Mount Toubkal (Summmer)

Morocco

Mount Toubkal (Summer)MorocCOTRIP GRAD Medium

DATES: October 2017

DURATION: 7 Days

Nature is never far away in Morocco. Desert, moun-

tains, valleys and sea - the country has plenty to

offer fans of the outdoors! Hikers of all levels

will love walking the Moroccan mountains. Among

the temperate peaks of the Rif mountain range, its

cliffs jutting out into the Mediterranean make this

under-explored region magical.

The lakes are packed with trout waiting for ama-

teur fishermen. The more sporty will want to tackle

the challenges of the Middle and Upper Atlas moun-

tains on foot, by mountain bike or in

a paraglider, or to practice mountain climbing,

canyoning or pot-holing. Its summits can reach

4000m high. Ifrane, the little Moroccan Switzer-

land, may come as a pleasant surprise with its sum-

mer coolness, winter snow and traditional “mule-

ski” trails.

Nothing is as indescribable as a stay on the edge

of the desert... Head to Ouarzazate to discover

its immensity and colours.

At night, opt for an encampment in the desert, a cha-

let in the mountains and, wherever you are, bed and

breakfast with the locals for an unforgettable and

authentic experience. These are at the heart of the

Moroccan identity, like palmtrees, argan oil and

the honey from its lavender. Looking out over the

Atlantic, you will be enchanted by the turquoise

waters of Dakhla bay! There you will meet migratory

birds and pink flamingos.

In Morocco, every taste is naturally catered for!

PAYMENT OPTIONSDeposit - £200.00

Full Payment £500.00

Land Only £300.00

8 Monthly

Payments £62.50

Monthly

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DAY I - Depart UK and arrive in Mar-

rakech.

DAY2 - You will be transferred from

Marrakech to Imi Oughlad (1350m). You

will then trek to Tizi n’Tacht Pass

(2100m) and Tizi Oussem (1800m). where

you will sleep overnight at a berber

house.

DAY 3 - In the morning you will trek

from Tizi Oussem (1800m) to Tizi Mzik

Pass (2489m) and then Imlil (1740m)

where you will sleep overnight at a

guesthouse.

DAY 4 - Today you will trek from Imlil

(1740m) to Refuge Toubkal (3206m).

DAY 5- Trek from Refuge (3206m) to the

Summit of Mount Toubkal (4167m) and

then back via the Refuge and Imlil to

Marrakech. You will be transferred to

a luxury Riad in Marrakech where you

will spend the evening in a relaxing

spa.

DAY 6 - This is your well earnt free

day to explore all the Marrakech has

to offer. Enjoy your last night in the

luxury Riad ready for departure in

the morning.

DAY 7- Depart and fly back to the UK.

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ITINERARY

GENERAL INFORMATIONEXPEDITION COST All accommodation is included as well as

a11 flights and transfers; internal air

tax; all meals; any permits and entry fees

to any regions and sites visited as part

of the itinerary. Expedition Insurance,

Group Equipment, Safety Equipment. Also

included is your own Expedition manager

and 24 UK Operations and emergency cover

whilst you are in country.

Experienced the Bucket List Company

leaders are also included, along with a

local support crew of local guides, and

cooks. The tour cost does not include

personal equipment, entry visa, tips for

local crew, or personal spending money.

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Group flights leave from London Heathrow

or Gatwick and are booked through Wexas

Travel Ltd under ATOL licence 2873. By

travelling with The Bucket List Company

your finances are protected.

Our itineraries are always based on cur-

rent flight schedules and are therefore

subject to change by the airline.

TRANSIT STOPS When booking group flights we endeav-

our to find the best flights that match

our itinerary. There are often no di-

rect flights to our destination, so do

be prepared for transit stops; bring a

good book or chat to your fellow ex-

plorers! Airlines that do offer direct

flights rarely offer competitive rates

for groups. Please remember that the

main purpose of our trips is to be rea-

sonably priced.

CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND FOREIGN TRAVELEveryone wants to travel to have new

experiences and our trips are no dif-

ferent. We will let you have new ex-

periences that will push you out of

your comfort zone. This is all part of

the challenge you are signing up for.

The main things you will need to bring

with you to gain the most out of your

trip are a sense of adventure and a

sense of humour, with these in tow you

will have a brilliant trip.

ACCOMMODATION We will be staying

in either hotels, hostels, tents or huts

depending on the finalised itinerary.

FOOD

All meals are included from when we get

to our camp and depart the camp to head

home.

GENERALINFORMATIONDIETARY REQUIREMENTS Being vegetarian or having other

dietary requirements is not usu-

ally a problem provided you let us

know well in advance. If you know

there are plenty of, foods you can-

not eat you may wish to bring extra

snacks from home so you can top up

your energy supply.

PASSPORT, VISA aNDVACCINATIONS British nationals do not require a

visa to visit Morocco. Your pass-

port should be valid for the pro-

posed duration of your stay in

Morocco.

No additional period of validity

beyond this is required.

Contact your GP around 8 weeks

before your trip to check whether

you need any vaccinations or other

preventive measures.

CLOTHING EQUIPMENT We know what you need! Therefore

our equipment list will mean that

you will be perfectly attired and

outfitted for your whole trip and

well under baggage allowance. A

full list of what we recommend

will be sent to you upon booking

confirmation. We find most people

already have in their possession

what is necessary for a trekking

trip and very little else in the way

of specialised equipment is re-

quired.

LUGGAGELuggage is best carried in a large Kit bag (100 litres+). This makes it easier to find

the things you are looking! If you need help and support on what to buy please con-

tact us. We can also sell you the kit you require through our extensive network of

suppliers.

WEATHER

Morocco is at its best in spring (mid-March to May), when the country is lush and

green, followed by autumn (September to November), when the heat of summer has

eased. At other times, don’t underestimate the extremes of summer heat and winter,

particularly in the High Atlas, where snowcapped peaks persist from November to

July. If you are travelling in winter, head for the south, although be prepared for

bitterly cold nights. The north coast and the Rif Mountains are frequently wet and

cloudy in winter and early spring.

FITNESS AND SAFETYSafety is our major concern with any

trip we run. All of the guides are chosen

for their extensive international expe-

rience. They each have at least 10 years

running expeditions around the world.

All have first aid qualifications of the

highest standard including at least one

medic on each trip. We carry an exten-

sive First Aid kit and Satellite phones

with us at all times. There are no spe-

cial requirements for this trip, except

a huge sense of adventure. There are no

restrictions providing you are in rea-

sonable physical shape. Medical forms

will be handed out in the booking packs

for you to let us know of any medical

conditions or allergies you have.

TRAINiNG WEEKEND You will have a training weekend with a

difference, you will find out more de-

tails once you have booked!!

TRIP SUPPORTYour trip will be lead by an experienced

member of the Bucket List Company. Our

leaders are selected and trained by us to

make sure they have the correct skills

and personality to give you the expe-

rience of a lifetime. You will be in safe

hands with one of our leaders. Our lead-

ers are UK based and love what they do.

The leader will also be supported by an

in-country team of guides and crew, the

in-country team are also English speak-

ing. All of our leaders/Staff are also

supported by our UK 24 Hour support Hub.

The office is manned with a team that

are on hand 24 hours a day to liase with

leaders, Insurance companies and our on

call doctors. This is our essential con-

tact point for every trip.

TIPS FOR LOCAL CREWIf you feel you have been looked after

well, then it is always a nice gesture

to tip those who have worked with you

Whether it be the people who have cooked

for you, guided you, and got you to the

top of the mountain. The expectations

may vary depending on itinerary.

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION DOSSIERS Once we have received your booking form you

will be issued with your expedition dossier,

this will give you the following informa-

tion;

• Detailed Itinerary

• Kit List

• Training Guide

• Medical information

• Expedition Training Weekend information

CARi3ON Oi:FSETTiNG

We encourage all our customers to

offset emissions connected with their

trip. You can offset at any time in the

lead-up to departure by visiting Cli-

mate Care.

FREEBIES|All team members will get a T-shirt and

DVD -With all of our trips we film on

the go. When we are back in the UK the

footage and photos are edited together

to create a short film of your memo-

ries of your trip included within the

package, and hopefully we can all get

together again for the premier of the

film!!

Mount Toubkal (Summer)

MoroCCO

Rock And Rapid Adventures Hacche Mill, South Molton

Devon EX36 3NA

Phone: 01769 309007

E-mail: letsgo@thebucketlistcompany.co.uk

Website. www.thebucketlistcompany.co.uk