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Fri 11 Oct - Wed 16 Oct 2024

In aid of YMCA North Tyneside

YMCA North Tyneside

OVERVIEW

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ITINERARY

What you will do

COSTS

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ESSENTIAL INFO

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Your challenge day by day

Day 1, Fri 11 Oct 2024

International departure from Newcastle

Once you’re all packed, it’s off to the airport to finally meet the rest of the team. You will fly from Newcastle to London and on to Morocco. Touching down in Marrakech, you’ll be met and experience the buzzing vibrancy of the city. You’ll transfer to the hotel for your first team dinner and a good night’s sleep. (D)

Accommodation: Hotel

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Day 2, Sat 12 Oct 2024

Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains, Neltner Refuge, 3,200m (approx. 5-6 hrs)

After breakfast and a final briefing, you leave the city and the scenery changes quickly as your journey heads into the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. At 2,000m sits the village of Imlil, the challenge starting point. Here you begin trekking! The route follows the river towards Sidi Chamarouch, Lunch will be taken with the Berbers, before heading towards home for the night: the Neltner Refuge at 3,200m. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Mountain Refuge

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Day 3, Sun 13 Oct 2024

Neltner Refuge, 3,200m to Mount Toubkal, 4,167m (approx. 4 hrs up/3 hrs down)

This morning sees an early start as you head towards your destination, stopping along the way to take in the views. The Toubkal summit is tough, especially across the scree, but with the buoyant team spirit – and several pitstops & packed lunch – you’ll reach the top of North Africa’s highest peak. Taking time to reflect on your achievement, you then descend back to the Refuge for a hearty dinner and nights rest. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Mountain Refuge

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Day 4, Mon 14 Oct 2024

Neltner Refuge to Marrakech (approx. 4-5 hrs/1.5 hrs drive)

Your limbs may be feeling weary, but it’s an easy descent back down to Sidi Chamarouch (2,310m) where you will stop for some refreshments. From here it’s a two-hour hike to Aremd, before one last push to Imlil. Here you’ll bid farewell to your muleteers before heading back to Marrakech, where the rest of the day is free to explore this wonderful city. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Hotel

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Day 5, Tue 15 Oct 2024

Tour of Marrakech

The day starts with a guided tour of Marrakech, taking in the 70m high Koutoubia Minaret and the 16th century Saadian Tombs before ending in the bustling Djemma El-Fna square. Lunch is in the medina, after which there will be time to explore the subtropical botanical gardens of Jardin Majorelle. Celebrate the trip and all your achievements over a final celebratory meal together. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Hotel

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Day 6, Wed 16 Oct 2024

Arrive home

Today is bitter sweet as you wave goodbye to Marrakech and head home to Newcastle. Saying goodbye to new-found friends and trekking partners will be hard, so be sure to exchange details on the flight home. (B)

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Important information

B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

The itinerary is there as a guide and may change due to unusual weather patterns, wildlife movements, the strength of the group, and other unpredictable factors. We will do our very best to keep to the set itinerary; however we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes that may occur. In all such circumstances, your expedition leader will have the final say.

Should you suffer from vertigo, it is worth considering that on most mountain treks there will be occasional exposure to sheer drops. You should, therefore, discuss the particular itinerary of your choice with a member of our team.

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We hold an Air Travel Organiser's Licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 6546. Many of the flight-inclusive challenges on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website. This ATOL protection only covers challenges that include flights booked by Charity Challenge and that originate in the UK. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLcertificate

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