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, transport and more, so all you need to do is focus on the challenge ahead!
TREK ITINERARY
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION
You will be met by a Choose a Challenge representative once you arrive in Marrakech. You will then transfer via bus (approximately a two hour journey) 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.
DAY 2 - TREK DAY 1
After breakfast we begin our trek. Heading along the Mizane Valley, we first pass the village of Aremd and then onto the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. We then continue east and by crossing the flood plains our route takes us along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs above the valley. Crossing the river we eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch, which attracts tourists and pilgrims. From here the trail continues to climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the refuge (3206m) where you will spend the night.
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“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.”
TRIP COSTS & INCLUSIONS
We provide several funding options for our trekking challenges, to provide you with the maximum possible flexibility.
First, decide whether to pay for your challenge outright (Self Fund option) or fundraise for your challenge. If you’re fundraising, you can choose our Minimum Sponsorship option with a full fundraising target, or opt to Flexi Fund: pay some of your trip costs yourself, and cover the rest with a reduced fundraising target.
The separate funding options are detailed in full below:
SELF FUND 2025
Registration fee:
£195
Balance payment:
Ground arrangements only: £455
Flights Included: £740
Fundraise:
No fundraising required
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MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP 2025
Registration fee:
£195
Fundraise:
Ground arrangements only: £910
Flights Included: £1,480
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FLEXI FUND 2025
Registration fee:
£195
Flexi payment:
Ground arrangements only (GAO) options: £95
Flights included options: £195
Fundraise:
GAO: £720 (£95 flexi)
Flights: £1,090 (£195 flexi)
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INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Your full itinerary, in the Challenge Information Pack below, gives details of the specific inclusions for your trip.
Please note that international flights are not included in our 2024 public challenges.
In our 2025 challenges, you have the option to either include flights or arrange your own in order to allow you maximum flexibility on when to arrive, how long to extend your trip, which airline you fly with, where you depart from etc.
Take a look below to see at a glance the inclusions and exclusions for this challenge.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
International flights (where this option is chosen)
Ground transfers (airport transfers only if flight inclusive trip)
Accommodation as specified
All meals on the trek and other meals as specified
All National Park fees, entrance fees, taxes, and permits
English-speaking professional guides
Safe drinking water during the trek
Communal camping equipment
Porter service on the trek
Comprehensive pre-departure support and advice
24-hour emergency line for use during your trip
what’s not included
Tips and gratuities
Visas
Travel insurance
Medical expenses in case of emergency on your trip
Any necessary vaccinations or medications
Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
Optional excursions
Personal camping equipment and clothing
Other items of a personal nature
DO I HAVE TO FUNDRAISE TO TAKE PART IN THE TRIP?
You’re free to choose to fundraise for whichever charity you like, as long as they are registered in the UK or Ireland.
When you register, you’ll see a list of charities to choose from - this list includes our Partner Charities and also other causes and charities registered across the UK and Ireland who have already agreed to support fundraisers taking part our in challenges.
If you’d like to fundraise for a charity which is not already a partner of ours, just let us know and we’ll link up with them!
know before you go:
How difficult is this challenge?
What is the accommodation like?
Do I need mountaineering skills?
What will the group size be?
Extensions are subject to minimum numbers, if interested, please get in contact
EDGE OF THE SAHARA
An iconic extension trip that includes it all. Once you’ve conquered your High Atlas trek, you can extend your stay in Morocco to relax and see some more of this beautiful country.
Experience the wonder of sleeping under the stars in the Sahara Desert on our Edge of the Sahara extension trip, 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!
En route to the dunes, you’ll also visit some world famous sites used as location sets for some of Hollywood’s most iconic movies.
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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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Accommodation as specified
Ground transfers
Meals as specified in the itinerary
All entrance fees, taxes, and permits
English-speaking professional guides
Activities as specified
24-hour emergency line for use during your trip
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Tips and gratuities
Supplementary travel insurance
Medical expenses in case of emergency on your trip
Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
Optional activities or excursions
Items of a personal nature
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Options for flights and without flights
LENGTH: 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS
STATUS: AVAILABLE
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