Marrakech &the AtlasMountains
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£1819.00
£1819.00
Walks & Treks
7 nights in Morocco | Solos Board
What to expect on our Morocco walking holidays
3 Guided Walking Days
Enjoy alpine scenery & cedar forests
Marrakech Guided Tour
Explore royal palaces & ancient souks
Local Culture
Discover Berber culture & village life
Breathtaking Landscapes
Walk in the Atlas Mountains' foothills
About this trip...
Discover the vibrant city of Marrakech and the peaceful landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains on this rewarding walking holiday. Join your Solos Tour Leader and ready-made group of solo explorers as we combine guided cultural exploration, scenic mountain walks, and time to relax in traditional Moroccan surroundings, all at a comfortable pace designed to awaken your senses and enjoyment rather than endurance.
Activity Level:
What's this?What's included?
Return flights & transfers-
Airport taxes & charges
Twin room for sole use
Solos Board: Breakfast daily, three picnic lunches and six dinners
Welcome drink & information meeting
3 scenic guided walks in the Atlas Mountains-
Flexible walking distances adapted to the group ability
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Guided half-day city tour of Marrakech
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully financially protected
What's extra:
- Insurance, see here
Itinerary
- Arrive in Marrakech
- Explore Marrakech
- Day at leisure
- Transfer to Ouirgane
- The Tassa Ouirgane National Park
- The Oued N'Fis Valley
- Ouirgane's Wild Valleys & Plateau
- Departure day
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrive in Marrakech
Welcome to Marrakech! Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel. After check-in, there is time to relax and settle in before we come together for our welcome drink, followed by dinner in the hotel.
- Dinner included
Day Two: Explore Marrakech
After breakfast, we enjoy a guided half-day tour introducing you to Marrakech's historic medina and cultrual heritage. Accompanied by a knowledgable local guide, you will explore key areas such as the souks, traditional neighbourhoods, and historic quarters, gaining insiget into the city's architecture, history and daily life.
Depending on timing, accessibility, and group preference, the visit may include entry to emblematic historic sites within the medina.
The focus of the tour is to provide an authentic overview of Marrakech rather than an exhaustive monument list.
This afternoon is free for you to explore independently or relax at the hotel.
- Breakfast included
Day Three: Day at leisure
We have a free day to further explore the exciting city of Marrakech. Our Tour Leader will be able to make some suggestions for sightseeing or you may just prefer to take in the city at your own leisure or relax at the hotel.
In the evening, we experience a traditional Moroccan dinner with entertainment at Chez Ali Fantasia, offering a lively introduction to local folklore, music and horsemanship.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Four: Transfer to Ouirgane
After breakfast, we transfer to the Ouirgane Valley in the High Atlas Mountains. The journey offers changing scenery as you leave the city behind and head into rural Morocco.
On arrival, check-in to your mountain hotel and enjoy the peaceful surroundings with the rest of the day at leisure.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Five: Tassa Ouirgane National Park Walk
Today's guided walk explores the Tassa Ouirgane National Park area, passing through cultivated fields, rivers, orchards, and traditional Berber villages. You'll gain insight into local rural life and enjoy beautiful valley views.
The walk typically covers around 5-7km and includes a picnic lunch. As with all walks on this holiday, the distance and pace can be adjusted to suit the group's abilities and comfort levels.
Distance: 5-7 km
Our day's walking is followed by dinner in the hotel.
Please note that seasonal differences will be noted depending on your date of travel.
- Breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner included
Day Six: Oued N'Fis Valley & Tin-Mal Area Walk
After breakfast, we travel to the Oued N'Fis Valley for another scenic guided walk through fertile valleys, riverside paths, and mountain villages. The route offers impressive views and a chance to learn move about the region's history and landscape.
Distance: 5-7 km with moderate elevation changes and a picnic lunch included. Adjustments can be made depending on the group capability and weather conditions.
Our day's walking is followed by dinner in the hotel.
- Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner included
Day Seven: Ouirgane’s Wild Valleys & Plateau Walk
Your final guided walk explores the quieter plateaux and villages surrounding Ouirgane. Walking along traditional mule tracks, you'll pass olive groves, farmland, and remote hamlets, enjoying panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains.
Distance: 5-7 km with and picnic lunch provided and flexibility built in to adapt the route if required
Our day's walking is followed by our final dinner in the hotel.
- Breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner included
Day Eight: Departure day
We say goodbye to the beautiful Atlas Mountains and transfer to the airport for our flight home.
- Breakfast included
Trip Reviews
Accommodation
Marrakech & the Atlas Mountains
We stay in comfortable hotels throughout the itinerary as detailed below (or similar)
- Le Kech Boutique Hotel - 4 star - 3 nights - December
- Adam Park Hotel & Spa - 4 star - 3 nights - January & March
- Hotel Ksar Shama Ouirgane - 3 star - 4 nights - All dates
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Transfer time
Marrakech Airport to our Marrakech hotel is approximately 15 - 20 minutes.
Ouirgane hotel to Marrakech Airport is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Walking Programme
Three guided walks are included in the programme. Your walking guide will advise you in resort of the daily programme. The walking programme is graded as Medium and you can expect to walk between 5km to 7km per day, with some ascents/descents and sometimes rough underfoot terrain and medium altitudes involved.
Below are the distances for each walk, however, please bear in mind these are approximate and subject to change due to local conditions. The walking guide can also tailor the walks to the needs of the group.
The Tassa Ouirgane National Park – 5-7Km The Oued N'Fis Valley & Tin - Mal Mosque – 5-7Km A Ouirgane of Wild Valleys & Plateau – 5-7Km
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in your chosen activity holiday. If you are unsure as to whether the walks are within your capabilities, please contact the office to discuss this matter, thus making sure you appreciate the terrain that you will be walking. You could be walking across uneven ground in some areas and extreme care must be taken, especially if wet. If used to using a pole/stick, it is advisable to bring it.
Please appreciate the route and content of the holiday may change at the time and at the discretion of the guide/organiser, should conditions require. Solo’s Holidays cannot be held responsible for personal injury, accident, or damage to property whilst on these walks other than incidents arising out of the company’s negligence. The guide has the right to refuse to guide a walk with anyone not properly attired.
What to wear when walking in the Atlas Mountains
It can get cold in the mountains at night and warm nightwear may be of benefit. Our walking guide recommends you bring the following; Good trainers or walking boots. Rambler pole (optional), hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera and filled water bottle.
Important Information
Please note A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required for sightseeing and walking.
Please note Alcohol is not served in all locations. Your local guide will be able to assist with recommendations on where to purchase alcohol should you wish to.
Dress code in Marrakech
Dressing in layers is recommended, as temperatures can vary across different parts of Morocco. Casual evening wear and comfortable shoes are advised for sightseeing. Out of respect for local culture, visitors to Marrakech should dress modestly, keeping shoulders and knees covered in public.
Passports & Visas
You must be in possession of a 10 year passport and valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave
Visas are not required by British Passport holders for stays of upto 3 months It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday.
All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Morocco Foreign Advice
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.
Health Requirements
Compulsory vaccinations: None
All travellers are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Morocco
Currency
Dirham
Electrical Appliances
Voltage 230v
Travel adaptor type C (EuroPlug)
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection to cover drivers, porters and hotel staff of €30.00. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip.
The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate add on.
