walking day through fànning land and a srnall sand dune to get to the lunch spot near the Marabout of Sidi Saleh, after a delicious lunch you'll carry on to set camp near the dunes of Tidiri. Day5: Dunes de Tidiri - Oasis and dunes Regabi - dunes Erg Lihoudi Camp (B,L,D) 6H walking After breakfàst. you'll head oflfbr the highlight of this trek. walking through the dunes of Tidiri. Lunch will be just before \/ou reaclr the Dunes of Regabi. and a furthertvvo hours rvalking will get you to the final camp set on the dunes of Erg Lihoudi. Day6: Dunes Erg Lihoudi - Village Mhamid or Oulad Driss - return to Marrakech (B,L) 2H30 walking / 8H of transport/ 430 kms Early breakfast. the crew will load the car then you'll start the long journey back to Marrakech with sorne rest stops on the wa1,to enioy the views and have lunchidrinks. Arrive back at Marrakech around 6 or 7pm, ovemight in Riad. Dinner in Marrakech at own expense. 2to3Pax 4to6Pax 7 to I I Pax More then l2 Price /Person /MAD 5200 4000 3s00 3300 Included Transport Guide Cook All nreals during the trek Accommodation in Tents Camels Kitchen & carnping Materiels -7 -