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Join this fantastic three-day trekking Challenge as we explore the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, to summit it’s highest peak – Mount Toubkal (4,167m) – try to imagine………all this adventure in just one weekend!
We will experience the exotic delights of Marrakech and the physical challenge of hiking through exposed Moroccan life to discover the real Morocco. Come and Challenge yourself to trek to the highest point in North Africa, whilst helping your local Children’s Hospice.
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Day 1 – UK to Marrakech
We depart the UK for our flight to Marrakech. Upon arrival, we will meet our local guides and transfer to our Hotel.
Day 2 – Marrakech to Nelter Hut - 3,210m
Following our breakfast we head off to the start of our Challenge! We transfer (approx. 1 hour) to the Berber village of Imlil (1,740m) and it is here that the mules will be waiting to be loaded up with luggage and food for the trek.
 We start the trek in Aroumd (1,920m), which is about 30 minutes hike from Imlil, and the mules will soon catch us up. The mountainous terrain all around is termed the “Ardrar n’Deren” by the berbers, which means the “mountain of mountains”. From Aroumd to Nelter, the trek will be on a small pathway winding slowly uphill crossing a couple of rivers. We leave the walnut trees, oaks, cherry and apple trees in the valley before Sidi Chamarouch (2,310m) and the vegetation changes to the occasional juniper tree, gorse, thyme, and spiky ground plants. It is a challenging push to Nelter Camp where we relax and prepare for the tough day tomorrow.
Day 3 – Summit day! Mt Toubkal – 4,167m
 After an early breakfast, we push on to our goal – the summit of Toubkal! This is a long, rugged trek; from the grassy green meadows around Toubkal Hut we will negotiate sections of steep scree and boulders as we walk higher into the soaring peaks with their isolated snow patches. Today is a tough day - all of our hard work will be definitely be worth it though as we reach the highest point in North Africa!
Weather permitting, from the summit you can see the plains of Marrakech to the North, Glaoua country to the north east and the Siroua range of mountains to the south. The descent needs care with plenty of small loose rock around, but its not a technical ascent or descent.
We finish our triumphant day at Nelter Hut, where we can take in our accomplishment.
Day 4
After a hearty breakfast, we push on trekking downhill until we reach Aroumd, where we will wave goodbye to our muleteers and take our transfer back to Marrakech.
This evening we will celebrate our achievements Moroccan Style at our special Celebratory Dinner. Medals will be awarded to all participants and dancing is more than welcome!
The rest of the evening is free at leisure.
Day 5
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our return flight to the UK.
(Please note, this is a complex itinerary
and subject to change.)
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