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On the Trek
Accommodation
If you would rather not carry a tent, you can often stay in refuges and in villages at either
gîtes d'étape (basic homestays or hostels) or chez l'habitant (in someone's home). Espe-
cially in more remote areas, village rooms may not even have a mattress on the floor, al-
though in places such as Imlil they often come with the luxury of a bed.
The bulk of trekking accommodation options in the High and Middle Atlas are gîtes . In
the Rif and Anti Atlas, gîtes are uncommon, and accommodation is more often in local
homes or in tents.
Gîtes d'Étape
Gîtes provide basic accommodation, often offering little more than a foam mattress in an
empty room, or on a roof terrace or balcony. They have basic bathrooms and toilets, al-
though the better ones have hot showers. Given notice, the proprietor can rustle up a tajine.
At the time of writing, the standard rate was Dh50 per person per night, although the
price can vary according to season and location. Meals are extra (usually Dh30 to Dh50 per
person), as are hot showers (usually Dh10 to Dh15 per shower).
The more upscale, privately owned gîtes typically charge up to Dh200 per person for
half-board, while rooms at one luxury kasbah in Imlil cost up to Dh2780.
Refuges
CAF operates refuges in Imlil, Oukaïmeden, Tazaghart, Tacheddirt and on Toubkal. Offi-
cially, bookings should be made in advance through the Oukaïmeden refuge . However, in
practice you can usually find out if space is available at the other refuges in the Toubkal re-
gion by asking in Oukaïmeden or Imlil. Refuges are often packed in July and August.
CAF members and HI members get the cheapest price for a bed. Members of affiliated
and recognised alpine organisations (eg the UK's Alpine Club) and children aged under 16
years are also eligible for discounts.
 
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