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Moroccan city breaks :

For those who try to fit as many holidays as possible into finite annual leave time is not easy. Which is why we have thought of this kind of tours. This series incorporates many of our popular week-long trips, carefully planned to allow the maximum amount of time away with minimum leave from work. Choose cultural discoveries through the most bubbling cities; hiking and trekking to the Atlas; escapes to the desert and coastal cities and other amazing combinations. The options are many. There is nowhere so close to Europe that gives such a strong sense of foreignness and mystery as does Morocco, something that neither decades of colonial occupation, nor the subsequent influence of tourism, has managed to erode. It is a place where the colourful and sensual fantasy of Oriental life can be indulged to the full- with a mind ready for adventure and acceptance of differences. From the cities alleyways where exotic was invented, through the infinite spaces of the thousand and one Kasbahs to the mystical and bohemian feel around its ports and surf hangouts, there is so much to fit in a break under the Moroccan Skies.

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Marackech	Fez	Ouarzazate
If there is one thing that Marrakech has in abundance it is natural style and effortless flair. Different from all the other Moroccan cities, it has the self-possession to cut its own cloth, and do so in the most elegant of fashion. To spend your holiday in stylish accommodation with the Atlas vibrant colours and personalized services before you decide to a get away to some stunning surrounds. End up your evenings around the teeming squares of the Red city or other attractive smart nightlife animation. Combine warmth, exotics, beauty and relaxation in an unbeatable atmosphere.	Baghdad and Athens in one city and Morocco’s biggest religious and cultural center, Fez offers exceptional insight into the oldest medina in the country. The perfect medieval alleys hide some exceptional places where to stay. They are all a mix of comfort, beauty and peacefulness away from the buzzing markets and the teeming streets. If you are looking for a city of intense spirituality, rich history and amazing day life with the local, Fez is certainly the place to go to.	Prime to southern valleys and oases, this outpost announces the desert. To carry on south or east or wander around, there is a chance you like a stay in a Kasbah, Riad or a wild camp. Heading to the Dades, Draa or Merzouga you are almost bound to spend at least a night to explore some surreal surrounds. A break in the south starts and ends up in Ouarzazate where life is calm and more luxurious. If you consider a free wander amongst Africa’s biggest film sets, strolls in Kasbahs and oases combined with a charming place, the south is where to go

taroudant	chefchaoun	tafraout
Scenic drive past hills covered with barley and almond trees , palm groves , Kasbahs and the Anti-Atlas mountains themselves takes to Taroudant.This bustling market-town where all ethnics and dialects mix according to the ebb and flow of local dynamics , feels thoroughly southern Moroccan. The salmon-colour walls encircling the town ensure a sustained aspect of country life despite the urban changes. The relaxed feel that dominates the "little Marrakech", as some would call it, makes of Taroudant an ideal base for exploring the Souss valley and the western high Atlas .In town , poke around the monuments and souks or shop for Morocco's finest silver.	The "blue city" of Chefchaouen , built high on the hillside in the gray Rif mountains is a world apart from its larger, Spanish -style neighbours. Life's pace here seems somehow in tune with the surrounding mountain sides, abundant natural springs , wildflowers and low-lying clouds . Chefchaouen is unlike any other place in Morocco, from its people's dress to the signature blue-washed houses lining its narrow streets .Not even the newest features of modern influence will tarnish the feeling of everyday life in motion .It is an ideal place to wander a tiny Medina, walk up into the looming mountains, and sip mint tea in an open square.	At the heart of a small massif, link between the Toubkal area and the extreme oriental side of the anti Atlas of Sirwa stands Tafraout as a unique city facing a volcanic range made up of basalt and granite terrain, contrasting with the bushy and steppe-like vegetations dominating the wide-open spaces in the lowlands .This thriving heart amidst tribes that roam the vast pastures between the hillsides and their homes to which they come back when the first snow starts falling is a land of warmth and exceptional feel. If you are looking for some calm, short walks and stark beauty in winter , Tafraout remains our favourite choice if prefer the south east of Agadir areas.

Essaouira :
	Southern Morocco ‘s most favoured coastal town, Essaouira offers both a contrast and an escape that still retains timelessness and laid-back feel. its sandy-coloured walls and bright Medina enclose some fascinating hide-aways within its white-washed alleyways and avenues. Mystical Gnawa traditions, hippy myths, surf hangouts and locations of great choices... all in the peaceful Essaouira.

desert break :

escape to merzouga :

For its classical sunrise, many will certainly head for the Merzouga dunes and the Tafilalt date palm grove that this corner holds as one of Morocco’s greatest sights. With its reddish waves of desert encroaching from the east and its dawn’s first light begins to brighten the rim of the Sahara, Merzouga has somehow more uplifting sunrise than anywhere else.

Adding to this, the Tafilalt oasis on the drive back seems doubly miraculous after the desert effect .The lush green valley with all the date palmeraie is simply stunning.

• Day1: Marrakech/ Ouarzazate/ Dades
• Day2: Tinrhir/ Tinjdad/ Rissani/ Merzouga

escape to chegaga : desrt

The great Moroccan south opens on to the immense desert: shifting sand dunes and virgin plains , golden waves , rocky ranges sculpted by the wind , flowing green palm groves , citadel villages clinging to mountains, and vast silent, solitary stretches that boast a rare variety of imposing landscapes.

• Day1: Marrakech/Ouarzazate- Tamnougalt
• Day2: Tamnougalt/ Zagora/ Mhamid
• Day3: Mhamid/ Cheggaga camp
• Day4: Iriqqi/ Foum Zguid/ Marrakech

atlas short break holidays:

the happy valley :/ High atlas

Undoubtedly the most beautiful valley of the central high Atlas, Bouguemez remains an unbeatable area for some retreat and fantastic walks along the lush and stunning scenery. It is also host to some mud brick villages where Berbers still lead a life of enchanting past memories. Families love it since it is paradise on earth.

suggested itinerary:

Day1: transfer from Marrakech via Ouzoud waterfalls & Azilal

Day 2-3-4 : explore the valley and the surrounding areas

Toubkal foothills :

When Marrakech sounds a little bit too much the surrounding foothills of the Atlas offer some unique hide aways and great locations to where you can journey. Lush valleys, scenic drives and some special retreats around Imlil, Ourika and Ouirgane stand very close to the eternal snow covered Toubkal.

Our choice:

• Ourika valley day trip
  

  Undoubtedly Ourika is one the most popular valleys around Marrakech. Its perched villages on the hillsides, the rocky landscapes merging with the open spaces make of this pretty escape away an enticing combination on the edge of the spectacular western Atlas.

  If you are seeking natural beauty the region is without a doubt the perfect destination to relax and discover the vibrant terraced fields and Berber rustic ambiance.

• Tassa ouirgane lodges
  

  At the heart of the Toubkal national park lies beautifully the Berber village of Tassa wirgane as the area's most popular village base for some minor alpine activities such as horse riding, biking and walks. This densely vegetated part is kingdom for a varied bird life and offers spectacular views of the Atlas. Also it is home for two of the most prominent Jewish and Muslim shrines.

• Imlil and Aremd strolls.
  

  The snow-capped High Atlas Mountains are clearly seen during winter from Marrakech, an hour`s drive from the red city. Imlil is ideal for a day trip, located at the heart of vibrant location where most trekkers start exploring remote villages and stunning peaks and stark valleys. Walks of few minutes to several hours can be enjoyed if heading out on foot is your preference, otherwise hiring a mule is as much fun as a hearty Berber meal on a terraced roof.

Mid - range to in style	many can be combined!	Activities: camel riding / spas /driving/ walking	Accommodation: riad, gite d’étape, hotel, kasbahs	Assistance: Driver and Guide
Weather: Seasonal	wild camping: none	Joining: Marrakech / casablanca	Transport: 4x4/ bus or taxis	Period: all year around