Begin with three nights at La Sultana Marrakech, a five-star collection of historic riads in the medina, with a guided walk and an Atlas Mountains excursion. Then spend four nights beside Oualidia’s Atlantic lagoon at its intimate sister hotel to balance Marrakech’s energy with unhurried days by the water.

Marrakech’s medina is its walled old city, with souks, neighbourhoods, and historic landmarks threaded through a maze of lanes. Your guide will help you find your bearings and show you places you might otherwise walk straight past. You’ll see the Koutoubia Mosque’s landmark minaret, visit Ben Youssef Madrasa, once a school for Islamic learning, and explore the decorated courtyards of Bahia Palace. 

After lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll visit Le Jardin Secret, a restored garden designed in the Islamic tradition. Then it’s on through the spice square to workshops where craftspeople work with leather, metal, and ceramics. You’ll see where neighbours bring their bread to a communal bakery, stop for mint tea and pastries in a traditional riad, and finish among the storytellers and performers of Jemaa el-Fna square. This introduction makes the medina easier to explore for the rest of your stay, whether this is your first visit or your fifth.

• Duration: full day 
• Timings: 9am to 5pm 
• Daily departures 
• Lunch included

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You'll leave Marrakech behind and head towards Imlil, a mountain village surrounded by the peaks and valleys of the High Atlas. The journey alone is part of the appeal, with winding roads leading through changing landscapes and small Berber communities. 

After time to explore the village and learn a little about daily life in the mountains, you'll stop at a local family home for mint tea and Moroccan hospitality. Depending on the group and conditions, there may also be an opportunity for a gentle walk through the surrounding countryside. 

The day ends with lunch at Kasbah Tamadot, Sir Richard Branson's mountain retreat. The setting is hard to beat, with terraces looking out across the Atlas Mountains, while the menu showcases Moroccan flavours with a refined touch.

• Duration: full day 
• Daily departures 
• Lunch included

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You’ll head south from Marrakech into the green foothills of the High Atlas for a day centred on the people and projects of the Ourika Valley. At a women’s cooperative, you’ll learn about work such as producing argan oil, herbal cosmetics, or textiles. A visit to a small farm shows you how seasonal crops are grown in this mountain setting. 

A community initiative prepares lunch with local ingredients, and you’ll have time to hear about the project over the meal. Later, you’ll visit a village where artisans work in their own workshops. If something catches your eye, you can buy it directly from its maker.

• Duration: full day 
• Departs from Marrakech 
• Lunch included

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