The Highlands of Morocco Tour (12 Days)
This Trekking Journey will take us across the thickness of dense red cedar forests unique to the Atlas Mountains. We will camp in these cathedrals of nature with an unsurpassed repertoire composed by life itself as the forest gradually builds its beauty.
Itinerary
Then a progressive climb along the canyons and gorges to higher plateaus where isolation is absolute, the stars at your reach, and an environment favorable to contemplation. We will enter the fields of meditation and respect, visit these zaouias (spiritual retreat centers) and the wise men of the holy places. We will create some moments of deep communion with the local people, based on all due respect for one another as equal human beings.
Itinerary for the Undiscovered Highlands
Day 1: New York / Casablanca
Your trip to Morocco begins with a non-stop, overnight flight on the Moroccan national carrier Royal Air Maroc, from John F. Kennedy Airport in New York to the Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca.
Upon your arrival to Casablanca airport, you will be greeted by your guide who will take on your first journey along the Atlantic shore to the magnificent city of Rabat. Your guide will immerse you in the history of Morocco. Overnight at hotel in Rabat.
We'll travel to Ourzigh, visiting the holy city of Ouazzane in the Rif Mountains . Then, we'll experience the unique Berber and Moorish lifestyles seen in the village of Fez el Bali and Amergou Mountains . This route will be lined by picturesque villages with majestic evergreen forests providing a natural backdrop. We will camp overnight.
We'll start the day with a to hike in the Tamesnit, which is in the heart of the Rif Mountains , the belvedere of Lalla Outka and the Isolated shrine of Moulay Bouchta el khammar (master of music). The shrine is also a pilgrimage destination for Berber musicians who come to pay their respect and seek blessings. We will camp overnight.
We drive to Taza in the morning, an ancient city which stands as the gateway of the Middle Atlas. We will cross the Rif Massif surrounded by the pine acacia, and cedar trees, as far as the eye can see. Monkeys can also be seen, along with thousands of bird species. Dinner and over night will be in the hotel.
Today, we'll hike for the whole day through the ranges of the Bouyeblan, at hights exceeding 11,200 feet. Breathtaking sceneries and exquisite Berber villages fill the vistas! Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
We drive up to Bouyeblan, visiting Chiker Caves, and Immouzer Marmoucha water falls. Take a journey back in time: crossing one of the most remote Berber nomadic territories. Dinner and overnight are in Camp.
We'll meet with the packing mules and hike across the Jbel Tichchoukt. We're likely to encounter Berber shepherds in their pasturing migration. Dinner and overnight are in camp.
We'll travel through the ranges of Sebou. We'll stop at Ribat al Khayer to explore a typical Berber village of the region, and later proceed to Sefrouan, an ancient trade outpost from the Phoenician time and a center of Jewish heritage since the dawn of time. Visit villages and souks all the way to Fez! Dinner and accommodation are at the hotel.
We'll start the historic tour by the Mellah, the king's palace and the Bat'ha museum of Moroccan arts. We'll also have a walking tour of the Medina, the fascinating walled city with its incredible maze of medieval twisting alleys, blind turns, mosques, shrines, fountains, workshops and every conceivable kind of market. Lunch will be served in a typical Moroccan restaurant. For the afternoon, we'll continue visiting and shopping. Dinner is at the hotel.
Travel to Casablanca via Volubilis, the Roman capital of Northwestern Africa . Lunch is in the interesting city of Moulay Idris the birth place of Islam in Morocco. We'll have an afternoon arrival to Casablanca with sightseeing of the Ramparts, the Gates, the Borjs (forts) and the Andalous part. Dinner is at the Hotel.
Depart from Casablanca to New York with a memorable trip of a lifetime.
What's Included:
- 10 nights camping equipment and accommodation in 3 star hotels
- Full Board (breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
- Land transportation in 4X4 drive
- Services of English speaking guides and escort
- Fees to monuments and Museums
- Hotel tax and services charges
Hotels We Use:
- Rabat: Hotel Chellah (1 night)
- Amergou: camping (1 night)
- Lalla outka: camping (1 night)
- Taza: hotel rida (2 nights)
- Boulmane: camping on farm (1 night)
- Sekoura: camping (1 night)
- Fez: Hotel Batha (3 nights)
- Casablanca: Hotel Swiss (1 night)
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