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Ouirgane Luxury Spa

A chance to relax and look after yourself (rather than adventuring across the trails of the High Atlas!).

Prices (per person)​

Berber Hammam Ceremony: 55 mins – 450 MAD (£38)
The classic Moroccan steam treatment or hammam. This ceremony is based on traditional Berber hammams that include black henna soap exfoliation, ghassoul body wrap, aromatic plants, face masks with fig palm plus myrtle and argan oil.​

Sauna Relaxation & Waterfall Shower: 25 mins – 150 MAD (£13)

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Massages​

The relaxing massage: 55 mins – 550 MAD (£46) – Based on the relaxation associated with the verbena plant.
Candle elixir massage: 55 mins – 550 MAD (£46) – This massage includes orange blossom and hot oils and is designed to release tension. It is good for the circulation of blood and the lymphatic system. ​

The Scrubs: 25 mins – 280 MAD (£24)

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Face Treatments​

Eye Area: 30 mins – 350 MAD (£29) – Using rose concentrate and a cold mask, this face treatment helps with crow’s feet and dark eye circles.
Essential: 60 mins – 550 MAD (£46) – Radiance boost for hydrated and toned skin.
Specific: 90 mins – 800 MAD (£67) – Based on the anti-aging properties of the rose and the prickly pear, this in-depth skin treatment is composed of manual techniques and plants.

​Nails

Manicure Spa: 60 mins – 400 MAD (£34) – Treatments for the hands with exfoliation, mask and massage followed by a manicure and nails.
Foot Beauty Spa: 60 mins – 400 MAD (£34) – Treatments for the feet with exfoliation, mask and massage followed by a pedicure and nails.
Nail Polish: 80 MAD (£7)

Details

Only 45 minutes drive from our riad, this spa was created around 30 years ago and based on Berber traditions.

See above for the treatments that you can choose to undertake and in addition you can relax in the pool, spend time in the sauna or explore more traditional Berber plant-based techniques. Massage is available too.

Interested? Ask at the hotel in person or through our Contact page.

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Discovering Marrakech

A private tour of Marrakech, including the gardens and the medina.

There is also a private option all year round – just ask us here at the hotel.

Itinerary:

0830   Meet our driver and begin our tour of Marrakech.

0950   Meet the tour guide at the medina.

1000   Here, we can let the guide take us around the medina and the city itself.

1300   Lunch at Riad Africa.

1415   Finish lunch and explore the stunning Majorelle Gardens.

1515   When we leave the Gardens, we will head through the Palmeraie oasis and aim for Gueliz.

1615   After Gueliz we can visit Avenue Mohamed V.

1640   Eventually, we can take a break in the exclusive Hivernage Quarter before we taxi back to Dar Assarou.

1830   Arrive back.

Remember, the itinerary is meant as a guide and is not absolute. Timings may vary, depending on weather, individual fitness and other factors. Also make sure to come prepared. This is the mountains after all. If you’re not sure, just ask here at the hotel and we will help you.

Prices

INCLUDES

Travel arrangements. Private vehicle hire with English (or French)-speaking driver. Guide. Lunch at Riad Africa. Entrance fees for the Gardens.

EXCLUDES

Tips, beverages, entrance fees & meals not specified, optional activities and items of a personal nature.​

Private trips are available.

Details

This day trip is a great way to visit the city of Marrakech from our riad.

The trip includes the Majorelle Gardens, the medina, a guided walking tour including the souks and ancient architecture, lunch in Riad Africa and the taxi home.

Interested? Ask at the hotel in person or through our Contact page.

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Atlas 4×4 Adventure

A half-day camel trek with guides that takes you through the Atlas Mountains.

There is also a private option all year round – just ask us here at the hotel.

Itinerary:

0830   When we start, we’ll drive up through the Mizzane Valley toward Ouirgane Valley.

0910   When we arrive at Ouirgane, we’ll head up to the Atlas Mountains proper to catch some of the stunning views that they offer.

1000   Next we will drive to the N’fis River.

1045   After N’fis, we’ll head for Lake Takerkhost and then from there, onward to the Agafay Desert.

1130   Explore the Agafay Desert in our 4x4s.

1300   Eventually, we can take a break on the Kik Plateau (with panoramic views of the desert).

1415   After we finish on the plateau, we can drive to the Berber market town of Asni.

1445   We should arrive back at our riad in time for lunch.

Remember, the itinerary is meant as a guide and is not absolute. Timings may vary, depending on weather, individual fitness and other factors. Also make sure to come prepared. This is the mountains after all. If you’re not sure, just ask here at the hotel and we will help you.

Prices

INCLUDES

Professional driver and guide. Tea break on the plateau. 4×4 Land Cruiser.

EXCLUDES

Tips, beverages & meals not specified, optional activities and items of a personal nature.​

Private trips are available.

Details

This is an exciting opportunity to explore the Moroccan desert and countryside in a 4×4 vehicle.

You will get to visit the Ouirgane Valley, the Agafay Desert, the Kik Plateau, Old Asni, Lake Takerkhoust (662m), the N’fis River and then drive along a twisting road over the Barrage Yacoub el Mansour for views of the reservoir and valley (1,071m).

Interested? Ask at the hotel in person or through our Contact page.

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Atlas Camel Trek

A half-day camel trek with guides that takes you through the Atlas Mountains.

There is also a private option all year round – just ask us here at the hotel.

Itinerary:

0900 or 1400  Either in the morning or in the afternoon, we will pick you up and drive you to Moulay Brahim.

0930 or 1430  When we arrive, we’ll give you a talk about riding camels.

1000 or 1500  Old Asni is actually an old camel trail. We will be using it until we meet our taxi again, later in the day.

1200 or 1700  Meet our taxi driver and leave the camels before starting the journey home.

1230 or 1730  Arrive back where we started.

Remember, the itinerary is meant as a guide and is not absolute. Timings may vary, depending on weather, individual fitness and other factors. Also make sure to come prepared. This is the mountains after all. If you’re not sure, just ask here at the hotel and we will help you.

Prices

INCLUDES

English (French)-speaking local mountain guide; one camel and camel rider. Water. Transport arrangements.

EXCLUDES

Tips, beverages & meals not specified, optional activities and items of a personal nature.​

Private camel treks are available throughout the day. Take long trousers, a kagoul for the wind and sun cream for the sun. The max weight for a camel ride is 100kg.

Details

This is great chance to enjoy riding camels without having to travel to the Sahara. The camels are looked after by reliable, local handlers and their saddles are made using local materials. The journey is just over 3 hours in total.

This camel ride includes a visit to Old Asni, Berber villages, the spectacular views of the High Atlas, 2 hours on a camel and camel-riding instructions.

Interested? Ask at the hotel in person or through our Contact page.

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Toubkal Mule Trek

A 3 hour mule trek with guides that gives you great views of Mount Toubkal.

There is also a private option all year round – just ask us here at the hotel.

Itinerary:

0900 or 1500  Whether you are coming in the morning or in the afternoon, you will need to meet us to pick up your mule.

1030 or 1630  When we arrive at the Berber village of Aremd, we can rest a while and have some local mint tea.

1100 or 1700  When we’ve finished our sightseeing and travelling for the day, we can start to head for home.

1200 or 1800  We should be back after around 3 hours.

Remember, the itinerary is meant as a guide and is not absolute. Timings may vary, depending on weather, individual fitness and other factors. Also make sure to come prepared. This is the mountains after all. If you’re not sure, just ask here at the hotel and we will help you.

Prices

INCLUDES

English (French)-speaking local mountain guide; one mule and mule and mule rider. Transport arrangements.

EXCLUDES

Tips, beverages & meals not specified, optional activities and items of a personal nature.​

Helmets are NOT available so please bring your own. Long trousers are also advisable. Older children should ride their own mule and infants should ride with a parent.

Details

This is a great way to see Mount Toubkal without taking up too much of your day. The mules are hired from local villages and they come with a handler. The journey is around 3 hours round trip overall.

This adventure involves riding mules, waterfalls, seeing the mighty Mount Toubkal, travelling through the Imlil valley to Aremd village via cherry and apple orchards and it can be done in the morning or in the afternoon.

Interested? Ask at the hotel in person or through our Contact page.

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Tamatert Valley Walk

A 3 hour guided walk into the Tamatert Valley via the Berber villages of Ait Souka and Tamatert.

There is also a private option all year round – just ask us here at the hotel.

Itinerary:

0900   Set off early to hit the trail for Ait Souka village, via the walnut tree plantation.

0930   As we reach Ait Souka, we can rest for a bit, before we keep hiking to the next village.

1030   The next village is Tamatert, where we can have some local tea with the local Berbers (and a rest).

1100   To get back to where we started, we can take a different route back, this time with different valley views and scenery.

1200   We should be back in time for lunch.

Remember, the itinerary is meant as a guide and is not absolute. Timings may vary, depending on weather, individual fitness and other factors. Also make sure to come prepared. This is the mountains after all. If you’re not sure, just ask here at the hotel and we will help you.

Prices

INCLUDES

English-speaking local mountain guide; picnic lunch en route. Transport arrangements.

EXCLUDES

Tips, beverages & meals not specified, optional activities and items of a personal nature.​

Children 5 to 11 years old are FREE OF CHARGE (must be min. 2 adults accompanying). Children 12 and older pay adult price.

Details

This hike is just over 3 hours of guided walking through Tamatert Valley. Transport can be arranged if you need it – just ask us. We can also walk at any time of day, but remember that the summer can get very hot indeed.

The trip includes the stunning Tamatert countryside, the Berber villages of Tamatert (where you can try some of our famous mint tea with the Berbers) and Ait Souka, the ancient walnut trees (more than 1000 years old) at the top of the trail to Ait Souka, plus views of Imlil and Mount Toubkal.

Interested? Ask at the hotel in person or through our Contact page.

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Mizane Valley Walk

A 3 hour guided walk into the Mizane Valley.

There is also a private option all year round – just ask us here at the hotel.

Itinerary:

0900   Leave on the footpath for Taddert village, via the walnut groves.

0945   Enjoy our journey through the Mizane Valley, before arriving at the village.

1015   After Taddert, we hike to Aguersioual village where we take a break for mint tea.

1045   Eventually, we’ll make out way back through the Mizane Valley.

1230   Back in time for lunch.

Remember, the itinerary is meant as a guide and is not absolute. Timings may vary, depending on weather, individual fitness and other factors. Also make sure to come prepared. This is the mountains after all. If you’re not sure, just ask here at the hotel and we will help you.

Prices

INCLUDES

English-speaking local mountain guide; picnic lunch en route. Transport arrangements.

EXCLUDES

Tips, beverages & meals not specified, optional activities and items of a personal nature.​

Children 5 to 11 years old are FREE OF CHARGE (must be min. 2 adults accompanying). Children 12 and older pay adult price.

Details

This hike is just over 3 hours of guided walking through Mizane Valley trails. Transport can be arranged if you need it – just ask us. We can also walk at any time of day, but be careful of the midday heat.

The trip includes wonderful Moroccan countryside, the Berber villages of Taddert and Aguersioual (where you can try some of the local mint tea with the Berbers), the lower slopes of Adrar Tamalaroute (2,724m), the Mizane Valley itself and of course, Imlil.

Interested? Ask at the hotel in person or through our Contact page.

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Imlil Valley Walk

A short (3 hour) guided walk around the Imlil Valley.

There is also a private option all year round – just ask us here at the hotel.

Itinerary:

0900   In the morning we head out to Imlil village and cross the river.

0945   We climb the valley, using the mule trails and and pass Kasbah du Toubkal.

1030   Eventually, we’ll have to cross the river, above Aremd and hike into the village to get some mint tea from some of the locals. Here we can have a rest.

1100   Eventually, we can continue through the village and trek along the trails above the Imlil Valley.

1200   Return to our riad.

Remember, the itinerary is meant as a guide and is not absolute. Timings may vary, depending on weather, individual fitness and other factors. Also make sure to come prepared. This is the mountains after all. If you’re not sure, just ask here at the hotel and we will help you.

Prices

INCLUDES

English-speaking local mountain guide; picnic lunch en route. Transport arrangements.

EXCLUDES

Tips, beverages & meals not specified, optional activities and items of a personal nature.​

Children 5 to 11 years old are FREE OF CHARGE (must be min. 2 adults accompanying). Children 12 and older pay adult price.

Details

This is around 3 hours of guided walking and sightseeing (ascending to 1,967m in the village of Aremd).

This adventure includes straight-forward hiking, a guide, mint tea in a Berber house, a visit to Imlil village, stunning views and a chance to see the Kasbah du Toubkal.

Interested? Ask at the hotel in person or through our Contact page.