3 Days 2 Nights Weekend Package
3 Days 2 Nights Weekend Package
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3-day tour of Morocco: discovering the desert and the medina of Essaouira!
Choosing what to do and what to see in Morocco when you have only a few days available it is certainly not easy.
But with this 3-day tour, you'll have an unforgettable experience. You can choose to stay at the beautiful and traditional Riad Zahra, the welcoming Vent des Dunes, or the Riad Le Khan Mogador. Three different locations that boast a hospitality worthy of this country.
Once we have freshened up in the rooms, we will begin our wonderful tour of Morocco with a suggestive horseback ride at sunset along the beach.
Quad biking through the desert dunes and camel treks along the Kassob River.
The next day is dedicated to the thrill of a quad tour in the desert A unique and adrenaline-filled experience awaits you across its vast dunes. To complete your Essaouira tour, we invite you to take a morning camel ride, the perfect opportunity to explore the area's historical and natural sites and observe migratory birds stopping along the Kassob River. This camel ride will offer you a unique glimpse into Morocco's wildlife and distinctive landscapes.
To round off your Moroccan holiday in style, we've prepared a delicious dinner inspired by the "bel paese" (beautiful country) at a traditional 100% Italian restaurant located in the medina of Essaouira. Chef Maurizio, a true Italian, from Taverna Bolognese, awaits you!
Plan
Day 1: Arrival
You'll begin your weekend by arriving in Essaouira and your first stop will be Riad Zahra, Vent Des Dunes, or Riad Le Khan Mogador, where you'll be warmly welcomed. Two and a half hours before sunset, meet at the Ranch (located 5 minutes from the Riad) for the first of these exciting experiences: today, you'll go horseback riding on the beach at sunset!
After a quick preparation, we're off for a two-hour horseback ride on the beach. Beginners will spend half an hour in the saddle at the riding stables before heading out. It'll be a breathtaking ride, packed with souvenir photos.
Day 2: Discovering Essaouira
A hearty breakfast to start this day, dedicated to visiting Essaouira, its medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fish market at the port with boats arriving from the ocean followed by seagulls, and a seafood lunch in the main square where several stalls offer the day's catch at affordable prices.
A visit to the Skala and its bastions, adorned with ancient Portuguese cannons, with a superb view of the ocean. And finally, wander through the alleys of Essaouira's medina to find yourself sipping tea at Mandala, a small café-restaurant offering organic delicacies and homemade cakes daily. But the day isn't over, and the excitement continues!
Two and a half hours before sunset, meet at the Ranch for another adventure that will take you to the magnificent dunes of Cap Sim, today with quads. After briefings and preparations, we set off through the eucalyptus forest to reach the exhilarating ups and downs of the towering dunes, which take on magnificent colors as the sun sets.
This evening, you'll be treated to an unmissable dinner, all about "Made in Italy." You'll be guests at Taverna Bolognese, hosted by Maurizio, who moved from Italy to Essaouira and will delight you with his delicacies. On the menu: Lasagna Bolognese and Tiramisu, a children's menu suitable for all ages, and dishes adapted to meet the needs of vegetarians and those with food allergies.
Day 3: Departure
After breakfast, we're ready for today's final exciting experience, a camel ride. Departing from the Ranch, we'll follow the banks of the Kassob River, hiding behind bushes to observe and capture photographs of the migratory birds that Mustapha will explain to us. But the explanations don't end there; along the way, we'll encounter various medicinal plants, whose benefits we can observe and learn about, and which our dear Mustapha will share with us.
To conclude this wonderful adventure, we'll visit several historical and cultural sites, World Heritage Sites protected by UNESCO, whose history will be explained to you. Mustapha will also share his ethological training of our camels, which respond to voice commands and gestures and are well-handled and meekly trained.
We recommend lunch at the nearby Ocean Vagabond before hitting the road again and heading home, full of wonderful experiences and souvenir photos.
Details
It is included in the holiday package
- Two nights at Riad Zahra or Vent des Dunes or Riad Le Khan Mogador with breakfast, in a standard room, all taxes included.
- Two-hour sunset horseback ride with saddle fitting for beginners and children
- Two-hour sunset quad bike excursion to the great dunes
- Dinner at the Italian restaurant La Taverna Bolognese with a set menu of first course, dessert, and water (the menu can be adapted for children, vegetarians, or special dietary needs).
- Two-hour dromedary ride with observation of migratory birds, historical/cultural information, illustration of medicinal plants, ethological training
It is recommended but not included
- fresh fish lunch in the main square
- tea and cake at the Mandala café
- lunch at Ocean Vagabond
For Families with Children
Information for families with children
This program is designed not only for adults but also and above all adapted to families with children of all ages.
Prices are adapted to the age groups 0-4 years and 5-8 years.
The horseback ride is suitable for all ages and is conducted with maximum safety, accompanied by additional staff. The quad bike excursion is also tailored to the ages of the participants and in full compliance with safety regulations.
The dromedary ride and the historical-faunal explanations are also suitable for children.
Essaouira is a city suitable for families with small children, strollers are accessible everywhere and the places recommended in this program are "baby friendly"
For any doubts or clarifications you can write to us
- Activity bookable for one person or more, maximum 10 people
- Privatized activity is possible for a supplement.
BOOKING CONDITIONS :
All activities must be paid in advance to be validated. For all activities with a total price of MAD 2,000.00 or less, the activity must be paid in full at the time of booking. For all activities with a total price of MAD 2,050.00 or more, a 50% deposit must be paid at the time of booking and the remaining balance must be paid two weeks before the activity.
PAYMENT METHODS :
- Bank transfer to a Moroccan bank (proof of payment must be sent by email at least 7 days before the activity ) - International credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express – with Stripe)
PAYMENT ON SITE:
For on-site reservations, the availability of which we cannot guarantee without advance payment, you can pay in cash in dirhams.
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 charged if cancelled within 10 days or in the event of a no-show. For all activities exceeding 850.00 MAD, the activity is charged in the event of cancellation according to the following cancellation policy:
- 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 booking
- Less than 48 hours before arrival: 100% of the total booking
Please note : Weather conditions or illnesses (including COVID-19) are not covered by the organizer, but by your travel insurance. Interruption of the requested activity by the customer for any reason requires dedicated assistance, which will incur an additional cost. This cost will be invoiced on-site and will be communicated at the time and depends on the location where the customer interrupts the activity. The customer agrees to pay this cost.
CHILDREN'S HORSE CONDITIONS:
Even small children pay full fare because they will be on a horse led by a dedicated instructor. They will be provided with safety vests and helmets. To avoid risks, it is forbidden to have a child ride the same horse as an adult. Only the instructor can, if necessary, take a small child on the saddle, but preferably should accompany the child while remaining at their side on foot.
CHILDREN'S QUAD CONDITIONS:
Children aged 0 to 4 do not pay and share the quad with a responsible adult. Children aged 5 to 8 pay half price and share the quad with a responsible adult. Children aged 9 to 15 pay full price and share the quad with a responsible adult.
CONDITIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH DROMEDARY:
Children 0-4 years old are free (sharing the camel with their parents). Children 5-8 years old: half price if sharing the camel and full price if riding alone. Ages 9 and up: full price if riding alone or sharing the camel.
HOTEL CHILDREN'S POLICY:
0-4 years free with extra bed 5 to 8 years 1/3 of the room price with extra bed.
CHILDREN'S POLICY IN THE RESTAURANT:
0-4 years free eat with parents 5 to 8 years dedicated menu at half price CONFIRMATION OF THE BOOKING ACCORDING TO THE REGULATIONS Close Activity bookable for a single person, maximum 10 people.
Privatized activity is possible with a supplement.
BOOKING CONDITIONS :
All activities must be paid in advance to be validated. For all activities with a total price of MAD 2,000.00 or less, the activity must be paid in full at the time of booking. For all activities with a total price of MAD 2,050.00 or more, a 50% deposit must be paid at the time of booking and the remaining balance must be paid two weeks before the activity.
PAYMENT METHODS :
Bank transfer to a Moroccan bank (proof of payment must be sent by email at least 7 days before the activity ) - International credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express – with Stripe)
PAYMENT ON SITE:
For on-site reservations, availability of which we cannot guarantee without advance payment, payment can be made in cash or in dirhams.
CANCELLATION :
Cancellations (by the customer or the hotel) will be subject to a fee based on the following: For all activities where the total price is less than 800.00 MAD, the activity is charged if cancelled 10 days prior or in the event of a no-show. For all activities exceeding 850.00 MAD, the activity is charged in the event of cancellation according to the following cancellation policy:
- 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 booking
- Less than 48 hours before arrival: 100% of the total booking
Please note : Weather conditions or illnesses (including COVID-19) are not covered by the organizer, but by your travel insurance. Interruption of the requested activity by the customer for any reason requires dedicated assistance, which will incur an additional cost. This cost will be invoiced on-site and will be communicated at the time and depends on the location where the customer interrupts the activity. The customer agrees to pay this cost.
CHILDREN'S HORSE CONDITIONS:
Even small children pay full fare because they will be on a horse led by a dedicated instructor. They will be provided with safety vests and helmets. To avoid risks, it is forbidden to have a child ride the same horse as an adult. Only the instructor can, if necessary, take a small child on the saddle, but preferably should accompany the child while remaining at their side on foot.
CHILDREN'S QUAD CONDITIONS:
Children aged 0 to 4 do not pay and share the quad with a responsible adult. Children aged 5 to 8 pay half price and share the quad with a responsible adult. Children aged 9 to 15 pay full price and share the quad with a responsible adult.
CONDITIONS FOR CHILDREN OF DROMEDARY:
0-4 years free (sharing the dromedary with parents) 5 to 8 years: half price if sharing the dromedary and full price if riding alone. From 9 years: Full price if riding alone or sharing the dromedary.
HOTEL CHILDREN'S POLICY:
0-4 years free with extra bed 5 to 8 years 1/3 of the room price with extra bed.
CHILDREN'S POLICY IN THE RESTAURANT:
0-4 years free, eat with parents. 5 to 8 years have a dedicated menu at half price.
CONFIRMATION OF THE BOOKING ACCORDING TO THE REGULATIONS
Please send all participants' documents quickly via email to info@ranchdediabat.com or WhatsApp 00212613049107