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To/From Marrakech Explore bazaars Morocco Activity Geography Culture Religious Studies 8 days Trip Code: SGMO M O RO CCO Imlil Aremd Sidi Chamharouch Jebel Toubkal Summit 4,167m Neltner AT S LA GH HI Active Morocco from £689pp Also included: Tour leader with you at all times. All elements & meals 2 teachers go free. Based on 20 students. This challenging trip through Morocco offers students a valuable insight into Berber culture, the varied rock formations of the mountains and fast-paced city life ­ with the chance to summit Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa at 4,167m! You'll trek through verdant valleys to the High Atlas, where you'll experience local Berber culture, the physical geography of the High Atlas and religious shrines and monuments along the way. Suggested itinerary Day 1 Marrekech Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your hotel. You will be taken to the famous Djemma el-Fna square where you will have time to wander around before dinner in a local restaurant. Day 2/3 Imlil After a short drive from Marrakech, arrive in the Atlas Mountains. Explore the area on an afternoon walk, stay in a local gite with the next day to acclimatise by taking walks from the village of Imlil. Day 4 Neltner Refuge Set off on a trek to Neltner Refuge at the base of Mount Toubkal. Here you will camp, with your baggage transported here by mules. Fact file Day 5 Mount Toubkal Today you wake early to ascend to the peak of Mount Toubkal at 4,167m. Enjoy superb views and rest, before making your way back down to the refuge. Approximately 8 hours of walking. Day 6 Descend- Marrakech You will descend to the village of Imlil, where vehicles will be waiting to transfer you back to Marrakech Day 7 Marrakech This morning enjoy a half day city tour with the afternoon for independent exploration. The emphasis is on walking in this trip to get the most out of your stay in the Atlas Mountains. Accommodation in the mountains is in multi-share rooms with shared communal facilities. The walks are graded moderate to demanding and the ascent of Mt. Toubkal which is graded strenuous. You need to be fit to get the most out of this trip. Although this trip contains a variety of walks, the main focus is ascent of Mt. Toubkal, which should only be attempted by fit and experienced mountain walkers. Related subject areas Activity, Geography, Culture, Religion, Transport Chartered bus, On foot Accommodation 3 nights hotel, 2 night gite, 2 nights camping Meals included Full Board Day 8 Fly Home ow... u kn yo f Did nt o adve Marrakech Average Daily Max Temp °C 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average Daily Hours of Sunshine 7 7 8 9 9 11 11 10 9 8 7 7 e re th m, Befo our is ain t nt as mou ea w lil ar Im r its the n fo now d k s an well pple ts, a u tion. waln oduc y pr r cher For more information call 0845 564 6259 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/schools 13 11