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I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1 - Marrakech hi-light by car - Douar Tafza
If it is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday or Saturday, you will visit
the bustling weekly souk of the Valley......
Trekking in Ourika - One of the most beautiful valley of
the High Atlas Valley that rises gently up to the preliminary hills of
the High Atlas where small typical villages have nested. It is a pure
and magnificent place where silence is only " disturbed " by birds
singing, water streams and wagtails. Ourika is famous for its pottery,
minerals and crystals.
You will visit the Berber village of Anrar.. Occupied by 52 Berber
family....followed by a short walk to the mystic river of the valley
and to have a dinner within one of these families to Have a taste of
the Berber life style.
Accommodation at the luxury Berber Kabah Omar in Ourika.
Day 2 - The Ourika Valley & Aghbalou Cascades (5
hours hike)
From our Berber village Anrar at Douar Tafza until we reach the Berber
hamlet of Tamzenddirt (1150m) to start our 5hour hike across the river
and up along a narrow winding hillside path surrounded by fields of
corn towards Anins and the through the col (1670m). From here we amble
down to the Aghbalou Cascade (1148m) where we shall stop for our picnic
by the waterfall; an opportunity, perhaps, to get refreshingly wet? Our
gentle hike this afternoon is made by setting out for the Berber
village of Aghbalou, where we shall cross the Assif Ourika to get to
our vehicle which takes us through this beautiful valley on to the
riverside hamlet of Setti Fadma with its groves of ancient walnut
trees, where we can take a 45 minute walk around the handicraft shops
set amidst apple orchards, and then return to our Anrar village around
7.00 in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at the luxury Berber Kabah Omar at Anrar village
in Ourika.
Day 3 - OUIRGANE - MARIGHA - TASSA OUIRGANE - TOUROUD -
EL KHEMIS – OUIRGANE - Ourika (5h1/2 hike)
After a 45 minute drive to Ouirgane where We set off today with our
Moroccan Mountain Guide towards the east through fields of corn and
flowers to follow alongside the river’s course up and down small
hills dotted with red juniper, passing by isolated Berber hamlets until
we reach the salt mines at Marigha. Here the Berber peoples have been
mining salt by their traditional method used unchanged for centuries.
You may see them riding from village to village, selling their salt
from the back of their donkeys. You should also, depending on the time
of day, get to see those delightful Berber women sitting on their
haunches for a chat after gathering wood.
A short drive back for a dinner and overnight at our luxury Berber Kasbah Omar in Ourika.
Day 4 - Western Ourika Valley & Oukaimeden Plateau
(6 hours hike)
A 15 minute drive to the Berber hamlet of Setti Fadma, famed for its
nearby waterfalls and ancient walnut trees.
Here we leave our vehicle to start our 5-6 hour hike circle hike
towards the west across the river setting out from Agadir n'Aït
Boulmane (1509m) and then towards the north up along a narrow winding
path towards the Berber hamlet of Chiqr (1900m), on through the col of
the Tizi n'Ougadil n'Boulmane (2200m) with the Jbel Oukaïmeden
range before us. From here we circle down to Imi n'Taddert and on up
through the valley to the Berber village of Tourichtt where we will
stop for our picnic before the waterfall; an opportunity, perhaps to
get refreshed. Our afternoon 2-hour hike is made by setting out down
via small waterfalls to the Berber hamlet of Amlougghi, to arrive at
the village of Aït Barqa where we will cross the river to our
vehicle at Hadd n'Azegaour for our return to our village of Anrar,
where we should arrive at around 7.00 pm.
Dinner and overnight at your luxury Kabah Omar at the village of Anrar.
Day 5 - The Magnificent Jbel Toubkal and Sisters (7hours
hike)
We set off today towards the southwest skirting the Berber town of
Imlil about 35 min drive from our village( 1740 m), known as Morocco
’s ‘Little Chamonix’, set, as we are, in the upper
level foothills of the Western High Atlas mountains of the Toubkal
National Park. With streams and paths branching out in all directions,
we traverse the Tamatert Valley until we reach the hamlet of Achelm to
strike out for some 4km towards the south towards the Berber village of
Aroumd (Aremd) (1843m), passing the hamlets of Taourirt, Targa, and
Imoula, up and down the stark slopes, the jagged Western High Atlas
peaks of the Jbel Toubkal Massif - at 4167m the highest peak in North
Africa - before us, with her awe-inspiring sister peaks the Jbels
Aguelzim (3547m), Aksouâl (3847m) and the Adrar Adj (3122m)
watching us all the way.
We’ll stop at Aroumd to visit this rather singular village in the
Assif Aït Mizane Valley , built seemingly house upon house on a
large moraine spur overlooking ancient irrigated terraced fields of
barley, corn and vegetables and always surrounded by almond and walnut
trees. We thence carry on for another 8km.to the equally-quaint village
of Sidi Chamharouch, a Berber village set beside a waterfall and small
stream, again with its pisé homes seemingly built somewhat
chaotically one into another. This village is a place of pilgrimage for
devout Moslems and it is where there is a marabout shrine –
forbidden to non-Moslems - said to be a relic of a pre-Islamic
religious and naturalist cult. We’ll take a break for a picnic,
within full view of Jbel Toubkal , prior to setting off back down the
other side of the valley at a gentle pace back to the delightful Douar
Samra where you bid farewell - ‘bissalaama’ means bye - to
your mountain guide.
Dinner and overnight at your luxury Kabah Omar at the village of Anrar.
Day 6 -Marrakech
An enchanting palm oasis set against the snow-capped peaks of the High
Atlas Mountains, Marrakech is Morocco’s second oldest Imperial
City and retains the majestic splendor of its ancient past. Buildings
are blushed in hues of rosy earth, and horse-drawn carriages clip along
broad avenues lined with palm, lime and orange trees. Donkeys carrying
carts trawl past fragrant gardens of roses, honeysuckle and jasmine.
Explore the ancient Bahia Palace from the days of the harem, now
populated by a sentry of nesting storks, enter the ancient royal
Saadien Tombs and view the majestic Koutoubia Mosque before entry into
the 9th century walled medina. The bewitching night beats in the heart
of the old city’s famed square, Djemaa el-Fna, where delectable
fare is grilled over coals in bustling torch-lit open-air markets.
Mystical snake charmers, hustlers and mischievous monkeys unfold as
part of the nightly drama as Berber acrobats, fortune tellers,
musicians and engaging storytellers seduce rapt crowds. Wind your way
through the serpentine labyrinth of the spice-filled air of the
bustling souk, unchanged for over 1000 years, where you’ll
discover the best of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship.
We’ll cap off our evening at the spectacular dinner event in the
desert of Marrakech, Fantasia, where we’ll bear witness to a
splendid dramatic display of Arabian Nights, belly dancing, folkloric
troupes, and stately Arabian steeds charging in dynastic battles as of
yore.
Accommodation at your luxury Riad in Marrakech.
Day 7 -Marrakesh -
Return home with plenty of tales of Arabian days and nights.
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Pricing:
$1490.00 (pp based on double occupancy)
$300.00 (extra for single occupancy)
( April 01 through September 30 )
2 years and under are free of charge
2 – 6 years old 75% off
7-12 years old 50% off
over 12 years old full cost
Included in this trip are:
Luxury Berber Riad in Ourika & Marrakech
All transfers
Private Car, Gas and Driver
All meals
Water
Expert mountain guide
Certified guide in Marrakech
Museums fee
All taxes
Not included in the package price of
trip:
* Airfare * lunch * Drinks * Travel
Insurance
Note:
- Private guided tour---Not a group tour.
- If it is over your budget-----Hotels can be changed for lower budgets.
- Upgrade to 5* or 5* deluxe accommodation is available.
- Group Discounts Available.
Contact:
1-877-315-1447
expert@onlymorocco.com.
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