Morocco trekking Tour: Morocco tours

I T I N E R A Y:

After your arrival to either Casablanca or Marrakech airport, you will be escorted to your luxury hotel in Marrakech.

Day 1 - Marrakech

An enchanting palm oasis set against the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech is Morocco's second oldest majestic imperial city and retains the splendor of its ancient past. Buildings are blushed in hues of rosy earth, and horse-drawn carriages clip along broad avenues lined with palm, lime and orange trees. Donkeys carrying carts trawl past fragrant gardens of roses, honeysuckle and jasmine.

Explore with your certified guide the ancient Bahia Palace from the days of the harem, now populated by a sentry of nesting storks, enter the ancient royal Saadian Tombs, explore the vibrant and historic Jewish mellah where some of the best jewelry is found in Morocco, and view the majestic Koutoubia Mosque before entry into the 9th century walled medina.

Dinner at the ancient stylia from the 15th century at the ancient city (Medina) of Marrakech.

Accommodation at your Luxury riad at the ancient city of Marrakech .

Day 2 - Marrakech

Explore the rest of Marrakech for the second day by visiting the Eve Saint Laurent garden, the ancient Menara pool, the palmerai ride followed by a tour arund the ancient Medina wall.

The night beats in the heart of the old city's famed square, Djemaa el-Fna, where delectable fare is grilled over coals in the bustling torch-lit open-air markets. Mystical snake charmers, hustlers and mischievous monkeys are part of the nightly drama unfolding as Berber acrobats, fortune tellers, musicians and engaging storytellers seduce rapt crowds. Wind your way through the serpentine labyrinth of the spice-filled air of the bustling souk, unchanged for over 1000 years, where you'll discover the best of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship.

Fantasia, a special dinner-event, we’ll bear witness to a splendid display of the magic of Arabian Nights, filled with belly dancing, folkloric troupes, and charging steeds in tribal battles as in days of yore.

Accommodation at your Luxury riad at the ancient city of Marrakech.

Day 3 - Ourika Valley - 5 hours trekking

We will start our journey with our Berber Mountain Guide, toward the east through groves of olive, orange and apple trees. We follow alongside the river’s course up and down small hills dotted with red juniper, passing isolated Berber hamlets until we reach the salt mines near by the Monday Market. The Berbers have been mining salt using a method unchanged for centuries. You may see them riding from village to village, selling the salt from the back of their donkeys.... in addition, you will be able to explore some of the Berer villages on your journey back to the Kasbah before the end of the day.

Dinner and overnight at the luxury Berber Kasbah at Anrar village in Ourika.

Day 4 - Ourika Valley - 6 hours trekking to explore the hidden Berber villages of the Valley

From our Berber village Anrar at Douar Tafza until we reach the Berber hamlet of Oualmes (1150m) to start our 6 hour hike across the river and up along a narrow winding hillside path surrounded by fields of corn towards Anins and the through the col (1670m) where you have lunch at the Berber village of Tizin-Oucheg within a Berber house. From here You you'll continue your Berber adventure to explore the hidden village of Agard then to Anamer villlage followed by a short trek that would bring you back to Tazintoute village at 1148m) where you will cross the Assif Ourika to get to your vehicle for your return to your Anrar village around 7.00 in the evening.

Dinner and overnight at the luxury Berber Kasbah at Anrar village in Ourika.

Day 5 - The Magnificent Jbel Toubkal and Sisters (7hours hike)

We set off today towards the southwest skirting the Berber town of Imlil about 35 min drive from our village( 1740 m), known as Morocco ’s ‘Little Chamonix’, set, as we are, in the upper level foothills of the Western High Atlas mountains of the Toubkal National Park. With streams and paths branching out in all directions, we traverse the Tamatert Valley until we reach the hamlet of Achelm to strike out for some 4km towards the south towards the Berber village of Aroumd (Aremd) (1843m), passing the hamlets of Taourirt, Targa, and Imoula, up and down the stark slopes, the jagged Western High Atlas peaks of the Jbel Toubkal Massif - at 4167m the highest peak in North Africa - before us, with her awe-inspiring sister peaks the Jbels Aguelzim (3547m), Aksouâl (3847m) and the Adrar Adj (3122m) watching us all the way.

We’ll stop at Aroumd to visit this rather singular village in the Assif Aït Mizane Valley , built seemingly house upon house on a large moraine spur overlooking ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn and vegetables and always surrounded by almond and walnut trees. We thence carry on for another 8km.to the equally-quaint village of Sidi Chamharouch, a Berber village set beside a waterfall and small stream, again with its pisé homes seemingly built somewhat chaotically one into another. This village is a place of pilgrimage for devout Moslems and it is where there is a marabout shrine – forbidden to non-Moslems - said to be a relic of a pre-Islamic religious and naturalist cult. We’ll take a break for a picnic, within full view of Jbel Toubkal , prior to setting off back down the other side of the valley at a gentle pace back to the delightful Douar Samra.

A short drive back for a dinner overnight at your luxury Kabah Omar at the village of Anrar.

Day 6 - Tahnaout

Activities suggested :

- First course in height (Aerial) in Africa. With 4 Tyroliennes from 135 to 306 m, a bridge of monkey of 165m and a footbridge of 105m Strong feelings guaranteed, up to the European standards. Coached by professionals. Equipment provided.

- Quad excursions or on a secured track.

- Equestrian excursions: for the beginner and the expert. Training courses over half day. Equipment provided.

- Mountain Bike Excursions with qualified guide, preliminary initiation on secured track. Organization of excursions for a day hrough the area of Asni. Equipment provided.

- Swimming a the pool

Traditional Moroccan Hammam at the camp.

Berber dinner at the Berber camp in Tahanaout.

Accommodation within a Berber tents at the camp.

Day 7 - Essaouira

Music legends Jimmy Hendrix and the Rolling Stones were drawn to Essaouira’s idyllic charm, which continues to lure artists and musicians alike today to the sparkling whitewashed village trimmed with the brilliant azure of its skies. A former Portuguese settlement in the 18th century, and a current fishing village, its stone ramparts overlook an emerald sea fringed with miles of silvery beach where camels ferry passengers across fine sand. Stroll through serene squares, browse artisan shops and peruse art galleries before having a spectacular lunch by the sea, where freshly caught fish of the day is grilled to a succulent finish before your eyes. Top it off with famous Moroccan mint tea and delectable French pastries at one Essaouira’s many cafes. A full day will be spent at Essaouira .......

Dinner chez Sam

Accommodation at your luxury hotel / Riad in Essaouira

Day 8 - The last day to be spend either in Marrakech or in Casablanca with dinner and overnight.

Day 9 - Marrakech or Casablanca
Transfer to the airport for your return home with plenty of tales of Arabian days and nights.

Note:
If you wish to modify or change the entire itinerary according to your interest and desire, please let us know!

Cost:
$2050.00 per person based on double occupancy
$4100.00 for 2Pax

2 years and under are free of charge
2 – 6 years old 75% off
7-11 years old 50% off
12 years old & up full cost

What's Included:
Breakfast and dinner daily
Four-star hotel and riad lodging and all transportation
Transfers to and from airport
Knowledgeable certified guides
Private car, gas & driver for the entire trip
Museums fee
All taxes

Not included in package price:
International Airfare
Lunch
Drinks
Travel Insurance

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