Historical City Sightseeing Tour
Set within ochre-coloured ramparts, Marrakech was the capital of the Moorish empire.
"Koutoubia Mosque" 800 years of the city's history which minarets cannot be missed from any point of the horizon, will be the beginning of our sightseeing.
"Saadian Tumbs" arranged as two separate mausoleums and the tumb of the Saadian Sultan: Moulay Ahmed El Mansour.
"Bahia Palace", built at the end of the 19th century to the requirements of the son of the Grand Vizier, the large palace reflects Andalusian influences and open up on flowering gardens, with jasmine, orange and cypress trees.
In the "Menara Gardens", we see the small Saadian pavillon used for romantic intelludes, and we end our sightseeing with a visit to the botanical "Majorelle Gardens"privately owned by Yves Saint Laurent.
The Medina and its Souks
One of the most attractions of Marrakech are its many souks and traditional markets: the aroma of spices entices passers by with sacks laden with almonds, dates and olives.
Exotic ingredients such as saffron, rose extract, henna, khol are all exhibited in the winding streets of the medina.
Another most enjoyable experiences, is the visit to the vivacious and spirited ambiance of the legendary Djemaa El Fna Square, likened to an immense open - air theatre, full with storytellers, snake charmers, magicians,acrobats,fortunetellers, dancers, public scribes, potion vendors and more...
Ourika Valley
The geographical diversity of Marrakech is amazing, an Oasis on the edge of a desert, is at the same time located at the foothills of the majestic snow-capped Atlas Mountains.
The change in scenery is dramatic and be seen from the terraced gardens of the Ourika valley, with its quaint berber villages.
The weekly souk, held every Monday, is a rural market where peasants come all the way down from the mountains to exchange their farm or handicrafts products.
Asni - Ouirgane
Nature's beauty on a short day trip to Asni, at the foothills of Djebel Toubkal and Ouirgane where the landscape is reminiscent of the canyons in America.
On occasions, the snow covers Djebel Toubkal, the highest mountain in Morocco (4165 meters) and one of the most popular hiking venues.
Essaouira
Essaouira is considered as the most unspoiled towns in Morocco.
Located on the Atlantic Ocean and former phonicean counter baptized "Mogador" by the Portuguese, visitors can enjoy a host of traditional artisan craft workshops, unspoilt architecture, and a magnet for Moroccan poets, scientists and creative talent for centuries.
The old sea fortifications are also home to numerous local craftsmen, where you can discover the unique and beautiful sculptures carved from local "Thuya", a hardwood, which can fill a room with its aroma.
Essaouira is a highlight for seafood!
Ouzoud Waterfalls
Drive towards the east, alongside fields of barley corn and potato to the foothills of the Middle Atlas range of mountains.
Through immense rock formations to end in the Ait Aadel lake, are the Ouzoud falls cascade, with a magnificent panoramic view.
Return back to Marrakech through Tazerkount and Beni Mellal, rich agricultural area mainly for orange trees plantations.
