Challenge Week 2010

Moroccan Atlas Adventure

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1 Dep HK

Day 2 Arrive Marrakech

Day 3 Marrakech Cultural Acclimatization: Morning at Koutoubia Mosque, shopping in medina, dining and entertainment in Djemaa el Fna square. Our hotel is at the centre of this spectacular old fortified city.

Day 4 Morning bus journey through Atlas Mountains to Animiter, visiting the beautiful city of Telhouet. Continue last part of the journey to Tighza Valley and home stay. Late afternoon's walk round village to acclimatize and first CAS activities.

Day 5 Mule Trek to the azure Lake Tamda (for camping overnight under stars) between two great mountains, Jebel Anghomar and Jebel Tamda. Fossil hunting will be possible en route.

Day 6 Trek back to Tighza Valley and home stay. Afternoon CAS activities.

Day 7 Final CAS activities. Return by afternoon bus for overnight stop in Marrakech.

Day 8 Dep Marrakech

Day 9 Arrive HK

 

Creative - North African cooking, opportunities for photography, sketching/painting

Action - Hill walking in Atlas Mountains, fossil hunting, bartering

Service - Tree planting, painting classrooms/school, local medical clinic

 

Cost Per Student

$15000 approx

Number of places available

20

Open to which year groups

10-13

 

For enquiries, please contact Mr Richard Peters richard.peters@kgv.edu.hk

 

Final cost is subject to number of participants. In case of under-subscription, cost may be increased