Essaouira: Pearl at the Atlantic Coast

Essaouira: Pearl at the Atlantic Coast

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Essaouira: Pearl at the Atlantic Coast

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Typical architecture: White walls – blue doors
  • UNESCO World Cultural Heritage – the Medina of Essaouira
  • Relaxing atmosphere at the Atlantic Ocean

DESCRIPTION

We will leave from Marrakech at eight o’clock in the morning and drive for about 170 km, passing vast landscapes, dotted with sheep and goats grazing on argan trees (which only grow in the wild and on which the goats climb to eat berries) and. If you wish, it is possible to stop for an argan oil tasting, where the argan oil is extracted by a small cooperative, run completely by women. This oil is very famous for its use in cooking and especially in cosmetics.

A few kilometers further away, there is a panoramic view of Essaouira, a small blue and white town on the beautiful Atlantic Coast. Once you arrive in the port, you are free to discover its charm at your leisure. You can have a stroll along the quays, which are full of life, where you can watch fishing boats coming back to the port, fishermen unloading their daily catch, and all the activities linked with the work of fishermen. You can feast on a cornucopia of freshly caught seafood options in a local restaurant overlooking the sea.

The visit to the town is pleasant and the sights varied, from the ramparts to the Medina. In the Medina you will see a number of local artists and lots of craft shops, many of them exhibiting craft objects made of thuya wood. Marquetry remains the speciality of Essaouira (but be aware, that the wood is rare and comes with sustainability issues). If you are interested, you can spend part of your day at the beach befor we return to Marrakech at 6 or 7 p.m. as it is only a 2.5 hour drive.

Full daytrip

4WD jeep or minibus – departure from Marrakech

Vegetarian meals on request. Drinks are not included.

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on HIGH OR LOW SEASON, as well as on the SIZE OF THE GROUP. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Transport, guide, meals

Drinks, personal expenses

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Spotlights of the south (from Marrakech)

Spotlights of the south (from Marrakech)

Atlas Filmstudios-original morocco holiday

Spotlights of the south (from Marrakech)

HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR PERFECT MOROCCO HOLIDAY

  • Visit of Atlas Filmstudios and UNESCO protected World Cultural Heritage, the kasbah of Aid Ben Haddou
  • Desert feeling in the Dunes of Tinfou
  • Traditional home-made meals and Berber music around the open fireplace

DESCRIPTION

Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Telouet – Ouarzazate – Aid Ben Haddou – Draa valley – Dune of Tinfou

Pick up at Marrakech at 7:00 am. We will drive for approximately two hours through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi ‘n Tichka pass, stopping for photos along the way, and stopping to have breakfast. We will stop to visit the town of Telouet and its ancient 17th century kasbah. Then we will go in the direction of Ourzazate, where we will visit the UNESCO protected Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. We will have lunch here and then visit the Atlas Film Studios.

In the afternoon we will pass Agdez and and many Berber villages and then visit Draa valley and it’s Palmeraie. After that we go to the center of the Tinfou village and leave our driver there. We ride camels for an hour and half to the camp. We arrive to the camp half hour before sunset. After enjoying these marvelous moments in the dunes, we will have tea with the nomads and in the evening dinner. Around the open fireplace the nomads will play with darboukas (local drums) and sind traditional Berber lyrics.

Day 2: Tinfou – Zagora – Agdez – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

We go up early in the morning to see the sunrise. It’s an amazing experience. After that you will have breakfast and leave the desert after a beautiful night, spent in the desert tented camp. We will return to Marrakech in the evening.

2 days – 1 night

4WD jeep or minibus

Vegetarian meals on request. Meals in typical Berber hotel-restaurants.

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on HIGH OR LOW SEASON, as well as on the SIZE OF THE GROUP. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Children -12 years old: -10%

Transport, guide, overnight/ accomodation, meals

Drinks, entrance fees to Atlas Film Studios and Kasbah Aid Ben Haddou.

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Spotlights of the south (from Fes)

Spotlights of the south (from Fes)

Atlas Filmstudios-original morocco holiday

Spotlights of the south (from Fes)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Departure from Fes, arrival in Marrakech
  • Landscapes rich in contrast
  • Several stops at marvelous viewpoints to take great pictures

DESCRIPTION

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erg Chebbi Dunes.

Pick up at your hotel in Fes very early and departure to the south of Morocco. We will have a stop in Ifrane, known as the switezland of Morocco to enjoy its beauty and to click some memoriable photos. After that we will head toward Azrou to see the monkies in the cedar forest. Continuing to Midelt for a lunch meal in a restaurant. In the afternoon, we will cross the pass of TIZI N TALGHAMT to reach Errachidia, while admiring the views of Ziz gorges.

Later on, we will have a stop for a panoramic view of Ziz valley. The drive continues to Erg Chebbi Dunes, passing by Aoufous and Erfoud (the last is famous for fossils and dates), where you may want to visit a local fossil craft workshop.

After that we will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga dunes. We arrive at the hotel and get ready for a dromedary trek for an hour and half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in traditional nomad tent. We have dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes.

Day 2: Erg Chebbi Dune – Erfoud – Tinejdad – Todra Gorges -Boumalne Du Dades – Kelaa M’gouna

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of a majestic dune in Sahara Desert, after that we have  breakfast.

After these beautiful moments, you will ride your camel back to the hotel, where you can have a shower. We depart towards Tineghir, passing by Erfoud and Tinejdad. Then we have a break for lunch.

In the afternoon we will continue to Todra gorges via Tineghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous canyons while hiking. Later on we drive to Boumalne du dades or Kalaa M’gouna and stop for a panoramic view of Dades valley. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Boumalne Du Dades – Kelaa M’gouna-Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou -Tizi N’tichka Pass – Marrakech

After breakfast in the hotel we depart for Ouarzazate via Skoura, stopping for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt and later near the Atlas Film Studios. After that we will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant in the village. In the afternoon we will go to Marrakech, passing the mountains of high Atlas and Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude). Drop off in your hotel in Marrakech.

3 days – 2 nights

4WD jeep or minibus, departure from Fes, arrival at Marrakech

Vegetarian meals on request

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on HIGH OR LOW SEASON, as well as on the SIZE OF THE GROUP. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Children -12 years old: -10%

Transport, guide, dromedary ride, overnights/ accomodation, dinner and breakfast

Lunches, drinks, entrance fees

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