Mel’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Trip to the Ourika Valley: drive to sidi fatma to see the fountains (get crowded on week ends), eventually find a guide there and plan an afternoon treck if you want to walk around. Local food available on site, you can have lunch by the waterfalls !
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Sti Fadma
Trip to the Ourika Valley: drive to sidi fatma to see the fountains (get crowded on week ends), eventually find a guide there and plan an afternoon treck if you want to walk around. Local food available on site, you can have lunch by the waterfalls !
In the Tahanaout direction (close to Ourika valley road) Terre d'Amanar is a great option for lunch and ziplining with a beautiful scene.
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Les Terres D'amanar
In the Tahanaout direction (close to Ourika valley road) Terre d'Amanar is a great option for lunch and ziplining with a beautiful scene.
If you feel more like climbing the mountain, then head up to Oukaimeden where you will find an authentic ski station looking more like in the 80's and don't forget to have lunch chez Juju (french traditional fondue is a classic). You can rent skis and slays during snowy days.
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Oukaimeden
If you feel more like climbing the mountain, then head up to Oukaimeden where you will find an authentic ski station looking more like in the 80's and don't forget to have lunch chez Juju (french traditional fondue is a classic). You can rent skis and slays during snowy days.
Day trip to Ouirgane is maybe less crowded than Oukaimeden as a drive on busy days. Find a guide on site and plan a treck for as much hours as you want to walk. Try to have lunch at the Roseraie hotel. They also have a nice spa. (Reasonable prices).
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Ouirgane
Day trip to Ouirgane is maybe less crowded than Oukaimeden as a drive on busy days. Find a guide on site and plan a treck for as much hours as you want to walk. Try to have lunch at the Roseraie hotel. They also have a nice spa. (Reasonable prices).
Day trip to Lac Takerkoust were you'll find a beautiful immaculate lake, nice restaurants to lunch (try Relais du Lac or Flouka) by the lake, and relaxing walks, horse riding etc.
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Lalla Takerkoust
Day trip to Lac Takerkoust were you'll find a beautiful immaculate lake, nice restaurants to lunch (try Relais du Lac or Flouka) by the lake, and relaxing walks, horse riding etc.
Day trip to Agafay desert to find yourself surrounded by an immense rocky desert. The views are amazing and sunset is stunning. Book ahead for lunch or dinner at Terre des Etoiles and enjoy the day in their limitless landscape. Pools available and activities on demand (yoga, astronomy, reiki etc)
Scarabeo Camp
Day trip to Agafay desert to find yourself surrounded by an immense rocky desert. The views are amazing and sunset is stunning. Book ahead for lunch or dinner at Terre des Etoiles and enjoy the day in their limitless landscape. Pools available and activities on demand (yoga, astronomy, reiki etc)
Ballooning with Ciel d'Afrique: a real amazing experience though quite expensive (around 150€/pers). Includes a (very early) breakfast and one hour ballooning approx at sunrise time. (They arrange transport). A magical experience.
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Ciel d'Afrique
Ballooning with Ciel d'Afrique: a real amazing experience though quite expensive (around 150€/pers). Includes a (very early) breakfast and one hour ballooning approx at sunrise time. (They arrange transport). A magical experience.
A fun day at Oasiria if you want to jump in the multiple water attractions and get lazy in the extensive and lush gardens. Slides, waves pool, water tunnel, restaurants and more...
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Oasiria
A fun day at Oasiria if you want to jump in the multiple water attractions and get lazy in the extensive and lush gardens. Slides, waves pool, water tunnel, restaurants and more...
The Jardin Majorelle in the city center is a must. Combine with the Yves Saint Laurent Museum just in front if you want to feel the hype of the old Marrakech fashion tradition.
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Jardín Majorelle
Rue Yves Saint LaurentThe Jardin Majorelle in the city center is a must. Combine with the Yves Saint Laurent Museum just in front if you want to feel the hype of the old Marrakech fashion tradition.
Another amazing garden to spend time and relax is Anima Gardens on the route de l'Ourika, with beautiful outdoor art and gardens to walk and medidate. Cafeteria on site.
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Anima Andre Heller Garden
Another amazing garden to spend time and relax is Anima Gardens on the route de l'Ourika, with beautiful outdoor art and gardens to walk and medidate. Cafeteria on site.
The Palmeraie area could be a good option if you're looking to golf on one of the luxurious hotels around (Palmeraie Golf Palace) or camel ride in the circuit de la Palmeraie in between the houses of the rich and famous.
Nice restaurants options in this area.
Palmeraie
The Palmeraie area could be a good option if you're looking to golf on one of the luxurious hotels around (Palmeraie Golf Palace) or camel ride in the circuit de la Palmeraie in between the houses of the rich and famous.
Nice restaurants options in this area.
Food scene
If you are around the Ourika road, jump to the next door Paradis du Safran to have lunch or tea. You can visit the medicinal gardens and indulge yourself with a safran tea. Boutique onsite to buy safran and more.
Paradis du Safran Maroc
If you are around the Ourika road, jump to the next door Paradis du Safran to have lunch or tea. You can visit the medicinal gardens and indulge yourself with a safran tea. Boutique onsite to buy safran and more.
Bô Zin
Route de l' OurikaAsian moroccan fusion food, lively atmosphere
Le Cafe de la Poste is a classic colonial building in Gueliz and stays open during all day. Reservation required for dinner.
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Grand Café de la Poste
Le Cafe de la Poste is a classic colonial building in Gueliz and stays open during all day. Reservation required for dinner.
Ayaso in town (guéliz) is your vegetarian restaurant best option with a very complete organic shop for all local products.
Ayaso Concept Store
168 Bd Mohamed ZerktouniAyaso in town (guéliz) is your vegetarian restaurant best option with a very complete organic shop for all local products.
Le Cafe des Epices in the Medina for a casual moroccan lunch/dinner. Great rooftop.
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Café Des Épices
75 Derb Rahba LakdimaLe Cafe des Epices in the Medina for a casual moroccan lunch/dinner. Great rooftop.
Kechmara in Gueliz for a quick city lunch and french cuisine.
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MY Kechmara
3 Rue de la LibertéKechmara in Gueliz for a quick city lunch and french cuisine.
Try the original Bejgueni brochette in town, it is actually a whole street food road, full of life to eat cheap but good meat mostly. Chicken also available !
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Restaurant Chez Bejgueni
21 Rue Ibn AïchaTry the original Bejgueni brochette in town, it is actually a whole street food road, full of life to eat cheap but good meat mostly. Chicken also available !
Le Comptoir is a classic, lively atmosphere, delicious food. enjoy dinner and oriental dancers on week ends mostly - ask when when your reserve.
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كومبتوار دارنا
Avenue EchouhadaLe Comptoir is a classic, lively atmosphere, delicious food. enjoy dinner and oriental dancers on week ends mostly - ask when when your reserve.