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Trekking on the Coast

Explore the expansive coast of the Atlantic Ocean: trek along the shore, visit the ‘Jewel of the Atlantic’, camp on remote beaches, share meals and stories with friendly Berber locals…


Trek on the Atlantic Coast, visit Marrakech and Essaouira and meet with friendly Berber locals.

 

This trip gives a great opportunity to explore the expansive coast of the Atlantic Ocean, to camp on remote beaches, to meet with friendly Berber locals and to try a wide variety of adventures (e.g. wind surfing, camel riding).

You can also spend some time in Essaouira, the ‘Jewel of the Atlantic’ which is one of the most beautiful and best-loved towns on the coast. With its ancient Medina and undeniable charm, this is no doubt one of the best places in Morocco.

As a last stop we visit Marrakech’s most famous places. In the ‘Red city’ you can get lost in the labyrinthine narrow streets or souks and enjoy the atmosphere of the most famous Moroccan square, the Djemaa el-Fna.



Itinerary

 

  1. Arrive in Marrakech
  2. Marrakech – Tafdna
  3. Tafdna – Sidi Hamad Saeih
  4. Sidi Hamad Saeih – Sidi Mbarek
  5. Sidi Mbarek – Cap Sim
  6. Cap Sim – Essaouira
  7. Essaouira – Marrakech
  8. Leave Marrakech

Day 1 / Arrive in Marrakech

Arrive in Marrakech – the ‘Red city’ – any time and meet your guide in the hotel or riad.

Lodging: hotel or riad

Provision: -

 

Day 2 / Marrakech – Tafdna

We transfer by minibus or Land Rover to Tafdna passing through Chichaoua and Ounara and stop for lunch on the way.

We continue on through the Haha area, the argan tree capital, arriving next to the fishing port of Tafdna where we meet up with our camel-drivers. Night with friendly family of Lala Rkia.

Lodging: gîte (mountain hut)

Provision: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Walking: 1 hour

 

Day 3 / Tafdna – Sidi Hamad Saeih

After breakfast our loaded caravan sets off, passing over cliffs and isolated beaches then dropping down to the beach of Sidi Hamad Saeih, where we pitch our tents for the night.

Lodging: camping

Provision: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Walking: 5 hours

 

Day 4 / Sidi Hamad Saeih – Sidi Mbarek

Our road follows the coast, either along the beach or across the plain above (depending on wind conditions). We camp at Marabout Sidi Mbarek.

Lodging: camping

Provision: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Walking: 4 hours

 

Day 5 / Sidi Mbarek – Cap Sim

The coast stretches away to the horizon. Three linked beaches lead us to Sidi Kaouki. We have lunch at a fishing port, and then we continue walking through a forest on the coast and camp within the forest near the sea.

Lodging: camping

Provision: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Walking: 6 hours

 

Day 6 / Cap Sim – Essaouira

Leaving Cape Sim towards the town of Essaouira that appears in the distance after crossing beach of Essaouira and meeting some isolated fishermen.

We arrive there at lunch time and afternoon is free to explore this lovely Portuguese city.

Lodging: hotel or riad

Provision: breakfast

Walking: 4 hours

 

Day 7 / Essaouira – Marrakech

In the morning we leave for Marrakech where we have enough free time to sample some sights and sounds of the ‘Red city’ like the medina, the souqs, the Koutoubia Mosque or the Koranic School.

We can finish the day in the well-known open-air central square, the Djemaa el-Fna that is famous for its food stalls, snake charmers, water-sellers and acrobats.

Lodging: hotel or riad

Provision: breakfast

 

Day 8 / Leave Marrakech

End of trip and we say goodbye. We wish you a nice flight back home.

Depending on the time of your flight you may have time to visit some more sights like the Saadian tombs (back to 16th century), the Bahia Palace or the beautiful Majorelle Gardens.

Please note that we are able to organise a post-trip accommodation if you wish to extend your stay for a few more days.

Lodging: -

Provision: breakfast

 

  • In mountain huts (gîtes) there is shared accommodation and shared facilities (shower and toilet) are available.
  • In the campsites we have two-person Igloo tents (with mattress) and shared facilities (toilet tent), but no shower is available.

 

Services Included

  • All transport within Morocco, except from and to the airport
  • All accommodations: hotels/riads, camps, gîte (mountain hut)
  • All breakfasts, other meals (lunch, snack, dinner) for 4 days (7B, 4L, 4D)
  • Professional tour leader and local staff during the whole trip
  • Communal tents (kitchen tent including equipment and toilet tents) and sleeping tents (two-person Igloo tents) with mattress

 

Services Not Included

  • Flight ticket to and from Morocco
  • Airport transfer (available for extra charge)
  • Insurance covering all your adventure activities (obligatory, please bring a copy with you)
  • Lunch and dinner in Marrakech and Essaouira (allow 10 to 15 Euros for each meal)
  • Soft drinks and personal purchases all over the trip
  • Entrance fee to monuments and optional activities (e.g. hammam)
  • Tipping local staff (tour guide, driver, camel drivers) – not obligatory, only if you are satisfied

 

Transport and Porterage

  • Walking (4 days)
  • Comfortable minibus, Four-Wheel Drive vehicle (4WD) or taxi (depending on the size of the group)
  • Bearing of luggage by camels

 

Team

  • Berber mountain guide certified by Morocco’s Ministry of Tourism to give you interesting information about the places you visit, the history and the culture
  • Local Berber cook, who will introduce you to the cuisine of Morocco
  • A devoted team of experienced drivers and camel drivers

 

Food

  • All breakfasts are included
  • All other meals during the trek (4 days) are also included:
    • Lunch: varied salads, hot dish, dessert
    • Snack of tea or coffee with biscuits or cook’s specialty
    • Dinner: soup, traditional hot dish, dessert, hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate)
  • All other meals and drinks (e.g. water) will be for your expenses. Your guide will help you to discover the local restaurants
  • Please inform us of any dietary, vegetarian or special meal requirements at the time of reservation

 

For further information please check ‘General trip info’.

 

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Highlights included

  • Atlantic Coast, Essaouira, Marrakech

Adventures

  • Walking, nature, camel riding (optional), local people, camping, hammam (optional

Grade

  • Easy

Transport during the tour

  • Walking (4 days)
  • Minibus, 4WD or taxi
  • Camels (to carry our staff and luggage)

Accommodation

  • Hotel/riad: 3 nights
  • Camping: 3 nights
  • Gîte (mountain hut): 1 night

Meals included

  • All (7) breakfasts
  • 4 lunches
  • 4 dinners

Notes

  • Recommended for families
  • Runs all year round