04 Marrakech, High Atlas Mts and Atlantic Coast

Suggested Itinerary Number : 04

Marrakech, High Atlas and Atlantic Coast

For those who love the beauty and peace of the mountains but also seek a short experience of the vibrancy of Marrakech and a taste of the Atlantic, this trip provides the opportunity to relax or to trek on foot, horse back or on camels.

7-14 nights, all year round, flights into Marrakech:

• 3 - 5 nights Essaouira
• 2 - 5 nights High Atlas (Ourigane, Imlil and Ourika Valley)
• 2 - 4 nights Marrakech

Transport options: Taxi or car (self-drive or with driver) outside Marrakech; coach from Essaouira to Marrakech possible.

Extension options: Oualidia (Atlantic Coast).

Activity options: Day or overnight trekking on horse, camel or foot, and day excursions from Marrakech.

Essaouira

Boasting a photogenic traditional fishing harbour and a wonderful fortified medina (a World Heritage Site), this charming town - 2.5 hrs west of Marrakech - built by the Portuguese, offers a wide range of shopping in traditional souks, a good range of restaurants and a large range of activities for all the family. It is a great place to relax or be as energetic as you wish, and offers a number of water sports related courses on a huge sandy beach a short walk from the medina.

Ouirgane

A Berber village situated in a scenic bowl-shaped valley in the High Atlas Mountains some 90 minutes south west of Marrakech, Ouirgane buzzes with activity on Thursdays when Berber families flock down from the mountains by donkey for the weekly souk. It has become a very popular base for day walks into the Tassa Ouirgane National Park and longer treks to Jbel Toubkal and Amizmiz areas.

Imlil

A thriving trekking centre in the High Atlas Mountains just 90 minutes south of Marrakech, the village enjoys a wonderful setting overlooked by Jbel Toubkal which, at 4,167 metres, is the highest peak in North Africa. There is a wide choice of treks for all abilities amongst some of the most stunning mountain scenery Morocco has to offer.

Ourika Valley

The Ourika Valley is one of the most stunning valleys in the High Atlas offers a pretty escape from the summer heat of Marrakech, only a relatively short drive away. On the river, high up in the valley is the village of Setti Fatma, surrounded by the high peaks of the High Atlas and with a number of waterfalls a short walk away (season dependent).

Marrakech

Marrakech is the gateway to Morocco for most visitors, and understandably so.  One of the four imperial cities, it is a lively city with a true Moroccan soul and culture, a feast for the senses that caters well for visitors.  From the atmospheric souks of the medina, to the villages of the High Atlas Mountains a short drive away, Marrakech offers a vast range of options for the visitor either on a short trip or as part of a longer adventure.

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