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This expedition is a true journey of discovery, taking students from Berber villages to the top of Morocco's rugged Atlas Mountain range, down to the stunning towns and beaches of Morocco's Atlantic Coast via the enchanting souks and Medina's of Marrakech. Start your school's expedition by travelling into the heart of Berber village life, spending time living and working alongside the local community before your Berber guides lead you through the passes, steep ridges and lush valleys of their homeland to the summit of your choice of one of North Africa's highest peaks. Travelling back to the enchanting imperial city of Marrakech, students will be guided through the city's Medina's and palaces to learn about Morocco's rich history, haggle with the traders in the bustling bazaars and be enchanted by the sights and sounds of Djemaa el-Fna market. A short drive takes your school group to the stunning Atlantic Coast where you will take a camel trek to a wild beach camp before spending some time exploring the magical port city of Essaouira.
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Day 1
Arrive Marrakech & transfer to Ait Bougmez
After arrival to Marrakech airport, transfer by private minibus to the Ait Bougumez Valley in the Central Atlas Mountains. Upon arrival at the Bougumez Valley you will stay in a simple village house and experience local village life at close quarters.
Meals: L,D
Day 2-4
Berber Community Service and Immersion
Start of project work in cooperation with farmers and local association. Construction, painting project work can be combined with assistance to the farmers on the fields/agriculture. From the end of June to the beginning of September are school holidays in Morocco.
Meals: B,L,D
Day 5
Aït Bougumez 1850 m (5550 ft) - Arouss - Ikkis 2390 m (7170 ft)
Following the trails along the fields of the Bougumez valley, you hike to the village of Arouss and start the ascent up to the high pasture of Ikkis. Walking tiime: approximately 6 hours
Day 6
Ikkis 2390 m (7170 ft) - Tarkeddid 2900 m (8700 ft)
Today you make a steep but well graded ascent to the pass of Tizi Oumskik (3400 m) (10,200 ft) with the full vista of Mgoun reaching out in front of you. Then you will take a short descent to the Tarkeddidt Plateau which is inhabited by nomads and their camels during the summer months. Walking time: approximately 4 hours
Day 7
Tarkeddid 2900 m (8700 ft) - Mgoun summit 4068 m (12204 ft) - Oulilimt 2600 m (7800 ft)
Summit Climb. From the summit fantastic views of the Jebel Sahro Mountains to the east and the Atlas to the north and west. If conditions do not allow a summit attempt, it is still a good day’s walk across the Oumsoud pass to reach the upper Mgoun River, followed by a descent to Oulilimt. Walking time: approximately 9-10 hours
Day 8
Oulilimt 2600 m (7800 ft) - Tighremt n’Aït Ahmed - valley of Amougr 2500 m (7500 ft)
Descend along the scenic Oulilimt valley to Aflafal, where we stop for lunch, and continue in the afternoon to the Tighremt n’Aït Ahmed and on to the camp at the foot of Tizi n'Aït Imi. Walking time: Approximately 6 hours
Day 9
Valley of Amougr 2500 m (7500 ft) - Tizi n’Aït Imi 2905 m (8715 ft) - Aït Bougmez
This last trekking day starts with a steady ascent to the Tizi n’Aït Imi pass followed by a long descent of around 1000 m (3000 ft) down to the Bougmez valley, the end of the trek. Walking time: Approximately 6 hours
Meals: B,L
Day 10
Aït Bougmez - Marrakech
In the morning you leave the High Atlas Mountains and drive back to Marrakech. On the way, visit Ouzoud waterfalls. In the evening, we visit the animated Jamaa El Fna square. Driving time: approximately 5 hours
Day 11
Explore Marrakech
In the morning, enjoy a guided walking city tour to the Medina and the souks. The afternoon is free for relaxation and shopping.
Day 12
Marrakech – Sidi Kaouki – Plage Azrou
After breakfast, drive west to the Atlantic coast to reach the village of Sidi Kaouki by mid-afternoon. From there we hike along the beaches for about 40 minutes to our camp. Drive time: approximately 7 hours
Day 13
Camel trek Plage Azrou - Sidi Mbark - Essaouira
Trekking along the Atlantic coast, you walk and/or ride mostly along sandy beaches to the small cascades of Sidi Mbark. From the end of the trek, transfer to the town of Essaouira. Upon arrival walking and orientation tour in Essaouira. Walking/riding time: approximately 3.5 hours Driving time: approximately 1 hour
Day 14
Essaouira - Marrakech Airport
After breakfast, transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech airport for the flight home Driving time: approximately 3 hours
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World Expeditions Schools journeys are designed to encourage positive personal development and the learning of life skills, while leaving the communities and environments we travel to, in a better condition than when we arrived.The programs are designed to:• Build strong friendships and bonds with their peers, their teachers, and the local people they meet. • Increase the confidence to engage with new people, and collaboratively make informed decisions.• Discover the benefits of working cooperatively together as a cohesive team, to achieve a common objective.• Increase the ability to face, and cope with, mental and physical challenges and therefore increase resilience.• Give students a chance to appreciate and care for the natural world. The environments we travel through are beautiful and often pristine, invariably the students will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding about how their individual actions impact on the environment.• Learn personal skills i.e., time management, personal hygiene, responsibility for personal gear, patience, tolerance, and public speaking.We help encourage students to learn what it means to be a true global citizen.
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This expedition involves trekking through undulating country, often untracked, for up to six hours a day at a steady pace. To undertake this level of activity you will need a good level of trekking fitness and be sure-footed. Some days involve walking over rugged terrain, including boulders, scree and heavily vegetated ground. As a minimum, we recommend 45 minutes of aerobic type exercise three times a week for three months leading up to your trek.
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