Itinerary
The local guide will collect you from the airport and drive you to your accommodation in Marrakech. Here you will have a chance to settle into your rooms in the hotel and enjoy a nice, traditional evening meal in one of the surrounding restaurants.
Today you will have an opportunity to explore inside the old city walls of Marrakech, known as the Old Medina. Your guide will show you the sites and even take you into the hustle and bustle of the world famous Souks, where you can grab a bargain!
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the small town of Imlil, which sits deep in the Atlas Mountains. Stay in local guest house.
Trek from Imlil head along the beautiful Tizi Mziki Pass 2460m where you will have incredible views of some of the highest mountains in North Africa. There are plenty of rest stops along the way and lunch will be near the beautiful waterfall of Ighouliden (2400m). In the afternoon, we arrive at the village of Tizi Oussem (1800m) and stay at a local family house. Feel free to explore the village, your kids can join in the games with the local children. Dinner in the guest house.
Today we leave Azzaden Valley with its beautiful villages and hike towards Matat village. It's one of the oldest villages in the area. we will pass through the village of Ait Aissa (1650m) and cross the juniper forest of Tizi Oudide (2100m). We take our lunch break on the pass. In the afternoon, head down to the village and stay in a local house.
After breakfast, kids will ride mules for 35 min before meeting your transport. You will then be taken to Asni-Camel trekking in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains in the Asni Valley (approximately 1 hour experience). After the trek, you will have lunch with your Moroccan guide's family before heading back to Marrakech.
Don't see your date? We may be able to open a new group or setup a private trip if there are 2 or more people in your party. Contact us.
What's Included
Included
- Airport transfer to Marrakech accommodation.
- 3* Hotel/ Riad in Marrakech.
- Transfert to Atlas Mountains.
- Mules to carry the luggage and food.
- Meals during your trip.
- Mineral water, 1.5L per person per day.
- Accommodation in local houses.
- Mountain Guide.
- Camel ride in Asni Valley.
- Marrakech city tour.
- Spare mule for riding when kids can't walk.
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities.
- Extra mineral water for hiking.
- Hiking equipment rental (if needed).
- Flights and travel insurance.
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FAQs
Before you go
The longest you will be on your feet for is 5 hrs. If this becomes too much for the children, then there will be mules on hand for them to ride back to the accommodation.
Please see Inclusions section above.
The minimum age for this adventure is 7 years old.
If travelling between Nov – Feb, then the weather can be colder. Ensure you bring warmer clothes if travelling then. Temperatures can vary in different regions. DOCUMENTS • Passport • Visa if applicable • Travel insurance details • Boarding passes for flights • Pen for filling in arrivals form CONSERVATIVE CLOTHING • Long pants • Long skirts • Shirts that cover the shoulders • Scarf or Shawl for mosque or temple visits GENERAL CLOTHING • Underwear & socks • Sweater or fleece • Long trousers/Jeans • Shirts/T-Shirts • Sleepwear • Windproof rain jacket • Shorts • Swimwear • Sun hut FOOTWEAR • Flip flops/sandals • Relevant footwear (Optional for short hikes) BAGS • Day bag – For carrying things during the day • Larger rucksack – For all other luggage (for the mules) MISCELLANEOUS • Cash (Moroccan Dirhams) • Credit/Debit card • Sleeping bag (Optional but recommended for the winter months) • Camera (Battery packs and storage) • Ear-plugs • First aid kit (Optional for personal medication) • Sunscreen and lip balm • Headtorch or flashlight • Padlock/lock for bags • Money belt • Plugs and chargers • Reusable water bottle • Book/MP3 • Travel towel • Watch with alarm (You can use the alarm on your phone) • Sunglasses
On your trip
In Marrakech The rooms are all private rooms with double beds or twin sharing. Showers have warm water most of the time. There is also a swimming pool at the accommodation in Marrakech. In the Atlas Mountaiuns, we stay in simple but clean guest houses owned by local families.
Start: We meet you at Marrakech menara airport depending on your flight detaills. End: You will be dropped back off at the Old Medina (Jemaa el-Fnaa) or Marrakech
Other FAQs
We can't advise you on this, but we recommend you check with an official advisory site.
Your head guide is Lahouceine
All trips on Skyhook are run by small, hand-picked local guiding companies. For this trip your guides run Atlas Vertical, based in Asni.
By booking through Skyhook you'll be joining a small-group trip. This can make it nice and sociable (you'll be added to a group chat after booking), and guarantees great value for money!
