Mogador Camel Expedition Ecotour | 1 Day : Private & Luxury
a day
From 08:00
Group 1+
English, French
a day
08:00
What you'll do
Only a a couple of hours away, a very different experience awaits you. Here, in the A former fishing village in the touristy region of Marrakech-Safi, Essaouira is now a booming tourist destination. It even enticed the production crew of Game of Thrones to film several episodes here. Rich in history, culture and music, Essaouira boasts a range of relaxing and enjoyable things to do and see. 1. Pick up from accommodation at 8.00am 2. Arrive Diabat for 10.30 am 3. Trek the dunes and coastal area 4. Picnic and return to base for 14.30pm 5. Return to Marrakech around 18.00pm
Itinerary
- 1Only a a couple of hours away, a very different experience awaits you. Here, in the A former fishing village in the touristy region of Marrakech-Safi, Essaouira is now a booming tourist destination. It even enticed the production crew of Game of Thrones to film several episodes here. Rich in history, culture and music, Essaouira boasts a range of relaxing and enjoyable things to do and see.
- 21. Pick up from accommodation at 8.00am
- 32. Arrive Diabat for 10.30 am
- 43. Trek the dunes and coastal area
- 54. Picnic and return to base for 14.30pm
- 65. Return to Marrakech around 18.00pm
- 7Trek Grade: Easy to Moderate
- 8You will be picked up from your accommodation to the Essaouira water front to the ranch, some 3 kilometres south of Essaouira. Here you will begin the camel trek, which lasts for about 6.5 hours.
- 9After meeting your camel and been given some basic instructions the trek starts by making your way over a number of sand dunes with varied vegetation from grasses to shrubs to small trees.
- 10The trail takes you past the remains of a house once the temporary residence of famous rock star Jimi Hendrix, then to the beach where you ride alongside Atlantic Ocean, with the camels occasionally dipping their hooves into the water.
- 11After about an hour there is time for a brief pause and a chance to dismount, when it’s wise to have a drink, which we suggest you carry in a backpack. After this the trek begins again returning back along the beach with the view of Essaouira in front of you.
- 12On the return there is an opportunity to pause to observe the crumbling remains of a 16th century Portuguese fort, which is inaccessible as it lies surrounded by the ocean some 200 feet offshore. A path alongside the river is the route back to the ranch.
- 13After this fantastic Experience you will Have about 2h30 to Explore and or just relax on a roof top inside the Medina Towers.
- 14Transfer back to Marrakech will be at 18h00.
- 15What is included in this tour?
- 16· Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- 17· Pick up from & return transfer to your hotel or riad
- 18· Private A/C 4WD Car with an English/French Speaking Driver
- 19· 1 Camel Per Pers
- 20· Camel Trek for 3h
- 21· 1 lunch with locals
- 22· 1 Rafreshment stop tea with menth with locals
- 23· guided Walk through different trails and Atlantic sea side views
- 24· Limited liability insurance is included. For your peace of mind, we recommend a personal repatriation insurance.
- 25Whats not included in this tour.
- 26· Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
- 27· Tips and extras.
- 28· Other Drinks
- 29· We do not provide personal risk insurance.
- 30Travelers commit to:
- 31Respect the safety rules and follow the guide’s recommendations
- 32Save the natural resources (wood, water …) and manage waste responsibly
- 33Make sure their activities do not disturb/influence the life of the animals (avoid making noise, coming too close to the animals, or feeding the animals without the guide’s permission)
- 34Make sure they are polite and respectful to the people from a different culture (asking permission to take pictures is one of the important points)
- 35Respect the social and cultural integrity of the communities, the pace of the daily life, the traditions, habits and privacy
- 36Avoid giving direct donations (it creates dependency and encourages begging rather than working. You are welcome to make indirect donations to institutions such as schools, hospitals, etc.)
- 37Stay positive to make sure everyone enjoys the trip!
- 38Our work-team commits to:
- 39Promote sustainable ecotourism
- 40provide quality services
- 41Provide clear and complete information to travelers
- 42Invest 3% of profits into the development of the ecological projects
- 43Assist and advise local partners in regards to the establishment of sustainable tourism
- 44Pay local partners fair compensation
- 45Give priority to local service providers
- 46Save natural resources (water, wood …) and manage waste responsibly
- 47Ensure full transparency of management
- 48Respect the Moroccan Charter of responsible tourism and follow the established rules and norms
What's Included
· Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
· Pick up from & return transfer to your hotel or riad
· Private A/C 4WD Car with an English/French Speaking Driver
· 1 Camel Per Pers
· Camel Trek for 3h
· 1 lunch with locals
· 1 Rafreshment stop tea with menth with locals
· guided Walk through different trails and Atlantic sea side views
· Limited liability insurance is included. For your peace of mind, we recommend a personal repatriation insurance.
What's not included
· Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
· Tips and extras.
· Other Drinks
· We do not provide personal risk insurance.
Notes
Respect the safety rules and follow the guide’s recommendations
Save the natural resources (wood, water …) and manage waste responsibly
Make sure their activities do not disturb/influence the life of the animals (avoid making noise, coming too close to the animals, or feeding the animals without the guide’s permission)
Make sure they are polite and respectful to the people from a different culture (asking permission to take pictures is one of the important points)
Respect the social and cultural integrity of the communities, the pace of the daily life, the traditions, habits and privacy
Avoid giving direct donations (it creates dependency and encourages begging rather than working. You are welcome to make indirect donations to institutions such as schools, hospitals, etc.)
Stay positive to make sure everyone enjoys the trip!
Requirements
· Have your camera with you for great snapshots or serious photography. Please ask people before taking a picture of them.
· We recommend you wear closed sports shoes, comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen. a windbreaker (required in the winter) and a daypack for your belongings. To best enjoy this experience, we suggest you respect local customs and avoid wearing shorts or skirts
· For your peace of mind, we recommend you check you have a personal all risk insurance with repatriation option.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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