With their snow covered peaks contrasting the richest colors of the rich vegetation and red rocky slopes, Morocco’s Atlas Mountains are extremely picturesque. On this particular 9 day trip combine an action packed mountainous adventure with a small amount of shopping in bustling Marrakech too.
Itinerary at a Glance:
Try to get lost among the ochre coloured streets of Marrakech’s medinas
Test your mountain legs while you trek from the unspoilt and beautiful Azzaden Valley
Sip mint tea in the sunshine because you respect the spectacular panoramic mountain views in the convenience of your respective sun lounger
When To Travel
Average temperature – 35°C / 95°F Average rainfall – 0cm / 0.4 inches
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Day one: Arrive
Having left Blighty only a couple of short time earlier you will come down the afternoon into Marrakech, in which a motorist will probably be expecting to satisfy you. You will next be whisked into the automobile and onto the hotel of yours in the centre of the community.
Spend your 1st evening enjoying a conventional tagine and seeing the bustling city wind down because of the evening from the rooftops.
Day two: Marrakech Medinas
Now is about getting to grips with all the stress of Marrakech’s infamous medinas & the city’s vibrant history.
Begin at the central Djemaa el Fna and subsequently end up getting lost among alley after alley of regional females and spice stalls promoting gorgeous coloured scarves, jewellery and trinkets. Practice your haggling capabilities and buy a couple of items to get home with you and as you wander, ensure to additionally stop and take notice of the magnificently ornate architecture located all around the city, in doorways, arches and small back streets.
This evening, meet your personal guide at the resort of yours for a few hours of exploration. As a classic capital of the Kingdom, Morocco is filled with history along with exquisite classic structure and the instructions guide of yours usually takes you to see several of these lesser known websites on your own. The Jewish quarter houses several of the most crucial buildings in Marrakech therefore the tour is basically based here. Along the way in which you will end at Koutoubia mosque and also minaret, the Saadian Necropolis, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace and Lezama synagogue, and also have sufficient time to get pleasure from the artisanal tile work, committed worship and architectural style.
Day three: More Marrakech
In order to mix things up during the stay of yours in Marrakech we’ve these days organised for you to really enjoy a conventional cookery lesson.
In the organization of an expert local chef you are going to learn everything about the different spices present in the medinas then include the knowledge of yours to use that is really good if you create your own tagine. Hopefully, succulent, spicy and also expertly seasoned, the lunch of yours will taste all of the more effective once you realize what work that is hard went into creating it.
Day four: To The Mountains
This morning you will be greeted at the hotel of yours by a car owner who’ll privately transport you one hour and a half into the Atlas Mountains.
Upon arrival at your magnificent mountain resort you are going to meet your individual mountain guide and also have the chance to go over the personal preferences of yours for hikes and treks. In case you as if you are able to actually head out on an introductory hike to make certain your thighs and legs are stretched and your boots wholly used in. Enjoy dinner back at the resort and value the stretching silence of the Atlas after the racket of Marrakech.
Day five: Relax
Before you head out on your Day trip Atlas mountains adventure tomorrow, nowadays is the opportunity of yours to unwind and really enjoy the scenery from the convenience of your respective sunshine lounger, mint tea in hand.
Take off through the resort gardens, sunbathe on the roof terrace or even curl up under the shade of a tree with a great guide. In case you are actually itching to get running and then there’s also the chance to complete a guided walk and have a picnic lunch before you head to the resort for dinner.
For a distinctive dining experience, tonight consume a standard Berber food on the roof terrace under the stars – just magic.
Day six: The Trek Begins
Set off of this morning with the guide of yours along with a donkey laden with the bags. The trek is going to take you throughout the gorgeous landscapes of the Atlas Mountains so keep the eyes of yours on the sights along with your cameras prepared to break some epic shots.
With a picnic lunch on route the trek culminates after around 3 to 4 hours in the Azzaden Valley, a lovely environment rarely touched by the contemporary means of living. Below you will notice the remote trekking lodge that you will call home for the evening. Though it may be remote your accommodation isn’t a less luxurious and there’s actually a hammam to soak some tired muscles in before a complete dinner is served.
Day seven: Trekking
After breakfast, you’ve the whole day to explore the spectacular Azzaden Valley with your individual mountain guide.
There are many treks of different lengths to select from. Based on physical fitness levels you might select a reasonable walk amongst the villages on the Azzaden Valley or maybe a taxing 7 hour circular route passing the Lepiney refuge hut and the Tizi n’Tzikert col, at more than 9000 ft. Other choices associated with a comparable length are the somewhat simpler and extremely lovely 7 hour circular walk passing the cols Tizi n’Teouti at 8038 foot and the Tizi n’Tougdalt at 8858 ft. Whichever route you pick, since your guide is completely private, the trek could be adapted to fit your particular preferences.
A picnic lunch is served on route – the ideal chance to end and allow the magnificence of the spot truly sink in. Once you get to the lodge as well as enjoy one more dip in the hammam, dinner is prepared and awaiting you.
Day eight: And Relax Again
Now you say farewell to the mountain hideaway and also, after breakfast, start the trek to your authentic mountain hotel.
You are able to have the very same route as on how or even question the manual of yours to develop a brand new body depending on what he’s learnt about your preferences during the last few days.
Back at the resort you’ll be reunited with the remainder of the garments of yours allowing it to have a last supper under the stars on the roof terrace, finished with a celebratory cheers for all of the trekking you have handled during the last 3 times.
Day nine: Home Time
Unfortunately, today marks the very last day of yours in the Moroccan mountains. A motorist will probably be expecting to transport you straight to Marrakech Menara Airport in which you’ll board a brief flight, finding yourself back on British dirt in just a matter of time.
Most of the holidays we produce are absolutely tailor made to you
This sample itinerary is meant to provide you with a flavor of what we are able to do
A general Idea of Price While many of our vacations are totally tailor made as well as rates may vary based on issues as time of amount and year of accommodation, we wish to provide you with nearly as good a concept of just how much this itinerary will cost. The below prices are derived from 2 people sharing.
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