Trip Overview
This in-depth Atlas trekking tour allows you to become totally immersed in the beauty of the mountains of the High Atlas while, at the same time, engaging meaningfully with Berber communities and their families along the way.
Starting in lively and colourful Marrakesh, always a thrilling city to enjoy for a short time, three days are then spent trekking in the High Atlas, in, around and beyond Amizmiz. This bustling market town is far from the usual tourist circuit and thus provides opportunities to let you feel like one of the locals and, indeed, to participate in Berber family life.
The hiking is easy to moderate and a mule will accompany you to carry your belongings. The pace is leisurely and this allows you much time to enjoy the scenery, nature, to stop, to look, to photograph, to let your senses take it all in.
Having three days away from it all in the High Atlas, sleeping, eating and living in Berber homes, there are also many opportunities for you to come across people, events and activities that are unscheduled but truly give you a glimpse into the everyday life of the Berbers, the hardy, resourceful mountain people.
Returning to Marrakesh after your time in the High Atlas allows you to either simply enjoy some relaxation time in your cosy riad or to go on another adventure in the ever clamorous and exciting, exotic Medina with its Djemaa el-Fna entertainment, the Souks, perhaps a visit to a traditional Apothecary.
Starting in lively and colourful Marrakesh, always a thrilling city to enjoy for a short time, three days are then spent trekking in the High Atlas, in, around and beyond Amizmiz. This bustling market town is far from the usual tourist circuit and thus provides opportunities to let you feel like one of the locals and, indeed, to participate in Berber family life.
The hiking is easy to moderate and a mule will accompany you to carry your belongings. The pace is leisurely and this allows you much time to enjoy the scenery, nature, to stop, to look, to photograph, to let your senses take it all in.
Having three days away from it all in the High Atlas, sleeping, eating and living in Berber homes, there are also many opportunities for you to come across people, events and activities that are unscheduled but truly give you a glimpse into the everyday life of the Berbers, the hardy, resourceful mountain people.
Returning to Marrakesh after your time in the High Atlas allows you to either simply enjoy some relaxation time in your cosy riad or to go on another adventure in the ever clamorous and exciting, exotic Medina with its Djemaa el-Fna entertainment, the Souks, perhaps a visit to a traditional Apothecary.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in to Marrakesh
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On arrival in Marrakesh, you will be collected by a private driver from the airport and taken to your accommodation. Depending on the time of your arrival, you may wish to spend some informal leisure time in the city's Old Medina; there are so many interesting things happening there. (NOTE: If you are arriving at Casablanca Airport, then you can be similarly collected from there and brought to Marrakesh to start your tour into the High Atlas).
Accommodation
Riad Louaya★3 star
Activities
Koutoubia Mosque
A Day in Marrakesh
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Jardin Majorelle
Jemaa el-Fna
Transportations
Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), Marrakesh, Morocco to Marrakesh, Morocco
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Marrakesh
Day 2
Begin Atlas Trekking!
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After breakfast, a short drive in private transport with driver will take you to Amizmiz, a small rural market town in the foothills of the High Atlas, just an hour from Marrakech. Here, you will meet your knowledgeable Countryside Guide (and mule), who will be with you for the 3 days that you are hiking in the lower High Atlas. You'll have a discussion with your Guide to ensure that your hike is of the correct nature and style to suit your needs.
Accommodation
Berber Home in Azro o Folous Village★2 star
Activities
Amizmiz Hike
Restaurants
Lunch in a Berber Home
Transportations
Private Driver from Marrakesh, Morocco to Amizmiz
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Marrakesh
Amizmiz
Day 3
Hiking among Berber Communities
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Your immersion in Berber culture continues today as you hike through several Berber villages, passing by local farmlands. It may be today that you visit a traditional potter. There will be much to wonder at and absorb on your hike. Invitations in for tea are likely too. Being amongst the real, everyday life is very much the aim of your hiking time in the High Atlas; the lifestyle will be so very different from your own.
Accommodation
Berber Home in Imi N Tala Village
Activities
High Atlas Mountain Hike
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Amizmiz
Imi N Talat
Day 4
Completion of Your High Atlas Hike, Return to Marrakesh
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Today is the third and final day of your hike through the High Atlas. By now, you will have become more relaxed - even if your legs might think a little differently! You will have been amongst many very open, friendly and generous Berbers. Having lived, eaten and slept the way that the Berbers do, you'll have taken many photographs and stored away wonderful memories of a very different way of life in the High Atlas.
Accommodation
Riad Louaya★3 star
Activities
Hike Back to Amizmiz
Transportations
Private Driver from Amizmiz to Marrakesh
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Imi N Talat
Amizmiz
Marrakesh
Day 5
Vibrant Marrakesh
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After the tranquillity of the High Atlas, Marrakesh offers quite a contrast! The Old Medina, the central core of the city, and now a World Heritage Site, is a great place to simply go with the flow and to relax. The Jemaa el-Fna is the lively entertainment square while the Souks are a place to seek out souvenirs of your time in this exotic country. As well as fun and retail, there are many cultural and historical aspects of the city that you may wish to enjoy e.g. Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs, Majorelle Gardens.
Accommodation
Riad Louaya★3 star
Activities
A Day in Marrakesh
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Marrakesh
Day 6
Departure Day
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This is the end of your tour. Depending on your flight's departure time, you may have some additional relaxation time in Marrakesh. You will be collected from your accommodation and be taken by private transport and driver to Marrakesh Menara Airport (or to Casablanca if this is your departure airport).
Transportations
Private Driver from Marrakesh to Marrakesh Menara Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Marrakesh
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What’s included?
- 5 nights accommodation
- 9 activities
- 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Morocco in 6 days
3-star, 2-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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