Mini Atlantic Hike to the South of Essaouira - 5 Days

- Spending nights in a bivouac facing the ocean
- Visiting Essaouira, its port and souks
- Hiking with family is possible
- Programming this hike during your stay in Marrakesh
- Departing every day
- Booking possible up to 3 days before departure

Day 1
HOME / MARRAKESH

DAY 2
MARRAKESH / DIABAT / MAHLOU – 3 hours on the road 5 hours walking

Day 3
MAHLOU / CAP SIM / SIDI KAOUKI / SIDI M’BAREK WATERFALLS – 6 hours of walking

Day 4
SIDI M’BAREK WATERFALLS / ESSAOUIRA / MARRAKESH – 1 hour of walking and 3 hours on the road

Day 5
MARRAKESH / HOME

It's possible to undertake this hike without the nights spent in Marrakesh

Day 1
MARRAKESH / DIABAT / MAHLOU – 3 hours on the road and 5 hours of walking

Day 2
MAHLOU / CAP SIM / SIDI KAOUKI / SIDI M’BAREK WATERFALLS – 6 hours of walking

Day 3
SIDI M’BAREK WATERFALLS / ESSAOUIRA / MARRAKESH – 1 hour of walking and 3 hours on the road

Day 1 : HOME / MARRAKESH

Welcome at Marrakesh airport. Transferred to our riad located in the Medina (old town). You'll have free time to visit Marrakesh depending in your arrival time. For those who are already in Marrakesh, meet directly at the hotel. Free time for dinner at spend the night at the hotel.

Day 2 : MARRAKESH / DIABAT / MAHLOU – 3 hours on the road and 3 hours of walking

After breakfast, we'll head east towards the Atlantic coast. After 3 hours on the road, we'll begin our walk along the beaches of this coast which are often stirred up by the winds. People residing here is becoming rarer and rarer and so we'll only bump into some fishers and cormorants.
Next, on to Cape Sim which will put us in the direction of the sea and where our bivouac awaits us. We'll take in the sunset and spend the night in the tent.

Day 3 : MAHLOU / CAPE SIM / SIDI KAOUKI / SIDI M’BAREK WATERFALLS – 6 hours of walking
After a breakfast enjoyed facing the sea, we'll head off in a southerly direction. We'll arrive in the village of Ouassem and we'll take in the views plunging towards the south and Sidi Kaouki, a site which is particularly admired by windsurfers. We'll head through the village via the large beach until we get to the cliffs. Once we reach the top, we'll admire the ocean view set off again on the long beach loved by cormorants and other marine birds.
We'll find our bivouac at the end of this beach, just after a small climb on the dunes which is just atop the waterfall of Sidi M'barek. We'll spend the night in the bivouac on the dunes overlooking the ocean.

Day 4 : SIDI M’BAREK WATERFALLS / ESSAOUIRA / MARRAKESH – 1 hour walking and 3 hours on the road
We'll undertake our last short walk towards the south along the cliffs and facing the sea.
Then, we'll branch off towards the mainland through the argan forests, typical trees found in this region, before retaking the path where our vehicle awaits us. We'll then head back to Essaouira. You'll have free time to visit and have something to eat there. After this, we'll return to Marrakesh. Free time for dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 5 : MARRAKESH / HOME
Breakfast and transfer to the airport. Return flight home OR end of service.

There is the possibility to enjoy this trip without the nights spent in Marrakesh.

> For climatic, logistical, administrative and / or economic reasons, or following a change in flight schedules, this trip may have parts modified or replaced. The trip can also be undertaken in the opposite direction.
Point-Voyages reserves the right to make these changes without jeopardising the smooth running of the trip.

Guide price based on two people : 425 per person (5 day package)

THIS PRICE INCLUDES :
- Land transport
- Airport transfers
- Full-board except meals mentioned in the 'THIS PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE'
- Accommodation
- Supervision team
- Accompanying English speaking guide
- Mattress
- Tent

THIS PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- Return flights - we can make reservations for you
- Evening meals on days 1 & 4 in Marrakesh
- Midday meals on days 1 & 5
- Sleeping bags

Prices :
This is a land based package and does not include flights. Flights should be booked independently. This is a 5 day package with 2 nights in a hotel in Marrakesh. However it is possible to book without having the 2 nights in Marrakesh resulting in a €80 reduction in the price.

Flight info :
This is a land based package and does not include flights. Flights should be booked independently. However, we can possibly look after flight reservations for you.

Transfers :
Included are the transfers from the airport/hotel. Your flight schedule should be sent to us before departure.

Accommodation :

2 nights in a hotel in Marrakesh in a double or triple room. The other nights are spent in a bivouac.

However it is possible to book without having the 2 nights in Marrakesh resulting in a €80 reduction in the price.

The name of your hotel should be sent to us before departure.

Supervision :

You'll be supervised by an English speaking qualified mountain guide during the days of hiking.

Passport :
At least 3 months of validity is requested before the end of your departure.

Visa :
No visa necessary for most European citizens - please verify before booking.

Vaccinations :
None are necessary in Morocco.