| Going to Marrakech in Morocco can be one of the | | | | of el Glaoui which who was once the previous War |
| best vacations that you are ever going to take. But | | | | Lord and Pasha of Marrakech. Your stay at the |
| why stop at Marrakech Riad when there are other | | | | Marrakesh Ryad is not complete until you take an |
| beautiful places to see as well? There are many | | | | excursion to Atlas Mountains. |
| places that are going to offer you a chance to see | | | | You are also going to want to work your way across |
| more of Morocco than just its main city. One of the | | | | Tizi-n-Tichka to the Ouarzazate so that you can see |
| best excursions is the one from Marrakech to the | | | | the World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou. You are |
| Atlas Mounts. If the heat, hustle and bustle of | | | | going to travel back by traveling across the caravan |
| Marrakech is getting to you, then you are going to | | | | trade route that goes through the Ounila valley. This is |
| appreciate the cooler temperatures along with the | | | | a 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 require | | | | the main route quite easily enough. |
| a drive of about two hours from Marrakech. You can | | | | There are two ways that you can do your traveling |
| have this arranged for you at Marrakesh Riad. This | | | | while in the Atlas Mounts; the first is to travel by mule. |
| short jaunt is well worth it if you are seeking to get | | | | This makes it much easier on the feet to get around. |
| some quiet time during your holiday. There are three | | | | There is a small fee to use these mules; the cost is |
| villages that are located around the tallest mountain | | | | definitely 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 Atlas | | | | offered by the local Berber guides. No matter how you |
| Berbers and offer refreshments that include full lunch | | | | decide to this beautiful countryside, you are going to be |
| or mint teas that are refreshing. There are local tea | | | | amazed at the history and sites of this area of |
| houses and five star restaurants, with everything in | | | | Morocco. |
| between to choose from when dining. | | | | You can plan your excursion before you ever leave |
| There are many guided walking tours that can be | | | | for Morocco because the staff at Marrakesh Riad is |
| taken to get a better look at the countryside. You are | | | | waiting to assist you today. If you have any questions |
| truly going to get the feeling that you have stepped | | | | at all or need help booking your trip and excursion, they |
| back in time when you visit this area of Morocco. You | | | | will walk you through the process. |
| may also want to take time to check out the Kasbah | | | | |