Itinerary Outline:

Day 1: Marrakech

Day 2: Tafdna

Day 3: Sidi Hamad Saeih

Day 4: Sidi Mbarek

Day 5: Sidi Kaouki

Day 6: Essaouira

Day 7: Essaouira

Day 8: Departure

Included on trip:

  • All Accommodations
  • All Breakfasts & Some Dinners
  • Transportation with Driver

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Trips » Atlantic Coastline - Hiking in Essaouira 8 Days - Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech: Meet our staff team at the airport and transferred to the 3 star hotel.

Day 2: Marrakech - Tafdna: Transfer by minibus, coach or Land Rover to Tafna, passing through Chichaoua and Ounara. Lunch stop en route. We then continue on through the Haha area, the Argan tree capital, arriving at the fishing port of Tafna where we meet up with our camel drivers. "Test day" for camel riding. Evening in Bivouac on a sandy beach in Tafna.

Day 3: Tafna - Sidi Hamad Saeih: Once loaded the caravan will set off, passing over Cape Tafelny via the plateau and then drop down to the beach of Sidi Hamad Saeih, where we pitch our tents for the night. 6hr walk.

Day 4: Sidi Hamad Saeih - Sidi Mbarek: Our road follows the coast, either along the beach or across the higher plain (depending on wind conditions). Camp at Marabout Sidi Mbarek. 4hr walk.

Day 5: Sidi Mbarek - Sidi Kaouki: Start the day toward Sidi Kaouki, crossing the protected fishing village and the sea caves of Cape Sim. Around Cape Sim, the town of Essaouira appears in the distance . We arrive there in the afternoon to have a well-earned rest and spend the night in a comfortable hotel or riad. 6hr walk.

Day 6: Sidi Kaouki - Essaouira: Meet our team at the airport and transferred to the 3 star hotel.

Day 7: Essaouira: Tour of the town of Essaouira, an ancient Portuguese port, followed by lunch at a quayside restaurant where you can sample all types of fish and shellfish. Afternoon transfer to Marrakech and overnight in a hotel. Explore the Medina and shop in the souks.

Day 8: Marrakech - Home: Transfer to the airport.