Within 5 days, visit the best destinations around Marrakesh.

Anaam Tours proposes to show you Marrakesh’s best places of interest: Jemaa el Fna Square, Menara Gardens, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace and Majorelle Gardens; and to show you Marrakesh’s surroundings: Ouzoud waterfalls, Ourika Valley, Oukaimden and Imlil.

Tour Map

5 days Tour around Marrakesh

Day 1: Marrakesh

Marrakesh is a fascinating city and its history is incomparable along other Moroccan cities. Also known as the “ red city “, Marrakesh was once the capital of the Saadian Moroccan dynasty during 16th and 17th century. Its medina, several museums, palaces, gardens and its incredible covered markets make from this city a must during a visit to Morocco.

In one day, we take you to visit the city most important monuments. Early morning we head to el Badi Palace right after a visit to Bahia Palace. These 2 palaces are very close to each other and consist on two important architecture features in the city.

Bahia Palace has 16th century Saadian architecture with amazing painted ceilings and a huge interior patio. El Badi Palace is a big complex with quite a few number of structures dated from the 17th century that you can visit and walk around. The views from the top of the main tower are impressive as you can appreciate an amazing skyline of the city along with the Atlas Mountains in the south side. A very interesting feature from this monument is that on the top of the ruined buildings, more than a few stork nests create this gorgeous ambiance.

After lunch we depart to visit Menara Gardens with its vast olive trees plantation, and, in the center of the garden, the big war memorial with a monument and pool full of fishes. Majorelle Gardens are our next visit. This eclectic and well maintained private grounds feature beautiful different plants, lakes and an interesting museum. The gardens were built by Jacques Majorelle in 1924 and are now owned by Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé.

We go to the hotel to have a rest and prepare ourselves for the evening. We diner in the city old medina and we head for a night walk in the souks and in the famous square Jemaa el Fna. Jemma el Fna was inscribed under Unesco protection back in 1986 as of its extreme importance. This inimitable frenzied square encloses snake charmers, monkeys, acrobats, restaurant stands, orange juice stands, story tellers and marabous, in site dentists, herbalists, games and hundreds of people dancing and playing music.

Photos of Marrakesh

Day 2: Oukaimeden

Can you image Alpine sceneries in Morocco? The unusual situation of Oukaimeden mixes both snow and red dirt deserted soil in the bottom of the mountain. Perfect photographic spot, Oukaimeden is one Moroccan’s most famous ski resorts and its views bring to mind the European Alps.

Photos of Oukaimeden

Day 3: Ourika Valley

Most of people from Marrakesh come from this distinct valley with its unique flora and fauna. Ourika’s peculiar atmosphere boosts distinct vegetation and a few waterfalls that end up in a beautiful river running down the mountain.

Ourika is located 45km away from Marrakesh on the bottom of the High Atlas Mountains. The mix of red dirt, rocks and flourishing rivers makes the perfect day trip from away from the city. On the way back to Marrakesh we visit a saffron farm where you’ll have a small introduction to this herb often used as a spice in many recipes, how it is cropped, picked and dehydrated to give the final product.

Photos of Ourika

Day 4: Imlil

The Atlas Mountains go up to 4400 metres on its highest point. We take you to Imlil on a day trip, where you’ll have a small hiking along the mountain trails with spectacular views. Imlil is a small village in the high Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It is located 1740 meters above sea level. The mountains sceneries are unique.

Day 5: Ouzoud waterfalls

Ouzoud waterfalls are something unique in the country and its beauty stands out to other well known waterfalls around the world. The site consists of 3 big waterfalls with more than 50 meters high, dumping water to this beautiful oasis with a couple of restaurants and observation points below. The waterfall visit includes a small hiking around the gardens and the close village of Ouzoud. The views from above and incredible and during summer this can also be a great escapee to Marrakesh’s heat.

Photos of Ouzoud

Tour details

The tour comprises transportation, fuel, driver / guide and full-board accommodation ( hotel, breakfast, lunch and diner ). Tours are available year round and accessible for individuals or groups up to 10 people. You’ll be accommodated always in the same hotel.

Tour price

750 Euros per person