Atlas Mule Train
10 days
You can...
- Discover atmospheric Marrakech.
- Ride mules in the Atlas mountains.
- Explore the beach & port at Essaouira.
For families with younger children. You'll see fire-eaters and snake-charmers in old Marrakech and then explore the tranquil Berber villages of the Atlas, where easy walks with picnic lunches allow you to explore the mountains. While you walk, your children ride mules, so stretch your legs and take in the clear mountain air and views. Finally, you'll have a few days at Essaouira to discover alleyways packed with local crafts or relax on the beach.
- Day 1. Fly to Marrakech
- Day 2. Marrakech
- Marrakech; ride a horse-drawn carriage and explore bazaar and main square.
- Day 3. Atlas mountains
- Drive to Atlas mountains and ride/walk to Aremd village.
- Day 4. Walking
- Easy walks from our base.
- Day 5. Tacheddirt village
- Walk to Tacheddirt village.
- Day 6. Aremd village
- Descend valley to Aremd village.
- Day 7. Essaouira
- Walk then drive to Essaouira.
- Day 8. Essaouira
- In Essaouira, explore or relax on beach.
- Day 9. Essaouira
- In Essaouira; afternoon drive to Marrakech
- Day 10. Fly to London
- Is it right for your family?
- You'll stay in simple guesthouses/gites in the Atlas; elsewhere in mid-range hotels/riads. There are no babysitting or child-minding facilities, but the trip is designed with youngsters in mind. You can bring a papoose/back-pack if you want to, though mules are provided for children, allowing parents to explore the mountains (and walk with like-minded parents).
- Accommodation and meals: Hotels (3nts), simple gite/guesthouse (4nts); riad (2nts). 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 evening meals included.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow and Gatwick with Royal Air Maroc or Atlas Blue.
- Departures 2009: 02, 09 Apr; 21 May; 18 Jun; 23 Jul; 06 Aug; 15, 22 Oct.
- Departures 2010: 01, 08 Apr; 27 May; 17 Jun; 22, 29 Jul.
- Prices: Land only from £499 per person. Including flights from London from £849 adult, £799 child.
- Age Guideline: 2+ Years
- Trip Code: FMAM
