4 Days : Reconnect with nature at the tranquil foothills the High Atlas Mountains.

Begin your Moroccan retreat by meeting with Marrakech’s welcome team at 11 AM. Then, travel from Marrakech to your hotel in Ouirgane. As you leave Marrakech’s bustling streets behind, take a deep breathe and reach the tranquil foothills of High Atlas Mountains. Ouirgane offers peace and tranquility and is a welcome escape to the chaos and action of Marrakech’s city life. For the next few nights, you can relax in your own private oasis. The retreat is a traditional Imazighen (Berber), locally-owned guest house. It’s full of character and small details that make a difference. It feels like a home away form home. It is hard to leave the bar, reading area, swimming pool surrounded by rosebushes, and backdrop of mountains and olive trees makes it difficult to even go for a day. Tonight’s traditional dinner will be served at the guesthouse. The aromas of lamb tagine and homemade bread, as well as oranges with cinnamon, fill the air.

Accommodation

• 1 Night Stay in a Guesthouse

Includes Activities

• Ouirgane – Welcome Dinner

All Meals Included

• Dinner

Additional Information

The meeting will be held at the hotel that is listed as the Joining Point under the Essential Trip Information. We will be gathering insurance details and emergency contact information at the meeting and then we will set out for Ouirgane. Please let the hotel reception or your booking agent know if you will be late. Subject to availability, we are happy to arrange additional accommodation in Marrakech for you.

Travel time today is approximately 1.5 hours

Eat breakfast today. Make sure to eat enough food to fuel your body for the half-day hike in the High Atlas Mountains. You will navigate through boulders and crags, run streams, and visit traditional Imazighen villages along the way. You will be able to take in the beauty and wonder that surrounds you. Red earth hills and valleys are covered with green pines, and terraced farms of almond, cherry, and apple trees. After your hike, you can learn more about the local Imazighen (Berber) family and enjoy lunch. Relax and enjoy the afternoon at the guesthouse. Enjoy the stunning views of Lake and Mountains while you relax and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Accommodation

• 1 Night Stay in a Guesthouse

Includes Activities

• High Atlas Mountains – Guided Hike
• Ouirgane – Home-cooked lunch

All Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Additional Information

Today’s hike will take approximately 3 hours.

This morning, you will have the opportunity to discover the secrets behind the delicious meals you’ve been enjoying over the past few days. Take part in a cooking class in the guesthouse to learn how to make Morocco’s famous tea using mint from the garden. You will also learn how Imazighen bread bakers make special types of bread called Tafarnout. As if that weren’t enough, learn all about Morocco’s famous (and delicious) tagine. You’ll learn all the secrets spices and techniques while it cooks outside on a wood stove. Enjoy the best part, eating what you helped to create for lunch. You can relax by the pool or under a leafy tree while you enjoy the rest of the afternoon.

Accommodation

• 1 Night Stay in a Guesthouse

Includes Activities

• Ouirgane – Cooking Class
• Ouirgane-Moroccan tea making demonstration

Optional Activities

• Ouirgane – Women’s Association Visit and Carpet Making Demonstration MAD50
• Ouirgane – Beauty Therapy at Domaine la Roseraie, MAD400
• Ouirgane – Domaine la Roseraie Massage (30 minutes) – MAD350

All Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Enjoy the view this morning and take advantage of the surroundings. You will then depart for Marrakech after a last breakfast together. You can ask your Tour Leader questions about the Intrepid Foundation-backed project Education For All. This program helps girls from remote villages to access education. It’s time for us to say goodbye once we reach Marrakech.

All Meals Included

• Breakfast

Additional Information

The trip ends upon your arrival in Marrakech, on Day 4, at the Finishing Point. This information is listed in the Essential Trip Information. Do not book flights after 2pm on this afternoon. We can help you book additional accommodation if you wish to stay longer in Marrakech.

Travel time today is approximately 1.5 hours.

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Inclusions

Meals

3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Minibuses for private use

Accommodation

Comfort style hotel (3 nights)

Activities included

• Ouirgane – Welcome Dinner
• High Atlas Mountains – Guided Hike
• Ouirgane – Home-cooked lunch
• Ouirgane – Cooking Class
• Ouirgane-Moroccan tea making demonstration

Dates & availability

Trip departures cannot be booked.

Important notes

1. The trip begins in Marrakech at 11 am on Day 1. The group will immediately depart for Ouirgane. The trip ends on Day 4 when the group arrives in Marrakech. Do not book flights after 2 p.m. today.
   2. If you don’t want to share a hotel room, a single supplement is available. You can apply the single supplement to any night of your trip, but it is subject to availability. For more information, please speak with your booking agent.

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