Marrakech, Atlas Mountains & Essaouira – 9 Days

Marrakech, Atlas Mountains & Essaouira – 9 Days

Go off the beaten path and discover the culture and landscape of Morocco on this 9-day itinerary, starting in Marrakech. Enjoy an off-road adventure through the Atlas Mountains, discover Ouzoud and the country’s tallest waterfall, then ride camels to a desert camp near Zagora. Next up is Taroudant, a fortified town with a superb souk that’s easier to visit than those of the bigger cities, ending your stay in the laid-back coastal town of Essaouira.

Highlights

  • Discover the history, architecture and gastronomy of Marrakech

  •  Visit the tallest waterfall in Ouzoud, Morocco

  •  Ride a camel through the desert and fall asleep under the desert sky

  •  Visit the quaint seaside town of Essaouira and enjoy freshly caught seafood

Marrakech, Atlas Mountains & Essaouira – 9 Days program itinerary

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Day 1 Arrival in Marrakech

Welcome to Marrakech! Your specialist will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to a comfortable riad where you will spend the night. After check-in, your tour leader will help you settle in; you can relax in your riad or explore the streets of Marrakech at your leisure.

 

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D 2 Marrakech Tour Guide

After breakfast, your local city guide will meet you at your riad and show you around Marrakech, where you will have the opportunity to see the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Koutoubia Mosque And other highlights.

Your guide will then take you through the busy souks of Marrakech, where you will have the opportunity to visit various artisans and learn about their craft. Your tour will wrap up around 3pm, so you’ll have the rest of the day to explore on your own. Pick up some souvenirs in the souks, sit down to a delicious traditional meal at one of Marrakech’s restaurants, or hang out at the stalls in Jemaa el-Fna Square, where you can watch musicians and snake charmers perform while you eat Incredible street food crowd.

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Day 3: High Atlas Mountains & Ouzoud

After breakfast, you will depart from Marrakech and travel the High Atlas Mountains to Ouzud. At 330 feet (101 meters), this spectacular multi-level waterfall is the tallest in Morocco, and its banks are home to Atlas monkeys (Barbary apes), who never cease to entertain. Climb to the top of the falls for spectacular views, then descend to the base of the falls, where you can swim (weather permitting), take a boat ride under the falls, or take in the view from one of the many waterfall terraces.

Hang out and enjoy lunch in the beautiful enclave before departing for today’s final destination: Demnate. Before retiring for the evening, be sure to take a walk around the natural bridge Imi n’Ifri.

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Day 4: Off-Road Dadès Valley via Bouguemez

Have breakfast, then get ready to go! This morning, you’ll head to an eco-lodge near Bouguemez to take part in a traditional Moroccan handicraft workshop; you’ll learn about carpet weaving or olive pressing.

Embark on an epic off-road adventure deep into the High Atlas mountains to the Dades Valley, where you might join a local nomadic family for a scenic picnic lunch. You’ll also have the chance to stretch your legs with some easy hiking in this beautiful part of the country, and arrive at your accommodation in time for dinner in the evening.

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Day 5: Transfer to Zagora via Draa Valley

Say goodbye to Boumalne Dades and follow the less traveled road over the Saghro Mountains to the Draa Valley. Stop to visit the Kasbah Tamnougalt, an ancient castle dating back to at least the 17th century, and visit the grounds before continuing on to Zagora, where you’ll encounter your next form of transportation: the camel.

Board your ride and trek to your desert camp for the night. You’ll enjoy dinner under the stars before settling in for a night under the stars in a comfortable tent.

 

 

Day 6: Pass the Anti-Atlas Mountains to Taroudant

Wake up this morning to watch the desert sunrise from your camp. Soak up the tranquility before enjoying breakfast before departing. Today, you will travel through the country of saffron in the Anti-Atlas. If you’re visiting in October, stop by a local cooperative to learn about the painstaking harvesting of this expensive spice during harvest time.

You will continue on to the bustling market town of Taroudant, arriving in the early afternoon. Check into your riad, then meet your local guide and explore this friendly city known as “Marrakech’s sister” – a great place to shop without the stress of Marrakech’s “big city”!

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Day 7: Taroudant to Essaouira

After breakfast, you will depart for the charming seaside city of Essaouira. Archaeological evidence shows that the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, but the present city was designed by French engineer Thédore Cornut in the 18th century.

On the way to Essaouira, you’ll see groves of argan trees, where Morocco’s “liquid gold” (argan oil) is produced with the unique help of local goats. You’ll arrive around lunchtime, just in time to head to the coast for a delicious meal of freshly caught local seafood. Afterwards, you’ll spend the afternoon exploring this beautiful city and its nearby beaches.

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Day 8 Essaouira Sightseeing

Today, you are free to explore this charming town. You may wish to head to the marina and pick your lunch from the fresh catch of the day and take it to a local restaurant for a Moroccan-style barbecue, or you may just want to sit in a cafe and watch the world go by.

Be sure to head to the city walls at night to catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. If you need transportation, guidance or advice, your experts are on hand.

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Day 9: Return to Marrakech, & Depart

After breakfast this morning, according to your flight schedule, you can enjoy one last seaside walk to discover more of Essaouira before transferring to Marrakech Airport in time for your departing flight.

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INCLUDED

  •  include Private tour
  • Daily breakfast Hotel accommodation and all transportation in Marrakech
  • Airport Full transportation with air-conditioning,
  • gas and driver English speaking guide and driver Overnight in Ouzoud, dades valley,  Zagoura, Taroudanet, Essaouiora and Marrakech ,
  • Tour Guide in  Marrakech
  • including breakfast 
  • Daily including breakfast, free time to explore scenic spots, take photos, etc.
  • Customized and flexible stops
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NOT INCLUDED

  • Lunch
  • Travel insurance
  • Entrance tickets to monuments
  • Tips

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