Trekking in Style

Trekking in Style Overview

Trekking in Style is a new concept in trekking that allows visitors to stay in luxury accommodation without all of the hardships traditionally associated with trips to this spectacular region.

Trip reference: DLD

 

The High Atlas Mountains

The High Atlas Mountains, which dominate the skyline to the south of Marrakech, have always played an important role for the city, not least with regard to commerce.

With several peaks above 4000 metres, the Western High Atlas is part of a larger chain of mountains that spreads from the Atlantic Coast in the west to Tunisia in the east. The mountains are home to the indigenous Berber people who have inhabited Morocco for at least 5000 years. The Berbers live in small clusters of earthen adobe houses which cling precipitously to mountainsides and are often only accessible by mule or foot.

Guests will stay on a full-board basis in our luxury accommodation at Kasbah du Toubkal in the trailhead village of Imlil (just 40 miles from Marrakech, but seemingly a thousand miles from the hubbub of the city!), and also in our Trekking Lodge in the remote Azzaden Valley where peace and tranquillity prevail. All trekking is fully supported with a mule and muleteer to carry your luggage whenever required.

Our Trekking in Style package also provides each couple with their own personal mountain guide who will be on hand for the duration of your stay to help with planning treks. You can choose to walk as little or as much as you like!

Our treks take us from the village of Imlil along footpaths and mule tracks which mount through the lush, irrigated terraces, apple orchards and walnut groves to other villages where you will have a glimpse into a way of life that has barely changed for centuries, and where traditional values and hospitality have been largely unaffected by the outside world.

Itinerary

Day 1.

Private transfer to Imlil from Marrakech Menara Airport with your personal mountain guide, and an opportunity to discuss the type of walks and treks you like. Depending on your arrival time, there will be the option of an introductory walk to the area. Dinner and luxury accommodation at Kasbah du Toubkal.

Day 2.

A day to relax and enjoy free time in the Imlil area, or a chance to explore the Imlil Valley with your personal mountain guide. Depending upon your choice, lunch at Kasbah du Toubkal or as a picnic. Dinner and luxury accommodation at Kasbah du Toubkal.

Day 1.

Supported trek with guide, mule and muleteer to our remote trekking lodge in the Azzaden Valley. Picnic lunch en route with dinner and luxury accommodation at Azzaden Trekking Lodge.

Day 4.

A day to explore the stunning Azzaden Valley with your personal mountain guide. There are several treks of varying lengths to choose from. Picnic lunch en route or served at the Lodge. Dinner and luxury accommodation at Azzaden Trekking Lodge.

Day 5.

After breakfast, depart Azzaden Trekking Lodge and trek back to Imlil via a route of your choice with your personal mountain guide. Picnic lunch en route. Dinner and luxury accommodation at Kasbah du Toubkal.

Day 6.

After breakfast, depart Imlil and return by private transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport for your departure home.