Kasbahs & Camels 2008/09
9 Days
You can...
- Explore kasbahs & bazaars
- Visit remote Berber villages
- Discover the Atlas mountains
- Relax at the old port of Essaouira
Travelling by minibus, you'll head across the Atlas mountains, stopping to visit an old kasbah and to learn about the life of the hospitable Berber tribe as you stay in their simple mountain villages. Then, after exploring the old red-walled city of Taroudant, relax at the fishing port of Essaouira and ride camels along the beach.
Finally, explore the lively bazaar in Marrakech's colourful souk and step back in time as the square comes to life with snake-charmers, acrobats and jugglers.
- Day 1. Fly to Marrakech
- Day 2. Ouirgane
- Drive to Ouirgane in the Atlas Mountains.
- Day 3. Explore Kasbahs
- Drive over Tizi n'Test (pass) to remote Berber village; visit kasbahs en route.
- Day 4. Easy mountain walks
- Easy walks in mountains to discover local villages.
- Day 5. Taroudant
- Drive to Taroudant, explore bazaar.
- Day 6/7. Essaouira
- Drive to Essaouira; visit harbour and old port. Optional camel ride.
- Day 8. Drive to Marrakech
- Drive to Marrakech; tour souk and Djemma el Fna.
- Day 9. Fly to London
- Is it right for your family?
- Accommodation is in local-style but comfortable hotels with a few nights in a simple traditional Berber house.
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- Accommodation and meals: Hotels (4nts), simple gite/auberge (2nts), riad (2nts). 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 evening meals included.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow or Gatwick with Royal Air Maroc or Atlas Blue.
- Departures 2008: 22 Mar; 05 Apr; 24 May; 17, 24 Jul; 25 Oct; 27 Dec.
- Departures 2009: 14, 21 Feb; 04, 11 Apr; 23 May; 09, 16, 23 Jul.
- Prices: Land only from £479. Including flights from London from £699 adult, £599 child.
- Age Guideline: 5+ Years
- Trip Code: FMKC