Spend three days amidst the sights, sounds and smells of the atmospheric Marrakech Medina in a stylish traditional riad, then transfer to the High Atlas Mountains where your base is a sumptuous boutique guesthouse in the heart of a traditional Berber village with majestic mountain views. A perfect spot for relaxing and gentle walks.
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If you want to experience more of Morocco, then we recommend including a cooking class at La Maison Arab in Marrakech, a visit out to the Tinmal Mosque on the Tizi n Test pass and consider a multi-day trek to some of the more remote and traditional valleys and villages which can be done either in basic village accommodation or staying in serious comfort. Ask to include any of these options.
We always recommend our customers choose to stay in a traditional riad in the medina for the experience. This usually means they don't have a swimming pool (at most a small plunge pool). Likewise there are no hotels with pools in the High Atlas Mountains where the views are best and the villages most traditional. If you want some relaxed time by the pool, then we would recommend either swapping a riad for a stay at the lovely Les Cinq Djebellas (in the Marrakech Palmerie) or swapping Douar Samra for a stay at ultra chic Domaine Malika in the Ouirgane Valley in the Atlas Mountains.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL MARRAKECH
You will be met at Marrakech Airport and transferred to your riad in the medina of Marrakech. Once you have settled into your riad, we suggest you set off and explore Marrakech's medina. In the evening, be sure to head down to the main square here food stalls, acrobats, snake charmers and story tellers congregate creating an unforgettable atmosphere.
Meals Included: No Meals Included
Accommodation: Dar Hanane
Transport (where relevant): Private Transfer
DAY 2: MARRAKECH
Today we recommend seeing some of the main cultural sights of Marrakech, including the Medersa Ben Youssef, Palais el Badi and the Bahia Palace, interspersed with a leisurely lunch watching the storks nesting on the ramparts of the ancient city or perhaps some people watching at a cafe in the Spice market. In the evening, you might want to enjoy dinner in one of the restaurants over-looking the main square, or perhaps ask your host to book you a table at the atmospheric Foundouk restaurant, serving up delicious French & Moroccan fusion food.
Meals Included: Breakfast only included
Accommodation: Dar Hanane
Transport (where relevant):
DAY 3: MARRAKECH
Today you might want to catch a petit taxi out to the Majorelle Gardens, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. The gardens are beautifully laid out and offer a welcome respite to the chaos of the medina. (There is also a lovely cafe there)
Meals Included: Breakfast only included
Accommodation: Dar Hanane
Transport (where relevant):
DAY 4: ATLAS MOUNTAINS
With the morning free in Marrakech, we will pick you up after lunch and transfer to the Atlas Mountains. Afternoon free to take a short stroll or relax around the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast only included
Accommodation: Douar Samra
Transport (where relevant): Private Transfer
DAY 5: ATLAS MOUNTAINS
Today our guide will meet you after breakfast and take you on a gentle stroll through the valleys and villages. This is an opportunity to learn about life in the traditional Berber villages. The highlight is a lovely Berber picnic in a scenic spot. If you fancy a more strenuous walk, then our guide will be happy to lead you up to one of the spectacular passes surrounding Imlil
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Douar Samra
Transport (where relevant):
DAY 6: ATLAS MOUNTAINS
Today is free to relax in the mountains. With spectacular views from the roof terrace, you could easily spend the day with a good book taking in the views, stroll down to Imlil village or head out on a walk.
Meals Included: Breakfast and dinner only
Accommodation: Douar Samra
Transport (where relevant):
DAY 7: DEPARTURE
You will be transferred from the Atlas Mountains back to the airport to meet you homeward flight
Meals Included: Breakfast only included
Accommodation:
Transport (where relevant): Private Transfer
Guide price is based on recommended accommodations. Alternative accommodations and upgrades are available. Please get in touch for alternatives and upgrade options.
Flying from the UK... Marrakech has an international airport (RAK) which is serviced by several airlines flying direct from the UK. The flight time is around 3.5hours. On average it takes around an hour to clear airport security and then around 15 – 20 minutes to drive to the Medina or 1 – 1.5 hours to reach the Atlas Mountains.
From the South East:
Gatwick: Easy Jet, British Airways, Royal Air Maroc &Thomson
Luton: Ryanair
Stansted: Ryanair & Easy Jet
From the South West:
Bristol: Easy Jet
From the Midlands:
Birmingham: Thomson
From the North:
Manchester: Easy Jet and Thomson
From Ireland:
Dublin: Ryanair
Price includes 3 nights in a boutique Marrakech riad on a bed & breakfast basis, three nights half board in Douar Samra in the Atlas Mountains, a guided day walk with lunch in the Atlas Mountains and all transfers (private).
Please get in touch if you would like a flight inclusive quote.
This holiday is possible any time of year.
The summer months can get very hot, but it is perfectly manageable. Spring and Autumn are arguably the best time of year, with wild flowers in spring and stunning vibrant red Walnut groves in late autumn.
This is a relaxing itinerary staying at two of our favourite properties in Morocco, Riad Dar Hanane and Douar Samra. Both exude a contemporary and indulgent feel whilst maintaining a strong sense of place and authenticity and guarantee a warm personal welcome.
We include a gentle guided walk in the Atlas Mountains, which is an opportunity to enjoy the scenery, explore the traditional villages and experience Berber hospitality with a superb picnic. We are acclaimed for our multi-day treks in the Atlas Mountains and we use the same superb guide and cook teams for our gentle day walks. Your guide will suggest a walk suitable to you, whether you only want to walk 30 minutes or all day. Because the walk is tailored to your needs, there are no fitness requirements. If you are looking for more strenuous trekking, please take a look at our collection of multi-day treks in the Atlas Mountains.
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Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!
Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.
Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!
All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.
Thanks you once again!
Hardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024
Dear Lisa
Well, we are back and still buzzing. We have had a marvellous time. The weather helped. We left Manchester in the snow and arrived in Marrakesh at 30 degrees. We were well looked after in the Riad. I'm glad we booked a meal for the first evening - ate it on the roof terrace. We can recommend that. It was delicious. We ate at the Foundouk, as per your recommendation and on the following night we ate at Le Jardin - got lost on the way to it!. We can really recommend Le Jardin.
The following day we went to Majorelle gardens. Fortunately we had looked it up before we travelled because you have to book in advance online only from Jan 2023. We found our own way to the Medera Ben Yousef and Latifa took us to Bahia Palace - both were stunning.
The following morning our lovely taxi driver Mohammond collected us to go to the EcoLodge. Yet another Mohammond made us very welcome. Again we ate well! You were right, the pool was freezing, but I can't sit next to water and not get in. Once you're in you forget how cold it is! I wasn't the only person to try the pool.
Rashid, our guide for our walk collected us. He was brilliant. It was hard work, but worth it. I was determined I would make it. Kevin is fitter than me! The Berber family were lovely. We stopped when we were nearly there to see how rag rugs were made. When we got back Rashid and Mohammond confessed that Mohammond had said to Rashid that he should get us to a road if we got too tired and they would send a taxi (or a mule!) to collect us - or me, but Rashid was sure that I'd be OK. He was right. I think they wondered about these 2 70+ year olds. We can't praise Rashid enough. He had walked over from Imlil in the morning and was going to walk back after he left us.
Thank you so much for putting our holiday together. We never thought it would be 3 years before we went. We are so glad we persevered. We did wonder what we had let ourselves in for as 2 oldies!
Fiona and Kevin
Fiona B reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 21 April 2023
We had a wonderful time! Our transfers (besides a bit of a wait when we arrived) were smooth. The gentleman that drove us to and from the airport also drove us to our hike and he was very nice and helpful, clean car and very accommodating.
Our tour guide on the first day, Mandy, was charming and insightful. It was a slow day in the markets but we appreciated the space and gave us a chance to hear all about the Souks. The gentlemen who was with her was a wealth of knowledge and both did a very nice job!
Our hike was awesome and our guide was great- he even took us to a cool waterfall and took great care of us; lunch in the mountains was delicious!
The hotel was so lovely and the staff was very accommodating and helpful. The food was great and the rooms very comfortable!
I did a good amount of damage in the market (often accused of being Berber;) and truly hope to be back next Spring... maybe a girls trip or perhaps I’ll bring my kiddos!
Thank you for organizing such a nice getaway for my husband and I; we will confidently recommend Tourdust to our friends!!
Jennifer H reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 12 June 2019
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