Morocco Coast

Marrakech > Essaouira > Sidi Ifni > Tafraoute

> Taroudante > Marrakech

8 days/7 nights

Day 1: Marrakech

Welcome, assistance and transfer to hotel. Depending on your time of arrival, you can choose to relax in your hotel, bargain for handicrafts in the souk, visit the cafes and restaurants at your leisure or take a sightseeing tour of Marrakech.

Day 2: Marrakech > Essaouira (160km)

We will collect you from your accommodation and travel west to the Atlantic coast. We will the UNESCO protected city of Essaouria. Essaouria - an Arabic term for "the wall" - is an enchanting fishing harbor reflecting the Portuguese character of settlers from the 16th century. The enormous fortress of white washed, blue-shuttered houses (built at sea-level) is famous for its fine handcrafts. The city flourishes in marquetry, the art of working wood with ebony, mother-of-pearl, and silver threads. (BD)

Day 3: Essaouira > Agadir (175 km)

We will make an early morning departure from Essaouria towards Agadir. and visit to Sidi Kaouki beach; its undisturbed sand dunes and argon shrubs make this beach one of the most beautiful in all of Morocco. The beach of Taghazoute, a paradise for surfers, offers excellent sea views and the pleasures of fresh Atlantic Ocean air. We can visit the beach and see the new (and very European) city of Agadir. (BD)

Day 4: Agadir > Sidi Ifni (180 km)

We will continue your journey to the laid back city of Sidi Ifni. The Spanish flavor and Art Deco architecture makes for a relaxed - yet stimulating - visit. Travel onward to the village of Tiznit, where the locals dress in traditional costume and sell hand made Berber jewelry. (BD)

Day 5: Sidi Ifni > Tafraoute (220 km)

Our journey continues to the Anti Atlas, where we visit the towns of G'limime and Tafraoute. The area is known for almond trees, argan oil, and the production of babhouches (a traditional Moroccan leather shoe). Close the day with a relaxing walk in the Amen Valley. (BD)

Day 6: Tafraoute > Taroudante (190km)

Depart via Chtouka Ait Baha to the town on Taroudante. Taroudante is an elegant town encircled by a red ocher wall. Taroudante is a fantastic shopper's paradise for unique silver items. (BD)

Day 7: Taroudante > Marrakesh (160km)

Leave Taroudante via the Test Pass and see the Berber Mosque - the Tinml. In Marrakech visit the Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Minaret, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace. After lunch, tour around the Agdal Gardens, the Gueliz district, and the ancient Medina. Enjoy the end of your day visiting the markets and the famous Djemaa el Fna Square. (BD)

Day 8: Marrakech > Airport

Airport transfer depends on you departure time.