Short Break Marrakech - Atlas Mountains & Gite

Country(s) visited

MOROCCO

Trip Activities

Centre Based

People & Religion

History

Grade 3

Description

Explore Marrakech and the Atlas mountains with easy day walks from a quiet gite

Hidden deep in the High Atlas mountains are the crumbling remains of the great fortress-palace of Telouet: it is hard to imagine a more romantic spot in Morocco. Nearby, in a remote and picturesque valley, is the village of Tijhza. Here is our base for the week, a simple but pleasant gite. We leave from here on our optional daywalks; the walking is relaxed allowing us to enjoy the Atlas scenery and appreciate the traditional Berber life. There's also time in Marrakech, to explore the busy souks or relax in the tranquil Jardin Marjorelle, the perfect finale to our North African experience.