High Atlas & Coastal Escape – 6 Days of Discovery

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MarrakechMorocco
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Overview

  • Duration:6 days 5 nights
  • Travelers:100 guests
  • Tour Type:Family Trips, Private tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Beautiful, exotic, and perfectly chosen.
Take a 6-day trip you'll never forget that shows off the best of southern Morocco: the High Atlas mountains and Berber villages, the moon-like plains of Agafay, the delicious local food, and the breezy coastal charm of Essaouira. Great for families and teens who want to spend active days and relaxing time by the sea.
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Highlights

  • Guided mountain hikes and authentic Amazigh (Berber) village visits.
  • Sunset camel ride and a starlit dinner in Agafay.
  • Exploration of Essaouira’s medina, port and Jewish heritage sites.
  • Hands-on optional activities: Moroccan cooking workshop, kitesurfing, and surf lessons.
  • Carefully selected accommodation options for comfort and character.

Itinerary

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Day 01 — Arrival Marrakech → Atlas Mountains

Drive time: ≈ 45 km / ~1 hr (to Kasbah Bab Ourika) or ≈ 80 km / ~1 hr 45 min (to Kasbah Tamadot) On arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport you will be met in the arrivals hall by your driver and transferred directly to your Atlas Mountains hotel or kasbah. Time to settle in — relax by the pool, enjoy the spa facilities, or simply take in the mountain air.

Day 02 — Atlas Mountains (Hiking day)

After breakfast, set out with your local mountain guide for a full day of hiking. The route climbs toward remote Berber villages at the foot of Jbel Toubkal (North Africa’s highest peak, 4,168 m). Along the way your guide will introduce local agriculture (walnuts, cherries, apples), and you’ll have opportunities to enter village homes and meet residents — expect warm welcomes and lively greetings from local children.. Meals: Breakfast & picnic lunch.

Day 03 — Atlas Mountains → Plateau de Kik → Agafay

Drive time: ≈ 65 km / ~1 hr 35 min (total to Agafay) This morning you’ll meet your mountain guide at Plateau de Kik for a morning walk across the plateau — spectacular, wide-angle views of mountain ranges provide excellent photo opportunities and a peaceful walking experience. After the walk, transfer by 4x4 toward the Agafay area. Stop for lunch near Lake Lalla Takerkoust (suggested: Le Flouka Restaurant). Arrive to your desert camp in late afternoon. Take time to relax on your terrace, then enjoy a sunset camel ride across the stony dunes. In the evening dine under the stars in a candlelit, desert-style setting — a memorable night of music, spice-rich cuisine and desert atmosphere. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 04 — Agafay → Essaouira

Drive time: ≈ 180 km / ~3 hrs After breakfast, depart for the Atlantic coast and the laid-back city of Essaouira. You’ll arrive in time for lunch, then begin an on-foot exploration of the medina’s narrow laneways, whitewashed façades, and the lively fishing port. Visit the Sqala of the Kasbah for ocean views and the city’s historic cannons, then explore Essaouira’s Jewish heritage sites — the mellah, synagogues and the old Jewish cemetery — as your guide recounts the city’s layered history. Meals: Breakfast, lunch. Optional dinner.

Day 05 — Essaouira (Optional activities)

After breakfast choose from a range of optional activities tailored to your interests:
  • Cooking workshop: Shop with your guide at the spice market then learn to prepare classic Moroccan dishes in a hands-on class — enjoy the meal you’ve cooked at lunchtime (recommended: L’Atelier M Maddada, class 10:30).
  • Kitesurfing: Essaouira is a world-class kitesurfing playground, ideal for beginners and advanced riders alike (provider recommendation: Explora Watersport).
  • Surfing: Surf lessons and guided surf trips are available; Sidi Kaouki — a short drive down the coast — is a quieter surf alternative. Finish the day with dinner at a local favorite — suggested: Umia Restaurant. Meals: Breakfast and lunches as applicable.

Day 06 — Essaouira → Essaouira Airport (Departure)

After breakfast you will be transferred to Essaouira airport for your onward flight. Pickup for the transfer will be arranged approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight time (please confirm your flight time with us in advance). This marks the end of your High Atlas & Coastal Escape. Meals: Breakfast.

Includes/Excludes

  • Meet & greet at Marrakech Menara Airport and private transfers as noted.
  • 5 nights’ accommodation in suggested hotels/camps (room category per request).
  • Local, knowledgeable guides for scheduled hikes and city visits.
  • Activities specified in the daily program (hiking, camel ride, cooking workshop where booked).
  • Meals as listed in each day (breakfasts daily, other meals as specified).
  • Local taxes and standard service charges.
  • International flights to/from Morocco.
  • Travel insurance and personal medical evacuation.
  • Optional activities not explicitly included (kitesurfing equipment/lessons, surf lessons if not pre-booked).
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the program, personal expenses, tips and gratuities.
  • Any entry fees or experiences not listed as included (unless requested and booked in advance).

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