The Berber Trail


Hotel Kerdous

Category:

Family Holidays - Morocco

Ref:

FBT

Places Visited:

Marrakech - Taroudant - Tiout - Tiznit - Essaouira

Duration:

9 days

Time of Year:

all year


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29/05/2010 to 06/06/2010
£810
£995.inc flights
23/08/2010 to 31/08/2010
£810
£980.inc flights
22/10/2010 to 30/10/2010
£810
£980.inc flights
20/12/2010 to 28/12/2010
£860
£1,060.inc flights
19/02/2011 to 27/02/2011
£835
£1,025.inc flights
Independent price per person
£880
£1,070.inc flights


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Take the family on a journey straight from 'one thousand and one nights.' You will camp out under the stars in a traditional desert camp, ride on mules to the kasbah ruins and wander through the exotic souks in colourful Marrakech. Having travelled through the mountains and desert there will be time to relax on the coast in the beautiful white-washed town of Essaouira. 

Day 1: Depart UK

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Depart UK and fly to Marrakeck. On arrival you will be met and accompanied to your hotel in the city.

Overnight Marrakech (Hotel) Meals: no meals included today

Day 2: In Marrakech

Today you will have a full day to explore the colourful city of Marrakech. Your local guide will take you around the highlights including the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace and wonderful Koutoubia. After lunch there will be free time to wander through the lively Souk and explore the famous Jenaa El Fna Square. Overnight in Marrakech (hotel) Meals: breakfast

Day 3: Marrakech - Tizi-n-Test - Tiout

This morning you will leave behind the busy streets of the city and take the mountain road to Tizi-n-Test Pass, from here the views are spectacular, stretching out across the city and surrounding mountains. You driver will stop for a picnic lunch in the tradtional town of Taroudant and allow time to visit the souk. In the late afternoon you will arrive at your overnight camp in a palm grove, near Tiout. Before dinner you will trek out to the kasbah ruins by mule - a fantastic experience in this serene landscape. Overnight in Tiout (Camp) Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Tiout - Tiznit

Today you will cross the beautiful Anti Atlas to Tiznit, here you will be much higher at over 1000m and the climate is fresh and cool. The landscape gradually changes from desert to mountain as you travel up to Tiznit and the dramatic fortress hotel Kerdous comes into view. This hotel is a joy to explore with winding staircases, turrets and ramparts. At night you can imagine you are within a story from 'one thousand and one nights.' Overnight in Tiznit (Hotel) Meals: breakfast

Day 5: Tiznit - Essaouira

After breakfast you will journey down from the mountains to the stunning west coast. Upon reaching the coast, the road follows the coast through ancient fishing villages until you reach the beautiful white-washed city of Essaouira. Overnight in Essaouira (hotel) Meals: breakfast

Day 6: In Essaouira

Today you will have a full day to explore this fascinating World Heritage city. Your local guide will take you to the Medina and Citadel and explain the history of this ancient port. The tour will end with the lively fish market and harbour. Overnigth in Essaouira. (Hotel) Meals: breakfast

Day 7: Free day

Today is free to realx and enjoy the city and the beach. You may wish to take advantage of some of the excellent water sports on offer, go shopping or indulge in the wonderful seafood. Overnight in Essaouira (Hotel) Meals: breakfast

Day 8: Return to Marrakech

Today, after a leisurely breakfast, you will return to Marrakech. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Marrakech (Hotel) Meals: breakfast

Day 9: Tour ends

This morning we will provide a private transfer to the hotel for your onward flight. Meals: breakfast