Adventure Trek: Mount Toubkal

• Oukaïmeden to Marrakech
• Trek to Tacheddirt

Take the transport down the High Atlas and along the twisty road to Marrakech. Transfer will be by private minibus. Estimated travel time 2-2.5 hours depending on traffic. Trek to Tacheddirt Meet the mule team who will carry your luggage on the trek and start the walk over the pass of Tizi Nou Addi to the village of Tacheddirt (2314m). The berber village of Oukaimden is actually a ski area in winter, with lifts up to the top of Jbel Oukaimden. The terrain is on mule tracks and rocky paths through juniper and oak scrub and rocky slopes, with descents into fields of crops in the valleys. Approx 7km and 350m climb. Accommodation: Tacheddirt gite A gite is a basic house in the mountains, generally with shared rooms, cooking and toilet facilities. They are in the middle of the villagers and normally run by the locals so a great chance to see the berber way of life. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Tizi n Tamatert trek from Tacheddirt

Trek down the valley then climb the Tizi n Tamatert (2279m) to the Village of Imlil - climb the mule track to the village of Aroumd. Afterwards, you may feel like taking a berber style hammam perhaps. The valley of Imlil is verdant, with apple trees, almonds and figs amongst crops grown there. There is a great view up the valley towards the top of the trek- Jbel Toubkal. Approx. 10km, 500m climb. Accommodation: Aroumd gite A simple building, supplying beds and toilet facilities in the middle of rural Morocco. Gites are mostly buildings in the same style as the local villages, made out of thick-walled mud brick or "pise", cool in summer and warm in winter. They are run by local Berbers and mostly have bunk beds or dormitory style mattresses; shared toilet facilities and local cooks will come in to supply meals. We suggest having warm clothes in winter as they do not generally have heating. In Aroumd gite it is possible to arrange a hammam in the local Berber style. Your guide can arrange this. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Trek to Jbel Toubkal

Trek up the path past the sacred site of Sidi Chamharouch and onwards to the base camp of Toubkal, Neltner (3207m). The trek today is a long climb but rewarding when looking back at the views. The terrain becomes rockier and the vegetation sparser as the altitude gets higher. Approx. 8km, 1100m climb. Accommodation: Neltner gite The Neltner gite is the base camp for the ascent of Toubkal. Based on the village gites, it has shared rooms, but your cook and guides will still oversee your meals. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Climb Jbel Toubkal

Summit day! An early start to climb up to the peak which is just over 4000m. At the top, we hope for clear weather to see the great views over the mountains and down towards the Sahara. A true achievement to get to the top of this peak, it is worth taking a good camera to take pictures from the top and also a record of your climb. Approx. 6km, 1000m climb. Accommodation: Neltner gite Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Return to Imlil
• Imlil to Marrakech
• Palais Dar Es Salaam dinner

Walk down to the village of Imlil from your gite. An easier trek, as it is all downhill, pass the valley of Ouagounss and onwards to the village of Imlil. Say goodbye to your mule and cooking teams. Approx. 11km, downhill. Imlil to Marrakech Head back to Marrakech after meeting the transport. Transfer will be by private minibus. Travel time 1.5-2 hours. Palais Dar Es Salaam dinner Tonight, we head out into the centre of Marrakech medina for a celebratory meal in the ancient Palace of Dar Es Salaam. Tucked away in an authentic 17th century palace in Marrakesh, Dar Es Salaam has been renovated according to the traditions of Islamic art. Walk in the footsteps of Winston Churchill, Alfred Hitchcock (who filmed a scene here in "The Man Who Knew Too Much"), Charles Trénet and Sean Connery. Accommodation: Riad Imilchil or similar Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

• Half day city tour of Marrakech
• Visit the Jardin Majorelle

Enjoy a riveting half day tour of the ancient streets of Marrakech, accompanied by a specialist guide. You'll head from the bustling Medina, twisting your way through the kaleidoscopic souks, and arrive at breath-taking palaces and museums. The souks, under a bamboo roof to shade people from the summer sun, have a vast array of things to sell, all arranged in enticing colours, shapes and styles. You will be whisked around the souks, peering into and even haggling in different areas such as the spices, gold/silver, nuts and fruit souks. There will be a chance to see the metalworking and woodworking areas, and perhaps a visit to the underground communal bakeries where the bread for each local family is cooked. The tanneries are also a popular attraction, though you may wish to protect yourself with a mint sprig to offset the smell! Continue to the Palais Bahia, which is arguably the most architecturally impressive palaces in the country. It was constructed in the late 19th Century, and its name means 'brilliance', and you'll witness why: magnificent rooms open onto opulent courtyards, which edge onto a stunning 2-acre landscaped garden. It was intended to capture the essence of Islamic and Moroccan styles, merging into one; you'll likely come across similar structural themes throughout your trip. Continue to the Madrasa: once a prosperous Islamic college and now an Islamic heritage site, it boasts splendid courtyards and open-air galleries. Other highlights of this tour include the epic Museum of Marrakech, where you can learn of the city's intriguing history, followed by the Saadian tombs, where you can marvel at the sepulchres of this compelling dynasty. Your tour ends in the Mellah, an enchanting neighbourhood in Marrakech inhabited by the city's Jewish population. The beauty of having your private guide is that you can specify your particular interests: whether its the masterpieces of Moroccan architecture, the hidden market gems or the more modern areas of Marrakech, your guide will happily accommodate. Visit the Jardin Majorelle Vivid gardens with pools and exotic plants, an oasis of colour, formerly owned by Yves Saint-Laurent and designed by Jacques Majorelle (a french painter). The juxtaposition of the "majorelle blue" paint work with the yellows of the plant pots and the plants and flowers of all hues is worth a long visit. Accommodation: Riad Imilchil or similar Meals included: Breakfast

• Airport transfer from Marrakech to the airport

Time for your onward flight - you will be transferred from Marrakech city to Marrakech airport. Transport will be by private minibus. Estimated travel time - 15 minutes, traffic depending.