Atlantic Coast Essaouira 8 Days Trek

Atlantic Coast Essaouira 8 Days Trek

Morocco coast

Atlantic Coast Essaouira 8 Days Trek  Highlights:

  • An 8-day fully organized hiking trip that will take you ‘back to basic’ and show some less discovered parts of Morocco along the Atlantic coast
  • Hiking with a local English speaking guide
  • Drive from Marrakech to Timzguida Oftas, then hike to Tafdna, via Sidi Ahmed Sayhe to Sidi Mbark. On to Sidi Kaouki. Then we drive to Essaouira for some relaxing and back to Marrakech
  • stays in gites (local guesthouses) and camping
  • Luguage will be carried by camels (dromedares)
  • 4 and a half-day walking (easy-moderate level)

Private groups:

  • Please contact us directly to discuss your wishes and preferred departure dates

Group trip:

  • 3 November 2024
  • minimum of 4 travelers, maximum of 14 travelers

What to expect?

  • Pick-up and drop-off at Marrakech airport. Transport in a 4×4 or minivan, with a skilled driver.
  • Full Escort: Fully escorted by an official, local guide. English speaking.
  • 4.5 days walking (easy-moderate level)
  • Luggage will be carried by camels (dromedares)
  • Stays in a hotel in Marrakech, gites (rural Moroccan home) and camping (camping gear included, except sleeping bags)
  • Breakfast, Moroccan picnic lunches (prepared by our own cook) and dinner included. Except in Marrakech.

About this Trip

Roam along the Moroccan coast with us, accompanied by camels. Discover the unrivaled shore of the Atlantic Ocean to end this beautiful hike in laid-back Essaouira, a beautiful town, known for its fortified walls (scenes of Games of Thrones were shot here), fishing boats, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Trip Code: WT-CODE 10907

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  • Itinerary
  • Trip Outline
  • Trip Includes
  • Trip Excludes

Day 1: Marrakech Arrival

Welcome in Morocco! We pick you up from the airport and bring you to a  comfortable hotel to get settled.You have free time to discover the impressive ‘red city’ Marrakech.Atlantic Coast Essaouira 8 Days Trek

Day 2: Marrakech - Timzguida Oftas

We drive to Timzgida Oftas (by minibus) and collect the camels that will carry our luggage during the trip.It is an hour's walk to our camping location with a very nice beach. Over there we will have dinner and pass the night.Trekking in Morocco Coastal Essaouira

Day 3: Walk from Timzguida Oftas to Tafdna

In the morning we walk with some elevation to different plateaus to descent to the beach for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon we elevate for 1,5 hours until we reach a gite. The gite lies in the quiet woods.We have homemade dinner at the gite and spend the night there.Walking Tours in Morocco Coast

Day 4: Walking from Tafdna to Sidi Ahmed Sayhe

Today we will walk along the beach through the dunes.We have a picnic lunch and walk during the afternoon to camp in the dunes. There we enjoy our dinner.Travel Magical Morocco

Day 5: Sidi Ahmed Sayeh to Sidi Mbark

After camping in the dunes we walk in the morning through the hills and decent to the dunes where we enjoy our picnic lunch.We spend the afternoon on the beach (free time) and dine and camp there.Trekking and hiking in Morocco cosast

Day 6: Sidi Kaouki / Essaouira

During the morning we walk to Sidi Kaouki, after lunch, we drive (1 hour) to Essaouira. In Essaouira, you have free time to visit this beautiful city.We have dinner and spend the night in a riad.Essaouira Morocco

Day 7: Essaouira back to Marrakech

We return to Marrakech.After arrival, you have free time to roam around the beautiful Marrakech.

Day 8: Marrakech Airport Transfer

You have free time in Marrakech and we bring you to the airport.

Atlantic Coast Essaouira 8 Days Trek  Highlights:

  • An 8-day fully organized hiking trip that will take you ‘back to basic’ and show some less discovered parts of Morocco along the Atlantic coast
  • Hiking with a local English speaking guide
  • Drive from Marrakech to Timzguida Oftas, then hike to Tafdna, via Sidi Ahmed Sayhe to Sidi Mbark. On to Sidi Kaouki. Then we drive to Essaouira for some relaxing and back to Marrakech
  • stays in gites (local guesthouses) and camping
  • Luguage will be carried by camels (dromedares)
  • 4 and a half-day walking (easy-moderate level)

Private groups:

  • Please contact us directly to discuss your wishes and preferred departure dates

Group trip:

  • 3 November 2024
  • minimum of 4 travelers, maximum of 14 travelers

What to expect?

  • Pick-up and drop-off at Marrakech airport. Transport in a 4x4 or minivan, with a skilled driver.
  • Full Escort: Fully escorted by an official, local guide. English speaking.
  • 4.5 days walking (easy-moderate level)
  • Luggage will be carried by camels (dromedares)
  • Stays in a hotel in Marrakech, gites (rural Moroccan home) and camping (camping gear included, except sleeping bags)
  • Breakfast, Moroccan picnic lunches (prepared by our own cook) and dinner included. Except in Marrakech.
  • Stays: 9 nights in 3-star hotels, Riads (rural hotel) and a Sahara desert camp
  • Transport: Minibus or 4×4 transfers from and to the Airport and during the trip, camel ride
  • Full Escort: Fully escorted by an official, local, English speaking guide
  • Price mentioned is an indication for a trip with 4 people
  • Full Escort: Fully escorted by a certified, local, English speaking guide, cameleers and a cook
  • Transport: Minibus or 4×4 transfers from and to the Airport and the coast
  • All Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included, except in Marrakech; only breakfast is included in Marrakech
  • Price mentioned is an indication for a trip with 4 people
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  • star rating  Just the Best! - Hassan was excellent- exceptional - engaging - alert - respectful- knowledgeable- and fun! He has an excellent sense of pace. He was scheduled AND spontaneous. He knew the things we... read more

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    star rating  A land of beauty and adventure  - Our travel guide Hassan Hisse is exceptional. He has the knowledge of the desert, the country and the people. He speaks several local and international languages which facilitate movement... read more

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    April 18, 2024

    star rating  I hope you get this fantastic guide!  - Hassan Hissan is the most remarkable guide I’ve ever had. He goes above and beyond for his tourists. For example my sister and I wanted to visit a particular place... read more

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    April 17, 2024
  • star rating  Hassan our tour guide, made this trip an amazing adventure. Aside from keeping us informed, entertained and safe, he did small things to enhance the trip experience. For example when... read more

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    April 24, 2023

    star rating  Hassan Hisse is a wonderrful guide, if you can get him. He knows EVERYBODY and seems to know the answers to everything. He will take great care of you.

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    December 9, 2022
  • star rating  The Guide Makes all the Difference - Hassan Hissee brought the culture of Morocco to life. We went off the beaten path to have tea with a nomad family, spend a day in the life with... read more

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    December 9, 2022

    star rating  A Magical Moroccan Adventure with Hassan - We toured Morocco for two weeks with Hassan, visiting Rabat, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca and the Sahara. Hassan, our trip leader, was engaging, inventive and attentive to all our needs, seamlessly... read more

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    December 8, 2022

    star rating  Sahara Desert! - It’s an amazing trip that was carefully crafted to show us the colorful Morocco. It is an exotic experience with two story tall bird of paradise, starry night at Sahara... read more

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    December 8, 2022
  • star rating  One of the best trips ever! - Hassan Hisse is the perfect guide!!! Our trip combined history, beauty, museums, gardens, mountains, souks (outdoor shopping malls), travel, home visits, dining experiences, desert trips & camel rides and... read more

    Lois R
    December 7, 2022

    star rating  An excellent Morocco experience with Hassan - I was very fortunate to have Hassan Hisse as a trip leader this past month in Morocco. Hassan shares his love of Morocco with such joy that every moment is... read more

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    star rating  This tour company created an 11 day tour that was truly magical, from the High Atlas Mtns, to the Sahara, Fez, Essouria and much more. Our guide and driver were... read more

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    November 15, 2022
  • star rating  The highlight of our trip was definitely the camel trek in the Sahara with a beautiful overnight stay in the desert camp.

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    November 11, 2022

    star rating  Our Guide was really nice, he took care for the whole group and made us feel comfortable and happy. Thanks to him we learned a lot of the culture. We... read more

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    August 3, 2022

    star rating  The hike in the Atlas was stunning. Challenging but great, with generous local people when we stopped for a break. Besides that I had a lovely week full of activities... read more

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    July 31, 2022
  • star rating  Really an amazing experience.. we went through Casablanca Rabat Meknes Fes and Marrakech without any boring moment.. everything felt safe and taken care of :)

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    July 31, 2022

    star rating  The variety between Hassan the tourguide and the local tourguides was amazing. I learned a lot, every question i had was answered. The places we went to were amazing especially... read more

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    July 31, 2022

    star rating  Whole trip was magical...Hassan the guide was amazing, very humble,knowledgeable and took great care of us...night sky was amazing...Lovely trip, we will definitely go back again

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    July 7, 2022
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    star rating  My husband and I traveled on a seven day tour with our amazing tour guide Hassan and his very nice an attentive driver Mustafa.
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    April 2, 2022
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    March 16, 2022

    star rating  This is the third tour I have booked with Hassan as a guide. He is the only guide I hire when I visit Morocco. His professionalism, attention to detail, knowledge... read more

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    March 13, 2022
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    November 28, 2021

    star rating  The favorite part is effort of our guide Hassan Hiss who show us his culture and his beautiful country and people with so much passion.

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    November 22, 2021
  • star rating  What can I say apart from awesome! From making enquires to the pick up....all smooth! Yassin our driver was careful and considerate at all times! Mohammed our guide, just made... read more

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    star rating  What made this trip superb...beside the experience of traveling in Morocco....was our most remarkable guide. Hassan Hisse was simply exceptional in every way. I have traveled a... read more

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