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To/From Marrakech Explore bazaars M O RO CCO Imlil Aremd Tagadirt Tizi n'Tamatert Trekking Level Cultural Discovery Nature & Wildlife Morocco 8 days Trip Code: MO Sidi Chamharouch Jebel Toubkal Summit 4,167m Neltner AT S LA Mount Toubkal Trek Summit North Africa's highest peak · Traverse through beautiful High Atlas Mountain scenery · Wander in the lively bazaars of Marrakech GH HI Incredible views Dates & Prices Guide Visit our website or call a Travel Consultant for the latest prices & more departure dates. Alternatively scan your smart phone over the barcode. This short and active trip is the perfect introduction to Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains. Starting in lively Marrakech, you'll explore the old city on a tour through the atmospheric souks and bazaars. Escape from the hustle and bustle to the majestic Atlas Mountains, where you'll experience the challenge of trekking to Mt. Toubkal - North Africa's highest peak (4,167m). Making it to the summit is a real achievement and the views from the top are worth all the effort. 2012 Fri 4 May - Fri 11 May Fri 11 May - Fri 18 May Fri 18 May - Fri 25 May Fri 25 May - Fri 1 Jun Sun 27 May - Sun 3 Jun S Fri 1 Jun - Fri 8 Jun Fri 8 Jun - Fri 15 Jun Fri 15 Jun - Fri 22 Jun Fri 22 Jun - Fri 29 Jun Fri 6 Jul - Fri 13 Jul Fri 20 Jul - Fri 27 Jul Fri 3 Aug - Fri 10 Aug Fri 17 Aug - Fri 24 Aug Fri 24 Aug - Fri 31 Aug Fri 31 Aug - Fri 7 Sep Fri 7 Sep - Fri 14 Sep Fri 14 Sep - Fri 21 Sep S Fri 21 Sep - Fri 28 Sep With flights Without flights Itinerary Day 1 Fly to Marrakech. Day 2/3 Imlil A short drive takes you Day 7 Marrakech A guided city walk gives you an orientation of old Marrakech. Browse through the souks and tannery ending at Djemaa el-Fna square, where you can watch jugglers, acrobats and musicians. Free time for last minute shopping. Day 8 Fly home. Essentials Walks are moderate to demanding. The ascent of Mt. Toubkal is strenuous and should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers but you can opt out. You need to be reasonably fit to get the most out of the trip with decent hiking boots. Activities Walking, trekking, discover natural wonders, explore markets, explore local villages, city tour Transport Minibus, on foot Accommodation Hotel (3nts), gite (2nts), refuge/camping (2nts). Accommodation and facilities in the gite and while camping are basic, showers may be available but at an additional charge. Meals included 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners 2013 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 £629 With flights £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 £329 Without flights away from the city and into the High Atlas Mountains. Based at a gite, you acclimatise with various walks around the region. Day 4/5 Mt. Toubkal Time to tackle the mountain. On your first day you ascend to Neltner Refuge, where you camp for the night. The next day is summit day! Your effort will be rewarded by superb views of the entire Atlas range. You return to Neltner for another night. Day 6 Marrakech A morning hike brings you back down to Imlil where you meet the vehicles and return to Marrakech with time at leisure to explore. Responsible Travel We donate £2 for every passenger travelling to Morocco with us to local projects. Last year we were able to donate over £1,800. For more information about responsible travel see p5. Fri 3 May - Fri 10 May Fri 10 May - Fri 17 May Fri 17 May - Fri 24 May £639 £639 £639 £349 £349 £349 All elements in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person and subject to change (see Booking Conditions p194). Single room option from £32. For insurance details see p193. S Solo departures Flights Direct flights with British Midland from London. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change. 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 Insider's view Reaching the summit was an amazing experience and certainly worth the effort. The views along the way were beautiful and quite diverse. My group were fantastic and everything was well organised, as our Group Leader was brilliantly prepared. Paul Medley - Product Director Stunning Atlas Mountain scenery For more information call 0845 004 5023 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/MO 71