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6-Day High Atlas Trek to Berber Villages

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Overview

This in-depth Atlas trekking tour allows you to become totally immersed in the beauty of the High Atlas mountains 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 spent 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, 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 all 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: hardy, resourceful mountain people.

Returning to Marrakesh after your time in the High Atlas allows you either simply enjoy some relaxation time in your cosy riad or 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.
Hiking & Trekking
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in to Marrakesh

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Arrival in to Marrakesh

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 leisure time in the city's Old Medina; there are so many interesting things happening there. If you are arriving at Casablanca Airport, then you can be similarly collected from there and brought to Marrakesh to start your tour.

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    Accommodation

    Riad Lamya4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Koutoubia Mosque

    A Day in Marrakesh

    Ben Youssef Madrasa

    Jardin Majorelle

    Jemaa el-Fna

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), Marrakesh, Morocco to Marrakesh, Morocco

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

Day 2

Begin Atlas Trekking!

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Begin Atlas Trekking!

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 the city. Here, you will meet your 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 to ensure that your hike is of the correct nature and style to suit your needs.

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    Accommodation

    Berber Home in Azro o Folous Village2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Amizmiz Hike

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    Restaurants

    Berber Home

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh, Morocco to Amizmiz

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

    Amizmiz

Day 3

Hiking among Berber Communities

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Hiking among Berber Communities

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 real life is very much the aim of your hiking in the High Atlas; the lifestyle will be so very different from your own.

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    Accommodation

    Berber Home in Imi N Tala Village

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    High Atlas Mountain Hike

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Amizmiz

    Imi N Talat

Day 4

Completion of Your High Atlas Hike, Return to Marrakesh

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Completion of Your High Atlas Hike, Return to Marrakesh

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 many photographs and wonderful memories of a very different way of life in the High Atlas.

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    Accommodation

    Riad Lamya4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hike Back to Amizmiz

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Amizmiz to Marrakesh

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Imi N Talat

    Amizmiz

    Marrakesh

Day 5

Vibrant Marrakesh

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Vibrant Marrakesh

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.

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    Accommodation

    Riad Lamya4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    A Day in Marrakesh

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

Day 6

Departure Day

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Departure Day

This is the end of your Atlas trekking 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.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh to Marrakesh Menara Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

Included in Price

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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