Ranch de Diabat N°6 Douar Diabat
Bp 1402 44 000
Essaouira - Marocco
Bp 1402 44 000
Essaouira - Marocco
Trekking to Diabat 3 hours
3 hours |
30 per person
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An unmissable opportunity to visit historical and natural sites, through a walking excursion organized by the Ranch de Diabat.
Your guide will lead you through varied terrain, sometimes sandy and rocky, entering the middle of the mimosa and eucalyptus forest, passing along a river.
You will climb the large dunes, sighting the Eleonora falcons of Mogador Island.
You can walk on the vestiges of the Sultan's Palace imagining yourself going back in time and then catching a glimpse of the wind farm which, using the wind, supplies electricity to the region.
A true cultural and naturalistic immersion that will pass quickly in the company of your expert guide and her explanations.
Your guide will lead you through varied terrain, sometimes sandy and rocky, entering the middle of the mimosa and eucalyptus forest, passing along a river.
You will climb the large dunes, sighting the Eleonora falcons of Mogador Island.
You can walk on the vestiges of the Sultan's Palace imagining yourself going back in time and then catching a glimpse of the wind farm which, using the wind, supplies electricity to the region.
A true cultural and naturalistic immersion that will pass quickly in the company of your expert guide and her explanations.
Program
At your disposal the free shuttle at one of the collection points: Moulay Hassan Square, Bab Marrakech, Bab Doukkala or designate another collection point that is in the city so that our driver can come to pick you up and bring you back at the end of the activities.
For those who are motorized, it will be easy to reach the Ranch de Diabat, located just 3 km from the city center, the map and the GPS point will be sent to you by email, you can park in complete tranquillity in the private parking of the Ranch.
Upon your arrival at the Reception, you will be greeted by our staff who will show you the route you are going to take and will introduce you to your guide.
Leaving the Ranch de Diabat you will take the road that runs along the Qsob river, where you can admire the different migratory birds and other sedentary birds, and from here you will immediately arrive at a historical site included in the Unesco heritage: the palace of Sultan Moulay Ben Abdallah, where you can walk among the vestiges of this splendid ancient palace and listen to the story that your guide will be able to tell you.
From here to the beach, through the wonderful dunes, from which at a certain point of their summit, you can admire the ocean as far as the eye can see.
Descending you will arrive at the Portuguese Castle built by the Phoenicians as a guard outpost for ships arriving from the coast.
Continuing south, you can visit the beautiful forest of mimosa and eucalyptus, between ups and downs on the sandy ground.
You will arrive at an ancient well where the animals drink, and it is therefore common to cross groups of sheep and goats, dromedaries, cows and calves and donkeys.
Your guide will prepare you a tea on the wood fire as per nomadic tradition, it will be a nice moment of sharing being able to learn how to prepare tea and follow this ritual.
When it is time to return to the base, you will return inside the forest until you reach the dunes that line the river, to return to the Ranch de Diabat where you can greet your guide and be accompanied back to Essaouira.
For those who are motorized, it will be easy to reach the Ranch de Diabat, located just 3 km from the city center, the map and the GPS point will be sent to you by email, you can park in complete tranquillity in the private parking of the Ranch.
Upon your arrival at the Reception, you will be greeted by our staff who will show you the route you are going to take and will introduce you to your guide.
Leaving the Ranch de Diabat you will take the road that runs along the Qsob river, where you can admire the different migratory birds and other sedentary birds, and from here you will immediately arrive at a historical site included in the Unesco heritage: the palace of Sultan Moulay Ben Abdallah, where you can walk among the vestiges of this splendid ancient palace and listen to the story that your guide will be able to tell you.
From here to the beach, through the wonderful dunes, from which at a certain point of their summit, you can admire the ocean as far as the eye can see.
Descending you will arrive at the Portuguese Castle built by the Phoenicians as a guard outpost for ships arriving from the coast.
Continuing south, you can visit the beautiful forest of mimosa and eucalyptus, between ups and downs on the sandy ground.
You will arrive at an ancient well where the animals drink, and it is therefore common to cross groups of sheep and goats, dromedaries, cows and calves and donkeys.
Your guide will prepare you a tea on the wood fire as per nomadic tradition, it will be a nice moment of sharing being able to learn how to prepare tea and follow this ritual.
When it is time to return to the base, you will return inside the forest until you reach the dunes that line the river, to return to the Ranch de Diabat where you can greet your guide and be accompanied back to Essaouira.
Get ready
- Level: to take part in this excursion you must be in good physical condition to be able to walk on variable terrain between soft and hard sandy, with ups and downs and for a duration of about 3 hours with a stop, and between 8 and 10 km of route traveled.
- Clothing: To participate in this walking tour, bring comfortable long or short trousers and closed shoes, scarf and a light jacket in case of big wind, a 10-15 liter backpack with water, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, Nordic walking sticks are recommended for those who want it.
Terms, conditions and pricing details | |
Terms, conditions and pricing details
Min. 2 - Max. 20 people
Included: accompanying guide who will guide you safely and give historical and cultural explanations, preparation of the mint tea ritual, transport to and from Essaouira city Privatized activity possible with payment of a supplement. Please note: climatic conditions or illnesses are not taken into account by the organizer, but by their travel insurance BOOKING CONDITIONS: All activities must be paid in advance to be validated. For all activities where the total price is equal to or below 2,000.00 MAD, the activity must be paid in full at the time of booking. For all activities where the total price exceeds MAD 2,050.00, the activity must be paid with a 50% deposit at the time of booking and the balance of the remaining sum 1 month before the performance. TERMS OF PAYMENT: - Bank transfer to a Moroccan bank (mandatory to send proof of payment by email at least 7 days before the activity) - International credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express - with Stripe) PAYMENT ON THE SPOT: For on-site reservations, which we cannot guarantee availability without payment in advance, there is the possibility to pay: cash in dirham CANCELLATION: For cancellations (by the customer or the hotel) a fee will be charged on the following basis: For all activities where the total price is less than 800.00 MAD, the activity is paid in case of cancellation from 10 days before to no-show. For all activities that exceed MAD 850.00 the activity is paid in case of cancellation according to the following cancellation rules: More than 30 days before arrival 20 € per booking Between 29 and 10 days before arrival: 60% of the total booking amount Between 9 and 3 days before arrival: 75% of the total reservation Less than 48 hours before arrival: 100% of the total reservation CONDITIONS FOR CHILDREN: Children from 0 to 4 years free and carried by an adult of the family in a baby carrier backpack Children from 5 to 8 years half price Children from 9 full price it is possible to book a support dromedary that can follow the group and take tired children on the saddle, the cost of this extra service is 40 € and a maximum of two people can get on the dromedary saddle CONFIRMATION OF RESERVATION ACCORDING TO THE REGULATION |
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