After breakfast we’ll be transferred across the plains around Marrakech and up to the highest ski resort in North Africa.

Oukaimeden sits at 2700m above sea level and makes a great place to start our ride down to the foothills below. During our visit, the snow is likely to be patchy here but there might be a chance to throw a few snowballs prior to setting off on a dirt road route that takes us down some 1700m.

The route is rough in places but doesn’t provide too tough a challenge for riders with some previous off-road experience. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch on the way down before a winding country lane takes us down to the village of Marigha in the foothills of the mountains.

That all adds up to a long day of downhill riding and finishes with overnight in a local auberge with the chance to have a dip in the swimming pool in the evening (weather permitting).
 

- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, & dinner included.

This morning wake to some stunning early morning views over the mountains and the surrounding olive groves.

Today is another day of cross-country mountain biking on a 360 degree loop around the Ouirgane Valley. The riding is a mixture of dirt roads and singletracks and given that it’s a loop, you are never far from the property if anyone gets tired. The valley offers some fun riding and there’s a good chance of meeting the local Berber people as we pass through many typical villages.

Lunch will be taken at a guest house overlooking the valley before a fun singletrack run takes us down to the Ouirgane reservoir – source of much of Marrakech’s water. Late afternoon offers some more pool time and a Berber bread making “cook-off” at the auberge.

- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, & dinner included. 

Morocco is blessed with a perfect location that combines mountains and desert, and today you will experience both in the same day.

The drive to Terres D’Amanar, a High Atlas Mountains activity centre, takes around 45 minutes, and once there we’ll be given a full safety briefing prior to setting off on a fun circuit in their accropark (tree-tops experience), across suspended bridges and along zip lines, one of which is said to be the longest in Africa. This French-owned activity centre is well organised and extremely safe, so you can enjoy the experience in complete security. They also have some purpose-built biking trails for those interested in some MTB action before lunch, which will be taken at the park’s poolside restaurant.

In the afternoon, 4×4 vehicles will take us into the Agafay Desert, a land of stone desert, dry river beds and sweeping views over the nearby Atlas Mountains. We’ll head off road to a caravan of waiting camels and from here we will ride at sunset into camp – a beautiful desert tent camp where we’ll stay for the night with dinner, a camp fire and some local entertainment.

 - Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, & dinner included. 

Say bye to the bikes, Morocco is not just about mountains and desert. The country also boasts a long and wild Atlantic coastline and that is where we are heading today! Setting off early, the journey takes the morning and after stopping en route for some snaps of the rare sight of goats in trees and a visit to an argan oil co-operative where the nuts from the country’s argan trees are made into oils. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch prior to completing our journey to the coast.

The afternoon we continue our drive the beautiful Essaouira . It’s a perfect place to be based for a couple of nights as there are plenty of water sports on offer, as well as the possibility of visiting nearby towns , one of Morocco’s prettiest towns. In good weather the late afternoon can be spent on the beach, which is located a stone’s throw from your  accommodation.

- Meal plan: Breakfast & lunch included.

The day will begin with a guided walk around the seaside Medina, including the Jewish Quarter. While the Jewish population is mostly gone, there are still silversmiths practicing the craftsmanship that they were once known for in this bustling trading port. Lunch will be an interactive experience at a seaside fish market. First, we will scour the souks for vegetables to accompany our fish selection, then we will select a fresh catch from the fishmonger. After we’ve sourced our ingredients, we can enjoy a cup of mint tea while our haul is grilled for lunch. Those that wish to can participate in an optional horseback riding excursion. Otherwise, the evening is free for you to explore the dynamic culinary scene of Morocco’s seafood capital or explore the city's famous tide pools before catching the sunset on the beach.

- Meal plan: Breakfast & lunch included.

We will return to the dreamy cultural capital of Morocco, but armed with the experiences akin to those that once made Marrakech such a splendid sight for the weary eyes of Berber nomads. With this new perspective, we will explore the Medina with a guide to help us find wonders that we missed the first time. After exploring, we will have a bit of time to shop and sightsee before our grand finale dinner with a local family that will serve us a Moroccan feast to cap off our delicious adventures.

- Meal plan: Breakfast & dinner included.

After breakfast, we will part ways. No doubt, the morning will include a recap of all of the amazing places we’ve been. For early risers, there is an optional hot air balloon ride. From here, you can extend your stay in Morocco or catch an included group shuttle to Menara Airport. Once you arrive back home, it will be time to put your newly acquired spices to good use! 

Marrakech: Riad Le Pelerin: https://www.riadlepelerin.com/

Ouirgane: Tizi N'Ouirgan Guesthouse: https://tizin-ouirgane.marrakeshotels.com/en/

Agafay: Yes We Camp: https://www.yeswecampsagafay.com/

Essaouira: Riad Chbanate: https://www.riad-chbanate.com/fr/

Kindly note that the suggested accommodations are subject to availability. We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred accommodations. Our team will do their best to make arrangements based on your preferences and ensure a memorable stay in Morocco.