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High Atlas Clean Up Ref VHA
From/To
MARRAKECH
Optional walking tour
Imlil
Atlantic Ocean
SPAIN
AREMD
Mizane
MOROCCO
MARRAKECH n t a in s ou
M as A t l Jebel Toubkal
km 500
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SIDI CHAMAROUCH
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MOROCCO
TOUBKAL CAMP
Jebel Toubkal 4165m
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MOROCCO
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/ Marrakech. 2 Drive Imlil; meet Village Association; trek Aremd. 3 Trek Toubkal camp. 4 Attempt Jebel Toubkal; return Toubkal camp. 5 Cleaning around Toubkal camp. 6 Trek and clean from Toubkal camp to Sidi Charamouch. 7 Trek and clean from Sidi Charamouch to Imlil; drive Marrakech. 8 Free in Marrakech. 9 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 3nts hotel, 4nts camp, 1nt village house; 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners included. See p22. Mode of Travel: Bus/On foot. Comment: A short and rewarding trip with a clear benefit. The Toubkal trek is graded strenuous with up to 7 hours trekking on summit day to an altitude of over 4000m. All litter collecting gear will be provided. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), mountain guide, cook + muleteers. Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16.
HIGH ATLAS CLEAN UP
9 DAYS HOTEL / VILLAGE HOUSE/CAMPING PROVIDING A CLEAN SOLUTION Explore pioneered the first 'clean-up' trips to Egypt in 1999 and subsequent trips to Sinai and Morocco. This time our sights are on the High Atlas in Morocco. Unlike most clean up trips which merely collect litter, we'll also be providing a long-term solution to the litter problem in this popular trekking area by funding the construction of an incinerator by the local Village Association. Jebel Toubkal Ascent Leaving Marrakech, we drive into the High Atlas. In the village of Imlil we'll meet the Village Association and see the projects we are supporting before our mule-supported trek takes us to the berber village of Aremd (1950m). Admiring dramatic views to the surrounding peaks, we continue to our next camp (3125m). The toughest part of the trek is the non-technical but strenuous ascent of Jebel Toubkal itself (4165m) and we aim to arrive just after sunrise. After spending time enjoying the stunning views and posing for the classic photo moment, we return to the camp. The next 3 days will be spent collecting litter from the camps and trails as we descend back to Imlil. The Magic of Marrakech We end our journey in the fabled city of Marrakech. Steeped in history and bustling with activity, the heart of Marrakech lies in the Djemma el Fna the focal point where mountain berbers and desert people from the south come to exchange news, haggle and trade in jelabahs, carpets and spices. A scene straight out of 'Arabian Nights', the melee of jugglers, story-tellers, musicians, spice vendors and kebab stalls that gather at dusk provide a feast for the senses and memories that will last long after your return.
CONSERVATION
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COMMUNITY
What are the benefits? Low-cost incineration is significantly less expensive than controlled landfill for smaller communities, whilst offering a substantial level of environmental improvement over the status quo. With the construction of the incinerator, the Village Association also aims to increase environmental awareness within the trekking community.
DATES AND PRICES Flight Inc 9 days Sat to Sun
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2008 deps flight land Price in £s inc only 09 Aug-17 Aug 595 375 27 Sep-05 Oct 595 375 Land Only tour: 9 days start Marrakech day 1 (Sat), end Marrakech day 9 (Sun) Plus Local Payment: MAD1000 (approx £60) payable Marrakech Single Room Option: £40* see p22 for details These are guide prices, see p25 for details.
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