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Some
comments from Spring Summit 2006. . .
"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
"A big thank u again for a great trip, it was obvious that everybody
enjoyed it! What an adventure!" Chantal
New Year's Winter Ascent:
Arrives
Marrakech: 29th Dec 2006
Departs
Marrakech: 4th January 2007
Spring
Summit:
Arrives Marrakech: 3rd April 2007
Departs Marrakech: 9th April 2007
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 at 4167m. After summiting this fantastic peak
you will be rewarded with a great opportunity to work some magic around
the infamous souqs of Marakech renouned 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
Marrakech.
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2
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Drive
out to Oukaimeden (2 hours) in the High Atlas and commence day
1 of the trek taking us to the Berber village of Tacheddirt.
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3
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Trek
day 2 to Aroumd - and experience the local hammam (massage at
the bath house).
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4
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Trek
day 3 to the Neltner Refuge at Toubkal.
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5
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Summit
day - Jebel Toubkal 4167m - North Africa's highest peak - return
to Armound.
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6
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Return
to Marrakech in the morning for some serious sightseeing, bartering
and shopping at the souqs!
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7
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Transfers
and return flight home.
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Note:
Please let us know if you would like us to arrange additional nights
in Marrakech - these will cost around an extra £20 per person
per night.
Timing
Both the Easter and New Years expeditions are scheduled with a view
to getting the best of Morocco's weather - avoiding the oppresive 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, a pair of poles and
a 2 season sleeping bag may be the only things you need to buy prior
to departure.
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)
Easter 2007 UK £450 : Book before February 2007 and get a 10%
discount!
New Years Winter Ascent UK £490 : Book before October 2006 and
get a 10% discount!
Price includes
- Western mountain leader
- Local mountain guide
- Expedition cook
- Two nights of hotel accommodation in Marakech
- Three nights in local gites / lodges in the High Atlase
- One night at the Toubkal refuge
- All in-country transport
- Fully supported trek with mules to carry all baggage
This price does not cover your meals when not on trek, such as when you
are in Marakech, 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 Marakech
due to flight delays, and items of personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs
and laundry. We would recommend bringing another $10 US per day 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.opodo.co.uk,
www.easyjet.co.uk,
www.ebookers.co.uk.
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 November 14th 2006 (Winter
Ascent) / February 2007 (Spring Summit)
though spaces may be available thereafter.
Payments can be made by sending a cheque made payable to Will4Adventure
and sent to 113, Tapton Hill Rd, Sheffield, S10 5GD.
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 I will get in touch with you a.s.a.p.
or
 Register
your interest here.
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Useful Info
The
Morocco (Lonely Planet Country Guide) is a great read for everyone adventurous going to Morocco.
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