This tour concentrates mainly on the many delights on offer in the seaside town of Essaouira. For decades it has been a magnet for creative types and it is not hard to see why.
Apart from the stunning coastline with miles of golden sand and endless skies, it has a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant arts scene. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its well-preserved medina.
En-route to Essaouira we will be stopping for two nights in the Agafay Desert. From here we will explore the Atlas Mountains and visit authentic Berber villages.
We are moving steadily towards pricing our tours as all-inclusive. There is no perfect solution here but perhaps the most critical asset we have is time. Twelve people in a restaurant figuring out how best to split a bill and then queuing up to pay eats up a lot of it. Twice a day plus coffees x 6 adds up to several hours wasted. Therefore we feel it is altogether more efficient to cost the tour to include food, tea, coffee and wine.
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We are moving steadily towards pricing our tours as all inclusive. There is no perfect solution here but perhaps the most important asset we have is time. Twelve people in a restaurant figuring out how best to split a bill then queuing up to pay eats up a lot of it. Twice a day plus coffees x 6 adds up to several hours wasted. Therefore we feel it is altogether more efficient to cost the tour to include all food, teas coffees and wine.
PRICING:
Standard Tent & Standard (non-sea view) room. Single occupancy:
£3250 (FYV Subscribers discounted price)
£3425 (Standard price)
Deluxe Tent & Mini-Suite with Sea View. Single Occupancy:
£3995 (FYV Subscribers discounted price)
£4195 (Standard price)
Non-photographic partners (2 spaces available):
£2195 (FYV Subscribers discounted price)
£2300 (Standard price).
DEPOSIT DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING - 20%
Includes £10 carbon offsetting fee. This is a voluntary contribution. Please advise us if you would rather opt out and we will cover your contribution.
INCLUDES:
Airport transfers to and from Marrakesh airport as long as you are on our recommended flights or are at the airport when we arrive/depart.
Two nights accommodation at the Kalyptus Luxury Desert Camp in the Lalla Takerkoust region. This includes Full board with wine (if allowed by the camp) (spirits excluded).
Four nights of accommodation at the Riad Mimouna in Essaouira, including breakfast.
All other lunches, evening meals, coffee and snack breaks (as long as you are with us - if you have wandered off and fancy a coffee, please feel free to avail yourself).
Wine with all meals where served by the establishment or they allow us to bring in our own.
Transfers between Marrakech and the desert camp and then from the camp to Essaouira.
Tips for baggage handlers, drivers, waiters and all the other local people who care for us so well in Morocco. Tipping is part of the culture and we will take care of this. If you wish to reward good service in addition, please feel free to do so.
Tuition from Doug and Valda
Max, 10 clients.
EXCLUDES
Flights, insurance (compulsory), and airport transfers, should your flight not coincide with ours.
Fitness level - moderate. Gentle walking. Surfaces here can be uneven and many buildings have steps and stairs. Our Riad does have a lift.
Average temperature High 25°, Low 13°C but temperatures can be warmer or cooler at this time of year. It will be cooler at the coast - expect 13°C to 18°C with a breeze. In the desert it can be as high as 27°C but expect it to be a little cooler - and chilly at night.
RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS - London Gatwick to Marrakech:
TOUR DATE: 9TH TO 15TH OF NOVEMBER:
9/11/2023 BA2810, Depart London Gatwick at 13:50 arriving at Marrakech, Terminal 1 at 18:25
15/11/2023 BA2811, Depart Marrakech, Terminal 1 at 15:05 arriving at London Gatwick at 18:40.
TOUR DATE: 15TH OF NOVEMBER TO 21ST OF NOVEMBER:
15/11/2023 BA2810, Depart London Gatwick at 09:40 arriving at Marrakech, Terminal 1 at 14:15
21/11/2023 BA2811, Depart Marrakech, Terminal 1 at 14:05 arriving at London Gatwick at 17:40.
GMT +1 hours
