What an excellent trip. The scenery was stunning, night skies breathe taking, the sunsets and... Kate Newbold, 2019 See more reviews
Great trek- hard slog but worth it- stunning scenery- first class support from Lassan our guide... jim braiden, 2018 See more reviews
This trip surpassed all my expectations. There were 15 of us in total ranging from age 26 to 65... Jane Sinclair, 2018 See more reviews
The mountains were beautiful, the group was fun, and the guide was awesome! The food was not... Rachel Smith, 2018 See more reviews
Undiscovered Atlas is a great week of trekking, which, for me, was pitched at the right level.... Sarah Falcous, 2018 See more reviews
Excellent trip,quite tough walking in spectacular mountain scenery.The camping was harder than I... john latham, 2018 See more reviews
A brilliant trip - the guide ensured we had a great time, even when the route had to be changed... Anonymous user, 2018 See more reviews
I have been on many similar trekking trips but this was the first time that I travelled with... Lesley Berry, 2018 See more reviews
Met my expectations - 5 + a bit days fairly challenging walking in desert mountain scenery. Food... John Heathcote, 2018 See more reviews
What a wonderful way to spend the Christmas break!-Beautiful scenery, great walking, a great... Kevin Beards , 2018 See more reviews
Itinerary Include flights Expand all Day 1 Fly to Agadir. Fly to Agadir; arrival at our hotel in the evening. Hotel Golden Tulip or similar Day 2 Drive to Taroudant for lunch; continue to Irghem. Trek to first campsite. From Agadir we drive inland to Taroudant where we'll enjoy a brief tour, including time for a coffee on the square. We have lunch in the oasis of Tiout before continuing onto Ighrem, a copper town that has survived for centuries on its trade of pots and water urns with the Saharan caravans. It lies on a plateau near the Tizi'n'Touzlimt pass (1820m), where the road to Tata and the desert landscape meet the Anti-Atlas range. Here we start our trek into the mountains towards our camping spot for the evening, Tagragra No. 1. Perched on a plateau the sunrise in the morning is well worth any early night. Full-service Camping Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 3 Walk to village of Tagdicht, a long but diverse day. A long first day as we climb over a col and then a series of spurs before entering a broad valley. After a picnic lunch we continue past an abandoned mine towards the head of the valley eventually reaching the beautiful village of Amal. Finally we cross over a pass for the final stretch of today's walk in the beautiful evening light to the village of Tagdicht. Here we camp on a traditional 'threshing' platform that lies between the many agricultural terraces and is just outside a village at the foot of Jebel Aklim. Full-service Camping Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 4 Ascent of Jebel Aklim (2531m). Today is a steeper day's walking. We climb Jebel Aklim (2531m), one of the highest summits in the Anti-Atlas, that offers excellent views to the High Atlas as well as Jebel Siroua. The summit is reached via a high col and a series of spurs. Pausing for a scenic picnic lunch we then descend to our camp at Tagragra No.2. This area is one of the most remote in this range, yet is still surrounded by Berber villages. The valleys are full of brightly dressed women and children at the time of harvest, working in the fields. Full-service Camping Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 5 Three day complete circuit of Aklim Range. We travel from Tagragra through the wonderfully remote village of Irtem. Walking through these villages, we have the opportunity to chat with the Berber people, enjoy their friendly conversation, (mainly through hand gestures and basic French), and gain true insight into their traditional way of life. We finally arrive at our campsite for the evening close to the village of M'dint (City of Cats). Nestled in a valley of olive groves and small trickling streams the camp site is protected from the elements and provides a peaceful resting spot. Full-service Camping Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 6 Continue our trek through this stunning remote region. With a chance to swim in natural pools. Leaving the village of M'dint, we cross two cols, slowly weaving our way up the valley. The villagers are very friendly and if we are lucky we may get invited in to try some mint tea and local delicacies. Passing through ancient olive plantations we admire the irrigation channels before resting for a picnic lunch under the shady trees. Be sure to hunt out the small river for a soothing paddle! We work our way up the last pass of Tizgue for a steady uphill push, well worth it as we are rewarded with views of our entire route. Our campsite rests next to ancient argan trees and there is a natural series of rock pools where we can enjoy a swim and a wash as the sun sets.Full-service Camping Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 7 Final day in the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Drive to Oulad Berhil and Taroudant. Today offers picturesque walking through the date palms and rocky landscapes of the Anti-Atlas. We walk along a dry riverbed (wadi) before arriving at Anammer village for our final picnic lunch. In the early afternoon we transfer by minibus to Oulad Berhil, a journey of around 1 hour. After check in at our Riad, there will the option to rest and relax or make the short journey to Taroudant (45 minutes) where we are free to explore the city, dubbed 'Marrakech in miniature'. There is the chance to visit the souk for some authentic Moroccan souvenirs or relax in one of the hammam steam baths before our farewell meal.Riad Hida or similar Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 8 Transfer to Agadir; fly to London. Today we will check out of our Riad, and make our way to Agadir via Taroudant, where again there will be time to wander around and pick up any last minute souvenirs. Those on the group flights are taken to Agadir Airport in time for their flight, which is usually in the evening. For those not on the group flights, the trip ends in Taroudant. It is possible to join the group transfer to Agadir Airport with prior arrangement. Meals included: Breakfast
Morocco There are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are: Tetanus, Typhoid and Hepatitis A.
Hotels & Camping Camping on this trip is always full service but in wild camps, as official campsites simply do not exist in the areas we visit. Wild camping means there is no ablutions or toilet block. A basic toilet tent is erected at each camp. All camp chores are done for you from erecting and dismantling your tent to all the cooking and washing up. A table and chairs are also provided for meal times. On our last night we stay in the pretty Riad Hida, on the road back to Taroudant near the village of Souss. It offers an outdoor pool with a furnished terrace and a beautiful Moroccan style garden. The perfect place to relax after 4 days under canvas. Single room (for hotel nights only) on this trip subject to availability and on request
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Reviewed January 2019 Kate Newbold Trip: Undiscovered Atlas Undiscovered Atlas What an excellent trip. The scenery was stunning, night skies breathe taking, the sunsets and sunrises beautiful. Lassan, our guide had great local knowledge, was patient, paced well and always had a plan B when required. We received great support from the whole team and special mention to the chef Hussain who produced very tasty food. The walking was great, hard at times but pitched at the right level. The icing on the cake was a great bunch of fellow traveller. A most excellent adventure indeed. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Feeling like you are wandering in the wilderness, just our group and no other tourists. What did you think of your group leader? Excellent. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Just do it. Is there anything else you would like to add? This is our third Exodus trip and certainly will not be our last.
Reviewed December 2018 jim braiden Trip: Undiscovered Atlas Undiscovered Atlas Great trek- hard slog but worth it- stunning scenery- first class support from Lassan our guide and his team - particularly our cook Hussein- who was superb. Weather was great- tents etc very comfortable. Highlights- lunch under tree shade in Berber village, dip in mountain pool on second last day and the superb Riad we stayed at on last night. As usual with Exodus a first class experience- made even better by the people in the group - great bunch What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Ascending Jebel Aklim What did you think of your group leader? Lassan -fantastic, patient, competent, always has a fall back plan- he even remembered me from a previous trip - he was a junior guide when I did Toubkal Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Yes Last night in Riad - lovely place but no toiletries - so bring soap and shampoo !
Reviewed November 2018 Jane Sinclair Trip: Undiscovered Atlas Epic trip ! This trip surpassed all my expectations. There were 15 of us in total ranging from age 26 to 65 and all strangers. Within a couple of days we were like a team of old friends laughing and teasing each other and being supportive and kind to each other. The scenery was spectacular and we enjoyed sunrises , sunsets, swimming in a rock pool, picnicking at the highest peak, strenuous walking , we saw nomads and a few villagers but not a single other tourist the whole trip. The children came out to meet us and to chat and play if we walked through villages and it often felt like we were witnessing life from a bygone age. The tents were sound and kept the wind out on the first 2 nights . Once we camped in the valleys the wind dropped. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The most inspirational moment was walking down a mountain glimpsing the camp and the rock pools beckoning to us in the distance. As we walked a herd of over 300 sheep rams and newborn lambs moved towards us led by a nomad in vividly coloured clothing which contrasted starkly with the grey rocks and stones. The sound of the the animals hooves on the rocks sounded like the pitter patter of raindrops echoing through the mountain air. In the distance a young Berber who looked about 12 years old was skipping effortlessly across the rocks dressed in bright magenta and red tunic. It was truly an ethereal sight. What did you think of your group leader? The group leader Lasan was professional organised calm extremely kind and great fun. Nothing was ever to much trouble for him. He encouraged me up the mountains, made sure we had enough to eat and constantly filled up our water bottles. The team of cooks and porters looked after us so well that really all we needed to do was walk , have fun , eat and sleep. They put up the tents , prepared all the delicious food and served lunches fit for a king on top of mountains. I always felt safe and was able to fully appreciate the isolation of the mountains as a result. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Take woolly hat and gloves as it was cold on a couple of evenings. The group leader provided bottled water in huge containers so we didn't need our water filter bottles or chlorine tablets so save your money and don't bother buying them. I would advise anyone considering doing this trip to go for it. The hotel on the first night was clean and comfortable ( unfortunately i cant remember the name) but ask for a room at the back of the hotel as the saturday night disco/club was at the front of the hotel and our room overlooked it and was very noisy until 3pm in the morning. Is there anything else you would like to add? I would definitely travel with Exodus again. All the arrangements were excellent and the all the people who supported us from Lasan to the drivers , cooks and porters were professional and real experts at their jobs.
Reviewed April 2018 Rachel Smith Trip: Undiscovered Atlas Excellent Atlas The mountains were beautiful, the group was fun, and the guide was awesome! The food was not suited at all for vegetarians and vegans. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? When all the group members helped me out when I was sick What did you think of your group leader? Knowledgeable, friendly, safe
Reviewed April 2018 Sarah Falcous Trip: Undiscovered Atlas Great week of trekking Undiscovered Atlas is a great week of trekking, which, for me, was pitched at the right level. There were some challenging parts to the trek, but not so difficult that it was not enjoyable. It was great to visit a remote part of the country, where there were few tourists, but the locals were very friendly and welcoming. I felt like I had a proper break away from normal life, which felt great! The food was simple, but fabulous and I enjoyed it all. I would definitely recommend this trip to others. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Reaching the peak of Jebel Aklim was great, it was a challenging hike up but felt great a the top! What did you think of your group leader? Youssef was a great group leader. He was very experienced and knowledgeable and had a good relationship with the group. He lead us across some remote areas and I felt completely confident and ease at all times. Thank you Youssef! The rest of the team should also be thanked ie the drivers, cooks and extra guide. They were all very professional. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Take plenty wet wipes, spare socks and underwear. There is no showering, but it felt nice to put clean things on after the day's trek. Also take blister treatment eg compeed and tape to prevent blisters. Also, no electricity so taking a power monkey / charging device is useful if you are relying on taking photos on your phone, for example. Is there anything else you would like to add? The only negative part I can think of was the final meal. While the meal was lovely, it was quite expensive ie over £30. I felt this was too expensive and the food at the hotel in Taroudant would have been more than acceptable. I would have liked to have been warned that the meal was going to be this price so I could have organised my money more effectively. It was also quite a drive to the restaurant from the hotel. I personally would have liked to have gone straight to the hotel after the final trek, relaxed and eaten at the hotel, then the following morning go into Taroudant shopping and then on to the airport. This is my only negative observation, however, I enjoyed all of the trip thoroughly and would definitely recommend it to others.
Reviewed March 2018 john latham Trip: Undiscovered Atlas tma Excellent trip,quite tough walking in spectacular mountain scenery.The camping was harder than I anticipated.It was very cold and windy at night making it difficult to sleep. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? I guess reaching the highest point,Jebel Aklim. What did you think of your group leader? Youssef was very good and seemed to have everything well organised He certainly organised some substantial evening meals and tasty lunches. His english probably wasn't the best but it generally wasn't a problem Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Take warm clothing for the nights, and ear plugs in case its windy and the tent is noisy.I was glad to be allocated a tent to myself,I slept so badly it would have been miserable if I had been sharing.
Reviewed February 2018 Anonymous user Trip: Undiscovered Atlas Undiscovered Atlas review A brilliant trip - the guide ensured we had a great time, even when the route had to be changed for safety reasons - we lost a days walking as the plan had to be changed entirely with our starting point changed because we weren't allowed through by the border patrol. The guide worked so hard and immediately came up with a new plan which meant he had to manage everything to ensure we had food, camping sites and a safe alternative route. He was professional, fun and so kind throughout. The food was great and the organisation by the Moroccan team out there was brilliant. I had such a great time. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Sitting having a cup of tea looking at an incredible view of the mountains after 2 full days walking and about to start the 3rd. Beautiful views. Great company. Safe and well looked after. Fantastic. What did you think of your group leader? Mohammed was superb. He adapted and managed things so well - when the route had to change and when I was finding the trek uphill hard on the first day - he paced things so well and was extremely encouraging. He was fun, enthusiastic and worked so hard for the whole trip. He always tried to make things as good as possible. Exodus was lucky he was managing things as he really did ensure we still had a great time regardless!!! Do you have any advice for potential travellers? 1. Take layers - the climate covers all the extremes.. 2. Take your good camera - I didn't - I regret it! 3. I borrowed a walking stick - it was very useful! Is there anything else you would like to add? The exodus bag situation seems pretty inconsistent- regardless of when they book - some people get them and some don't. I didn't particularly want one - but it was odd to say the least! Pretty gutted to have a full day less walking - meant we only had 3.5 days and no swim at the end....but....the guide did a brilliant job of recovering things in very tricky circumstances and it really was out of his control. The guide should get some kind of bonus - he saved the whole trip!! Rashid and Hassan were brilliant too! Generally very well organised from booking to finish - I will do another trip with exodus.
Reviewed January 2018 Lesley Berry Trip: Undiscovered Atlas Undiscovered Atlas I have been on many similar trekking trips but this was the first time that I travelled with Exodus. I did not quite know what to expect compared to other companies but from start to finish the holiday was well organised and thoroughly enjoyable partially due to Exodus but mainly due to the leader, Mohammed and his support team. We were plagued with truly abysmal weather for the first half of the week: sub zero temperatures for much of the day and gales ( which are,apparently, very rare!! ). My tent broke in the middle of the first night requiring an emergency decamp to the mess tent and then collapsed together with about 50% of the other tents, the mess tent and the toilet tent ( which blew away down into the valley ), on the second. Strangly, though, these experiences added to the bonding within what was a truly great group rather than detracting from it. I will admit that this may be a peculiarly British tendency!! The cimb to the top of Jebel Aklim in bright but arctic conditions was truly inspirational and the night that followed in the teacher's house in Tagara ( Mohammed opted for this as an alternative to a third night of camping to allow us more than three hours sleep!! ) a humbling revelation. For the second half of the holiday the weather reverted to more normal conditions for the time of year, we actually were able to strip down to less than three layers for the first time and continued in this vein to the end. The scenery throughout was tremendous. The walking well paced and interesting although as previous reviewers have stated VERY VERY ROUGH and the group amazing: Totally FABULOUS!!! (will stop here as I have run out of superlatives!! ) What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Reaching the top of Jebel Aklim in arctic conditions ( sub -20C ) and the realisation that this is about as cold as I have ever experienced and this is Morocco!! What did you think of your group leader? Throughout all of the drama Mohammed remained at all times calm and in control and he organised alternative accomodation at the teacher's house in Tagara when he sensed that we had had enough. His knowledge of Berber culture and history and the passion with which he conveyed it to us was inspirational and throughout the trekking the pace he set was just right based upon the individual abilities within the group and the timescale of the walk. A truly excellent leader Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Do not rely on your expectations of the weather in Morocco as it can get VER, VERY COLD ( and windy but that's another matter altogether ) The terrain is often ( seemingly ) pathless, rocky and very rough so boots are ABSOLUTELY essential and if your idea of a toilet is not a hole in the ground containing someone elses human excrement then this is probably not the holiday for you!! Is there anything else you would like to add? A great experience. Put your first world lifestyle on hold for a week and give it a go!!
Reviewed January 2018 John Heathcote Trip: Undiscovered Atlas Good trip Met my expectations - 5 + a bit days fairly challenging walking in desert mountain scenery. Food on trek (lunch and dinner) was exceptionally good by any standard - almost a let-down to eat in a posh restaurant at the end! Francophone countries never understand breakfast. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Difficult to say - all days on trek were good. The penultimate day on trek is probably best - the greatest variety of scenery since it includes villages with enough water to have greenery, and the pools for a dip at the end of the day. There's not much running water to see on this trip, or even vegetation in winter. What did you think of your group leader? Mohamed managed the group and the team well. Everything went like clock-work. Of necessity he spoke at least 4 languages (his native Berber, Arabic, French and English) and it was occasionally necessary to make sure that he had understood questions. Having understood the question correctly, there was no problem with the answer. Some of the walking is effectively trackless and therefore the group has to stay together. He set a comfortable pace that everyone could keep, without being frustrating to the stronger members of the group. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? The paths are generally very rocky and stony, much more so than mountain areas of the UK. No mud though! Walking along a wadi bottom is much like walking on a shingle beach, hard on the ankles and legs. The trip delivered the coup de grace to my well-worn boots. As a group we were surprised by how cold it was at night at the start of the trip - winter at 1700 m! I was glad that I had a thermal liner and long johns, as well as my 4-season sleeping bag. My tent-mate had a hired sleeping bag which was a bit thin. Mattresses are provided and were adequate for me on the stony camp sites. A karrimat would not have been enough. (Big) bottled water was provided and there was no need to sterilise water. Is there anything else you would like to add? You'll need to have some spare room in your bag if you want to buy a djellaba.
Reviewed January 2018 Kevin Beards Trip: Undiscovered Atlas Undiscovered Atlas What a wonderful way to spend the Christmas break!-Beautiful scenery, great walking, a great group of fellow travellers, blue skies and wall to wall sunshine! My 4th trip with Exodus, and once again they came up with the goods! ! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Being served chips one evening!! Seriously though, the whole experience was inspirational. What did you think of your group leader? Muhammed was a great leader, but also felt part of the group. Top man and a credit to Exodus. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Go in winter-the daytime temperature was just about right-I suspect it would be too hot later in the year for this kind of activity. Take warm clothes and 4 season sleeping bag for the evenings though-it gets cold!! Is there anything else you would like to add? If you love your creature comforts this trip is probably not for you. If you don't mind roughing it a bit,don't hesitate to book- you'll love it!!
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