Duke of Edinburgh Student Expeditions to Morocco

Duke of Edinburgh

Student Expeditions to Morocco

Our recommended programme is suitable for the summer holidays, includes a residential period suitable for working in local Berber communities, takes in the ascent of Mt Mgoun (2nd highest mountain in North Africa) and a descent of the Mgoun gorge. Other highlights include a visit to the Rose Valley, Ouarzazate and to Marrakech. We particularly recommend the Mt Mgoun area as it is a much less popular and less touristic than Toubkal. The ascent of Mgoun includes a section of very high quality ridge walking.

Typical Programme

• Arrive in Marrakech, night in *** hotel, alcohol free, with swimming pool. City tour.
• Optional Residential phase in Berber village. This provides excellent opportunities for community work / activities such as teaching English, building work, working in fields, carpet making, cooking, singing playing games with locals.
• Expedition phase (for an ascent of Toubkal or Mgoun allow at least 6 days.
• Relaxation phase: visit to the coast or deserts can be added readily to either programme.

Expedition Photo Gallery
Dave Manning Gallery