Marrakech & Surrounds Holidays

Who is Marrakech and its surroundings for?

For those looking to straddle the line between tourist and traveller, Marrakech is a city full of captivating contrasts. Whether you want to idle away your days in romantic riads or discovering cultural curiosities and off the beaten path adventures, this is a city that has it all. Marrakech holidays give you the chance to live like a local as you share tea with resident carpet sellers, hunt down rare objects and jewelled saffron in the souqs, and succumb to the charm and chaos of the Djemaa el-Fna. Top it all off with some edible pleasures and your love affair with Marrakech will leave you utterly smitten.

What you can find in Marrakech that you won't find elsewhere:

Few places in the world offer a spot where you can’t turn around without bumping into a snake charmer, storyteller or perfumed entrance to a mystical souq. You can travel the far-flung globe and you will never find a place quite like Djemaa el-Fna. Marrakech also has one of the most mind-bending medinas where a thousand pathways lead you to a new mystery at every turn. Beyond the old town, this cultural hub offers the soaring minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque and the wide, sun-drenched boulevards of modern Gueliz. Head further out into the surroundings and the city makes way for the exclusive feel of La Palmeraie - the first of the traditional Berber villages - and the Ourika Valley. Beyond, you'll glimpse the snow-dusted Atlas Mountains, a sight that is bound to leave you slack-jawed and wide-eyed.

Special things to do in Marrakech and its surroundings

While many travellers flock to the souqs and squares, those seeking a slice of paradise in Marrakech and its surroundings will find it while strolling around the magnificent Menara gardens. Bright botanicals, calm waters, and views onto the snow-dusted peaks of the Atlas Mountains come together to create quite the stunning scene; the perfect place for enjoying some peace and serenity, especially in the early morning when the sky is awash with watery colour.

For those looking for a touch of adventure on their Marrakech holiday, head out of the city and into Toubkal National Park for a few days. Avid climbers looking to tick the highest mountain in North Africa off their bucket list can make the multi-day hike up Mount Toubkal, which is no walk in the park, but certainly worth it for the views (and huge sense of achievement).