Marrakech is surrounded
by extraordinary natural wonders:
Marrakech is an oasis whose
Palmeraie (Palm Grove) stretches into the desert from the city
walls, and is one of the largest and most beautiful in the entire
Kingdom, covering 34,500 acres.
To the south of Marrakech the peaks of the Atlas Mountains form
a skyline of snow-capped splendor. Their foothills are dotted
with dozens of picturesque Berber villages and ancient Kasbahs.
MUST-SEES:
Asni
Valley
With its two villages where visitors can rent mules to climb
into the Atlas and discover the snowy majesty of the highest
peak in Morocco: Toubkal Mountain (13,536 ft).
Ouirgane
Resort situated near salt marshes with its Tin Mal Mausoleum
dating to the ancient Kingdom of the Almohades.
The
Ourika Valley
Where springtime is eternal, a tranquil paradise filled with
flowers and sparkling streams.
Ouzoud
Waterfalls
Extraordinary cascades of water more than 300 feet high in the
heart of the Atlas Mountains.
Oukaimden
Ski Resort:
Situated at an altitude of 8,450 feet, the ski slopes are only
70 km from La Mamounia. This resort is equipped with the highest
ski lift in Africa.
