Desert, Mountain and Coastal Walking in Morocco

Napoleon's Hat Rocks at Tafraoute, Anti Atlas

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Tafraoute, Anti Atlas

Treks in Morocco are a regular part of our yearly programme including visits to Ait Benhaddou of the beautiful mud kasbahs, ascents of the highest peak, Mount Toubkal, exploring the volcanic massive of Jbel Siroua in the saffron growing area of the northern Anti Atlas, desert trekking from Zagora to the dunes at M’hamid and trekking with camels along the verdant Atlantic coast from the beautiful town of Essaouira. In 2011 we return to the saffron-growing Siroua region and the Atlantic Coast with two contrasting itineraries
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Jebl Siroua Trek - 3 to 10 March 2012

trekking Jebl Siroua, Morocco

· 2 nights at a beautiful riad near the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square in the bustling city of Marrakech
· a 6 day trek with local guides and muleteers, including high quality wild camping and all food included, in the Jebl Siroua, the saffron-growing region of the Anti Atlas mountains. (Trek grading moderate to strenuous).
· A chance to visit the remote Berber villages of this area with their carpet making and spectacular agadirs (fortified granaries).
· Time to explore the fascinating city of Marrakech with its labyrinth of souks, the vibrant Jemaa el-Fna Square and the tranquil Majorelle Gardens which house the magnificent Islamic art collection of Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent
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Price £625 (single supplement 2 nights in Marrakech - £48, 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 - 11 to 17 March 2012
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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 £495 (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, Manchester and Madrid airports with carbon off-setting and more flights with Ryanair from Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, and Luton. NB Please don’t buy flights until the trip is confirmed.
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For more about the 2011 Morocco tours and to book holidays, contact Fiona and Paul using the form below, or email bootlaceholidays@yahoo.com.
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