7-Night High Atlas Mountains Summer Adventure from Marrakech

This 7-night adventure takes you on a journey to some of the highest terrain in Morocco. See major historical and cultural sites in Marrakech, and travel across wild plains and into the High Atlas mountains to explore villages, admire rural scenery and hike up to the imposing Mount Toubkal peak. On your 3-day ascent, rest each night in peaceful villages in local gîtes (houses with furnished dorm rooms and Berber-style communal areas).

In the beginning and end of your trip, stay in basic 1- to 2-star hotels in Marrakech. Seven breakfasts, three lunches and five dinners are included; additional meals are at your own expense, and your guide can give you recommendations.

See below for a full itinerary.

Discover the rugged terrain of the High Atlas mountains on a 7-night summer adventure from Marrakech. This is the perfect experience for those looking for a combination of Marrakech city sights with scenic mountain hikes through Morocco's great outdoors. Explore tucked-away villages, hike along challenging steep terrain, soak up the snowcapped scenery from the sky-scraping Mount Toubkal peak and meet friendly Berber locals with a guide. Basic yet comfortable accommodation is included, as well as select meals, a Marrakech sightseeing tour and ample free time.

Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 15 years. Children aged 15 to 17 must be traveling with an adult 18 years or older
Travel insurance that covers medical expenses, including emergency repatriation, is required to participate on this tour; proof of insurance must be shown to your tour leader on the first day
Please make a note of any specific dietary requirements in the 'Special Requirements' field when booking
Passport information and date of birth must be provided at time of booking
Please note: This is a physically demanding trip and you must be in good health
Parts of this trip ascends above 9,200 feet (2,800 meters) and it is common to experience some symptoms of altitude sickness; seek medical advice prior to travel to minimize the impact on your trip
On days where no activities are planned, you are free to explore at your leisure; all activities and purchases are at your own expense and you will have your guide's cell phone number in case of emergency
On this trip you are expected to be able to carry your own luggage for up to 30 minutes at a time; for example, walking from a train station to your hotel. The accommodations are often small, locally run properties and may not have elevators; consider this when packing for this trip. One medium-size suitcase or backpack per person, weighing no more than 22lb (10kg) is recommended
The religious festival of Ramadan takes place in June and July; during this time, some restaurants close and tourist attractions may change their opening hours
Accommodation is on a twin or multi-share basis; there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than private, and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers traveling on different trips
Single travelers usually share with people of the same gender in accommodation ranging from twin to multi-share
A conservative dress code is recommended throughout Morocco for both men and women
After booking you will be required to complete a self-assessment form that must be returned before you can take the tour