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5 Days Marrakech, Desert & Barbells Short Break

5 Days Marrakech, Desert & Barbells Short Break

Marrakech

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Duration

5 days

Max People

12

Min Age

18

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Overview

Short on annual leave, or just need a few days away to experience a new culture without missing out your crossfit workouts, Join us on this short break to discover the local culture and food and make new friends in Marrakech and Agafay desert while you enjoy some well-needed sunshine on your active short breakĀ or longĀ weekendĀ away.

Trip Start:Ā Marrakech, Morocco, North of Africa

Trip End: Marrakech, Morocco, North of Africa

Time zone:Ā GMT+1

Trip code: MCRT

Included/Excluded

  • 3 nights at Handpicked high-quality accommodation in Marrakech
  • 1 night Glamping at Luxury desert camp and tasting dinner of Moroccan cuisine followed by dancing under stars around campfire and berber local music
  • Daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 2 dinners with vegetarian, vegan and plant-based options
  • Elegant breakfast at the exceptional Dar El Bacha Museum
  • Sunset Yoga in the middle of desert
  • 2 Crossfit WOD at local affiliate CrossFit in Marrakech
  • Hiking in Agafay & Couscous lunch with local family
  • Private evening Food and Tasting tour in Marrakech
  • Guided walking of the historical city of Marrakech & visit of the Bahia palace
  • Sunset Camel ride in the middle of the desert
  • Traditional Moroccan Hammam at luxury riad
  • Private comfortable transportation with A/C
  • Qualified English-speaking tour guide for 5 days
  • Mineral/drinking water included with all meals and on all bus rides
  • Luggage services at all accommodations
  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers in Marrakech in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips for tour leader, guides, hotels, restaurants and drivers
  • Personaland trip Insurance
  • Early and Late check out at hotels
  • Soft and alcoholic Drinks with included lunches and dinners
  • Visa services
  • Optional Activities

Tour Plan

Day 1 - Marrakech

Welcome to Morocco!

On arrival to Marrakech airport, youā€™ll be greeted by our Wild Travel representative and transferred to your boutique accommodation in Marrakech medina.

Your Morocco CrossFit adventure will start in evening with a welcome meeting with your tour leader.

Marrakech is a dazzling feast for the senses, this historic medina is ideally located between sea, mountains and desert. Marrakech medina is famous for its beautiful history, ancient culture, and inspiring spirituality.

This evening youā€™ll join your local guide for a private street food tour where youā€™ll get the chance to experience the authentic Moroccan food, from lamb kefta to harira soup, youā€™ll get the chance to eat like a local and sample specialties that many visitors miss from harira soup, Tanjia, Moroccan pancakes Mssemen, Sfanj to spiced Moroccan tea while walking through the ancient medina of Marrakech and capturing its magic at night.

Included Activities

  • Welcome meeting
  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Marrakech private foodie tour and dinner in Djemaa El Fna

Accommodation

Riad Dar Sara or similar

Day 2 - Marrakech

This morning, WOD time at affiliate CrossFit in Marrakech. After shower and socializing with local CrossFit athletes, transfer to old medina to enjoy an exceptional breakfast at Dar El Bacha Mesuem one of the most beautiful sites in Marrakech medina. This palace is the perfect place for coffee lovers to enjoy extravagant coffee selections. After delicious breakfast, youā€™ll visit the museum that was once the home of Thami El Glaoui, the pacha of Marrakech.

After working out and boosting your energy, it is time to enjoy the architectural wonders of Marrakech, from Koutoubia Mosque to Bahia Palace. Youā€™ll also visit the Old Jewish Quarter, the Mellah, and take a walk through the famous souks of Marrakech. Finish the tour at Djemaa el Fna square and use your rest of the day to admire and explore further.

Included Activities

  • CrossFit WOD
  • Exceptional breakfast at Bacha Coffee house
  • Visit of Dar El Bacha Museum
  • Guided tour of Marrakech old medina
  • Bahia Palace visit

Accommodation

Riad Dar Sara or similar

Day 3 - Agafay

After breakfast, Travel to Agafay rocky desert, The perfect escape from the bustle of the Marrakech medina. Agafay desert has gained popularity in recent years as a convenient alternative to Moroccoā€™s Sahara Desert, which require couple of extra days of travel.Ā Only after 45 minutesā€™ drive from Marrakech youā€™ll enjoy an extraordinary desert experience.

On arrival to your desert camping, youā€™ll join your local guide for a walking tour to the heart of a Agafay Berber village. Youā€™ll arrive at lunchtime in the village where you will experience Berber hospitality in its noblest sense. Around a traditional couscous then by visiting the village, you will learn a little more about the daily life of these families so attached to their living environment. The hike is in the form of a loop, with departure and arrival at the camp lodge.

After the hike enjoy free time staring at the Atlas Mountains before riding your camel for a magical sunset over this fascinating landscape. After one hour of unforgettable experience, join your group for dinner under the stars freshly cooked with products from the village.

You can finish this unforgettable day with a telescope observation and sky reading under the supervision of a professional astronomer (to be booked prior travel and on request).

Included Activities

  • Guided hiking tour in Agafay desert
  • Couscous Lunch with Berber local family in Agafay Village
  • Sunset Camel ride in Agafay
  • Dinner under Stars in Agafay

Accommodation

Emeraude Agafay Camp or similar

Day 4 - Agafay & Marrakech

Start your day with a unique sunrise Yoga session. This Experience this unique resourcing experience in the middle of the desert to connect more with nature. Faced with the vastness that surrounds you, a professional will take you part in a yoga session combining stretching, postures and breathing exercises. Enjoy a yoga session in the Agafay desert to further connect with Mother Nature.

Sunrise Yoga session. Breakfast and free time. Check out by midday and travel back to Marrakech. Optional Crossfit wod session at local box.

In the late afternoon, youā€™ll enjoy the authentic traditional Moroccan Hammam at luxury riad, this local experience and bath ritual will allow you to clean your body, mind and soul, finished by Argan oiled relaxing massage.

Included Activities:

  • Sunrise Yoga session in desert
  • CrossFit WOD
  • Traditional Moroccan Hammam

Accommodation

Riad Touda or similar

Day 5 - Departure day from Marrakech

Today enjoy your last morning in Morocco. With no activities planned for today, you are free to leave at any time. Check-out time is usually around midday, however, if you wish to spend more time in Marrakech or start a new adventure to Atlas Mountains, we are here to help.

Your airport transfer to Marrakech airport will be arranged.

Optional activities

  • Private Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • Moroccan Cooking Class with local Chef at local farm
  • Sidecar ride
  • Private Shopping tour

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Wild Travel DMC is a travel company founded by Moroccan Woman called Fatimazohra Benhenia who has been working in travel industry for more than 12 years sharing her passion for active experiences.

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Lot Manar Atlassi, Imm 40, 4 etage, N 14, Izdihar, Marrakech, Morocco

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+212 775 894 993

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