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Home4 Days : Chefchaouen & Talassemtane Natural Park Eco Tour | Private & Luxury
Only a a couple of hours away , a very different experience awaits you. Here, in the beautiful mountainous areas of Chefchaouen Regions , friendly Jebli people invite you to experience their traditional way of life and diverse eco-systems in an authentic
Highlights
Getting in close contact with the authentic life of local people
Learn some local handicrafts (pottery, raffia, reed handicrafts)
Experience some rural woman household activities (cooking, breadmaking)
Take part in doing some seasonal activities (essential oil distillation, olive oil distillation)
Participate in local music event.
Learn how farmers produce their foods
Mule or Donkey riding
Bike ECOtours to explore the nature and local people lifestyles
Trek through trails of Jebel Sidi Mousaoud and discover some local villages
Hike up to the summit of Jebel Sidi Masaoud ( 2 hours)
Practise Yoga
Offering different open-air campsite depending on the kind of activities take places.
Taking part in some voluntary works and environmental initiatives( planting trees, educational activities about the environment
Description
Only a couple of hours away, a very different experience awaits you. Here, in the beautiful mountainous areas of Chefchaouen Regions, friendly Jebli people invite you to experience their traditional way of life and diverse eco-systems in an authentic and non-intrusive way. Volunteer, join a homestay tour, experience authentic ecotourism, and enjoy Untouched Talassemtane natural and cultural attractions as an integral part of people's real Morocco lifestyle!
Itinerary
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Marrakech - Khenifra – Ifrane – Chefchaouenexpand_more
- Depart in the morning for the Anti Atlas mountain range, by Benni Mellal, Kasba Tadla and Khenifra. Visit Azrou, a small provincial town renowned for its craftsmanship in cedarwood and its vast forests of century-old trees, then continue towards Ifrane, little Switzerland where you will be utterly amazed by the European Natures.
- Arrival in Chefchaouen at the end of the afternoon. Installation, dinner and overnight in Hotel/Riad.
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Chefchaouen- Tissouka -Zaouiya Habteene- Talassemtaneexpand_more
- After Breakfast departs for Zaouiya Habtene at Talassemtane National Park on foot with guides passing through Rif villages with panoramic views of the town of Chefchaouen and the Rif Mountains. After 5 hours of walking arrived at Gite Talassemtane with the Habte family. The path shows extraordinary views of the Tissouka fir tree. Lunch at the cottage, local dishes of local produce. After lunch, take a stroll at the Douar to see the daily life of the peasants of Rif.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Talassemtane natural park.
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Zaouiya Habteene - Tissouka (2100m)expand_more
- Have traditional breakfast and then hike towards the foot of Jbel Tissouka the 2nd highest peak in the province of Chefchaouen. En route, pass through unique geological formation with a sublime landscape, forest of firs, cedar, etc. of Talassemtane Park. Stop for a picnic-style lunch at Cave Baroud, an old cellar that was a refuge during the Rif War. The hike is about 7 hours walk.
- Have dinner and stay overnight in Chefchaouen.
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Chefchaouen – Ifrane – Ouzoud Watterfalls - Marrakechexpand_more
- After your breakfast, drive back to Marrakech Via Ifrane and Ouzoud Waterfalls.
What's Included
Pick up from and return to your hotel or riad.
Private A/C 4WD Car with an English/French Speaking Driver
English speaking driver
A stop In Azrou for pictures and refreshment
A holiday in Ifrane for pictures
Visit of Ouzoud Waterfall
Local Mountain guide in Village
1 Night in Chefchaouen
City Tour of Chaouen
1 Night at a Local Village Djebli Home Stay
3 Diners: a tantalising tagine for diner, cooked with fresh, local produce and dollop of pride in hospitality
Lunches Meal during the stay in Village
guided Walk through different trails and Villages
Walking in Natural Parc Talassemtane
Tea with Month will be offered everywhere as a symbol of hospitality and happiness.
Limited liability insurance
What's Excluded
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
Lunches during 1st and last day
Tips and extras.
Other Drinks
Personal risk insurance.
What to bring
Have your camera with you for great snapshots or serious photography. Please ask people before taking a picture of them.
We recommend wearing closed sports shoes, comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen: a windbreaker (required in the winter) and a daypack for your belongings.
To best enjoy this experience, we suggest you respect local customs and avoid wearing shorts or skirts.
We recommend you check you have a personal all risk insurance with repatriation option for your peace of mind.
Know before you go
Respect the safety rules and follow the guide’s recommendations
Make sure the activities do not disturb/influence the life of the animals (avoid making noise, coming too close to the animals, or feeding the animals without the guide’s permission)
Please make sure to be polite and respectful to the people from a different culture (asking permission to take pictures is one of the important points)
Respect the social and cultural integrity of the communities, the pace of the daily life, the traditions, habits and privacy
Avoid giving direct donations (it creates dependency and encourages begging rather than working. You are welcome to make indirect donations to institutions such as schools, hospitals, etc.)
Tour promotes sustainable ecotourism.
Quality services are provided
We provide clear and complete information to traveller.
We invest 3% of profits into the development of the ecological project.
We assist and advise local partners in regards to the establishment of sustainable tourism.
We pay local partners with fair compensation.
We give priority to local service providers.
We save natural resources and manage waste responsibly.
We respect the Moroccan Charter of responsible tourism and follow the established rules and norms.
Language
English, French
Activity Level
Easy