Atlas Mountain Explorer

DAY 1 Arrive

Having left Blighty just a few short hours earlier you'll land this afternoon into Marrakech, where a driver will be waiting to meet you. You'll then be whisked into the car and onto your hotel in the centre of the city. Spend your first night enjoying a traditional tagine and watching the bustling city wind down for the evening from the rooftops.

DAY 2 Marrakech Medinas

Today is all about getting to grips with the hustle and bustle of Marrakech's infamous medinas and the city's vibrant history. Start at the central Djemaa el-Fna and then find yourself getting lost among alley after alley of spice stalls and local women selling beautiful coloured scarves, trinkets and jewellery. Practice your haggling skills and purchase a few things to take home with you and as you wander, make sure to also stop and take note of the beautifully ornate architecture found all over the city, in doorways, arches and little back streets.

This afternoon, meet your private guide at your hotel for an afternoon of exploration. As an old capital of the Kingdom, Morocco is full of history and exquisite traditional architecture and your guide will take you to experience some of these lesser known sites for yourself. The Jewish quarter houses some of the most important buildings in Marrakech and so the tour is largely based here. Along the way you'll stop at Koutoubia mosque and minaret, the Saadian Necropolis, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace and Lezama synagogue, and have plenty of time to admire the artisanal tile work, architectural design and dedicated worship.

DAY 3 More Marrakech

To mix things up during your stay in Marrakech we have today organised for you to enjoy a traditional cookery lesson. In the company of an expert local chef you will learn all about the various spices found in the medinas and then put your knowledge to good use when you make your very own tagine. Hopefully, succulent, spicy and expertly seasoned, your lunch will taste all the better when you know what hard work has gone into making it.

DAY 4 The Trek Begins

Set off this morning with your guide and a donkey laden with the bags. The trek will take you through the beautiful landscapes of the Atlas Mountains so keep your eyes on the views and your cameras ready to snap some epic shots. With a picnic lunch on route the trek culminates after around three to four hours in the Azzaden Valley, a beautiful setting barely touched by the modern way of life. Here you'll find the remote trekking lodge that you'll call home for the night. Though it might be remote your accommodation is no less luxurious and there is even a hammam to soak any tired muscles in before a full dinner is served.