Activities in Morocco
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Berber Trails 4WD Day Trip from Marrakech
8 hours (Departs Marrakech, Morocco)
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lt;!-- --gt; Follow ancient Berber Trails across the Atlas Mountains on a day trip from Marrakech into the Moroccan past. From the valleys to the mountain…Not LP reviewed
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Trekking
The Rif Mountains, bordering the Moroccan coast for about 200km, rarely reach more than 1800m, but these are the highest peaks in northern Morocco. The hillsides are green and magnificent. Cedars dominate the hillsides close to Chefchaouen, while forests of pine and holm oak grow on the higher slopes. Trekking opportunities here are good enough to draw even the most sloth-like backpacker away from the cafés and roof terraces of Chefchaouen, if only for a few hours.
Looming over Chefchaouen at 1616m, Jebel el-Kelaâ might initially appear a daunting peak but, with an early start and a packed lunch, it can easily be climbed in a day if you're in reasonably good shape.
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Chaouen Rural
Chaouen Rural is a local company sponsored by the government of Catalonia that is developing the rural tourism potential of the region. This well-run operation specialises in package trips into Talassemtane National Park that include staying in rural houses and interacting with the local culture. Prices are a very reasonable Dh150 to Dh180 per person per day, including transport, guide and half-board. The website is French/Spanish, but some English is spoken, and brochures are available in English.
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Berber Trails 4WD Day Trip from Marrakech
8 hours (Departs Marrakech, Morocco)
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Fantasia Moroccan Dinner and Cultural Show
4 hours 30 minutes (Departs Marrakech, Morocco)
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Gauthier Bain Turc
At the ultra-modern Gauthier Bain Turc, a scrub costs about Dh20 and a 30-minute massage Dh100.
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Hammam Dar el-Bacha
For the authentic experience at a bargain price, head to your local neighbourhood hammam – you’ll find one near most major mosques, since hammams traditionally share a water source with ablutions fountains. Here entry costs less than Dh10, massage costs from Dh50 to Dh100 and gommage (scrub) Dh15 to Dh20. One of the more impressive historic hammam is the vast Hammam Dar el-Bacha. Bring your community hammam kit: towel, flip-flops, plastic mat and a change of knickers (you’ll be expected to wear yours).
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Parque Marítimo del Mediterráneo
This creative maritime park is one of several versions developed by the brilliant artist and architect Cesar Manrique of the Canary Islands. The architect borrowed the city walls theme to construct a huge pool deck on the sea, including a grand lagoon and two other saltwater pools, surrounded by 10 bars, pubs, restaurants and cafés. A central island holds a fortress casino. A pictorial display of Manrique’s work lies just inside the entrance, 50m to the right. This is a real hit in the summer, and perfect for families.
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Canal Forme
Trips through the souqs are enough of a workout under normal circumstances - but when a Marrakshi invites you for a 'simple meal' at which you will inevitably be urged to eat twice your weight in roast lamb, a trip to the gym might not be such a bad idea. In addition to the gym equipment, this six-floor(!) spa and fitness centre offers squash courts, African dance classes and an indoor pool with underwater spinning classes. Prices vary depending on your choice of activity.
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Generation Quad
Bicycles can be rented at this conveniently located spot in the centre of the Nouvelle Ville - and once you've successfully navigated your first roundabout the rest of your two-wheeled adventure should be as simple as riding a bike. There are no bike lanes in Marrakesh, so requesting and wearing a helmet even in the heat is highly advisable. No matter how much of it you lose while cycling, water can be replenished; the same cannot be said for your skull.
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Royal Tennis Club
King Hassan II loved his tennis, as witnessed by numerous portraits of the guy in all-white togs at this historic 1926 tennis venue complete with clubhouse and pool. Perfect your own royal backhand with helpful instructors on one of seven clay courts (or more, depending on your aim), including the centre court named after Moroccan tennis legend Younes el Ayanaoui. Mornings and evenings are usually best; four courts are lit at night.
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City Tours
Compared to Fès and Marrakesh, the Meknès medina is fairly easy to navigate. If you are short of time, or if you wish to gain some local insight, book an official guide through the tourist office for around DH250 for a day. Calèche rides of the Imperial City with a guide are easy to pick up from around the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail - expect to pay around DH120 for a couple of hours.
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Le Bowling
When the sun is too blazingly hot to move but the little ones are too restless for the riad, try this air-conditioned, quaint six-lane bowling alley for family fun out in the Palmeraie. The kitschy retro décor offers an interesting take on American geography - the Hollywood sign overlooks the Manhattan skyline, Twin Towers and all. For grownups, billiard tables and a full bar are available.
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Kawkab Jeux
When your kid wearily protests at yet another carpet store, it's time for a rejuvenating visit to Kawkab Jeux. For around DH100 to around DH200, you can let Junior loose on arts and crafts projects led by Kawkab's chipper staff, and buy time to haggle at your leisure. Kids may have to be pried away from the mini-train, playground slides, video games, foosball table and snack bar.
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Beach
The glory of Agadir is its crescent Beach, which usually remains unruffled when the Atlantic winds are blustering elsewhere. It's very clean and during peak periods (June to September) is patrolled by lifeguards (there is a strong undertow) and police.
Most of the larger hotels and surf clubs on the beach rent out windsurfing equipment, jet skis, bodyboards and surfboards.
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Ciel et Mer
There is also an organised boat trip, Ciel et Mer around the Île de Mogador islands, but bad sailing conditions can delay departures or leave you stranded at sea unable to escape relentless folk music. In summer there are four departures between 11.30am and 6.30pm. For the rest of the year, departures are at noon and 3.30pm. It also organises fishing trips.
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Fès Palais D'hôtes Spa Andalous
This sumptuous spa attached to a guesthouse sports an indoor pool, gym and hammam and offers various beauty treatments. A hammam with gommage costs around DH500, or spend the whole day with aquacise in the pool (towels provided), sauna, Jacuzzi, gym and a massage for around DH1000. After all that you'll need the free tisane, mineral water or juice on offer.
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Marrakech Discovery Tour
9 hours 30 minutes (Departs Marrakech, Morocco)
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Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech
11 hours 30 minutes (Departs Marrakech, Morocco)
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Club Equestre De La Golf Palace
Dash off into the desert on your trusty steed from this stable, which conveniently offers lessons and well-behaved horses for novice riders who can't tell their bridle from their bit. Parents in desperate need of a hammam can bribe kids with a pony ride - the miniature ponies are way beyond cute, and the paddock is a safe, easy ride.
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Maison du Chameau
For camel riding, the best place to go is the Maison du Chameau, a remote guest house that is home to eight meharis (white Sudanese racing camels). The guest house offers weeklong camel-riding courses, shorter excursions and a selection of peaceful rooms decked out in vibrant fuchsia-pink and electric-blue.
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M’Nar Park
For kids, M’Nar Park is heaven, and the only game in town. Located south of Cap Malabata, with great views across the Bay of Tangier, this cliffside resort offers a water park, an electronic game park, karting, a small train, a mini-football field, restaurants, a café and 38 residential bungalows for families.
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Sheherazade Hammam
Sheherazade Hammam is a chance for women to escape the all-too-male world of Morocco, at least for a few hours, and indulge the body in luxurious surroundings. This female-only hammam gets high marks from local customers. Located west of Place de Koweit, on the road to the golf course; take a cab.
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Abouda Safar
To try something more serious than the horse and camel rides on the beach, several companies offer cross-country trekking and multi-day rides in the countryside around Essaouira. Abouda Safar offers an eight-day trek around the region or half-day/full-day local treks (Dh350/450).
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Wilderness Wheels
The wide, open spaces and stunning scenery of south-central Morocco are attracting a growing number of roadsters. The only Moroccan-based off-road biking agency is Wilderness Wheels. Itineraries cover the Dadès and Drâa Valleys and even the desert as far south as Merzouga.
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Yasmina Amusement Park
Casa’s biggest open space is the Parc de la Ligue Arabe. It’s a good place for games and walks, and has a choice of small cafés and the Yasmina amusement park, with plenty of small-scale rides and fun-fair atmosphere.
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