MOROCCO 205 AFRICA Imaginative Facts Tour code: MTHA • Activities: Extensive trekking approx. 5 hours per day. Trek grade - Easy/ Moderate • Accommodation: 2 nights tourist class hotels, 5 nights village houses • Transport: Minibus for transfers to/ from trekking • Fully Escorted: By local mountain guide, muleteers and cook days 2- 7 • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Essaouira Extension' tour DAY 1: MARRAKECH- Arrive and check in to your hotel. DAY 2: MARRAKECH - AIT ZITOUN TREK-Leaving Marrakech we visit the local market in the village of Lalla Takerkoust before driving to the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains to begin our trek. ( BLD) DAY 3: TREK to TIZGUI & AIT AHMED-Trek on little visited paths through idyllic forest landscapes to Tizgui ( 1,600m) for magnificent views of the Haouz plain. Continue to Ait Ahmed. ( BLD) DAY 4: TREK to KETTO- We hike on trails and unpaved roads through the Angoul Valley, following the course of a river. We pass little Berber villages, shaded by huge walnut trees. ( BLD) DAY 5: TREK to ANAMROU- Ascend a 2,000m pass from where we have superb views of the Amizmiz mountain chain. Descending the other side, we pass through evergreen oaks and juniper woodland en route to Tniret village. After crossing another pass we reach Anamrou. We have the chance to take a ' hammam' to soothe our weary legs. ( BLD) DAY 6: TREK to ADDOUZ- We descend through the valley and cross a pass through oak and pine forest until the village of Addouz. The afternoon is free to relax or explore further. ( BLD) DAY 7: TREK to AMIZMIZ- Follow the river to the village of Amizmiz, passing many traditional villages along the way. After lunch we travel back to Marrakech. ( BL) DAY 8: MARRAKECH- Tour ends after breakfast. ( B) Note: The exact route of the trek may change according to the weather or local conditions. A trek through the High Atlas Mountains, home of the Berber people • Discover the remote foothills of the High Atlas - with no high altitude issues! • Enjoy a 6- day trekin the company of your friendly muleteers • Witness stunning landscapesof fertile orchards and terraced fields • Cross dramatic mountain passes to traditional Berber villages • Enjoy the exotic sights and sounds of Marrakech High Atlas Trails Imaginative Facts Tour code: MTIC • Activities: Extensive walking and 6 days trekking approx. 5 hours per day. Trek grade - Easy/ Moderate • Accommodation: 9 nights tourist class hotels, 5 nights village houses • Transport: 1st class air- conditioned train, minibus • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader days 1- 7, services of local guides, qualified local mountain guide, muleteers and cook during trek days 9- 14 • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Essaouira Extension' tour DAY 1: CASABLANCA DAY 2: CASABLANCA - RABAT- ( B) DAY 3: RABAT - FES- ( B) DAY 4: FES- ( B) DAY 5: MEKNES - VOLUBILIS - FES- ( B) DAY 6: FES - MARRAKECH- ( B) DAY 7: MARRAKECH- ( B) DAY 8: MARRAKECH- ( B) DAY 9: MARRAKECH - TREK to AIT ZITOUN- ( BLD) DAY 10: TREK to TIZGUI & AIT AHMED- ( BLD) DAY 11: TREK to KETTO- ( BLD) DAY 12: TREK to ANAMROU- ( BLD) DAY 13: TREK to ADDOUZ- ( BLD) DAY 14: TREK to AMIZMIZ - MARRAKECH- ( BL) DAY 15: MARRAKECH- Tour ends. ( B) Note: The exact route of the trek may change according to the weather or local conditions. A combination of our ' Moroccan Highlights' and ' High Atlas Trails' • Tour the exotic imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech • Wander amongst the Roman ruins and mosaicsof Volubilis • Discover the remote foothills of the High Atlas- with no high altitude issues! • Enjoy a 6- day trekin the company of your friendly muleteers • Contrast the simple Berber villageswith the cities' bustling souksand alleys Imperial Cities & High Atlas Imaginative Facts Tour code: MTEE • Non- group Tour: For individuals only • Activities: Walking • Accommodation: 2 nights tourist class hotel • Transport: Public bus • Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller Representative DAY 1: MARRAKECH - ESSAOUIRA-Travel by bus to the coastal port of Essaouira, a delightful town with a laid- back atmosphere, interesting souqs to explore, and a crumbling castle on the beach. DAY 2: ESSAOUIRA- A free day to explore this 18th century Portuguese fishing port. Sample the local seafood at one of the many cafes and open- air restaurants, walk on the beach for miles or watch sunset from the ramparts. ( B) DAY 3: ESSAOUIRA - MARRAKECH-Travel back to Marrakech where the tour ends on arrival. Take a trip to the coast! • The opportunity to experience a different Moroccoat this relaxed fishing port • Wander the souks in peace, sample fresh sardines and walk the beach • The perfect contrastto the rugged mountains or the heat of the cities Essaouira Extension Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 4.11 * Price includes tour price of £ 360and local payment of € 100All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 435pp Land Only * Single Supplement £ 150 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 3.95 * Price includes tour price of £ 690and local payment of € 190All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 835pp Land Only * Solo Traveller Supplement £ 55 ( compulsory if you are travelling alone) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 149pp Land Only traveller traveller traveller Tour duration 8 days Tour duration 15 days Tour duration 3 days Starts SatEnds Sat MarrakechMarrakech 2009 14- Mar- 0921- Mar- 09 25- Apr- 0902- May- 09 06- Jun- 0913- Jun- 09 18- Jul- 0925- Jul- 09 19- Sep- 0926- Sep- 09 10- Oct- 0917- Oct- 09 Starts SatEnds Sat MarrakechMarrakech 2010 13- Mar- 1020- Mar- 10 24- Apr- 1001- May- 10 05- Jun- 1012- Jun- 10 17- Jul- 1024- Jul- 10 18- Sep- 1025- Sep- 10 09- Oct- 1016- Oct- 10 Starts SatEnds Sat CasablancaMarrakech 2009 07- Mar- 0921- Mar- 09 18- Apr- 0902- May- 09 30- May- 0913- Jun- 09 11- Jul- 0925- Jul- 09 12- Sep- 0926- Sep- 09 03- Oct- 0917- Oct- 09 Starts SatEnds Sat MarrakechMarrakech 2010 06- Mar- 1020- Mar- 10 17- Apr- 1001- May- 10 29- May- 1012- Jun- 10 10- Jul- 1024- Jul- 10 11- Sep- 1025- Sep- 10 02- Oct- 1016- Oct- 10 Trek grade - Easy / Moderate Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

AFRICAMOROCCO 206 " It was great to travel with a company that reminds people not to litter, smile and ' do the right thing'." Kathleen May africa Imaginative Facts Tour code: MATT • Activities: 7 day trek. Trek grade - Strenuous • Accommodation: 2 nights simple hotel in Marrakech, 6 nights camping or village houses in the High Atlas • Transport: Minibus for transfers to/ from High Atlas • Fully Escorted: By local mountain guide, muleteers and cook • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Essaouira Extension' tour DAY 1: MARRAKECH- Arrive and transfer to hotel. DAY 2: MARRAKECH - HIGH ATLAS TREK-Journey to Tassa Ouirgane ( 1,500m) in the Ouirgane Valley, where we begin our trek to Tiziane ( 1,800m). Our route takes us through the juniper and redwood forests of the Tassa National Park and along the beautiful red-soiled Azzadene Valley. As we leave the forests there are stunning views of the surrounding mountains and we encounter small isolated hamlets and villages. ( BLD) DAY 3: TREK to TIZGUI- Our path takes us out of the Azzadene Valley and up to the pass of Tizi ' n Touati, from where there is a majestic panorama of the High Atlas range. We then descend through a forest of oaks and past villages with stone- walled sheep pens. Overnight camping near Tizgui at Azib Assoul ( 2,300m). ( BLD) DAY 4: TREK to TIZI OUSSEM- We cross the Tizi ' n Tagoudalte pass ( 2,700m) from where we have views of the western High Atlas mountain range. We then have a long descent through alpine areas overgrown with wildflowers and herbs, and follow a river past terraced fields and groves of walnut trees, to the village of Tizi Oussem ( 1,900m). Free afternoon to relax or explore the village. Overnight in a gite. ( BLD) DAY 5: TREK to AREMD- Trek to a small waterfall at Azib Tamsoulte and return to cross the Tizi ' n Mzik pass ( 2,500m). We join the main Toubkal valley at Aremd ( 1,900m), where we spend the night in a village gite. ( BLD) DAY 6: TREK to TOUBKAL REFUGE-Today we gradually ascend the Toubkal valley, via the pilgrimage hamlet of Sidi Chamharouch, to the Toubkal Refuge ( 3,200m). We camp at the foot of Mt Toubkal. ( BLD) DAY 7: SUMMIT MT TOUBKAL- An early start for the challenging trek to the summit of Mt Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa at 4,167m. The views from the top make the stiff, but not too long ascent, worthwhile! We return to our base camp near the refuge for the night. ( BLD) DAY 8: TREK to IMLIL - MARRAKECH-Our trek ends with an easy descent through the village of Sidi Chamharouch to Imlil. We bid our guide and muleteers a fond farewell and drive to Marrakech, where the remainder of the day is free. ( BL) DAY 9: MARRAKECH- Tour ends. ( B) Note: On occasion local weather conditions may require the trekking route to be altered to ensure the safety of the group. Challenge yourself on a trek up North Africa's highest peak • Enjoy the exotic sights and soundsof Marrekech • Head into one of Morocco's most remote areas, the High Atlas Mountains • Enjoy a 7- day trekin the company of your friendly muleteers • Witness stunning landscapes of rugged peaks, terraced fields and orchards • Summit Jebel Toubkalat 4,167m! Toubkal Trek Morocco Toubkal Trek Sahara Camel Trek Marrakech High Atlas Mts Todra Gorge Oum Jrane Erg Chebbi This trip is for the dedicated trekker who wants to hike in North Africa's highest mountain range and reach the summit of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa at 4,167m. No mountain climbing skills are required but you will need to have a good level of fitness. The more physically fit you are the easier your body will be able to adapt to the rugged environment and altitude and thus the more you will enjoy the trip. During the trek we stay in village houses or sometimes camp. Village house accommodation is typically in a communal room, with simple bedding provided. You should bring your own sleeping bag and sleeping sheet and be prepared for very basic washing facilities. This is a challenging trek that will reward our efforts with days amidst stunning landscapes, charming villages and the memorable hospitality of the mountain people. After a journey through some of Morocco's most remote areas our trek culminates on the summit of Mt Toubkal for fantastic views over the High Atlas mountains and down towards the mighty Sahara. Toubkal Trek Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 4.11 * Price includes tour price of £ 365and local payment of € 100All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 440pp Land Only * adventurer Tour duration 9 days © Imaginative Traveller Starts SatEnds Sun MarrakechMarrakech 2009 16- May- 0924- May- 09 27- Jun- 0905- Jul- 09 08- Aug- 0916- Aug- 09 29- Aug- 0906- Sep- 09 26- Sep- 0904- Oct- 09 Starts SatEnds Sun MarrakechMarrakech 2010 15- May- 1023- May- 10 26- Jun- 1004- Jul- 10 07- Aug- 1015- Aug- 10 28- Aug- 1005- Sep- 10 25- Sep- 1003- Oct- 10 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243