Description

Trek for a fortnight in the mystical heights of the ancient Atlas Mountains, where indigenous Berber tribesmen have maintained a culture and heritage that reaches back over thousands of years. Visit tiny Moroccan tearooms where the scent of heavy perfume hangs over steaming cups of fragrant mint tea. Delve down winding alleyways in the world famous markets, where you can haggle over delicately painted ceramics and intricate hand-woven fabrics.

Catch sight of the region's most captivating views such as the cobalt blue Lake Ifni from above, as you weave your way along the spine of the Atlas mountain range. Accompanied by a caravan of camels and mules, the traditional means of transporting goods and luggage, you will wind your way along well worn herder's paths, spotting eagles wheeling in the sky above and absorbing the spectacular vistas. Each night you will enjoy comfortable accommodation varying from homestays to terracotta tiled hostels, giving you an intimate and fascinating insight into Morocco's mountain villages and communities. With Berber tribesmen as your guides, you will gain privileged access to the most obscure, beautiful and least trodden routes, and will benefit from their intricate knowledge of the terrain and culture. Challenge yourself with this extraordinary adventure trek and discover this breathtaking North African country!

* What Will I Be Doing?

Your two week trek adventure will be led by project staff and expert local Berber tribesmen who have an intimate knowledge of the route, ensuring that your experience will be exciting and safe. You will be travelling on foot with a caravan of camels and mules to carry the expedition luggage. You will cover a significant distance every day, over a six-hour period, giving you the opportunity to push yourself physically as you absorb the spectacular vistas and breathe the clean mountain air. You will have the chance to tackle some of the most exhilarating peaks in Africa, where you will discover views that will take your breath away, including Mount Toubkal, famous throughout the world.

Highlights

* Make lifelong friends.
* Trek in the magnificent heights of the Atlas mountains!
* Gain privileged access to Morocco's least trodden routes.

Travel Types

• Camping
• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Trekking

Cost in US$:

1,400

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support & documentation
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Advice on visas & equipment
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Food
* Accommodation
* Airport pick-up & drop-off
* Ground transfers to project
* Project orientation
* Project equipment
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989