From the Panoramas of Tassaoute to the Valley of Roses - 8 Days

Duration: 8 days

Level: Average of 5 to 6 hours of walking per day

Season: May to late October

Arrival Airport: Marrakech-Menara

Climate:

Mountain climate in general (Day: 20°–30°C / Night: 10°–17°C)

Wildlife: Caracal – Cuvier’s gazelle – Barbary sheep – Jackal – Fox – Barbary macaque – Squirrels – Bearded vulture – Golden eagle – Buzzards – Ravens – Falcons – Wheatear – Lark – Hoopoe – Kingfisher – Robins – Blackbirds – Storks

Flora: Red and thuriferous juniper – Holm oak – Thuja – Thorny xerophytes – Adenocarpus – Broom – Boxwood, etc.

Supervision:

Certified Moroccan mountain guide fluent in foreign languages, approved by the Ministry of Tourism, plus cook and muleteers.

Accommodation:

2 nights in hotel in Marrakech, in double room half-board or single room on request

Other nights in bivouac, homestay or guesthouse, depending on program and weather

Provided: Small igloo tents (2-person or individual), individual foam mattress

1 kitchen tent and 1 large mess tent with ground mats for meals

Transport:

All transfers in comfortable air-conditioned vehicle from/to airport

Luggage Portage:

Mules are used to carry luggage

Food:

Moroccan cuisine with Berber and Arab flavors is always appreciated:

Breakfast: Coffee – Milk – Cheese – Black tea – Mint tea – Jam – Butter – Honey – Cocoa powder – Chocolate spread – Bread

Lunch: Various salads – Pasta – Rice – Lentils – White beans – Bread – Seasonal dessert – Mint tea

Dinner: Tajines – Couscous – Soups – Bread – Dessert – Verbena tea

Our tours are full board. Once you leave the city, meals are prepared by your cook: traditional, balanced and varied Moroccan cuisine. During the day, snacks such as dried fruits, cookies, and nuts are provided.

Drinks: Mint tea and bottled water throughout the trip

Practical Information:

Equipment – Please bring 2 pieces of luggage (max 15 kg):

Small backpack for daily use (water bottle, sunscreen, camera…)

Duffel bag preferably (carried by mules – no suitcases please)

Sleeping gear:

Bring a warm and comfortable sleeping bag (Warm blankets are available in guesthouses)

Clothing:

1 hat/cap or scarf

Breathable short-sleeve t-shirts (1 per 2–3 hiking days)

1 fleece jacket or sweater

1 mountain trousers

Specific hiking socks to prevent blisters

1 pair of lightweight hiking boots with ankle support

1 sarong (useful for discreet washing)

Underwear

1 comfortable evening trousers

1 pair of very light evening shoes

Personal First Aid Kit:

We carry a basic first aid kit. Please bring your own supplies:

Painkillers – Anti-inflammatory – Antispasmodic – Intestinal antiseptic – Antiemetic – Band-aids – Small Elastoplast roll – Antiseptic – Eye drops – Your usual personal meds (antibiotics, etc.)

Formalities:

Currency:

1 Euro ≈ 10 to 11 dirhams (varies by bank). International Visa cards work in major cities. Currency exchange offices are available.

Note: Avoid withdrawing too much as exporting dirhams is prohibited.

Local Time:

Morocco is GMT time – one hour behind most of Europe.

Passport:

For French, Belgian, or Swiss nationals, a valid passport is required (no visa), valid for at least 6 months after entry.

Health:

No vaccinations are required. Prevention remains the best protection.

Monnaie :

1 euro équivaut à environ 10 à 11 dirhams selon le cour de la banque. Dans toutes les grandes villes, vous pourrez retirer de l'argent avec une carte Visa internationale. Vous trouverez également de nombreux bureaux de change. Attention, ne retirez pas trop d'argent car l'exportation des dirhams est interdite.

Heure locale :

Le Maroc est à l'heure GMT, il y a donc une heure de décalage par rapport à l’Europe.

Passeport :

Pour les ressortissants français, belges ou suisses, passeport en cours de validité (pas de visa) valable au moins six mois après la date d’entrée sur le territoire marocain.

Santé :

Aucune vaccination n'est obligatoire. La meilleure précaution restant la prévention.