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June 13, 2008

Marrakesh Morocco with FriendsTravel.com

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Marrakesh Morocco

VISIT OF TIlE TOWN HISTORIC MONUMENTS (half day 3hours) everyday

Founded in 1602 , Marrakesh second imperial city, will. charm you with the rich abundance of its monuments the Koutoubia , built at the same time as the Tour Hassan in Rabat and the Giralda in Seville ; the Bahia palace, the Saadian tombs, the Dar Si Said Museum.

VISIT OF TIlE TOWN
* THE SOUKS
( the markets)
(half day – 3 hours) everyday

Tour of the Menara and the Majorelle Gardens, then just Outside Marrakesh with a tour of the palmgrove, then ending the visit via the city ramparts and Jamaa El Fna, a unique exemple of a square where Jugglers, acrobats, musicians, and story-tellers gather to entertain people.

FOLKLORIC EVENING ( everyday)

A typical evening in an ancient arab dwelling, in atmosphere where the best folklore groups of the region will entertain you while you sample the Moroccan cuisine.
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FANTASIA (everyday)

In the heart of the palmgrove traditional meal (mechoui + couscous) under a kaidal tent while in front of you folkloric music accompanies a superb fantasia (horse race show and an ancient military custom).

OURIKA ( half day)
Monday and Saturday

The beautiful Ourika valley is 62 km from Marrakesh. All along, you will find, dotted, along the mountain streams, little villages and Kasbahs with their terraced fields. It is also famous for its market, and its village of pottery makers.


ASNI-OUIRGANE (whole day) (tuesday and saturday)

At the foot of mount Toubkal, the highest mountain in north Africa (4167) is Asni, a picturesque berber village in the High-Atlas. After visiting the market we continue to Ouirgane, wich is known for the beauty of its scenery as the “happy valley” .

OUARZAZATE (1day) (wednesday and sunday)

Ouarzazate on the other side of the Atlas Mountains, is reached by a richly green route which passes through the Tichka pass (2270 m). At Ouarzazate, visit surroundings, the Kasbahs of Taourirt and Tifoultout.

UPLAND OF THE KIK IN 4WD (1J) (TLJ) with lunch.

Departure after the breakfast in 4WD by the road of the Tizin Test, while passing by the throats of Moulay Brahim. One arrives at the Asni valley with his diversity of picturesque landscapes. while passing by the track at an altitude of 1.350 meters, we dominate the splendid upland of the KIK rich in, olive and cereal cultures. Visit Berber villages and descent towards the Lalla Takerkoust dam. You will have lunch at the dam. Spare time at leisure and return to Marrakech. Overnight and prepare for your trip home.

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