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Other departure dates are available, please call our office. |
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Morocco's location on the edge of the Sahara, together with its historic trade links with the ports of Europe, have shaped its rich cultural traditions. The incomparable blend of mosques and minarets, spices and scents and great imperial cities are a constant source of inspiration while our trek in the High Atlas provides a further compelling dimension to our journey. Our fully escorted tour travels from Casablanca to Fes and Marrakesh to enjoy a fascinating introduction to the souqs, the medinas and riads, while in the ancient trading port of Essaouira, we wander the narrow lanes that are reminiscent of Southern Europe. A highlight of our journey is our trek in the Atlas Mountains. We follow trails through traditional Berber villages to alpine pastures where the summits of the High Atlas stretch before us. We also offer an optional non-technical ascent of Jebal Toubkal (4167m); the highest mountain in Morocco. |
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| FACTS: |
| • | 20-day trip |
| • | Trekking & camel riding |
| • | 7-day moderate trek |
| • | 13 nights hotels; 6 nights camping |
| • | Start/finish in Casablanca |
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| HIGHLIGHTS: |
| • | Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca |
| • | Meknes |
| • | Fes UNESCO listed El-Bali medieval |
| • | city |
| • | Saharan sunrise and camel riding |
| • | Crossing the remote Tizi n'OugalzimViews of the snow capped Atlas Mountains |
| • | Peninsula town of Essaouira |
| • | Gardens, mosques, palaces, and the souqs of Marrakesh |
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| ACTIVITY LEVEL: |
| • | Moderate |
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| ITINERARY IN BRIEF: |
| Day 1: |
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Arrive in Casablanca |
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Drive to Fes via Rabat and Volubilis |
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Fes, visit medieval and modern sectors |
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Drive to Erg Chebbi |
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Erg Chebbi; drive to Dades Gorge |
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Drive to Ouarzazate |
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Drive to Marrakesh |
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Marrakesh |
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Marrakesh |
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Drive to Ouirgrane; trek to Tiziane |
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Trek to Tizgui |
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To Tizi Oussem |
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To Tazagharte Refuge |
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Trek to Refuge Nelter |
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Summit of Mount Toubkal |
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Complete trek, drive to Essaouira |
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Essaouira, explore historic port |
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Essaouira |
| Day 19: |
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Drive to Casablanca |
| Day 20: |
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In Casablanca, trip concludes |
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