Name: Tour 8-Day Morocco Family Adventure | Visit Morocco
Price: 980.18 USD
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Guide

Professional Local Guides, Driver

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nts),

Transport

Private air-conditioned van

Not included:

Insurance

Flights

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Day 1 Arrive Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive Marrakesh

Arrive Marrakech, depending on your time of arrival you will have the afternoon/evening to explore the wonders of Marrakech. Visit the Jemaa El Fna Square, the Old Medina, the Koutoubia Minaret, the Bahia Palace, the Majorelle Botanical Gardens, the ruins of Elbadi Palace where you can see the tanners and dyers quarters, join the hustle and bustle and bargain in the souks or if you just want to sit back and get orientated, take a position in one of the many cafe’s & restaurants that border the main square and observe the madness beyond.

Where you’ll be staying

Hotel (1 night)
Day 2 Marrakesh - Ouirgane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakesh - Ouirgane

A short drive takes us into the towering High Atlas Mountains to the village of Ouirgane, sits in the foothills of the High Atlas mountains. It’s soft rock, shaped over millennia by wind and rain, provide a beautiful setting to the Berber villages that line the rivers and perched on a great rocky outcrop we have an incredible sight to appreciate from our terrace: views of North Africa’s highest peak – Mount Toubkal. We have the rest of the day to explore the village and surrounding farmlands. Depending on the energy levels of the group.

Where you’ll be staying

Hotel (1 night)

Meals Included

Breakfast

Dinner

Special Note

Today’s driving time is approximately 2 hours.
Day 3 Ouirgane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ouirgane

The High Atlas Mountain region offers a wide variety of trekking options and is suitable for visitors of all ages. For those unable to meet the physical demands of a challenging trek with equipment, mule support can be provided and for the younger children. Your experienced guide will accompany you as you explore the trails, providing historical insights about the region and pointing out sights of interest. After few hours exploring the High Atlas Mountains, The walk will last around four hours in total and can be adapted based upon the group’s fitness, their interest and local weather conditions. The rest of the afternoon free to spend by the hotel pool or relax in the gardens overlooked by the Atlas Mountains.

Where you’ll be staying

Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

High Atlas Mountains – Guided Hike

Ouirgane – Home-cooked lunch

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner
Day 4 Ouirgane - Taroudannt
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ouirgane - Taroudannt

Today we will drive to Taroudant and pass through the magnificent Atlas Mountains, rising to a height of 2092m at Tizi-n-Test Pass. We visit A 12th century mosque Tin Mal. Built in 1156, it is one of the only mosques open to non-Muslims and was once considered the centre of the reign of the powerful Almohades dynasty. We arrive at our accommodation for the evening in the late afternoon in time for a swim in the pool and relax.

Where you’ll be staying

Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

Tinmal – Tinmal Mosque

Meals Included

Breakfast

Dinner

Special Note

Today’s driving time is approximately 4 hours.
Day 5 Taroudannt - Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taroudannt - Essaouira

After breakfast depart for the beautiful old Portuguese port of Essaouira on the Atlantic Coast. Explore this white- washed city famous for its woodwork shops or head to the beach for a stroll or horse or camel ride. Relax at the numerous cafes that line the main square and visit the fish market and sample the freshest fish in Morocco. The pace of life is much calmer in Essaouira and it is a perfect place to relax. Spend the night in a beautiful riad within the walled city with fantastic views from the rooftop terrace.

Where you’ll be staying

Riad (1 night)

Included Activities

Essaouira – Seafood Market Lunch

Essaouira – Tour leader walk

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Special Note

Today’s driving time is approximately 4 hours
Day 6 Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Essaouira

Spend the day in this relaxing environment and explore at your own leisure. Everything in the medina is within walking distance and the beach is clean. Wander the harbour and its adjacent fish markets where you can witness the daily auction. A freshly-cooked plate of the day’s catch is highly recommended. Browse the plentiful shops and intriguing art galleries that make this little town a particularly pleasant place to unwind for a few days. It has a growing reputation for its unique art and is becoming even more famous for its burled Thuya wood – delicately formed and inlaid in tiny shops, which are built into the thick walls of the Portuguese ramparts. The scent from the oils used to polish the richly coloured wood permeates the air and makes walking down the streets incredibly pleasant. Essaouira is a shopper’s haven! Visit the shops and check out the many different wares you can bring home as souvenirs, from Thuya wood to leather goods, textile, Moroccan lanterns, scarves and slippers, etc. Or you may opt to check out the local artists’ and silversmiths’ shops for some silver jewelry and trinkets. There are many colourful shops lining the winding streets of Essaouira, try not to get lost or overwhelmed by the variety of items to choose from.

Where you’ll be staying

Riad (1 night)

Optional Activities:

Horseback Riding – £25.00

Explore Essaouira on horseback. Go on a trip to the seaside and see more of the beguiling coastline of Essaouira. Check out the fishing shacks along the beach. Don’t forget to wear your sunglasses!

Surf – £30.00

Learn the fundamentals of surfing from a professional instructor, right on the beaches of Essaouira. This beginner course will get you comfortable with balancing on your board and popping to your feet and will give you the fundamental knowledge you’ll need to maintain your posture and begin to catch waves.

Camel Ride – £25.00

Try exploring the area on board a camel. This experience is definitely one for the books, so make sure you have your camera with you ready to snap away as you explore.

Meals Included

Breakfast
Day 7 Essaouira - Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Essaouira - Marrakesh

After breakfast we depart for Marrakech, On arrival, meet with a local guide and head off to the old medina through an early voyage. Our visit is at the excellent Bahia Palace, an amazing manor fabricated in way back to 1866. It was a haven of ex-slaves who had ascended to positions prominence in the management of Moulay Hassan. Our investigation leads as to the peaceful internal patios, filled with the fragrance of orange bloom, and the numerous abolition spots and salons that incorporate a homely and rich abode. This is before heading back to the Djemaa El Fna. The remnants of the day is marked by further prodding the streets and leisure shopping in the bazaars.

Where you’ll be staying

Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

Marrakech – Palais El Badi

Marrakech – Palais Bahia

Marrakech – Medina guided walk tour

Marrakech – Fresh orange juice tasting

Meals Included

Breakfast

Special Note

Today’s total driving time is approximately 2.5 hours.
Day 8 Depart Marrakesh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Depart Marrakesh

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Marrakech. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Marrakech at any time. Alternatively, join an post-tour extension to discover more of this fascinating country’s attractions. Speak to your Tour leader about extra activities to do around Marrakech.

Meals Included

Breakfast

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8-Day Morocco Family Adventure

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Itinerary of your trip 8-Day Morocco Family Adventure

Arrive Marrakesh

Marrakesh - Ouirgane

Ouirgane

Ouirgane - Taroudannt

Taroudannt - Essaouira

Essaouira

Essaouira - Marrakesh

Depart Marrakesh

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