Day Tour on Dromedary and Overnight Stay Near Essaouira Morocco

5.0 (1 reviews) Essaouira, Morocco
Duration2 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, Italian, French
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

An impressive day on a dromedary, with plenty of unspoiled nature, otherwise inaccessible places and historical sites to marvel at and an oriental night in the Berber tent. The tour starts in Diabat and leads to the beach, through the Omar dunes and along the beach. You will stop at a for lunch at a shady area. Another few hours on the dromedary and you will be back at Diabat. From there our driver will bring you in the afternoon in our Berbercamp. The next morning you can enjoy a delicious breakfast before the return journey by car. This tour is suitable for the whole family. The dromedary is a peaceful animal and its rhythmic rocking motion is almost meditative.

What's included

  • Use of one of our dromedaries
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • pick-up and drop-off from Essaouira
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Licensed English, French, Italian, and Arabic Speaking Guide.
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: One day on a dromedarythrugh the forest and the endless beach of Diabat/Essaouira
  1. Diabat
    30m
    Our adventure starts in Diabat, a village near Essaouira. Our pick-up service will take you at Essaouira.
    The guide will introduce you to our dromedaries, help you mount them and lead the animals as they walk in a caravan (one behind the other).
  2. 1h 30m
    We will take a path through the eucalyptus and mimosa forest. Those who wish can pick some eucalyptus leaves to make an infusion later. Animal lovers will enjoy the tortoises that can often be seen here.
    Then we reach the large Omar dunes.
  3. Essaouira Beach
    1h
    Then we turn in direction of the beach with freshwater springs until we reach the big dunes of Cap Sim.
    The beach south of Essaouira is kilometres long and you meet less and less people the further you get away from Essaouira.
  4. 1h
    Our guide will find a shady and windless spot for lunch.
    The pick-nick, which was freshly prepared in our kitchen in the morning, was transported here in the saddlebags of the dromedaries.
    The guide will prepare everything for lunch on the spot.
    The chicken kebabs are roasted on the campfire.
    If you are a vegetarian, your wishes will also be taken into account.
    There is also salad, bread, water and soft drinks.
    To finish, fruit and freshly prepared mint tea.
  5. 1h 45m
    To get back to the starting point, we will now turn northwards. We will take a different route back towards Diabat.
  6. Dar Sultan Palace
    15m
    Near Diabat we will pass at the sultan's palace, half submerged in the sand, looks magical and inspires the imagination to visualise what this building might once have looked like.
  7. Diabat
    30m
    You come back to the Ranch where you can freshen up a little before we drive you to our Berber camp.
  8. Plage de Sidi Kaouki
    16h
    We will arrive at our Berber tent camp in the late afternoon. Our team has already prepared everything for you and a typical Moroccan mint tea will be waiting for you.
    Our camp is located in the immediate vicinity of the ocean. If you feel like it, you can take a swim.
    In the meantime, our chef prepares a delicious dinner. Everything is freshly prepared according to Moroccan tradition. Mineral water and soft drinks are served.
    After dinner, you can settle down around the campfire and marvel at the starry sky before retiring to the Berber tent for a well-earned night's sleep.
Day 2: After a night in a Berber tent, return to Diabat after a hearty breakfast.
  1. Diabat
    1h
    We will take you back to Diabat by car, where you can freshen up again before our driver takes you back to Essaouira.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick up will be at:
Petite Porte de Bab Marrakech
211 Rue Chbanat, Essaouira, Marocco
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jaoLeqm5xFptf2A29?g_st=iwb

You will recognise our driver by our car with the company logo.

End point

Pick up will be at:
Petite Porte de Bab Marrakech
211 Rue Chbanat, Essaouira, Marocco
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jaoLeqm5xFptf2A29?g_st=iwb

You will recognise our driver by our car with the company logo.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: The bivouac is only possible with a reservation and sending of the passports 2 weeks before the activity, as required by the competent authorities of Essaouira
  • A minimum of 3 booked adults is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • The itinerary can change depending on the weather and season.
  • Children between the ages of 5 and 8, who pay the children's price, ride the dromedary together with a parent. If children of this age wish to ride alone, an adult ticket should be purchased.
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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