News Archive: September 2007: Itinerary

Tuesday 7th October 2008

  • Flight from Heathrow to Marrakech.  Departs 15.40. Arrives 19.15. 
  • Overnight stay in Marrakech.  The hotel is Les Jardins de la Koutoubia.
  • www.lesjardinsdelakoutoubia.com
     
    Wednesday 8th – Friday 10th
  • Walk up Jebel Toubkal.
  • 2 nights camping, in traditional Bedouin tents
  • Return to hotel for Friday evening.
  • Non walkers arrive during the day on the Friday
     
    Saturday 11th
  • Relaxing day with activities.  Options:
  • Guided city tour in horse and carriage, visiting Saaadiens Tombs, Bahia palace, the medina, souqs and Djemaa el-fna.
  • Spa massage, Hammam, Jacuzzi
  • Party in a restaurant
     
    Sunday 12th
  • Flight from Marrakech to Heathrow.  Departs 08.45.  Arrives 14.35
     
    Likely Costs
    Approximately £1250 per person, to cover flights, accommodation, the services of Across the Divide, (who provide an expedition booklet, guide, medical back-up), the activities and party.
    Costs for those just coming for the weekend would be about £600
     
    Next Steps
    Before the summer I will be in contact again with
     
  • Expedition manual including details of the trek, useful information, kit list, etc
  • Details of a briefing meeting  ( which will be in London in 2008 )
  • Ideas on raising money including website links, chosen charities etc
  • Update on participants
     
    In September we will ask you to confirm your interest as we will book flights in October 2007
     
    Participants
    I am delighted with the response, we’re now over 35 ! Please go to downloads for the latest list of walkers and partygoers !  A number of people have enquired about whether partners or other interested people can be invited. At the moment I am limiting it to people that I know personally through business, so that I hope the group retains an intimate and informal atmosphere.
     
    Some people have expressed a willingness to party but are reluctant ( or unable ! ) to walk up Mt Toubkal.  I’m delighted that they are coming ( they might be the only ones standing up at the party ! )
     
    Fundraising
    It’s still my intention to raise money for a cancer charity, an orphanage in India and children’s work in Africa.  However, if individuals have a particular charity that they feel strongly they would like to nominate or that they personally would like to raise money for, then please do get in contact.

 

 
 

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