9 Days CrossFit, Marrakech & Beaches Adventure
Overview
Who said that you can't explore and still keep your shape, join us on our CrossFit, Marrakech & Beach Adventure and have a great time in our wonderful country Morocco and combine it with your CrossFit workouts and rich outdoors experiences.
On this adventure, you'll experience deeply Morocco culture and people, on active mode.
Trip Start: Casablanca, Morocco, North of Africa
Trip End: Agadir, Morocco, North of Africa
Time zone: GMT+1
Trip code: MCRA
Included/Excluded
- 8 nights at Handpicked high-quality boutique riads & hotels in Morocco
- Daily breakfast, 4 lunches and 4 dinners with vegetarian, vegan and plant-based options
- 3 Crossfit WOD at local affiliate CrossFit in Morocco
- Running workout in Essaouira costal side
- Hiking in Morocco Atlas Mountains
- Each crossfiter needs Yoga session and what's better than sunset Yoga in Taghazout
- Marrakech Red city and Casablanca White city guided walking tours
- Qualified English-speaking tour guide for 9 days
- Home-cooked meals with local people
- Moroccan wine tasting at local vineyard
- Make your own Argan oil with local woman
- Private comfortable transportation with A/C
- Mineral/drinking water included with all meals and on all bus rides
- Luggage services at all accommodations
- Private arrival airport transfer in Casablanca in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Private departure airport transfer in Agadir or to Marrakech in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour of the peaceful coastal medina of Essaouira with Fresh fish lunch as local
- Private evening Food and Tasting tour in Marrakech
- 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 - Casablanca
Welcome to Morocco!
On arrival to Casablanca airport, you’ll be greeted by our Wild Travel representative and transferred to your boutique accommodation in Casablanca.
Your Morocco CrossFit adventure will start in evening with a welcome meeting with your tour leader.
Casablanca is the economic capital of Morocco. Modern infrastructures are in the middle of its charming districts, between Arab-Muslim heritage and legacies of the colonial period.
Tonight, join your group for Moroccan dinner at Riad style restaurant where you’ll enjoy traditional dishes and Moroccan warm hospitality.
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting
- Arrival airport transfer
- Moroccan Welcome dinner
Accommodation
Le Casablanca Hotel or similar
Day 2 - Casablanca & Marrakech
Today, join locals for morning CrossFit WOD at affiliate CrossFit box. After stretching and shower, join your tour leader for Moroccan breakfast at local Café. Before leaving Casablanca, you won’t miss to visit Hassan II Mosque one of the impressive mosques in the world. It is the second largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the 7th largest in the world. It is the only mosque in Morocco that welcome non-Muslim to visit its inside and it is splendid architecture built on water.
After an optional lunch, travel to Marrakech. Known by the Red city, Marrakech is a mixed of modern world and old heritage. you’ll see that the new city looks very similar to your typical European city. Whereas, the old city could be a scene from 1,000 years ago. On arrival, you’ll check in to your beautiful riad in the medina before you join your local guide for an evening private street food tour where you’ll get the chance to from lamb kefta to harira soup, you’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
- CrossFit WOD
- Moroccan breakfast at local café
- Guided visit of Hassan II Mosque
- Â Marrakech private food tour and dinner in Djemaa El Fna
Accommodation
BE Riad or similar
Day 3 - Marrakech
This morning, WOD time at affiliate CrossFit in Marrakech. After shower and socializing with local CrossFit athletes, transfer to old medina to enjoy a healthy and fresh breakfast at Mandala society restaurant.
After working out and boosting your energy, it is time to enjoy the architectural wonders of Marrakech, from Koutoubia Mosque to Bahia Palace. You’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
- Healthy breakfast at Mandala Society
- Guided tour of Marrakech old medina
- Bahia Palace visit
Accommodation
BE Riad or similar
Day 4 - Marrakech & Atlas Mountains
After breakfast at your Riad, travel to Atlas Mountains to experience incredible moments, enjoying a nice trek and having a typical meal with the locals.
We drive to Imlil village (2 hours approx.), this Berber village is placed in the heart of the Toubkal National Park, the first national park in Morocco. On arrival to Imlil walk up to the Kasbah du Toubkal and explore surrounding trails under mountain shadows and from Aroumd village take the path leading to Toubkal Hut following the mule track until the Marabout sidi Chamharouch, where you will stop for fresh orange juice and back by the same way to arrive to Aroumd Village to enjoy a home-made traditional Berber tagine with a local family. After seeing one of the most beautiful countryside in Morocco and finishing an extraordinary day with Moroccan tea which it is locally called Berber Whisky, travel back to Marrakech and drop off at your riad. Balance of the day is at your leisure.
Included Activities
- Full Day trip to Atlas Mountains
- Guided hike to Chamharouch
- Home-cooked Berber lunch with local family
Accommodation
BE Riad or similar
Day 5 - Essaouira
Today is an active rest day for you, our destination of the day is the amazing and charming - coastal town of Essaouira.
After breakfast, journey for three hours in your private minivan to beautiful Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. In your first stop, you’ll visit Women Argan Oil Cooperative where you will witness how Argan oil is produced and taste it with Moroccan tea and bread. Continue your journey to the local vineyard where you enjoy a tour of the vineyard and its facilities where the three ranges of red, white, and rosé wines are produced. Finish with delicious wine tasting of local wine.
Continue to Essaouira city and arrive by lunch time, you’ll have the opportunity to have lunch as local, you’ll visit the local fish market and select exactly what fish you would like to eat and take it to a local restaurant and see it grilled. You’ll be served with a variety of olives, Moroccan tomato, and onion salad, as well as a spicy sauce and bread. Bread comes as standard with nearly every Moroccan meal, to accompany your freshly grilled lunch. If you are vegetarian, we can buy vegetables at the local market and we can make a good tasty Moroccan salad with the help of the local cook at the restaurant.
After the lunch break, set off on a guided walking of old medina with your local guide, discovering the small charming streets are full of artists and artisans, making and selling their craftwork, visiting the Jewish mellah and Skala (sea wall). The lifestyle in Essaouira is peaceful and relaxed. During this walking trip, you will discover and shoot in the most lively and picturesque part of Essaouira. The atmosphere of this interesting walk is exciting as you discover for yourself the old Portuguese fortifications in which Game of Thrones movie and John Wick were filmed.
After Essaouira old medina tour, you will have free time perhaps to enjoy a coffee at seaside cafés or buy some souvenirs for family and friends or book a Sunset yoga session.
Included Activities
- Visit of Women Argan Oil Cooperative
- Visit of local vineyard and wine tasting
- Fresh Fish lunch in Essaouira medina
- Guided tour of Essaouira old medina
Accommodation
Riad Chbanate or similar
Day 6 - Essaouira & Sidi Kaouki
It is running day, this morning the workout will be running with beach vibes. The run can go from 6 miles to 15 miles. On this run you’ll discover the trail and hidden charms of this beautiful town. After the workout, back to your riad for shower and tasty breakfast. Today, you’ll get closer to the local culture and you’ll be part of an authentic experience and hand-made organic argan oil workshop with Hafida and her family using traditional tools in Sidi Kouki, a small fishing village in Essaouira surroundings. Argan trees only grow in Morocco. After making your own argan oil to take back home with you, you’ll join Hafida to teach you how she cooks their traditional bread and enjoy a Berber lunch just made for you. After enjoying Hafida’s hospitality back to your riad in Essaouira and evening is at leisure. Tonight, why not dine in a cool restaurant called The Mega Loft inside the old medina.
Included Activities
- Running workout in Essaouira costal side
- Sidi Kaouki village visit
- Hand-made Argan oil with local woman Hafida
- Traditional bread cooking demonstration
- Traditional Berber Tagine lunch
Accommodation
Riad Chbanate or similar
Day 7 - Taghazout
Today, say goodbye to this peaceful town and travel to another amazing coastal town Taghazout. This town is considered Morocco's premier surfing and yoga destination and famous by its 350 days of sun per year.
On arrival to Taghazout, check in and chill before you’ll join your local yoga teacher for sunset yoga with amazing view overlooking the ocean. The emotional and psychological benefits of yoga are the ideal balance to the physical intensity of a CrossFit. After improving Mobility and Flexibility, enjoy dinner at your accommodation restaurant.
Included Activities
- Sunset Yoga in Taghazout
- Dinner with sea views
Accommodation
Yogi Surfer hotel or similar
Day 8 - Taghazout & Paradise Valley
This morning, take your workout to the beach. Enjoy a beach CrossFit WOD under sun, it’s fun to sweat, especially in beautiful places and finish with surf lesson for cool down.
Back to your hotel and prepare to go for brunch at local gem restaurant specialized in Healthy Fresh, Alive and Organic Foods inspired by plant-based cuisine.
After lunch, set off on a journey with stunning views to Paradise valley, on arrival, you’ll walk 20 minutes through the forest, mountains and small rivers, a surprisingly beautiful place appears with 3 waterfalls and their own natural pools of turquoise waters. It looks like paradise on earth. In the recent years, there was lack of rain and the valley was impacted, however this part of Agadir region is worthy to explore. Walk back to meet your driver and travel back to your hotel. Tonight, you’ll enjoy a farewell dinner with your group at your hotel.
Included Activities
- Beach CrossFit WOD
- Brunch at healthy local restaurant
- Half day trip to Paradise Valley
- Farewell dinner
Accommodation
Yogi Surfer hotel or similar
Day 9 - Departure Day
Today enjoy your last breakfast 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 Taghazout or back to Marrakech, we can organize additional accommodation for you (subject to availability) or you can do one of our optional activities.
Your airport transfer to Agadir or Marrakech airport will be arranged.