Explore the medieval city Essaouira with its picturesque harbor, the UNESCO protected medina, city walls which gives nice views of the Atlantic Ocean, its sandy beaches and taste the fresh fish in one of the local restaurants.

A 3 hours drive from Marrakech takes you to the medieval-looking town Essaouira, formally known as Mogador. The authentic medina is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Before arriving in Essaouira we stop for a nice view over the white city and the Atlantic Ocean. A first visit is a picturesque harbor where in the morning fishing boats unload their catch of the day and where the fish is sold by bid. There is still a small wharf where wooden boats are built. A walk on the Sqala with its bronze cannons rewards you with magnificent views of the harbor and Mogador Island. The walk continues over the city walls where you get an overview of the Medina with its narrow streets and white houses with blue shutters. The Medina is home to numerous art galleries, handicraft shops, workshops where carpenters make the finest objects from the thuja wood, souks of spices, silver and precious stones. Also worth a visit is the Mellah which is the Jewish Quarter in the northern part of the town and the museum Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah which holds a collection of old crafts, weapons, jewelry, musical instruments, carpets and beautiful silk costumes. Taste the fresh grilled seafood in one of the local restaurants at the port or the medina and have a walk on the beach or a camel ride before heading back to Marrakech.

Explore the Ouzoud waterfalls in the Middle Atlas Mountains on a full-day sightseeing tour from Marrakech. Spot some wildlife, enjoy panoramic views over the gorge and have lunch on one of the terraces overlooking the falls.

The cascades are located in the Middle Atlas Mountains about 170 km from Marrakech. They are the highest and most beautiful cascades from Morroco. The decay reaches just over 110 meters. They provide a beautiful picture with the sound of falling water. In the spring, when the cascades significantly increase by the melting water from the High Atlas, these waterfalls are the most spectacular.

You first view the falls from above and enjoy the panorama over the gorge. Then you walk down along the path under the shade of olive trees. There might be a chance to spot some wild barbary apes and birds. The gorge below the fall is an endless series of pools in the limestone rocks which are ideal for swimming.

You can have lunch in one of the small terraced restaurants at the edge of the cascades.

On the way back to Marrakech we stop at Imi Ifri, a natural bridge over a gorge which was formed 1.8 million years ago. Through a zigzag path you can walk to the bottom of the gorge where the river flows.

Explore the Ourika Valley in the High Atlas Mountains on a full-day sightseeing tour from Marrakech. See fertile gardens of the River. Visit traditional berber villages and visit one of the seven waterfalls.

About 30 km from Marrakech starts the magnificant green Ourika valley leading to the High Atlas mountains. It’s an ideal place to enjoy tranquillity , the freshness of the Ourika river with a number of little waterfalls and to admire the little berber villages which are build against the red mountains. The winding road ends at the village of Setti Fatma at an altidud of 1700 meters from where different trails starts to the famous waterfalls. The climb to the first waterfall is fairly easy and at that point you have already a facinating view over the valley and the mountains of Yaghour. The trail to the other seven waterfalls is more difficult. There is a possibility to hire a local guide who will bring you to the waterfalls.

For lunch we stop in the village Arhbalou where there is a choice of nice restaurants next to the river.

If you visit the Ourika valley on Monday you can also visit the market at Tnine Douar de l’Ourika where berbers from the mountain villages sell and buy their local products and handicrafts, such as lanterns, carved furniture and colored glass. During summer you will enjoy the pleasant coolness of the valley, during winter there might be snow at the highest parts.

Visit one of the highest located villages of the High Atlas Mountains on a full-day sightseeing tour from Marrakech. Admire the Toubkal and the surrounding mountains in the national park and traditional berber villages.

Imlil is a small village in the High Atlas Mountains at a level of 1.740 meters. It is close to the highest mountain of Morroco : Jebel Toubkal (4.167 m). To reach Imlil we pass through the village of Tahanaout and the Gorges of Moulay Brahmim by a winding road dotted with small berber villages and terraced fields. We drive through Asni where on Saturday there is a traditional rural market which is worth to stop. We travel further through the Toubkal Massif, a national park, full of steep peaks and deep valleys. We will explore the village of Imlil and have a walk of 20 minutes to a restaurant where you can admire the Toubkal and surrounding mountains. There is also the possibility to go by mule instead of the walk. We take also some time to stop at a waterfall before heading back to Marrakech