Marrakech

Soak up the sights, scents and sounds of the city, we start with the “Koutoubia Mosque”, Marrakech’s landmark,

tour of thousand year old ramparts, “Menara gardens” and city’s main boulevards. We continue to the legendary Palm Grove, optional local mint tea and camel ride.

½ DAY HISTORICAL TOUR

We start with the “Koutoubia Mosque”, Marrakech’s landmark, then the 19th century “Bahia Palace”, consisting of rooms decorated with stunning stuccos, paintings and mosaics. “Saadien Tombs” a necropolis richly decorated and “Medersa Ben Youssef” a Koran School dating from the 14th century : a master piece of Moroccan architecture.

½ DAY SOUKS & JEMAA FNA SQUARE

Discover the magic of the Medina with it’s colorful Souks, roam its labyrinth of narrow streets. Explore Djama El Fna Square

the beating heart of the city, to watch the entertainment of Jugglers, storytellers, snake charmers, magicians and acrobats.

Optional mint tea at a terrace overlooking the square.

½ DAY GARDENS ON HORSE CARRIAGES

Visit of Marrakech’s gardens and tour of the ramparts by Horse drawn carriages. Majorelle Garden designed by the French Artist, Jacques Majorelle in 1924, was purchased by Yves St Laurent in 1980.Some 300 species of plants from 5 continents, including cacti palms and aquatic plants. We continue to Menara garden, Planted with olive-trees,

some of which are more than 100 years old.

½ DAY EXCURSION TO OURIKA VALLEY

9.am:Departure Escape the bustle of the city , 30 km from Marrakech, this valley makes its way through the High Atlas Mountains, passing by a string of local villages then leading to the discovery of a small rivers. Lunch at local restaurant

or under the tent 7 km further up near the end of the road along the valley is Setti –Fatima, famous for its seven waterfalls. 4.pm:Back to Marrakech

½ DAY EXCURSION TO ASNI OUIRGANE

9.am:Departure A thirst for fascinating insights into Berber culture, inspiring landscapes and amazing pink-coloured mountains

will lead you to the foot of the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains and in North Africa :The Toubkal Mountain (4,265 metres)

offers great trekking experiences.Enjoy a traditional mint tea and a good meal at the famous mountain retreat

“Kasbah du Toubkal”. 4.pm :Return to Marrakech.

FULL DAY EXCURSION TO OUARZAZATE

7.am departure to Ouarzazate through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tiz’n Tichka Pass the highest in North Africa (2300 m)
Continue to Kasbah “Ait Ben Haddou" a Unesco site where several famous movies were shot such as Laurence of Arabia,

Diamond of the Nile or Gladiator. Lunch at “ Kasbah Ben Haddou “restaurant 7. pm Return to Marrakech .

FULL DAY EXCURSION TO CASABLANCA

8.am : After breakfast drive to Casablanca via the high way ( 3H ) 11.am: Tour of Morocco’s business capital: the impressive Hassan II Mosque, a real master piece of Moroccan architecture and craftsmanship. Continue to the recently renovated “Corniche” with its clubs, restaurants and coffee shops. Orientation tour : “Habous” quarter, city center and Mohamed V

square 1.pm : Fish lunch and Free time for walking or shopping . 6.pm : Return to Marrakech .

FULL DAY EXCURSION TO RABAT

7.am: Departure After buffet Breakfast , via the High way to Morocco’s capital Rabat the white imperial city( 300 Km /4H Drive )11.am :Visits of The Hassan Tower, the minaret of the great mosque Next to the Hassan Tower stands the Mohammed V Mausoleum. The Kasbah of Oudaya and the Medina. The Royal palace and the city gates& Chellah necropolis 2 .pm:

Lunch at a good local fish or Moroccan restaurant 4.pm : Back to Marrakech 9.pm : Arrival .

FULL DAY EXCURSION TO ESSAOUIRA

8 :00am :departure towards the Berber village of Tahnaout to visit a traditional mill, then you will be invited to have mint

tea in a local house in “Douar Tagoumt” located between Tahnaout and Moulay Brahim where you can also have a very attracting panoramic view of the whole surrounding. 10 minutes hiking. Then continue to the sacred village of Moulay Brahim where famous “moussem” (local festival) is held every year. After a short visit of this village you continue to the plateau

of kik where a tent will be set up for a very typical lunch (possibility of entertainment) Short riding on Mules before lunch .

You can have a short walk to meet the locals and have a closer idea about their way of life. 4.00 pm :Back to the Hotel .

FULL DAY OF WONDER BY 4X4

8 :00 am : departure towards the Berber village of Tahnaout to visit a traditional mill, then you will be invited to have

mint tea in a local house in “Douar Tagoumt” located between Tahnaout and Moulay Brahim where you can also have

a very attracting panoramic view of the whole surrounding. 10 minutes hiking. Then continue to the sacred village of Moulay
Brahim where famous “moussem” (local festival) is held every year. After a short visit of this village you continue to the
plateau of kik where a tent will be set up for a very typical lunch (possibility of entertainment) Short riding on Mules before lunch . You can have a short walk to meet the locals and have a closer idea about their way of life. 4.00 pm :Back to the Hotel .