Ourika Valley
In 30 km from Marrakech, the road enters in a green valley that extends on 32 km.You will discover the picturesque berber villages, perched on mountains overlooking the torrent.The road ends up to setti-Fatma village surrounded of hundred years old walnuts trees, where you can enjoy delicious tajine before going to admire the 7 cascades. Transport with a Mercedes taxi for up to 4 people, 90 Euros to share, lunch not included. Departure time is 9h30 am and return around 16h/16h30
Asni-Imlil
At about one hour ride from Marrakech, after having crossed the gorge of Moulay Ibrahim, you will discover the village of Asni, nestled in the olive and almond trees. Then you will take a long track of 17 km that will take you to Imlil, a remote village, built at the bottom of beautiful gorges at the foot of Mount Toubkal (4167 m) the highest peak in North Africa. When you arrive on site, a guide will take you through 1 Hour walk in the mountains. Lunch in the local guide Berbère house for 120 Dirahm pp. (need proper walking shoes) On the return to Marrakech, you will use another route through the Kik Vallée, Lac of Marrakech. Departure time is 9:00 am and return is 05:00 pmCost is 140 Euros for a mini bus to share for up to 8 people . Other option is a Mercedes taxi for 120 euros for up to 4 people.
Ouzoud Waterfalls
The most beautiful site of the Middle Atlas is at 156 km far from Marrakech.
To shape these magnificent waterfalls, the torrent makes a fall of 100 m of height in a pan of chalky rocks a basin surrounded by a lush landscape populated by a colony of macaque monkeys and birds.
At the top of the falls, close to the impressive gorge, lies a dozen antique small grain mills, still in business thanks to the torrent of water.
You can have a lunch in a picturesque berbère hostel. Cost is 140 for a taxi for up to 4 People.
To shape these magnificent waterfalls, the torrent makes a fall of 100 m of height in a pan of chalky rocks a basin surrounded by a lush landscape populated by a colony of macaque monkeys and birds.
At the top of the falls, close to the impressive gorge, lies a dozen antique small grain mills, still in business thanks to the torrent of water.
You can have a lunch in a picturesque berbère hostel. Cost is 140 for a taxi for up to 4 People.
Essaouira
After 2h30 of road stands Essaouira, a city fortified by Vauban.
Located in an exceptional site on the edge of the Atlantic and on a rocky peninsula in front of the waves this former Portuguese city surprises by its unique architecture, its houses with blue shutters, its fortifications crenellated and its cannons pointing towards the ocean.
Essaouira was known until the eighteenth century under the name of Mogador.
After the return of multicolored fishing boats, you can attend the auction, before tasting fish, squid or shellfish ...
"Coup de foudre" insured in a very calm city. Transfer is 130 Euros to share for a taxi up to 4 people, 150 Euros for a mini bus for up to 8 people. Other option is the local bus for 12 euros pp one way, need to purchase ticket on site day before.
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