Excursions From Marrakech to the Atlas Mounts

Going to Marrakech in Morocco can be one of theof el Glaoui which who was once the previous War
best vacations that you are ever going to take. ButLord and Pasha of Marrakech. Your stay at the
why stop at Marrakech Riad when there are otherMarrakesh Ryad is not complete until you take an
beautiful places to see as well? There are manyexcursion to Atlas Mountains.
places that are going to offer you a chance to seeYou are also going to want to work your way across
more of Morocco than just its main city. One of theTizi-n-Tichka to the Ouarzazate so that you can see
best excursions is the one from Marrakech to thethe World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou. You are
Atlas Mounts. If the heat, hustle and bustle ofgoing to travel back by traveling across the caravan
Marrakech is getting to you, then you are going totrade route that goes through the Ounila valley. This is
appreciate the cooler temperatures along with thea must see caravan route that is packed with history.
quiet and serenity of this area of Morocco.If a caravan route is not your cup of tea, you can take
The Atlas Mounts or High Atlas is only going to requirethe main route quite easily enough.
a drive of about two hours from Marrakech. You canThere are two ways that you can do your traveling
have this arranged for you at Marrakesh Riad. Thiswhile in the Atlas Mounts; the first is to travel by mule.
short jaunt is well worth it if you are seeking to getThis makes it much easier on the feet to get around.
some quiet time during your holiday. There are threeThere is a small fee to use these mules; the cost is
villages that are located around the tallest mountaindefinitely worth it. Others may prefer to hire a guide
peaks in the country. These villages are Imlil, Ouirgane,and take one of the many walking tours that are
and Oukan--meden. The locals are friendly Atlasoffered by the local Berber guides. No matter how you
Berbers and offer refreshments that include full lunchdecide to this beautiful countryside, you are going to be
or mint teas that are refreshing. There are local teaamazed at the history and sites of this area of
houses and five star restaurants, with everything inMorocco.
between to choose from when dining.You can plan your excursion before you ever leave
There are many guided walking tours that can befor Morocco because the staff at Marrakesh Riad is
taken to get a better look at the countryside. You arewaiting to assist you today. If you have any questions
truly going to get the feeling that you have steppedat all or need help booking your trip and excursion, they
back in time when you visit this area of Morocco. Youwill walk you through the process.
may also want to take time to check out the Kasbah