Welcome by your local guide on your arrival at Marrakech airport. Transfer and installation at your accommodation. Depending on arrival time, sightseeing in the Medina and stroll in the Souks. Free diner in a local restaurant and overnight in a riad.

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: RIAD PACHAVANA

A short transfer from Marrakech via Tahnaout to reach the "Terres d'Amanar" ecolodge estate, located at an altitude of 1100m. This spectacular natural setting offers a wide range of activities for adults and children alike. Walk of about 1h30 to discover the whole site with your guide then lunch. In the afternoon, free access to the tree climbing park for adults and children under 12 (the Tyrolean course is authorized from 13 years old). At the end of the afternoon, relax around the swimming pool or the children's play park. Dinner and overnight in a lodge tent.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: منتزة أراضي أمانار

After breakfast, a 2-to-3-hour hike, horse riding or mountain biking tour with a visit to an oil mill. In the afternoon, activities to choose from: cooking workshop, pottery workshop, archery, free-access tree-climbing park. At the end of the afternoon, relax around the swimming pool or the children's park. Dinner and overnight in a lodge tent.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: منتزة أراضي أمانار

A short transfer to Imlil tucked under Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa. Visit the Asni Saturday Berber market, and walk up to the Kasbah du Toubkal and explore surrounding trails under mountain shadows. Imlil is a nice roadless destination to cool off from heat in Marrakech, and immerse yourself into the Berber life. Installation in a local home in the village of Aroumd then leave for a pleasant walk through across the village and the terraced fields, plenty of encounters with the local population await you here. Diner and overnight in a comfortable local family guesthouse Walking time: 2h Positive elevation: + 250 m. Negative elevation: - 00 m.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Guesthouse

Spend the day exploring rural life in the Atlas Mountains on foot and mule back. Walking sticks, rental hiking boots, and a mule will be provided during the day for travelers needing assistance with the trekking. The hike is an easy 3-hour walk into the mountains, although it can be adjusted for difficulty and duration. Enjoy views of the snow-capped mountains and learn about the local culture and history as you hike. For lunch, settle in on the terrace of a family home for an incredible home-cooked meal with views of Mt. Toubkal. Return to your comfortable Atlas Mountains lodge and time for dinner. Walking time: 4/5h Positive elevation: + 200 m. Negative elevation: - 350 m.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Guesthouse

Say goodbye to the mountains and travel to Morocco's west coast, following a route that takes you over vast rolling plains. Along the way, pass through an argan tree forest, endemic to this part of the world. You may even see goats dining on the argan fruit, up in the tree branches. Arrive in the port city of laid-back Essaouira, a nice contrast to frenetic Marrakesh, and spend the rest of the day as you choose. Walk through the Medina and explore the souks, cafes, two beautiful city gates, art galleries and locally produced goods such as lamps, colorful cloths, art paintings, herbs and spices that “jostle” within the great city wall. The mighty walls and defense towers of the fortification defy the wild Atlantic waves; it was designed by French and English architects to protect against piracy and surf. a spectacular sight when fishermen bring their catch ashore or pull up their large boats for repairs. Fishing boats are made by hand, nets are mended and fishing lines are baited. Free time for sightseeing and diner.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Riad

Essaouira’s beaches are prime locations for windsurfing and kitesurfing among other watersports because of the strong winds all year round, but especially in summer. There are plenty of surf shops and surfing schools, as well as windsurfing schools in Essaouira that are great for beginners. It’s a fantastic alternative activity away from the big touristy cities. If watersports aren’t your thing, Essaouira’s beautiful coastline is also great for horse riding, where you can gallop through the waves and over the dunes. These adventures cater for beginners too, offering tutorials and lots of support for those who have never ridden. Late afternoon for time for relaxation and own sightseeing.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Riad

Spend time in a Moroccan family house for a culinary experience. Your local host Khadija will take you to visit the local market and buy ingredients (vegetables, fish, spices etc.) providing you with all kinds of explanations regarding products, traditions and customs. The tour through the fish market and the Souk is an opportunity to explore the real life of the Moroccan families and get a deep insight into the Moroccan way of life! Upon arrival to our host “Khadija’s Kuzina” in her typical house, you will be welcomed with open arms and authentic Moroccan hospitality. Over the next few hours, Khadija & Hussein will teach you how to cook a tasty meal of local dishes. Cooking with Khadija is often a unique social experience, she will share stories about food, about her family, and her life. Once your masterpieces are ready, you will savor the real taste of Moroccan family cooking, around a lunch served with a lot of love. Free time for own sightseeing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Riad

Free day for relaxation (optional activities; camel riding, ATV Quad adventure, day trip to Sidi Kaouki beach and pick-nick lunch).

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Riad

Head back to Marrakech. Keep your eyes out for goats in the nearby Argan trees as you travel back to Marrakech through the rolling plains. Enjoy the rest of the day sightseeing in Marrakech and exploring the Medina.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Riad

In the morning we visit the Koutoubia Mosque from the outside. The "mosque of the booksellers" from the 12th century is the oldest mosque in Marrakech and one of the oldest in Morocco. Also, in the morning we visit the Saadian graves from the 16th century. Seven sultans and over 60 other Saadite members were buried in this necropolis. The mausoleums are richly decorated with filigree stucco work, fine mosaics and artistic carvings made of cedar wood. Continue to the Bahia Palace on an area of 8,000 m2, which the Grand Vizier Si Moussa had built in 1867 and which his son Bou Ahmed added a garden, a hammam and a mosque. In the shady, planted inner courtyard of the palace, the combination of pomp and structural lightness is particularly impressive. After lunch we venture into the labyrinth of souks in the medina and let our senses bewitched by smells, colors and sounds. The long stroll through the winding and busy alleys ends at the Djemaa el Fna square. At this pulsating meeting point for traders, jugglers, monkey dressmakers, musicians, dancers and storytellers, we once again immerse ourselves in a world of 1001 nights. The medina of Marrakech with the Djemaa el Fna square and the Menara and Agdal Gardens has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Afternoon horse carriage ride through the city and visit of the historic botanical Majorelle gardens, which the French painter Jacques Majorelle had laid out based on the model of the palaces of Marrakech, dating from the 1920s. It is about 2 km northwest of the medina. Here you can marvel at playful watercourses and tropical plant art with cacti and bamboo from different climate zones. Also, worth seeing is the former “blue studio”, which today houses the Islamic Art Museum.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Riad

Depending on your flight time you may have more time to explore the city, or you can drive straight to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast