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Hiking & Trekking

INTRODUCTION TO HIKING AND TREKKING

Being based in Marrakech, Anzal Tours knows many readily accessible hiking and trekking opportunities.

To the south of the city is the High Atlas, from from options in their gently rising foothills to the mighty summit of Toubkal (4,167m).

Further, to the immediate north of Marrakech is the Marrakech Plain. Surrounding the Plain are the rolling Jbilet Mountains. There is so much to explore and enjoy here, in an area well off the beaten track.

Even further north still are the magnificent Rif Mountains, again offering wonderful opportunities for being among nature, mountains and rich forests, some with macaque monkeys.

Our hikes are planned and designed with the spirit of allowing you to meet and connect with the friendly Berbers and Arabs of Morocco. Not only will you enjoy your time walking among stunning landscapes but, with our team of Moroccan Guides (English speaking), you will gain knowledge of the region, its traditions and culture.

We offer hikes and treks for everyone, at all levels of ability and demand and for whatever time duration (from just a half day, to a whole day, to several days, to a week or more).

The hike to Toubkal Summit (4,167m) is a very popular hike for the more experienced trekkers. Such a hike can be devised for you over 2, 3 or 4 days (or more).

With us you discover the magnificence of the Moroccan landscapes, their geology, their flora and fauna, their peoples and culture.

Our specialism is to work with clients personally in order to develop an ideal, bespoke hiking experience suited to their wants and aims. Our website shows some examples of hiking options for you to consider but just make
contact so that we can develop your ideal, tailored option.

The small number of Hiking and Trekking Tours described on the our website are only illustrative. They may be exactly what you are looking for. But it is always our aim to meet all your special, bespoke wishes for your personal, private tour exactly. Thus all of the tours illustrated can be tweaked to your exact wishes. Alternatively, by entering full discussion with us, together we can develop your own tour “from the ground up”.

CLIENT COMMENTS

“Anzal Tours were recommended to us by a friend and they did not disappoint! We had a fantastic time in Morocco and I felt we got to see the 'real' Morocco away from the tourist trail. Hiking in the M'goun valley, as well as camels, a desert camp and dune buggies in the Sahara were particular highlights. Larbi's local knowledge, experience and patience made planning our trip easy. He was great at keeping in touch before and during our trip which made everything run smoothly, nothing was too much trouble. Our driver, Ahmed, was great company and incredibly kind and helpful. He went the extra mile to ensure we had a brilliant time and we were very well looked after. I was very glad to be in safe hands as he negotiated a variety of terrains from the busy Marrakech streets, to the winding mountain roads and off road in the desert! He got to know us quickly and ensured we had a fantastic trip, humouring my enthusiastic, endless photograph taking! I will miss him. Thanks Larbi and Ahmed - we had a brilliant time.”

★★★★★ — Jen K.

“Again, thank you Larbi for your arrangements for our time in Morocco, it has been a wonderful holiday & we are all sad that it has finished. Said is definitely a 5 star driver & we have enjoyed his company & advice on Moroccan matters. He is also speaking good English. If any of my friends come to Morocco I will advise them to organise their holiday through Anzal Tours.”

★★★★★ — Julie T

“SCHOOL TOUR: I just wanted to say that this year’s trip was exceptional. It was absolutely fabulous from start to finish. The last night's meal in Essaouira was a particular highlight as was the desert camp. Larbi is brilliant too; full of useful knowledge and guidance. Cannot fault him. I just love this trip so much.”

★★★★★ — Julie, Lead Teacher

“Our driver,was very good, he was attentive, polite, and informative. He made us feel like friends, not just customers. Our guide in Fes was very informative, and took us to a lot of co operative shopping spots. Our guide in Marrakech, was very amusing.”

★★★★★ — Kerrie H.

“Anzal Tours provided a bespoke holiday that catered for a wide variety of interests in an outstanding location. The organisation and accommodation were excellent and the itinerary was flexible enough to allow us to take advantage of unexpected opportunities We returned to the UK with a far greater understanding of another culture due to the expertise of our knowledgeable local guide. A thoroughly memorable trip, Thank you .”

★★★★★ — Angela, North Wales

“Anzal Tours organised a tour that was ideal for our group. Anzal Tours looked after us well and enabled us to learn about what we were seeing The practical arrangements were well organised and everything ran very smoothly. The itinerary was great and flexible enough to take advantage of unexpected encounters and gave us a chance to see a bit of the real Morocco. A Magical week, thank you.”

★★★★★ — Andrea, Chester

“We could have had no better tour designer than Larbi, owner and MD of Anzal Tours. The itinerary that he drew up maximised our time in the country, and allowed us to see places that we would have never been aware of had we travelled on our own. On our journey into the Sahara, we saw many wonderful sights and met some very interesting people. Our visit with a Bedouin family was one of the countless highlights of our trip and something that will live long in our memory. In addition, the night we spent at the Auberge la Fibule du Dades was a further highlight, with the Ijoud family playing traditional music to entertain us until the wee small hours. Our holiday to Morocco far surpassed our expectations and we hope to return to the country again and again. We have no hesitation in recommending it as a holiday destination and are sure that you will be as welcomed as much as we were.”

★★★★★ — Gillian & Paul, Edinburgh

“Anzal Tours were recommended to us by a friend and they did not disappoint! We had a fantastic time in Morocco and I felt we got to see the 'real' Morocco away from the tourist trail. Hiking in the M'goun valley, as well as camels, a desert camp and dune buggies in the Sahara were particular highlights. Larbi's local knowledge, experience and patience made planning our trip easy. He was great at keeping in touch before and during our trip which made everything run smoothly, nothing was too much trouble. Our driver, Ahmed, was great company and incredibly kind and helpful. He went the extra mile to ensure we had a brilliant time and we were very well looked after. I was very glad to be in safe hands as he negotiated a variety of terrains from the busy Marrakech streets, to the winding mountain roads and off road in the desert! He got to know us quickly and ensured we had a fantastic trip, humouring my enthusiastic, endless photograph taking! I will miss him. Thanks Larbi and Ahmed - we had a brilliant time.”

★★★★★ — Jen K.

“Thank you so much for the extra buggy today we really do appreciate it. We had the most amazing time! We are having such a great time on this tour - Ahmed is brilliant and we are loving our adventures. Thank you so much.”

★★★★★ — Jenni Kerslake

“We didn’t believe that anything could top our trip to the Sahara Desert, but it seems that the last day of our trip to Morocco did just that. We spent the day in a village 30 miles out of Marrakech, but it could have been 300 miles or 300 years if it wasn’t for the mobile phones. Starting with a welcome at ‘second breakfast’ and following with various activities of bread making, tagine and couscous cooking, brick and charcoal making, our pupils received a taste of the difficult but also simple and wholesome village life that many Moroccan’s still experience. The language barriers were overcome by ingenuity, games and food. We thank our wonderful hosts. We thank our guides, bus driver and teachers who kept us safe throughout our trip, as well as managing to use their connections and resourcefulness to return lost things! Wonderful pupils who gave the best of themselves. A truly magical experience.”

★★★★★ — Julie

“SCHOOL TOUR We had an amazing time in Morocco. The students are still buzzing about it now and I am still receiving glowing thank yous from parents. The tour itinerary was near perfect for us. Highlights; camels, desert camp, village experience, Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech souks. Accommodation great, especially Ibis. Majorelle OK (food decent). Caravanne Du Sud very good. Next time we'd probably opt to go deeper into the desert (4x4s) as long as we could still do the camel trek. BA flights excellent both ways - best option by far. Probably the defining factor towards the success of the trip was Larbi Anzal and his coach driver. Despite the chaos on the roads, Mohammed drove the coach smoothly and safely throughout - not once did we feel him have to brake hard - amazing! But Larbi is a gem. Calm, approachable, genuine and willing to open up his world for the benefit of his customers. The time in his village was magical - and felt special. One girl had her birthday on our return to Marrakech;beyond the call of duty! We will be going to Morocco again.”

★★★★★ — Guy Carter

“Our trip to Morocco was fabulous with the help of Larbi. We toured the country without any hassles, our ride was comfortable and the people who were there as part of Larbi's team were amazing. We don't have any complaints at all. The hotels all suited our needs. I am so glad we planned this trip through Anzal Tours, I'm pretty sure there's no better way to do it. We recommend Anzal Tours to everyone who wants to visit Morocco!”

★★★★★ — Angel D.

“Hello Larbi, we both enjoyed a lot! Thanks for your support!! Hope to come back soon”

★★★★★ — Miyuki Kiuchi

“Overall, the cities tour of Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes and Marrakech was very good. Our driver Said was very professional, accommodating and spoke excellent English. We felt very well cared for by Said. Our guide in Fes (El Hadi) was very knowledgeable and courteous. Luckily, we had the services of our driver in Casablanca which made for seamless touring around the city. Our only disappointment was the fact that we had stressed twin bed accommodation to the tour company but this was not provided at some of our hotels. I would recommend Anzal Tours to friends and family members.”

★★★★★ — Doug G.