This is an area of Morocco that is undiscovered to many British paraglider pilots, I doubt if it
will stay that way for long. Magical smooth winter flying can be had here, over the red plains
surrounding the incredible city of Marrakesh. Just at the start of the Atlas Mountains, Sites
like Agregour, and Ait Ourir, provide a combination of dynamic soaring and thermals,that will
be familiar to many paragliding pilots, but not through the winter. Morocco is a location that
has flying as good as the best British summer, right through the winter! and is incredibly
reliable, with the breeze pulled onto the ridges by the high Atlas behind. Average winter
temperatures in Morocco are around 25 C and can be as high as 35 C even in November.
With low cost flights now available to Morocco Marrakech (RAK) from many UK airports,
you would be mad not to give it try. This location has such great take offs, and landings
(top and bottom) that it makes learning possible from EP+, and will satisfy the needs of
the most demanding paraglider pilots. This Course is suitable to complete BHPA pilot level

Flights
Easyjet to Agadir or Marrakech. BA Heathrow to Marrakech RyanAir Charter Flights

 

Waiting at landing agregour, Morocco
Our Accommodation is on site at Agregour, with a Moroccan riad style house only a short walk from take off. The food is fantastic, with local produce served fresh every day. You will really experience a true sense of this amazing country and its people. A typical day starts with a breakfast of omelettes and home cooked breads and pastries, served with mint tea. Then walk to take off for the first flight of the day, usually a smooth and uneventful top to bottom,
Agregour Morocco from paragliding take off
   
Thermalling paraglider above aitourir, Morocco The conditions start to improve and begin to get soarable by noon. As the day progresses
the thermals come into play and it is fun time for the X.C heads. Towards the end of the
afternoon conditions cool off a little and go back to smooth dynamic soaring and gentle
thermalling until it gets dark. After a couple of days familiarising, We may decide to fly
other sites such as Ait ourir. a truly magical 7km ridge, a 20 minute walk to take off,
where usually a small sized porter will be happy to carry your kit. . Usually we will decide to stay over the last
night in Marrakech, to sample the atmosphere of the city, perhaps explore the Souk and
have a bite to eat in the vibrant Djmaa el Fna.

 

  

PRICES 2012

For a qualified CP+ pilot with own kit, 1 week, in shared room with 2 meals per day, including guiding and instruction if required, & Local transport is £575

For Students under tuition, i.e. part of an EP or CP, £769 for the 7 days.and includes all equipment. .

or £1495 for two weeks Ep (coastal) and then CP Marakech. If you are hiring kit, or using ours under training you will be required to carry the kit out to Morocco.You will need medical rescue and repatriation insurance which is available fromHarrison Beaumont - or sportscoverdirect Dogtag J S Insurance p.s. Morocco is classed as being in Europe
Booking. Please e mail us to check availability, and then complete the pdf booking form and return it with a deposit of £150 to reserve your place on any week.

This course is very good value for money as there is little else to spend on when there!

 
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