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Mountains & Souks - A Family Holiday for Toddlers - 2010/11 Itinerary

8 days - from $780

• Sights & sounds in the souks of Marrakech
• Easy walks among stunning Atlas foothills
• Winding streets & sandy beaches of Essaouira

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Exotic Marrakech
We begin in the 'Red City' of Marrakech - truly a treat for the senses! We take a tour in a horse-drawn caleche before exploring the colourful souks on foot. Here, carpets, ceramics and piles of exotic spices line the maze of narrow streets. Close by is the celebrated Djemma el Fna, where a melée of street vendors, snake charmers, acrobats, story tellers and jewellers congregate in the evening to ply their wares, creating a magical scene and memories that will last long after your return.


Scenery of the High Atlas
From Marrakech a short drive takes us high into the stunning scenery of the Atlas Mountains and the small village of Ouirgane. Here we spend two nights relaxing in this pristine environment, enjoying the facilities at our kasbah hotel. There's the opportunity to explore the village and more of the surrounding countryside - a gentle walk among the foothills allows us to meet the local people and observe the daily life of the hardy berber people.


White-washed walls of Essaouira
Returning from the mountains we make for the Atlantic coast and arrive among the winding streets and long, sandy beach of Essaouira. This laid-back resort, blending Arab, French and Iberian influences, is a great place to end our journey - enjoying pastries at pavement cafés, fresh fish on the harbour, a spot of unhassled shopping, exploring the bright medina and walled ramparts or walks along the wide sandy beach overlooking the mighty ocean.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Marrakech. Day 2 Marrakech A feast for the senses, we begin our tour in one of the world's most magical cities with a caleche ride and short tour of Marrakech's famous souks. Day 3 Atlas villages A short journey takes us high into the mountains to the small village of Ouirgane and we spend our first afternoon exploring the area and nearby Tin Mal mosque. Day 4 Mountain walk Today you can join your tour leader on a short walk among the clear air and stunning scenery to see more of the countryside and observe the daily lives of the hardy berber people. Days 5/7 Essaouira Heading to the coast we spend the next two nights among the white-washed walls of this old Portuguese port enjoying pastries at pavement cafés, fresh fish on the harbour, exploring the bright medina or walks along the sandy beach. We return to Marrakech for our final night. Day 8 End Marrakech.

Accommodations: 7nts hotel - we use a comfortable kasbah-style hotel during our stay in the High Atlas; 6 breakfasts & 3 dinners included.
Transport: Minibus.
Comment: A three-centre trip with gentle, optional walking in the High Atlas foothills and on foot around the medinas of Marrakech and Essaouira.
Group: Approx. 16 to 20.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s).
Trip Reference: FMT2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Child Price in US$ Local Payment Availability
17 Oct 1024 Oct 10$780$650 0
10 Apr 1117 Apr 11$820$690 0
29 May 1105 Jun 11$820$690 0
23 Oct 1130 Oct 11$820$690 0

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.