12-Day Morocco in Depth

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After breakfast, you may want to have a surf lesson, ride the prettiest waves in the region or just enjoy the tranquillity of this lagoon! Later, you will visit an oyster farm and then have lunch at the oyster restaurant so get your taste buds ready for a unique culinary local experience. Oualidia is known for being the oyster capital of Morocco. Oyster farming in Oualidia started shortly after Morocco gained independence in 1956 using Japanese methods.

After breakfast, you’ll depart to the glorious Atlas Mountains and specifically, to the pretty village of Ouirgane. Located about 60 kilometres from Marrakesh, the Ouirgane valley is surrounded by the foothills of the High Atlas and a large artificial lake. Due to the variety and beauty of its landscapes, it is the ideal place for picnic and hiking enthusiasts! You will have time to sit back, relax and enjoy this peaceful area, or even go for a walk by the lake with your tour leader.

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Today, you'll explore the valley and get to know the traditions of a typical Berber village. You'll take time to relax, enjoy the view and sip some mint tea with locals as you navigate stones and crags, running streams and pass through traditional Berber villages on the way. Later, you will learn how to cook a traditional Moroccan tagine in a family house. During this cooking class, you will discover the secrets of a subtle and succulent cuisine.

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Early in the morning, you might want to have a small walk around the Ouirgane village before bidding farewell to the mountains and heading to the charming coastal city and a gem in the Atlantic, Essaouira. Upon arrival in Essaouira, you can choose to relax by the beach, maybe ride a horse or just walk through the narrow streets of Essaouira's Medina which is full of colours and surprises. In the evening, head down to the harbour to enjoy a seafood dinner!

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In the morning, you'll enjoy a relaxing yoga session on the beach. Rest, relax and rejuvenate by the ocean and warm up through long deep stretching session. In the afternoon, you will head to the Ranch de Diabat for a horse riding experience. On this two-hour horse ride, you can discover the ancient house of the Black Sultan, the beach of Diabat, the Ile of Mogador with the Portuguese castle, before returning to the ranch across the forest of mimosas and eucalyptus.

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Today, you'll travel to one of Morocco's best beaches and the perfect surfing spot, Taghazout. Upon arrival, feel free to grab a tasty seafood lunch at one of the many local restaurants in this beautiful fishing village! You can then use the rest of the day to rest and enjoy the beach, maybe catch a wave, chill on the beach or have a late afternoon swim at your hotel's pool.

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This morning, you'll enjoy another relaxing experience by the ocean, practice breathing exercises and guided movements to get back into shape spiritually and physically. Practising yoga in Taghazout will teach you how to fully enjoy the moment, calmly soothing your mind and exploring your spirit. The rest of the day will then be at your leisure, you may want to head to the nearby Agadir or relax in Taghazout.

Today, you'll hop in the car and venture towards the market town of Taroudant, sometimes called ‘Little Marrakesh’. The journey should take around eight hours in total. This drive goes through desert scenery and along a route that's a reserve for the indigenous argan trees. Argan oil is highly prized for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal uses and is only produced in Morocco, and is certainly a trademark of Morocco around the world. You'll stay in a beautiful Riad in the heart of Taroudant.

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Today, you'll explore the Taroudant region and its amazing rock formations. You will visit the souks during this tour and you will make a stop at la Maison D'artisanat Berbère, a museum and shop dedicated to encouraging local craftsmen and artists. Then, you'll make another stop at the Anmoon Weaving Co-op, a true co-operative where local women make unique ecological rugs and purses. Later on, you will do a hike around the valley crossing stepping stones across a river bed which is often dry.

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Today, you'll leave Taroudant behind and head to the ochre city of Marrakesh where you will spend the last night of your adventure in the Medina. The rest of the day is at leisure so feel free to enjoy a farewell dinner. Your guide can provide recommendations of things to do and see and where to eat in this vibrant, mud-baked city!