Morocco Wild Roots
8 Days
Min 6 max 10
€1550,-
The Trip
In many ways, the High Atlas in Morocco feels as if little has changed over the centuries. In this mountain range, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in western Morocco to the Algerian border in the east, a traditional existence is lived by the original inhabitants: the Berbers. Far removed from crowded Morocco, they have preserved their time-honored culture, language and simple life close to nature.
For a week we will explore the wild roots of Morocco and participate in traditional life on the mountain. Accompanied entirely in Berber style by local mountain people, shepherds, their mules and equipped with our own basecamp, we will explore the High Atlas. We use the primary means of Berber transportation and explore the area on foot.
Trekking along paths that locals have been hiking for thousands of years, we climb the roof of North Africa above 4000 meters and are treated to impressive nature and extraordinary landscapes. Along the way, we visit local mountain villages, eat clean tagines and experience the hospitality and culture of this region. Houses made of clay that seem to grow out of the rolling countryside, children playing in a river, the local shepherd wandering the main street with his flock in tow… sipping on a mint tea taking it all in, it is hard not to be charmed by this off-the-grid lifestyle.
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Theme and levels
The theme of this trip is Wild Roots: a journey to a place where nature and culture are inseparable. For this trip a good condition and experience in mountainous terrain is required. We walk long distances and sometimes cover 1500 meters altitude per day. This combined with warm temperatures during the day and the altitude of our route (above 4000 meters) makes the trip physically challenging faster. Experience with (wild) camping or Wild Human is a plus but not necessary.
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Practical
Cost
€2295,-
What’s included?
7 nights in traditional Moroccan Berber accommodation or tent
breakfast, lunch and evening meals of local cost
use Rewild group equipment, possibly crampons and ice axe for climbing the roof North Africa (+ 4000 meters)
local montangards, mule herders and mules
Rewild Mountain Leader / wilderness guide
transport on site
Not included in this price is your flight to Marrakech, any personal expenses in catering establishments and mountaineering insurance. We recommend taking out this at the NKBV.
Logistics
Logistics within Morocco are organized by Rewild and are
included in the trip. You are free to travel to Marrakech
on your own and book your own flight, but in consultation we will look at
the best flight.
Nutrition and water
Food is organized by Rewild and is included in the
package price. This means breakfast, lunch and dinner during all days. It is
advisable to bring your own snacks for between meals.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 6 people. A maximum of 10 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours, Rewild uses the guarantee of VZR Garant. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the website of VZR Garant.
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Travel Program
Day 1
Travel day to the Atlas
After our plane ride to Marrakech and onward travel to the Atlas, we are introduced to Berber life in the Moroccan hinterland.
Day 2 through 6
Wandering through the Atlas Mountains
For a week we roam right through the Toubkal National Park berber region. Self-sufficient with our own tent camp and as a team accompanied by local shepherds, mules and guide, we trek through the mountains, walking between 10 and 20 km daily with the necessary altimeters (6-12 hours). We camp in the wild, sleep with local mountain people in guesthouses and feast on local Moroccan mountain cuisine. On our route is the highest mountain range in North Africa. Mules carry our food and basecamp, allowing us to lightly pack and maneuver our day trips.
Day 7
Back to civilization
From the hinterland back to civilization. After 7 days in nature, we conclude the trip Berber-style in a traditional Moroccan kasbah.
Day 8
Travel Day
Back to the Netherlands.
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Do you offer travel insurance?
No, we do not offer travel insurance ourselves. We recommend mountaineering insurance through the NKBV.
Are there any hidden fees or service charges?
No, there are no hidden costs. All unavoidable additional costs are clearly stated in advance in the travel price.
Do you also rent equipment or materials?
Yes, some of the required equipment is available for rent on our trips. We offer these rental options during the booking process. There you can see exactly what gear is available and add it directly to your booking. That way you don’t have to arrange this separately in advance.
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