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8 Days Family Tour From Marrakech To Essaouira Via The High Atlas Mountains
8 Days Family Tour From Marrakech To Essaouira Via The High Atlas Mountains
Introduction
Stroll through the Medina and Souks of Marrakesh and navigate the labyrinth of narrow alleys, unchanged for centuries, lined with craftsmen selling their wares. Take a short drive to the potters’ village near Marrakech for a workshop. Go on a Camel Ride At the beach of Sidi Kaouki, enjoy an hour-long camel ride along the breezy coast. And learn some of the local painting from our famous Artist Mus.
Highlights
- Visit Marrakech the red pearl and stroll through its souks and beautiful Medina without forgetting the folklore of the legendary Djemaa-El-Fna.
- Enjoy the mule ride in Imlil valley.
- Go through an overwhelming majority of beautiful valleys and past red flat mountains.
- Admire the beautiful landscapes of the High Atlas
- Enjoy the seaside of Essaoiura
- Enjoy a camel ride at the beach
Itinerary of the tour
Day 1 : Fly to Marrakech
Meet our representor at Marrakech airport, transfer to your hotel for your first night accommodation. Included meals: D
Day 2 : Marrakech Sightseeing
Your day will be entirely dedicated to the "Pearl of the South". Among the monuments witnessing its great history, you will especially visit the Koutoubia mosque, whose majestic silhouette dominates the red houses and the palaces of earth color, the Bahia Palace, seat of the Grand Vizier Ba Hmad (end of the 19th C), after your mint tea stop, you will be taken to the tanneries to learn about how the leather is tanned. You will find the famous Souk in the old Medina, with the blacksmiths, the dye-works, the sellers of spices with good fragrances, cabinet makers, tailors, etc. Afternoon left for pottery lessons in the potters’ village outside of the city. Included meals: B, D
Day 3 : Marrakech - Ourika Valley – Imlil Valley
After breakfast, you Leave Marrakech towards Ourika valley, one the way you stop to visit the Aromatic garden, and have tea with Safran. After learning about the fauna and flora of the mountains you will be taken to Visit a local Berber home where you will learn how to prepare traditional Moroccan mint tea as well as a tagine, a tasty stew — then you enjoy it for your early dinner. After that, you will head to your mountain accommodation. Included meals: B, D
Day 4 : Hiking and exploring the Mountains.
Today, your guide will take you on a gentle discovery walk through the Berber villages of Imlil valley, with an optional mule ride. During your trek, you’ll learn and discover the traditions and lifestyle of the indigenous people of the mountains. Your lunch will be served in a local family house with a stunning view to snowcapped peaks of the high Atlas Mountains. After lunch, you make your way back to your guest house. Included meals: B, D
Day 5 : imlil to Essaouira
You leave the mountains behind and drive to Essaouira with a stop at the museum of the National Park of Toubkal, to see the interactive exhibits, you’ll learn about the geography of the region as well as Berber, or Amazigh, culture. After a few hours driving along the Argan fields, you will be welcomed by the breeze of the coast. Your afternoon is left to enjoy a sightseeing tour with the local guide of Essaouira. Overnight in a Riad. Included meals: B, D
Day 6 : Excursion to Sidi Kaouki
Today is full of activities, you will take a half day trip to the beach of Sidi Kaouki where you meet your camels to take you on an hour ride along the breezy coast. Later on, you will visit the women cooperative of Argan and enjoy min tea with Argan oil and Amlou (Moroccan Nutella). Your afternoon will be exciting when you meet our famous painter Mus, with whom you will learn about the wonderful painting work he does. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own. Included meals: B, D
Day 7 : Essaouira to Marrakech
This morning you leave the coast and return to Marrakech. It's a few hours' drive and after you have checked in to the hotel you will be taken to visit Majorelle Garden the most visited site in Marrakech. It is nicely designed and maintained gardens, similar to those of Generalife in Granada, Spain. It’s a good place to recoup from the intensity of the market atmosphere. Your last night in Marrakech will be crowned with a farewell dinner with your new friends and guide, sharing your favorite moments from the incredible time you just had!. Included meals: B, D
Day 8 : Fly home
Depends on your flight time, we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight. Included meals: B
Good to Know
Included
- Tour in AC 4WD or Minivan Fuel included.
- Professional English-speaking guide/driver.
- Accommodation in selected hotels and Riads.
- Bottled mineral water during the trips.
- Official guide fees in Marrakech.
- Entrance fees.
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance