MOROCCO - HIGH ATLAS ADVENTURE FOR TEENS ITINERARY:
Days 1-2 Depart U.S. / Arrive Marrakech Hotel
Gearing Up
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to
your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner and orientation before
getting a good night's sleep. D
Days 3-6 Oukaimeden
The Warm Up & The Trek
We head off for the High Atlas Mountains by van and settle
into a comfortable hotel in the town of Oukaimeden, Morocco's
only ski resort. We'll discover Neolithic etchings in the rocky
hills and test our legs on the long and meandering trail to the
Tizi Atar for our first breathtaking views of our days to come.
Next we pack up the mules and head out on the trail! Over two
days we'll trek a total of 8-9 hours along winding dirt roads
and switchback mule trails, past adobe villages and terraced
farmland. Mules carry our gear, and a camp crew handles our
every need. The rocky trail can be challenging, sometimes steep
or narrow, slippery or uneven, but don't forget to stop and look
around! Gazing out at endless views of a landscape dotted only
by the occasional goat or villager is a magical experience.
We'll camp one night alongside a refreshing stream, perfect for
a cooling dip. B, L, D
Days 7-8 Kasbah
Winding Down
From our comfortable home base in the kasbah perched high
above the village of Imlil we have two more opportunities for
lighter, half day treks (3-4 hours each) along with time for
relaxing in the fresh mountain air. We'll share a worn path in
the Aremd Valley with Moroccans making their pilgrimage to the
tomb of Sidi Cahmarouch set against the backdrop of Mt. Toubkal,
North Africa's highest mountain. On day 8 we depart this area on
foot following a trail through villages and orchards, passing
grazing herds of goats and on to the valley of Ourigane, where
we begin the leisurely part of our adventure. B, L, D
Days 9-13 Ourigane/Marrakech
Basking in Our Success
Next we sleep in luxurious hotels outfitted with all the
amenities for pampering! We'll take a peaceful walk through the
village of Ourigane, where we visit with a local family for mint
tea and freshly baked bread dipped in local honey.
We'll drive on to the fishing port of Essaouira where the shops,
cafes and a huge expanse of beach offers many options for
unscheduled adventures. Our final two days are in the bustling
world of Marrakech, where we explore the narrow winding souks in
the old city and see snake charmers work their magic on pythons!
B, L, D
Day 14 Depart Marrakech / Arrive U.S.
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