Boutique Marrakech Break, with one day in the Mountains

A five day break in Marrakech, staying in a stylish and contemporary riad in the heart of the medina. Marvel at the acrobats and story tellers in the atmospheric Djemma El Fna and lose yourself in the intoxicating souks, then head out to the Atlas Mountains for a day for a guided hike.

This 5 day break has been devised to show you the very best that Marrakech and its surround have to offer. Staying in a stylish, boutique riad in the heart of the medina, you will have 2 full days to explore the winding souks and sights that Marrakech has to offer. Your riad is an oasis of calm, away from the constant hustle and bustle of the medina. The rooms all look out onto a central courtyard and there are several communal areas including a beautiful roof terrace (complete with open fire for cool nights and shade for hot days) There is also a small pool where you can cool off after a long day out in the souk and a lounge with an honesty bar.

After you have had your fill of the imperial city, you will spend a day exploring the Atlas Mountains with a guide. The small village of Imlil will form the base for your day trip from Marrakech. Imlil is set at the foot of Mount Toubkal – the second highest peak in Africa (behind Kilimanjaro). The setting is suitably stunning with rooftop terraces taking in sweeping views over mountain streams, waterfalls, and up the valley towards Toubkal.

There are several walks of around 5-10km; you could head up the Toubkal trailhead for stunning views of the Toubkal or head East up to the pass of Tizi’n’Tamatert. Butyour day trip from Marrakech isn’t so much about lengthy strenuous walks as it is about enjoying the scenery whilst sipping mint tea on a Kasbah rooftop and taking a delicious Moroccan lunch in a small Berber Village.

Marrakech is an intoxicating city which delights all of your senses. Away from the main square, the medina is made up of many small winding streets, or derbs. Everyone, without exception, gets lost when they visit Marrakech, The best way to deal with this is to relax, embrace the experience and take a mobile phone with you so that you can call you riad if you get lost.

The day trip from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains is accessible to anybody of any level of fitness. We can accommodate those who would rather just do a spot of light sight-seeing as well as those who would like to tackle something a little more strenuous.