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M’goun Massif Ski Touring

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:52:46 +0000

This ski tour is an invitation to discover Morocco’s majestic snow capped high mountains, to explore lost valleys and authentic berber people still living their slow life away from the hubhub of modern life. In this magic land this tour takes place, the white colour of the snow, the smiling faces of the people, and the splendide surrounding landscapes, make this travel unique and extraordinary.

Itinerary in short:Marrakech-Arouss-Tarkeddit-M’goun sommit (4068m)-Igoudamen (3600m)-Tabant-Marrakech

Highlights: Skiing in the beautiful M’goun massif -Meeting with the Berbers – The happy valley of Bougmez in white- 3 % of this travels goes to Tawaya NGO

Solidarity and Adventure in Southern Morocco

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:20:05 +0000

This eco tour to the Saharan region of Taghbalte offers a variety of fascinating landscapes(sand dunes,oasis, desertique plateaux…) and unforgettable memories with the meeting of the local Berber tribes. The group will be welcomed by a local NGO which leads developpement prjects in this region : education,school transport, the fight against desertification and water supply, palm plantation, renovation of old eco systems ( khettaras). The tour includes 2 days hiking in the desert, and 3 days of organised visits of the cities of Marrakech and Essaouira . A multi choice of developpement projetcts activities inviting you to share with these people their emotions, live among them, become one of them and help them improve their social status. Your financial participation is highly appreciated by the local population to develop their region by:
-School painting, offering school equipement, books, uniforms, toys…
-Finance a school minibus for children living far from school.
-Tree plantation to stop desertification
Highlights
-Study and learn the effects of desertification and how people combat it
-The workshops with the villagers, games, teaching at English/Frensh at school, football match…
-Help offering better conditions for children in southern Morocco for better education

Adventure and solidarity meeting in the region of Marrakech

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:58:37 +0000

You can make a difference when you travel, not only for yourself but for the people and places you visit. This travel combines discovery and sustainability, it invites you to maximize the benefits for local development and environment and also to a real authentic experience in Amnougal valley at the foothills of the Atlas range, to explore Berber life, traditions and also fascinating landscapes of green fields and mountains! We stay in a village for several days for a deep discovery of people’s life and to participate directly in building a development project in collaboration with a local NGO. The main fields of intervention are education, the protection of the environment, sustainable development, improvement of local facilities like roads and water supplies, health systems. Your participation in the development of this area will decrease emigration, pay for a new school or community centre. It can bring the community together to create tourist facilities. This is the travel that makes a difference, which makes you feel that you are traveling with all your senses!
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech-Amnougal valley(5 days in a village to participate in a local project) followed with a 3 days hike in the Atlas-2 days in Essaouira-Marrakech
Highlights:
-Marrakech and its historical monuments, gardens and souks
-Experience Berber life and stay in a family’s house
-Participate directly in local development
-3 days hiking in the Atlas mountains
-Essaouira: the beautifully designed city on the Atlantic coast

Live with the Berber tribes in the heart of High Atlas

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:11:56 +0000

This is an exceptional tour taking you to the heart of the High Atlas mountains to explore the unknown secrets of life in these lost valleys, it is an invitation to see a magic world full of mysteries, splendid landscapes and meet the famous Ait Atta nomadic tribes still living in the rhythm of the seasons and practicing nomadisation between their land in the High Atlas and Anti Atlas mountains. It is an opportunity to discover deeply the traditions and life style of the indigenous Berbers and build bridges with the local population and NGOs,

Itinerary in short:

-3 days of studies about sustainable travel with Tawaya NGO in R’bat village

-2 days hiking in the happy valley of Ait Bougmmez

-1 day in Marrakech

Highlights:

-Marrakech and its famous square and monuments

-The Ouzoud waterfalls and Ait Bougmmez valley

-discovery of Berber life and traditions

On the path of the dinosaurs of High Atlas

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:05:54 +0000

This is an exclusive discovery and adventure tour to the high Atlas mountains to discover the most fascinating sites in central Atlas in M’goun Geopark, Imi N’Ifri natural bridge, Ouzoud waterfalls, the Ait Bougmmez valley and the dinosaur footprints which are still preserved. These prints belong to the herbivorous quadruped dinosaurs and the carnivorous. They testify to an era, where about 170 million years ago (Middle Jurassic) a rich and varied fauna of dinosaurs roamed the shores of lakes and beaches which formed the landscape of the central high Atlas.
This travel includes:
-2 days of discovery in the M’goun Geoparc
-2 days hiking in the fabulous valley of Ait Bougmez valley, crossing traditional villages and green fields.
-1day with Tawaya local NGO discussing local development
Highlights:
-Marrakech and its historical monuments
-Dinosaur footprints of Ibakliwn
-The natural bridge of Imi N’Ifri
-Ouzoud waterfalls and Ait Bouguemez

The Deep South release: Jbel Saghro and Sahara in luxury version

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:07:39 +0000

Experience nomadic life and explore the unseen mysteries of Morocco in a luxury way! This luxury exclusive travel is designed for travelers who admire natural spaces and great discoveries but also total comfort. The tour takes you upon routes rarely seen by tourists to Saghro Massif in the Anti Atlas mountain range, one of the most fascinating and remote regions in Morocco. The traverse climbs a rugged trail off-road, crossing high plateaus, volcanic cones, and ridges, with spectacular views over the massif. This area is populated by the famous Ait Atta nomad tribes, still living in the rhythm of the seasons and practicing nomadism between Saghrou and the high Atlas plateaus. The tour continues through the lunar landscapes and the Pre-Sahara routes to the fascinating Erg Chebbi dunes, the tallest and most beautiful in Morocco with its special unique orange colored sand. There is no way to adequately describe the silence of the desert, or the brightness and seeming nearness of the stars here. A climb to the high dunes by foot or on the back of a dromedary enables you to experience a way of life that has endured for a thousand years and enjoy breathtaking views of sunsets and sunrises…!

Itinerary in short:

Marrakech-Boutghrar-Bab N’Ali-Erg Chebbi-Ouarzazate-Marrakech

Highlights

-A private luxury tented camp

-Great discoveries in the Atlas and Sahara

-Meeting the Berber tribes

-A team of professional guides and cooks

-3% of your travel goes to the local developpement.

Price: from € 1990

Valleys and villages of the Atlas

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:35:29 +0000

At only a short drive out of Marrakech, Amnougal valley is a paradise of hiking. Through traditional villages, green forests and cultivated lands, this trek is an invitation to explore a world apart. Following the trails frequented by the Berbers, explore the dramatic and varied landscape of Rocky Mountains, traditional villages, and irrigated fields. In these mountains, you will meet faces full of smiles, the Berbers, the indigenous people of North Africa. It is an opportunity to share with them, exchange and build cultural bridges. Discover their way of life, authentic traditions and their legendary hospitality.

Highlights : The program is designed to maximise individuals’ exposure to the real Morocco and for people to truly experience the sights and sounds so often over looked by typical tourists.
The program is aimed at people who wish to combine community and volunteer work alongside the Berber tribes with elements of trekking and sight seeing in places like Amizmiz and Marrakech.

Social entrepreneurship

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:41:00 +0000

assistance in social businesses creation in various sectors: agriculture (ex: organic fruits and vegetables, honey, snail and hens keeping, cheese, nuts oil, nuts), medical (medical plants), clothing, handicraft (carpets), consumer goods for local use (ex: ecological soaps and laundry products manufacturing)

Environment

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:31:57 +0000

water preservation and recycling, waste management, dry toilets set up, collective washtub financing, reforestation programmes, financing of agro-ecological training programmes.

Private Sahara or Atlas luxury camps

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:22:48 +0000

Set your own private tented camp in beautiful sceneries near mountains or dunes. Various activities available: camel race, camel riding, hiking,..