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Guided one week trek, Moroccan High Atlas
Region
Zat valley, High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Type
Guided, multi-day treks (hotels and gîtes)
Group
8 maximum
Duration
7 nights (8 days, 6 walking days)
Season
Spring & Autumn 2010
Land price
£595.00
Our trekking holidays in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco begin and end in the vibrant city of Marrakech and involve one continuous six day trek through the little known Zat valley, close to our more famous neighbour, Mount Toubkal.
Come with us and explore the Zat valley and experience its amazing natural beauty and the fascinating culture of the local Berber population. We run these holidays in partnership with a local charity, the AAZ. We only take small groups (maximum eight people) and have a strong focus on responsible tourism, which guarantees we tread as lightly as possible and help preserve the way of life in this unique place which has changed little over thousands of years.
Come with us and explore the Zat valley and experience its amazing natural beauty and the fascinating culture of the local Berber population. We run these holidays in partnership with a local charity, the AAZ. We only take small groups (maximum eight people) and have a strong focus on responsible tourism, which guarantees we tread as lightly as possible and help preserve the way of life in this unique place which has changed little over thousands of years.
Highlights
- Truly wild experience of the Zat valley which has no hotels or other tourism development
- Unique encounters with the local Berber population
- Study 4,000-year-old rock carvings on the Yagour plateau
- Fantastic nature and splendid views of the High Atlas
- Small groups, minimizing our impact on the valley and improving your experience
Accommodation
Marrakech
We stay in a simple riad-style hotel typical of Marrakech:
the rooms surround a courtyard and the decor - typically Moroccan with its tiling and
carved woodwork - is sumptuous. Evening meals consist of local dishes eaten in a nearby reasturant.
ZAT valley
The local charity, the AAZ, have
constructed a small gîte in each village in which we will stay - Tizirt, Ouerzatz and Aït Ali.
The gîtes were built by locals from local materials and are the only tourist accommodation available
in the valley.
Dates & Prices
During Spring 2010 we are running these holidays on select weeks in April and May and then again in the
Autumn on select weeks in October and November. The price is
£595.00 per adult.
What's included
What's not included
What's included
- Six days of guided walking with our guide, plus a local Berber guide
- Transfers to and from the Zat valley
- One 4x4 transfer to the top of the valley on the first day
- Mule transport of luggage (up to 10 kgs per guest) in the Zat valley
- Two nights hotel accommodation in Marrakech (breakfast included)
- Two evening meals in a typical Moroccan restaurant in Marrakech (soft drinks included)
- Breakfast and lunch for six days in the Zat valley
- Five nights gîte accommodation in the Zat valley, with typical Moroccan dinners
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- Extra days in Marrakech or Essaouira
