Marrakech Holidays Allow You to Enjoy Exciting Activities
One of the major cities of Morocco, Marrakech is the
country's fourth-largest city located about 203 miles southwest of the capital
city, Rabat. It was founded in the 11th century by Abu Bakr ibn Umra, the
cousin of the Almoravid king Yusuf ibn Tashfin. This city earned the nickname
'Red City' owing to the walls and buildings that were constructed using red
sandstone between 1122 and 1123 during the reign of the Almoravid king, Ali ibn
Yusuf. Although it fell into a brief period of decline, it rose to prominence
later on and is now a city of great economic and cultural significance.
During your Marrakech
holidays, you'll get to indulge in a range of outdoor activities. Among
them is a guided day trip from the city to the Atlas Mountains, which would
allow you to spend almost the entire day exploring the mountains and valleys.
Upon booking the trip with one of the local tour operators, you'll get
transportation and meals included in the tour. You'll also get the chance to explore
a Berber village and savour a traditional lunch with the locals. Upon visiting
the home of one of the Berber families, you'll get to learn more about their
customs and traditions.
A desert safari to the Merzouga town located in the
Sahara Desert would take you through some awe-inspiring sights on the way.
During the journey, you'll pass through the dunes of the Sahara, villages
inhabited by Berber families, and some fabulous mountain landscapes. Overnight
stays and meals would be included in such tours. During this tour, you'll also
get to enjoy some exciting activities like riding on camelback and savour the
delicious Moroccan dishes. One of the most memorable moments during the desert
safari would be enjoying a mouth-watering dinner at the camp under the stars.
Yet another exciting activity you can try while in
this Moroccan city is a hot air balloon flight over the old mountains of
Jbilet. This activity typically involves pickup in a 4x4 car, which would be
scheduled before sunrise. You'll reach the Jbilet Mountains within a 35-minute
drive and then you'll be taken above the Moroccan countryside and Atlas
Mountains during your flight in the hot air balloon. The flight lasts for 40 to
60 minutes, after which, you'll be taken to the camp and served a delectable
Berber breakfast. This trip would end by dropping you off at your hotel.
For discovering the beauty of the Moroccan
countryside, you can also opt for a camel and quad biking tour. In the presence
of an experienced guide, you can enjoy a camelback ride for 2 hours through the
rugged terrain. The palm groves and desert trails can then be explored with the
help of a quad bike. During the tour, you'll get the chance to enjoy a
refreshing cup of tea with one of the local families, followed by a traditional
Moroccan tagine lunch. You'll also be given a traditional scarf usually worn by
the locals while travelling through the desert areas for effective protection
from dust and winds.
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