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Taste the Will4Adventure experience now with this short video from a recent Morocco High Atlas Adventure* . . .
Some
comments from recent Morocco High Atlas Adventurers . . .
"Thanks for organising a great trip and the rest of you for making
the experience a whole lot more memorable." Tom
"Thank you for such a great trip Will. Really, really enjoyed
myself."
Simone
"Super bunch of people, super fun, super adventure! I miss it already."
Ross
"A big thank u again for a great trip, it was obvious that everybody
enjoyed it! What an adventure!" Chantal
And this is what everyone is talking about ! . . .
New Years Eve Winter Ascent:
Arrives
Marrakech: 27th December 2010
Departs
Marrakech: 2nd January 2011
Fed up with the usual bland array of NYE events going on at home? Well here’s an adventure holiday to embark upon to see you into the New Year! This is a week away in North Africa’s Morocco: an adventure exploring the best of this Arabian delight – from the souqs of Marrakesh to the sights, scenes and wonders of the High Atlas Mountain range.
Morocco is the land that shares the Sahara desert with the mountains of the High Atlas and is positively packed to the brim with an exciting mix of Arabian culture and high adventure! What's more - it's right on Europe's doorstep and is home to North Africa's highest mountain summit: Jebel Toubkal (4167m) in the Atlas Mountains. After summiting this fantastic peak you will be rewarded with a great opportunity to work some magic around the infamous souqs of Marrakesh renowned for their haggling, bartering and bargains!
Outline
Itinerary
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Day
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Activity |
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1
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Arrive
Marrakesh. |
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2
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Drive
out to Oukaimeden (2 hours) in the High Atlas Mountains and commence day
1 of the trek taking us to the Berber village of Tacheddirt. |
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3 |
Trek
day 2 to Aroumd - and experience the local hammam (massage at
the bath house). |
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4 |
Trek
day 3 to the Neltner Refuge at Toubkal. |
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5 |
NYE - Summit
day - Jebel Toubkal 4167m - North Africa's highest peak - return
to Armound. |
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6 |
Return
to Marrakesh in the morning for some serious sightseeing, bartering
and shopping at the souqs! |
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7 |
Transfers
and return flight home. |
Note:
Please let us know if you would like us to arrange additional nights
in Marrakesh - these will cost around an extra £30 per person
per night.
Timing
This expedition is scheduled with a view
to getting the best of Morocco's weather - avoiding the oppressive mid-summer
heat. Visibility should be good, and the chance of rain low. However,
bring waterproofs as advised in the packing list and warm clothes for
the chilly evenings.
Equipment
The kit list specifically required for this expedition will be posted
to you in our client's expedition handbook. Largely speaking little
is required of you - a good pair of walking boots that are B1 crampon compatible, a pair of poles and
a 3 season sleeping bag may be the only things you need to buy prior
to departure.
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Level of Fitness for the Trek
Most days on trek are not overly taxing and will be taken at a gentle
pace. However the summit day on Toubkal will require a reasonable level
of hill fitness from you. Exercise regularly each week to develop your
cardiovascular system and stamina. The distances we walk aren't so great,
but climbing a 1000+ m at altitude really takes its toll! At weekends,
go and explore some countryside, maybe take a pack and do some camping.
As a rule of thumb, if you can comfortably walk 10 miles in the hills
inside a day then you should be fine on this trip.
Roughing It
All our trips involve a degree of 'roughing it'. The accommodation we
use is comfortable but by no means ostentatious: it is selected not
only for high standards of hygiene and comfort but also on the basis
that it is a friendly and relaxing place to be.
Price (excluding flights)
NYE Winter Ascent: £550
Price includes . . .
- Western mountain leader
- Local mountain guide
- Expedition cook
- Two nights of hotel accommodation in Marakesh
- Three nights in local gites / lodges in the High Atlas Mountains
- One night at the Toubkal refuge
- All in-country transport
- Airport transfers*
- Fully supported trek with mules to carry all baggage
- Lost luggage protection with i-Trak
* Airport transfers are only available on days within the itinerary.
This price does not cover your meals when not on trek, such as when you are in Marrakech, nor will it cover any individual sightseeing undertaken, or massage in the hammam. Other items not included: travel insurance, passports, visas, inoculations, excess baggage, additional days in Marrakech due to flight delays, and items of personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry. We would recommend bringing another £50 to cover meals not provided and snacks etc. This will easily cover it.
Maximum number of places on this trip
The number of places available on this trip are limited
to a maximum of twelve (12) people.
Flights
For best prices we would recommend checking prices with www.travelsupermarket.com, www.atlas-blue.com, www.easyjet.com, www.ryanair.com
How about carbon offsetting your flight here? Climate Care allows you to offset your flight's emissions by funding sustainable energy projects. From £3 for return flights to Morocco to £47 for flights to NZ - this trip needn't cost the Earth. Thanks.
Travel Insurance
There are many travel insurers out there, and you are free to choose who you use for this trip. If you'd like a quick quote to give you some idea of cost try the Quote button below from Columbus Direct . . .
Booking
When you apply for more information about this trip, we will send you
details of our booking conditions.
Please note . . .
- This expedition is limited to a maximum of 12 people.
- To gain a definite place on this expedition a payment of UK£150 needs to be paid before 12th November 2010 though spaces may be available thereafter.
All payments should come with the following reference:
'your surname'/W4A/TOUBKAL
To book
this trip, or for further information, e-mail me at will@will4adventure.com,
and we will get in touch with you a.s.a.p.
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is a great read for everyone adventurous going to Morocco.
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