Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive : Market Day Ourika Valley

Transfer to a traditional Ourika market where local produce, animal, vegetable and mineral is on sale.

We will continue to a beautiful garden for lunch and a walk in this artists paradise.

Then we will head up the valley by 4x4 and begin our discovery of the magnificent Ourika Valley and our guesthouse at 1670m.

Day 2 : Ourika Valley Village

Dawn yoga practice on the roof terrace, followed by a chill out day at the village. Relax around the house or explore the valley gardens and rock pools, witness the traditional Berber life of the friendly locals. Receive a cooking class from our at the home of my friend Amina.

Day 3 : Overnight Yagour Trek

Start of our 2 day trek to the Yagour Plateau. We will walk up the very accessible mountain trail accompanied by 2 guides and mules to carry sleeping and cooking equipment. Our guide will prepare dinner and we will bivouac after a sunset yoga practice surrounded by the spectacular mountain peaks, lush pasture and shepherds huts. This is a real opportunity to witness traditional Berber life in the remote High Atlas and enjoy the rich Spring flora.

Day 4 : Yagour trek cont’d

After morning Yoga in the splendour of nature, we will breakfast and continue our trek finally descending to our village via the other side of the valley with many more outstanding views, encountering the local farmers, flora and fauna. You will have time to relax, ease out your body on the terrace before another of Kamal’s delicious meals.

Total hiking distance 25 km. Height gain 900m. Height loss 800M. Difficulty : Low-Moderate. Terrain : Clear hiking trails, no climbing. Ground uneven and or/ some loose stones in places. This is not a hard trail but you need reasonable fitness although the gradient a 14 degrees is not too steep.

Day 5 : Waterfalls, Museums and Gardens

This morning we will say goodbye to the mountain and our wonderful hosts and head down to explore the valley. We will take a short 2-3 hour circular hike to the waterfalls of Setti Fatma, enjoy a restaurant lunch overlooking the river. Museum. From Setti Fatma we will drive back to Marrakech visit the iconic Jardi Majorelle before discovering the beauty and tranquility of our traditional Riad.

Day 6 : Marrakech Culture and Fun

Welcome to Marrakech ! Our Riad is situated in a quiet cul the sac but you won’t need to walk far to find yourself at the heart of the bustling, colourful Medina.

We will start the day with a walking tour of the Medina and it’s galleries and Museums. You are free for lunch and early afternoon to explore the Medina, it’s shops, cafe’s, artisans and artists or simply sun yourself on the roof terrace. We meet again for Yoga and Dinner in the evening .

Day 7 : Departure Day.

Today we meet for yoga and breakfast and finally transfer to the airport where we say our goodbyes to each other and Morocco and head home with some great memories and keepsakes.