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With a landscape as diverse as Morocco, the transportation must be built to match. The simple pleasures of getting around are essential to this activity-heavy excursion into the desert kingdom: Mule treks into the Atlas Mountains, bike rides through ruggedly beautiful mountain passes, even a leisurely coastal walk to a campsite in the desert. But it’s not all tramping about in the dunes and hills; you’ll also have the chance to explore Essaouira, the fortified city on the Atlantic coast that was once a haven for pirates.
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Morocco
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalToday is a designated arrival day with no planned activities. After learning more about the tour and plans for the following day, you are welcome to join the leader and travelling companions for an optional dinner in a nearby local restaurant. Overnight in Marrakech.
Today is a designated arrival day with no planned activities. After learning more about the tour and plans for the following day, you are welcome to join the leader and travelling companions for an optional dinner in a nearby local restaurant. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 2Transfer to Ouirgane and take a mule ride up to Tasa OuirganeMarrakechHead out of Marrakech and up into the Atlas Mountains to the village of Ouirgane. Wind up through the trees into the hills and beyond, and notice the climate becomes fresher and the air clearer. The short drive from Marrakech gives an ideal introduction to the way of life in the mountains. Switch to a different form of transport to take in the mountain air. Overnight in Ouirgane.
MarrakechHead out of Marrakech and up into the Atlas Mountains to the village of Ouirgane. Wind up through the trees into the hills and beyond, and notice the climate becomes fresher and the air clearer. The short drive from Marrakech gives an ideal introduction to the way of life in the mountains. Switch to a different form of transport to take in the mountain air. Overnight in Ouirgane.
Day 3Enjoy hiking through the olive groves and Berber…Head through the Ouirgane Valley on foot. Follow mule tracks through the valley, passing by mountain villages and olive groves along the way. This is the ideal way to see the best of the Atlas area and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the mountains while taking in the traditional way of life. Overnight in Ouirgane.
Head through the Ouirgane Valley on foot. Follow mule tracks through the valley, passing by mountain villages and olive groves along the way. This is the ideal way to see the best of the Atlas area and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the mountains while taking in the traditional way of life. Overnight in Ouirgane.
Day 4Drive to the Anti-Atlas Mountains across the spectacular…In the morning, leave Ouirgane behind and drive over to the city of Taroudant. View the imposing ramparts of the city arriving through the Atlas, one of Morocco's most incredible road journeys. Taroudant occupies a lofty position between the Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountains. After a brief stop here to see some of the city, continue onward to Tafraoute in the Anti-Atlas. A popular destination for the Berber during the summer months, Tafraoute, surrounded by almond trees, is well hidden inside the mountains.
In the morning, leave Ouirgane behind and drive over to the city of Taroudant. View the imposing ramparts of the city arriving through the Atlas, one of Morocco's most incredible road journeys. Taroudant occupies a lofty position between the Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountains. After a brief stop here to see some of the city, continue onward to Tafraoute in the Anti-Atlas. A popular destination for the Berber during the summer months, Tafraoute, surrounded by almond trees, is well hidden inside the mountains.
Day 5Cycle around the city of Tafraoute
Cycle around the city of Tafraoute, before enjoying time to relax in the city.
Day 6Transfer to the Moroccan coastline south of Sidi…Continuing the journey through Morocco, head up along the coast from Tafraoute to the village of Sidi Kaouki. This relaxed Berber village is a world away from Morocco's bustling cities, and all the better for it.
Continuing the journey through Morocco, head up along the coast from Tafraoute to the village of Sidi Kaouki. This relaxed Berber village is a world away from Morocco's bustling cities, and all the better for it.
Day 7Walk along the coast to Essaouira…Walk back along the beach to meet our transport that will continue the journey to Essaouira. The inviting surf along the beach lures visitors in. Opt to refine your surfboarding skills, or maybe take on the locals in a game of beach volleyball. If feeling in need of a rest, then unwind and wander around the markets down by the port. Overnight in Essaouira.
Walk back along the beach to meet our transport that will continue the journey to Essaouira. The inviting surf along the beach lures visitors in. Opt to refine your surfboarding skills, or maybe take on the locals in a game of beach volleyball. If feeling in need of a rest, then unwind and wander around the markets down by the port. Overnight in Essaouira.
Day 8Free morning in EssaouiraMarrakechAfter breakfast, the morning is free to enjoy Essaouria one last time, before transferring back to Marrakech. Once in Marrakech, a great place to start exploring is Djemaa el Fna square, the heart of Marrakech, which changes its offerings throughout the day. Perhaps end the day like a local with an optional group dinner in the famous food stalls of Djemaa el Fna. Overnight in Marrakech.
MarrakechAfter breakfast, the morning is free to enjoy Essaouria one last time, before transferring back to Marrakech. Once in Marrakech, a great place to start exploring is Djemaa el Fna square, the heart of Marrakech, which changes its offerings throughout the day. Perhaps end the day like a local with an optional group dinner in the famous food stalls of Djemaa el Fna. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 9Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time. Please note that the check-out time from the hotel is normally mid-morning, but luggage storage facilities are available. Want to extend your stay for a few more days? We can organise extra post-trip accommodation. Please ask at the time of booking.
Depart at any time. Please note that the check-out time from the hotel is normally mid-morning, but luggage storage facilities are available. Want to extend your stay for a few more days? We can organise extra post-trip accommodation. Please ask at the time of booking.
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