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04 Marrakech, High Atlas and Atlantic Coast
Relax and Explore On Our Most Popular 3-Centre Holiday
This is an excellent suggestion for those who want a varied holiday. Enjoy the beauty and peace of the mountains, experience the vibrancy of Marrakech and a explore a lovely medina town on the Atlantic coast or have fun on its huge sandy beach.
This trip allows you to relax and explore and also provides the opportunity to trek on foot, horse back or on camels - tailor it to how you like it. This is an ideal itinerary for families travelling with children.
| 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). |
| Pricing: | from £535 pp for 7 nights based on 2 persons sharing (B&B), excl. flights. Price varies by room, season and exchange rate. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Typical Itinerary
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:
| Day | Nights' Stay | Typical itinerary for illustration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Taxi transfer from Marrakech airport to Essaouira (2.5 hrs), visit the port and watch fishermen landing their catch, and/or walk the beach promenade. |
| 2 | Relax on the beach, walk the ramparts and discover the craftsmanship and exquisite carpentry in the little thuya wood workshops under the ramparts or an optional camel ride or horse trek. | |
| 3 | 2 | Taxi transfer from Essaouira to Imlil in the High Atlas (3.5 hrs). Explore the village of Imlil. |
| 4 | Take an optional day trek into the surrounding High Atlas, or more informal walk/s around the hills and valleys around Imlil and include a stop at Kasbah Toubkal, famously transformed from a ruin to a luxury retreat, for lunch | |
| 5 | 3 | Taxi transfer from Imlil to Marrakech (1.5 hrs). Afternoon and evening visit to explore the souks and the main Place Jemma de Fna. |
| 6 | Visit the historic sites Saadian Tombs, Badii Palace, Bahia Palace and museums Maison Tiskiwine and Musee de Marrakech and the Medersa Ben Youssef, take lunch in the main square (a guide can be arranged). | |
| 7 | Visit the Agdal Gardens and Yves St Laurent's Majorelle Gardens (via caleche optional) and shop for Moroccan handicrafts at one of the Centre Artisanal's (a guide can be arranged). | |
| 8 | Depending on flight times visit the Mellah and the tanneries (a guide can be arranged) and taxi transfer to airport. |
Pricing Note:
Based on 2 persons sharing (B&B), excl. flights, staying at Riad Zahra (Essaouira), Dar Ouassaggou (Imlil) and Riad El Borj (Marrakech) - budget accommodation; Naturally Morocco can offer a range of alternatives if required. Price varies by room, season and exchange rate.
Based on 2 persons sharing (B&B), excl. flights, staying at Riad Zahra (Essaouira), Dar Ouassaggou (Imlil) and Riad El Borj (Marrakech) - budget accommodation; Naturally Morocco can offer a range of alternatives if required. Price varies by room, season and exchange rate.
Essaouira
Essaouira is charming traditional Atlantic Coast town with a medina, harbour and fishing port.Imlil
Imlil, a thriving traditional Moroccan village in the High Atlas, offers great trekking options as part of your holiday in Morocco.Marrakech
Marrakech offers visitors a wonderful flavour of Moroccan culture and life. Known as the gateway to Morocco for most visitors, it is one of the four imperial cities.High Atlas Mountains
The High Atlas Mountains offer something different for your holiday in Morocco - a huge range of trekking opportunities or a chance to relax in stunning surroundings.Asni
Asni, one of the towns of the High Atlas, offers a peaceful element to your Moroccan holiday.Ouirgane
Ouirgane, a small Berber village in the High Atlas, offers a base for a number of treks that can be incorporated into your Moroccan holiday, or just a location to relax.Ourika Valley
The Ourika valley, the most accessible valley in the High Atlas from Marrakech, offers a place to relax as part of your Moroccan holiday with us.
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