Morocco 'Atlas' CP CP+ and Pilot Course 16th-23rd March 2025
This one week paragliding BHPA Club pilot and Pilot course in Aguergour, Marakech, Morocco for pilots already qualified to at least (EP+ Confident and recent) and Pilots CP and Pilot or those with non UK qualifications.
This one-week Paragliding CP course in the Atlas for is probably the best course available for EP+. The reason being it gives conditions for dynamic soaring, reverse launching practice as well as higher mountain light wind and thermals, making better and more experienced students. Nowhere we have found develops students as well as this place! It is also great for experienced pilots wanting some amazing winter flying.This HALF BOARD course includes evening meal, Breakfast, transport, retrieves, shared room accommodation on one of the best flying sites anywhere in the Northern hemisphere at this time of year. Aguergour is our base in the Atlas, perched high on the mountain, just a short walk to take off.
Prices
Our prices for these courses are extremely competitive, as they are almost all inclusive; Transport, Air port transfers, Accomodation (shared Room) , Breakfast and evening meal, Tuition, are included. You need to pay for flights,(inc our hire glider baggage) Insurance and BHPA membership and lunches/drinks.
Qualified Pilot (CP+ Pilot, Advanced Pilot with own equipment) £699 per week
Non CP qualified (EP+ pilot still under insruction) £899
11 day BHPA EP refresher & CP course £1299
2 week 2 location Ep & CP £1699
Non Flyer £375 per week shared room.
Single rooms may not be available at this location, although if you cant share please talk to us and we will see what we can do. Females always shared with another female or will be in a single..
Please note, we will not accept payments through the website at this time. Please e mail to reserve your space, and pay a £300 deposit Balances are due 6 weeks before departure. We will forward bank details for transfers when payment is required. Paypal payments +4%
Please BOOK early, We have to apply for permissions for you to fly in Morocco from their CAA (DGAC) at least 60 days before departure. If you think you would like a place but are not sure, send us copies of your passport , BHPA membership and wing col size make and we can get an application in, with no obligation to book.
Who is this trip for This trip is suitable for confident current EP+ students, on their way to CP and who have been in training recently and would like to complete CP.
If you are EP+ and rusty, ie not flown for a few months, or cannot reverse launch yet the the 11 day option is better, giving you a chance to practice take off and landings at an intermediate site. Aguergour is a big site 1800' top to bottom which takes about 10 mins to reach the landing if going down. It is usually very soarable in thermic and dynamic conditions and long soaring flights are usually possible. It is also a great trip for low airtime CPs and all BHPA "Pilot" level tasks can be completed here. Advanced pilots will also have a ball and there is some XC potential at this time of year.
11 day option This option is for a pilot who is somewhere close to completion of EP recently, Or is EP qualified and hoping to complete CP, who has perhaps not flown for a few months, This option gives the chance for refresher training, before going to Marakech, where the site is very high, This option meansyou should fly Outbound to Agadir and Rtn Marrakech which is possible by booking one way flights on many of the low cost airlines. Alternatively you can transfer from Marakech to Agadir by coach (allow extra time)
2 week option This week can be combined with the previous week in the south of Morocco, If you are a beginner or not yet EP qualified. please see our other listing Arrive and depart Marakech airport. We will transport you between the 2 locations on the saturday changeover day (fly to Agadir for the EP and Rtn from Marakech after CP)
Getting there.. Flights are not included, and you will need to arrange your flights. The earlier you book them, the cheaper they are. If you can book early you may gets flights for £150 or less, close to the departure maybe £200-250 You might be able to be on the same flight that we go out on, which will make collecting kit easier, if you are using ours. Each student will be responsible for transporting the kit out, and possibly back to us. (please check with us before you book flights and baggage) Arrival on 1st day means we will collect/meet you at the airport. other days transport can be arranged at cost.
Staying there We will normally stay In Gite D'Aznag, where Naima and her lovely Moroccan family look after us well, the food is fantastic, typical Moroccan with all local ingredients, some grown at the gite, and is prepared freshly every day, even the bread is made here. The Gite is a few minutes walk from takeoff, and a 15 minute drive from the landing field. The rooms are shared, are simple and fine, There are hot showers, electricity (no wi-fi but 4g works) and a hammam (steam bath). Lunch is normally bought at the café on take off, for about £5. More info on this trip is on this pdf
Travel and Flight options. If you arrive on our dates, we will collect you and return you to Marrakech airport. It is possible to arrive before our dates and leave after, We can suggest places to stay if you would like a day or two in Marrakech and taxis can be arranged to and from the Airport (Marakech - Aguergour 1hr) There are flights from Easy Jet, and BA can be a good option if you book early. Please always check with us before booking flights unless you are prepared to make your own arrangements when you get there.
Paragliding Kit You will either have to bring your own kit ( if you want to buy, please ask about our package deals) or hire our school Kit £150 week- £200 11 day or 2 week and will be required to fly it out there with you. If you should end up on the same flights as us you can collect from the outbound airport.)
Payment ( Covid update) We will not require a deposit to reserve your place on this course. In such uncertain times the course may get cancelled at short notice, Subject to WHO guidanlines and UK and Moroccan Goverment advice. As soon as we have confirmed, we will require full payment 14 days before departure. If the course is cancelled, we will refund full payment. If you book air fares, it will be your responsibility to get refunds or changes from the Airline.
Please e mail us to reserve a place. you cannot pay via this website! we will send an invoice with payment details.
Warning
Paragliding in Morocco is certainly for the adventurous, it is a wonderful experience in a different culture and for most people it is a fantastic experience they remember for the rest of their lives. We strive to keep these courses as safe as possible, and at all times your safety is our priority. It should be noted that we are in remote locations without access to UK standards of rescue. Marrakech / Agadir hospitals are of a high standard, but there are no Helicopters for rescue, or ambulances with Paramedic outside the city. Axis staff are remote location first aid trained and qualified, but each client should understand the dangerous nature of the sport they are undertaking, and the difficulties these locations can present. Each pilot must have an Insurance policy, to cover rescue and repatriation and medical expenses that specifically states the policy will cover paragliding activities. These policies are available from many companies, we have listed some on our links page.
