Desert, Mountain and Coastal Walking in Morocco

"Napoleon's Hat", Tafraoute
“Napoleon’s Hat”, rocks at Tafraoute

In 2007 we celebrated Fiona’s 50th year trekking up Mount Toubkal - the highest peak of the Atlas at 4167m. In 2008 a more extensive tour included an overnight stay at the restored Kasbah Ellouze close to Ait Benhaddou of the beautiful mud kasbahs and 5 days trekking in the Jbel Siroua between Mount Toubkal and the Anti Atlas. In 2009 we headed further south with a desert trek from Zagora to the dunes at M’hamid and west with a trek along the verdant Atlantic coast from the beautiful town of Essaouira. In 2010 we are offering – “Castles & Canyons” Trek: Marrakech, High Atlas and Anti Atlas, a 10 day Itinerary with a vast range of contrasting experiences and activities and Atlantic Coast Trek 7 day Itinerary including 2 nights in Essaouira, and visit to Marrakech.
For more on Morocco 2009 with photos see May Newsletter

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“Castles & Canyons” Trek
20 February - 1 March 2010

Katoubia mosque

Katoubia mosque

· 2 nights at a beautiful riad near the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square in the bustling city of Marrakech
· a drink in the peaceful gardens of an old palace in the walled market town of Taroudant
· superb hospitality at Berber guesthouse in the High Atlas village of Afensou with an opportunity to experience a traditional hammam
· a spectacular journey by 4×4 through the Anti Atlas mountains to Tafraoute
· a 6 day trek with high quality wild camping, all food included and 4×4 assistance featuring Berber castles & spectacular scenery including Morocco’s “Grand Canyon”
· a break at the Massa estuary internationally famous for its birdlife
· lunch on the seafront of Agadir Bay near the new marina marina
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Palmerie, Tafroute

Price £797 (single accommodation for 2 nights at Riad El Borj Marrakech - £34, limited availability) : £150 will secure your place on this holiday, remainder of fee to be paid 9 weeks before departure.

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Atlantic Coast Trek
3 - 9 March 2010
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Essaouira port

· 2 nights at an attractive, small and friendly riad, within the old town walls of Essaouira including excellent and delicious vegetarian and fish cuisine and free use of the hammam.
· a 4 day trek with high quality wild camping, including camel and 4×4 assistance featuring beautiful coastline with marabout shrines, long sandy beaches, rocky inlets and abundant wild flowers.
· Plenty of time to explore and enjoy Essaouira with its excellent climate - the coolest in the country in midsummer and warm in winter; relatively quiet souks selling all the range of goods to be found in Morocco including local argan oil products and exquisite marquetry, made from the fragrant local thuya wood; its 10 km long sandy bay and a rocky coastline with offshore islands
· An opportunity to visit famous Jemaa el-Fna Square in the bustling city of Marrakech and the tranquil Majorelle Gardens which house the magnificent Islamic art collection of Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent
Plants At Majorelle Gardens Marrakech

Plants At Majorelle Gardens Marrakech

Price £475 (single accommodation for 2 nights at Lalla Mira Essaouira - price, £25, limited availability). £150 will secure your place on this holiday, remainder of fee to be paid 9 weeks before departure.

There are daily flights with Easyjet from Gatwick airport with carbon off-setting.
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