04 Marrakech, High Atlas and Atlantic Coast

Overview

Our recommendations

Season: all year round.

Length: 7 nights. This itinerary lends itself very well also to 10 nights.

Flights: Marrakech (2.5 hours transfer to Essaouira, 1.5 hours to Imlil, 1 hour to Ouirgane).

Destination Options: In the High Atlas Mountains Imlil (1,800m altitude) is well suited to trekkers, but for a pool or a warmer destination Ouirgane (1,000m) is a good alternative.

Pricing: See details tab - from £430 pp for 7 nights based on 2 persons sharing (B&B), excl. flights. Price varies by room, season and exchange rate.

Transport options: Taxi or car (self-drive or with driver) outside Marrakech; coach from Essaouira to Marrakech possible. All travel times are approximate.

Extension options: Oualidia (Atlantic Coast).

Activity options: Day or overnight trekking on horse, camel or foot in the High Atlas or Marrakech and day excursions from Marrakech.

Weather: Please have a look at our 'Weather' page with further details and an average temperature guideline in various locations throughout the year.

Details

Marrakech, High Atlas and Coast Holiday

This classic holiday idea takes in 3 lovely aspects of Morocco and can be easily in 7 nights although more nights would be even better, for example:

Prices from £430 per person (7 nights) excluding flights*

Pricing: * Based on 2 persons sharing (B&B), excl. flights, staying at Riad Zahra (Essaouira), Dar Ouassaggou (Imlil) and Riad Darhani (Marrakech) - budget accommodation; Naturally Morocco can offer a range of alternatives if required. Price varies by room, season and exchange rate.

Location

Essaouira

Essaouira is a charming town on the Atlantic coast 2.5 hrs west of Marrakech. Built by the Portuguese it has a photogenic traditional fishing harbour and a wonderful fortified medina (a World Heritage Site) with a wide range of shopping in traditional souks, a good range of restaurants and a large range of activities for all the family. It is a great place to relax or be as energetic as you wish, and offers a number of water sports related courses on a huge sandy beach a short walk from the medina.

Imlil

A thriving trekking centre in the High Atlas Mountains just 90 minutes south of Marrakech, the village enjoys a wonderful setting overlooked by Jbel Toubkal which, at 4,167 metres, is the highest peak in North Africa. There is a wide choice of treks for all abilities amongst some of the most stunning mountain scenery Morocco has to offer.

Marrakech

Marrakech is the gateway to Morocco for most visitors, and understandably so.  One of the four imperial cities, it is a lively city with a true Moroccan soul and culture, a feast for the senses that caters well for visitors.  From the atmospheric souks of the medina, to the villages of the High Atlas Mountains a short drive away, Marrakech offers a vast range of options for the visitor either on a short trip or as part of a longer adventure.