Coastal Tour with Camel Trekking 2024
6 Day Holiday
Take this stunning Coastal Tour to the beaches of Essaouira & Oualidia and enjoy the myriad of activities available on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Start with a drive from Marrakech to Essaouira, where you can explore the town’s art and craft shops or relax on the beach. Highlight your trip with a full day of camel trekking along the coast, stopping for a swim and lunch amidst breathtaking views. Continue to Oualidia for serene beach days, boat trips, and fresh seafood dinners before returning to Marrakech.
Day 1: Marrakech – Essaouira
Your driver with private 4×4 will arrive after breakfast for the journey to the Atlantic coast and the vibrant, arty fishing town of Essaouira. Arrive in time for lunch and the afternoon to relax by the pool or on the beach after your journey.
Day 2: Essaouira
Stay here in one of our recommended hotels. Essaouira is a small, friendly town with a diverse range of fascinating art and craft, jewellery and music shops and is easy to navigate. The beach cafés are perfect for lunch between the optional extra activities: quad biking, horse-riding, surfing, kite-surfing & camel trekking. Your driver will recommend places to eat and organise and book your activities. You can also drive along the coast to the small village of Sidi Kaouki for lunch or dinner and to explore the coast.
Day 3: Essaouira Camel Trekking
Your driver will arrive to take you to the beach to meet your Camel Trekking Guide. Walk alongside or ride the camels throughout the day, stopping for lunch with time to swim in the ocean. Follow the paths of the ancient nomads as you trek both on the beach and high on the rocks with amazing views of this special place, passing a small waterfall area of natural beauty. Your driver will be ready at the end of the day to take you back to your hotel in Essaouira.
Day 4: Essaouira – Oualidia
Today you will drive north along the coastline to the small and well kept secret of Oualidia. The beach offers shallow bays which create beautiful turquoise water for bathing in a varied coastline.
Day 5: Oualidia
Today, take a small fishing boat trip and relax on the beach before returning to your hotel for a dinner of fresh fish on the terrace.
Day 6: Oualidia – Marrakech
Your driver will meet you after breakfast for the journey back to Marrakech.