The tour was absolutely amazing. Marrakesh was intriguing and beautiful, the mountain views during the drive to Ait Benhaddou were breath-taking, the Sahara and the camel ride were amazing and the Tighza location extremely picturesque. The whole trip was fabulous!
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Mt Toubkal Climb: Towering 4167m above sea level, Mt Toubkal is the tallest peak in north Africa. While this trip is no mean feat, it rewards you with the most phenomenal views. As you hike along a well-defined route, you’ll pass through beautiful and remote Berber villages, introducing you to traditional mountain life before steadily climbing to the summit.
The Atlas Mountains and Imperial Cities of Marrakech, Fez and Meknes: The Atlas Mountains in Morocco form the magnificent backdrop to the Imperial cities. As well as heading into the mountains to explore the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, Todgha Gorge and the beautiful Ziz Valley, you’ll also experience the vibrant city life of Marrakech, Fez and Meknes. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou is one of the most impressive sights in the Atlas Mountains. Built out of traditional mud bricks, this historic landmark vies for your attention and has even featured in the Hollywood blockbuster, ‘Gladiator’.
Highlights of Morocco – In comfort with Allan Langdale: Budding photographers and history buffs will be in their element on this insightful tour with Allan Langdale. Allan is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer and author and shares his knowledge of Morocco and the High Atlas Mountains. During the trip you’ll visit lively souks where the aroma of spices and sounds of frenetic chatter awakens your senses. You’ll also stay in traditional riads, kasbahs and an authentic Bedouin camp on the edge of the Sahara Desert, which enhances your Moroccan experience. In the valley of Tijhza, you can explore the traditional villages, mingle with the locals and relax in a Moroccan hammam.
Marrakech & The Sahara: This journey from Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert is filled with captivating contrasts. One day you’ll be riding a camel across the desert and camping beneath the stars and the next you’ll be swept into the charming chaos of Marrakech. As you walk among the High Atlas Mountains, you’ll stop off at the remote village of Tighza and experience a traditional hammam.
Mt Toubkal Long Weekend: For anyone who doesn’t have much time on their hands but wants to conquer the dizzying heights of Mt Toubkal, this tour is the perfect solution. In just three days, this non-technical climb guides you to the summit, where you’ll witness panoramic mountain views. En route you’ll follow meandering mule tracks through the magnificent scenery that surrounds Ait Mizan and Toubkal Base Camp. The climb to the summit is challenging but the sense of achievement you’ll feel is beyond compare, not to mention the panoramic views over Magreb, Marrakech, and the High Atlas. There’s also time to visit a Berber village and explore the colourful city of Marrakech.
Dagmar Bailey Marrakech & the Sahara
Erica Brown Atlas PanoramaThis trip is a great combination of activity and relaxation. After an excellent guided tour of Marrakesh we were free to shop, visit local gardens (I recommend the Majorelle Gardens not far from the hotel) or relax by the pool. We were all keen to get into the mountains and they didn’t disappoint. From our lovely village location our fantastic guide Abdelkabir Ait Lasri led us off on our daily walks with a characteristic “Yalla yalla, let’s go”. On the walks he kept the pace just right so somehow none of us ever felt either held back or left behind. His knowledge of geology added an extra level of interest to our mountain experience. Most impressive was that the week I went on this trip it was Ramadan so despite not eating or drinking all day, Abdel never failed to give 100% in making sure “everyone ok?” Always adding: “If you have any questions, I am here.” The walks vary in length and as a group we did opt for the short version of the long walk on day 6, which nonetheless was still a pleasant six hour round trip along the river with a picnic (Moroccan style) lunch produced by our fantastic “chefcook”. I met a lovely group of people on this trip and with Abdel at the helm there is nothing I could fault. I had a great time. Highly recommended.
Sam Murray Marrakech & the SaharaWhat a beautiful, welcoming country. There were so many magical moments on this trip – taking a camel into the Sahara, watching shooting stars from our desert camp, walking through the mountains – that it’s hard to pick out a favourite. What I do know is that the experience was enhanced by a lovely group and a knowledgeable, friendly guide. I felt like I really got under the skin of Morocco and saw much more than I would have done solo.
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