Morocco proves Magical for The Adventure Company

Tour operator The Adventure Company has introduced three new trips to Morocco for 2009 as travellers look beyond Europe for good value holidays.
 
“Morocco has always been an important destination for us, so we’re pleased to now offer an even greater variety of itineraries. “Many travellers who would normally go to Europe are finding Morocco offers fantastic value for money plus a completely different culture, still within easy reach of the UK for a week-long break,” comments managing director Claire Wilson.
 
With mountains, desert, coastal resorts, historic cities and ancient traditions, Morocco offers a great diversity of attractions and experiences. Amongst the new trips this year, there are two family trips – the Active Morocco Teen Adventure which includes outdoors activities such as mountain biking and camel riding; and Camels and Kasbahs, a desert-based journey taken from The Adventure Collection brochure, suitable for children aged five and over.
 
The third new trip is Atlas Adventure, a week-long hiking trip for adult travellers, based in the Atlas Mountains. With no peaks over 2,500m, steady ascents and comfortable accommodation, including several nights in traditional Berber villages, this a great trip for people wanting to experience trekking set amongst stunning mountain scenery for the first time. 
 
Several of The Adventure Company’s other Moroccan trips have shown significant growth in recent years. The Kasbah Trail, combined with an Essaouira beach extension, has seen sales rocket 800 per cent year on year as word has spread of Morocco’s coastal attractions. Winter Toubkal, a winter ascent of North Africa’s highest peak, is also attracting increased numbers of trekkers looking for a challenge – perhaps as an alternative to or in addition to better-known mountain treks such as Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp.
 
The availability of flights to Morocco with low-cost carriers such as easyJet and Ryanair is another reason The Adventure Company sees for Morocco’s growing popularity. 
 
Claire Wilson explains: “Our customers are after first-class adventure and a quality experience on the ground, so while our flight-inclusive packages remain popular - with families in particular – some travellers do appreciate the option of booking a land-only package which could allow them to trim costs elsewhere. And remember trekking trips, by their nature of including all accommodation and food means they’re a relatively cheap way of experiencing different cultures and keeping fit!”
 

New Morocco trips for 2009

Atlas Adventure

This week-long, porter assisted, walking trip is a great introduction to hiking in the Atlas Mountains, allowing walkers to enjoy the mountain scenery without struggling with high altitudes, steep ascents, or camping equipment.
 
The first departure runs from 14th – 21st March 2009 and costs from £539 per person including flights or £289 per person on a land-only basis. A further local payment of £80 per person is also required.
 
For full details, here 
 

Camels and Kasbahs

This exciting family trip gives an insight into the amazing culture, history and scenery of Morocco while keeping an easy pace and staying in characterful and comfortable accommodation. Highlights include the famous fortified village of Ait Benhaddou and an overnight stay in a Bedouin-style camp.
 
The first departure runs from 24th – 31st May 2009. Flight-inclusive prices start from £1,159 per adult and £1,079 per child; while land-only packages start from £749 per adult and £719 per child.
 
For full details, see here

Active Morocco Teen Adventure
 
This trip is designed with teenagers in mind, incorporating exciting activities and a faster pace. During the week, families will explore the Draa Valley by mountain bike; ride across sand dunes by camel to a desert camp; hike through the Todra Gorge and visit Ait Benhaddou.
 
The first departure runs from 24th – 31st October 2009 and costs from £1,029 per person including flights or £499 per person on a land-only basis.
 
For full details, see here
 
In total, The Adventure Company now offers 15 trips to Morocco – seven in the Worldwide Adventures brochure; two in the Adventure Collection brochure; and six in the Family Adventures brochure, including two dedicated Teen Adventures and one Infant Adventure.
 
To book any of the trips listed above, or for further information, see adventurecompany.co.uk 

11 February 2009