6 Days Essaouira by the Beach Bivouac

£700.00

This excursion is to the slightly cooler and beautiful coastline of Essaouira city from Marrakech. This excursion will be over 6-days and 5-nights and providing you with a week trekking and camping through Berber villages through to Essaouira…

Bulk deal

Quantity	Fixed price
1	£700.00
2 - 3	£602.00
4 - 6	£521.00
7 - 8	£483.00
9 - 15	£458.00

Categories: 6 Day Excursions, Essaouira

£700.00

Description
Excursion Information

You will start in Timzguida Oftas and will trek pass the remarkable villages of Ikniouen, Tagant, Laplage, Sidi Kaouki and before reaching Essaouira. Overnight stays will be in the lovely destinations such as Timzguida Oftas, Tafedna, Iftan, M’Barek and Essaouira. Not only will you have the opportunity to travel to Essaouira with lower intensity trekking through rural lands, you will also have the opportunity to travel through various villages experiencing the life outside of the bustling Marrakech. There is the option to include horse riding in some of the trekking routes.

This excursion will include approx. 26 hrs of trekking over the course of 6 days suiting those who enjoy scenic views, trekking and on occasions, hiking, on variable terrains. Depending on your fitness level, some experience may be required, however no intense experience or training required.

N.B. Overnight accommodation: Overnight accommodation will be camping in tent or local. This option will depend on the season and the weather conditions. Experiences that include camping will include the tent materials and mattresses.

Excursion Information

Title	6 Day Excursion – Marrakech to Essaouira
Duration	6 days and 5 nights
Start	First day Start: 8.00 collection Last day Finish: 19.00 arrival
What’s included	Transport from Marrakech return Overnight accommodation and camping equipment plus mattresses throughout excursion Friendly, experienced and professional mountain tour guides Tour guide Health and safety certified guides Nutritious and fresh main meals Mules & Muleteers Cook Porter
Walking duration	Approximately 26 hours throughout duration
Level of difficulty	3/5
Price	– 1 person – £788 / €886 – 2-3 people – £602 / €676 – 4-6 people – £521 / €586 – 7-8 people – £483 / €543 – 9-15 people – £458 / €514
Would I require travel insurance	We recommend you purchase the appropriate level of personal insurance that is right for you.
Do I need immunisations?	We recommend you check at https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/africa/morocco.
How old do I need to be – are there any age restrictions?	We recommend the minimum age for this adventure is 10 with parental guidance depending on their health and ability. All under 18’s should be accompanied by a supervising adult. Please feel free to discuss further with us.
What are the accommodations like?	There will be two people per tent when camping. The refuge rooms are usually set as dormitory style. Please contact us if you have other preferences.
Do I need to arrange my own flights?	Yes, everything required for the excursion is included except international flights. Your guide will be in contact to meet you the evening before your scheduled excursion to take you through the itinerary and details of your route. You will be collected early on the morning by our transport and taken to the first meet up location. You will also be taken back after the excursion.
What equipment do I need?	Appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for hiking and sleeping bags in temperatures from -2C to +19C in winter, +12 to +30 in summer.
Do I need to carry all my stuff with me?	We recommend the minimum age for this adventure is 10 with parental guidance depending on their health and ability. All under 18’s should be accompanied by a supervising adult. Please feel free to discuss further with us.
Am I fit enough?	Most short treks can include around up to 3.5-hour treks at a time. Some of the of medium treks can include up to 9 hours. Some of the longer days are longer hours so you may need a good level of fitness. We recommend training with jogging/sport 1-2 times a week increasing to 3-4 times a week over a period of 1-2 months in the run-up to your excursion. There will be many breaks and stops and at times, you will be walking through villages which may give you an opportunity to purchase drinks and refreshments.
Can I explore Marrakech during my time there?	You’ll be collected on the morning of the booked trek. There are lots to do in and around Marrakech. However, please message us for some recommendations and advice.