DAYS | 8
REG FEE | TBC
MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP | TBC
DIFFICULTY | Challenging
DATES | Various June 2025
THE TREK
Home to rocky gorges, high altitude settlements and incredible scenery, the High Atlas Mountains are a trekker’s paradise. You will tackle extreme temperatures and tough climbs but be rewarded with varied landscapes, delightful village stays and spectacular views of the entire Atlas range and the Marrakech plains beyond. Your challenge will end with well-deserved celebrations in Marrakech, a wonderful chance to experience the vibrant Moroccan way of life.
This is a multi-day trek to significant altitude, led by experienced guides, climbing on rocky terrain with several hours of trekking each day. Tough, but truly rewarding, this challenge will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Our trips are inclusive of accommodation, meals, flights, transport and more, so all you need to do is focus on the challenge ahead!
DATES
2024
GLASGOW, DERBY, DURHAM, SWANSEA
| DATE | REG FEE | CAUSE | |
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| 23 Jun 2024 | £490 | OPEN | BOOK NOW |
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NOTTINGHAM, UWE
| DATE | REG FEE | CAUSE | |
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| 24 Jun 2023 | £490 | OPEN | BOOK NOW |
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ST ANDREWS
| DATE | REG FEE | CAUSE | |
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| 24 Jun 2023 | £490 | OPEN | BOOK NOW |
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PLYMOUTH, BRISTOL, KING'S, OXFORD
| DATE | REG FEE | CAUSE | |
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| 25 Jun 2023 | £490 | OPEN | BOOK NOW |
2025
UNIVERSITIES TBC
| DATE | REG FEE | MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP | |
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| 23 Jun 2025 | TBC | TBC | REGISTER INTEREST |
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UNIVERSITIES TBC
| DATE | REG FEE | MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP | |
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| 24 Jun 2025 | TBC | TBC | REGISTER INTEREST |
THE ITINERARY
DAY 1: DEPARTURE AND ORIENTATION
Departing from a London based airport, you will be met by a Choose a Challenge representative once you arrive in Marrakech. You will then transfer via bus to your accommodation in Imlil, set deep in the Atlas mountains. You will have the opportunity to explore Imlil before a team dinner and your challenge briefing. Multi-share accommodation. Dinner included.
DAY 2: TREK DAY 1
After breakfast, the trek begins. You will walk along the valley to Tacheddirt, roughly 8km away from Imlil. The trail begins to steepen as you ascend to the pass at Tizi n’ Tamatert (2279m). You will then descend into the village of Ouaneskra (2200m) and continue trekking until you reach Tacheddirt (2300m) where you will camp for the night. Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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DAY 3: TREK DAY 2
Today you will trek towards Tizi Likemt, a slow and gradual climb to heights of 3555m. As you reach the top, you will be welcomed by a fantastic view of the Toubkal Massif before a long descent to
the village of Azib Likemt (2200m) where you will spend the night. Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 4: TREK DAY 3
This is a long and challenging day, passing through a number of different landscapes. You will trek towards Tizi n’ Ououraine (3120m), enjoying further views of the Toubkal Massif as well as the Ifni Dome (3876m). The trail will then lead you onwards and downwards to Amsouzert (1700m), one of the region’s most striking villages, where you will spend the night. Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 5: TREK DAY 4
You will head West of Amsouzert, passing several small villages as you make your way to Ifni Lake (2300m). The only lake in the Massif, Ifni Lake is deep and surrounded by rocky mountains.
You will spend some time relaxing at its shores before spending the night in a nearby campsite. Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 6: TREK DAY 5
By now you should feel well acclimatised and be ready to tackle the hardest day of the challenge. You will trek up a steep path until you reach the pass at Tizi n’ Ouanoums (3664m), a narrow ledge between two shafts of rock. From here you will zig-zag your way down to the Neltner Refuge (3200m). Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 7: TREK DAY 6
Today you will leave before dawn and follow the well-worn route to the summit of Mount Toubkal (4167m). If conditions are good, this should take approximately 2-3 hours. At the summit, you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the entire Atlas range and the Marrakech plains beyond. A rapid descent will take you back to base camp, on to the villages of Sidi Chamharouch and Aremd and, finally, along the Mizane River back to Imlil. You will then transfer back to your accommodation in Marrakech where you will have a chance to rest before heading out for a celebratory team meal. Multi share accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 8/EXTENSION DAY 1 - DEPENDING ON YOUR TRAVEL OPTION
If you’ve chosen to come home early you will depart for the UK on a long-haul flight back from Marrakech. Those on our ‘without flights’ travel option are free to continue on your own itinerary after breakfast. If you’ll be joining us on the Edge of the
Sahara extension trip, you will depart on your extended itinerary today! Breakfast included.
“Taking on the High Atlas Mountains Trek was something completely new for me and not like anything I’ve ever experienced before. The guides were friendly & knowledgeable, the location is fantastic and the itinerary was great. This has definitely made me open to taking on another challenge in the future.”
WAYS TO PAY
To get started on your challenge, you’ll need to pay your registration fee and pick your fundraising plan. You can choose to pay an additional instalment toward your trip costs in exchange for a reduction in your fundraising target - we call this a ‘flexi payment’.
REG. FEE (£490): paid upon sign-up, or opt to split this into two instalments of £245. Splitting your reg. fee will incur a small admin fee of £25.
FLEXI PAYMENT: you pick how much - paid 10 weeks before departure. Your flexi payment will automatically customise your fundraising target. We’ve detailed your options below.
Prices including flights:
OPTION ONE
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£0
Fundraise
TBC
OPTION TWO
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£195
Fundraise
TBC
OPTION THREE
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£395
Fundraise
TBC
Prices excluding flights:
OPTION ONE
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£0
Fundraise
TBC
OPTION TWO
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£95
Fundraise
TBC
OPTION THREE
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£195
Fundraise
TBC
When taking on a challenge with us, you can rest assured that all of the money you fundraise throughout the year will go directly to the charity you are supporting. Once you hit that all important fundraising target and your place on the challenge is confirmed, the charity will use this money to cover the remaining costs of your challenge as well as to further the vital services that they provide. All of our challenges operate on a minimum 50:50 cost to donation ratio and 100% of any Gift Aid or funds that you raise above your target will stay with your charity.
CHALLENGE EXTENSION: EDGE OF THE SAHARA
Days: 5 Registration Fee: £125 Cost: £365
Included: all accommodation and transport (including camel), meals as outlined in the itinerary, excursions as per the itinerary, English speaking guides.
Experience the wonder of sleeping under the stars in the Sahara Desert on our High Atlas Mountains Trek extension, as you head through the dunes on camel-back, dine on traditional Moroccan tagine and stay in a traditional Berber camp in the largest hot desert in the world - truly incredible!
ITINERARY
DAY 1: VALLEY OF THE ROSES
After breakfast, you will depart from Marrakech and drive through the Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass. As you descend towards the desert and the Valley of the Roses, you will be met with stunning views of the Dades Valley and Dades gorge where you will spend the evening. Hotel accommodation Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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DAY 2: CAMEL RIDING IN ERG CHEBBI
You will depart in the morning for the Todra gorge, with a short stop at the dunes of Erg Chebbi, arriving around mid-afternoon. Erg Chebbi is the starting point for camel trekking into the Sahara. After boarding your four-legged friend, you will ride into the dunes of Erg Chebbi and towards your private tented accommodation in a traditional Berber camp. Berber tent accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 3: TALLOUINE
After breakfast you will trek back out of the desert, saying goodbye to your camel. You will then have a long drive to Tallouine, stopping en-route to admire some truly spectacular scenery off the beaten track. Hostel accommodation. Breakfast included.
DAY 4: BACK IN MARRAKECH
Today you will return to Marrakech. Once you have arrived and checked in to your accommodation, you are free to explore the city. Riad accommodation. Breakfast included.
DAY 5: TRANSFER & RETURN TO THE UK
After breakfast, you will transfer to Marrakech International airport for your flight back to the UK. Breakfast included.
Take a look at our Morocco High Atlas Mountains Challenge Info Pack for further details or get in touch to add our trip extension to your challenge!
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