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Essaouira is the place that we get the best feedback from our clients.  It has a genuine year round climate, it is enough “off the beaten track” to still feel intimate and it has a wonderful selection of places to stay in the town itself or in the villages just outside. Now with the direct Ryanair flights from London we feel that it is a perfect place for a beach short break. In fact we challenge you to think of a better place for a long weekend by the coast only 3 hours from London!   For complete relaxation we have chosen Rebali with its pools, gardens and stunning beach but you should consider staying in the town itself. In either case the transfer time is around 15 minutes from the airport.

 

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive and Straight to the Coast

Arrive at Essaouira airport where your driver will meet you and take you straight to Rebali. There is great food and the staff soon feel more like family members (have a look at the Tripadvisor reviews).  You can stay in a room or suite but the best bet is to have a private villa.

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Day 2- 3 - Get Busy

There is so much to do at Rebali and the surrounding area you will struggle to fit it all in and many people choose a week or more just here. A visit to Essaouira is essential for shopping or an evening meal – also:
– Quad bike tour of the dunes
– Moroccan cooking demonstrations
– Camel trekking on the beach
– Amazing horse riding
– Surfing and kitesurfing lessons
– Visits to the local Berber village for lunch

And if this is too much rushing around send your partner on a tortoise/chameleon hunt in the Rebali gardens and relax by the pool or sneak a visit to the spa…

Day 4 - Head For Home

Your driver will collect you at your riad for the short trip back to the airport and your flight home, assuming you manage to get all your souvenirs and memories within your baggage allowance….

DETAILS -

This itinerary costs from £185 per person B&B based on 2 sharing and including all private transfers but not flights.

You can get flights from as little as £100 per person return and do ask us for advice.  Alternatively we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply.

All prices correct at the time of writing.  Give us a call or email us at morocco@fleewinter.com to discuss your requirements and get a confirmed price.

Please remember this is a sample itinerary and we are happy to modify it to suit your plans.  We can add or remove days and look at different places to stay.

 

What's included?

INCLUDED:
  • Prices start from £185 per person
  • Accommodation on B&B basis
  • Private transfers (air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver)
  • Local taxes
  • All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
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