Moroccan gardens tour around Marrakesh & Ourika Valley
The Moroccan gardens tour is based in Marrakesh. This 8 day tour consists of 5 guided day tours around the most impressive Islamic gardens in Morocco. You will have you own guide and private transport to each location within the city and be accommodated in a western standard hotel walking distance from the medina. The tour also includes a visit to the Ourika Valley in the foot hills of the Atlas Mountains to visit Nectarome Aromatic Garden. During this tour not only will you visit many gardens but interesting national monuments such as Koutoubia mosque, Badi Palais, Bahia Palace and the Saadian tombs.
Tour highlights
- 4 guided day tours around Marrakesh gardens
- All day visit to Nectarome Aromatic Garden in Ourika Valley
- Opportunity to explore De Jemna el Fna
- Guided tours around palaces, mosques and tombs
Tour grade
Easy
Tour style
Sleeping in twin rooms in a 3 star hotel, with breakfast included and lunch on guided tours. Tour led by Moroccan guide who speaks English fluently.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Marrakesh airport where your guide will transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and explore the medina. Hotel included, meals at own expense
Day 2: Guided tour around Koutoubia Gardens which are south of the Koutoubia mosque, followed by a visit to El Bahia Palace and Gardens. In the afternoon you will visit Cyberparc Arsat Moulay Abdessalam. Hotel, breakfast and lunch included
Day 3: In the morning you will visit Agdal Gardens (Aguedal Park Gardens) In the afternoon you will go to Menara Garden. Hotel, breakfast and lunch included
Day 4: Private transfer for 1 hour south east of Marrakesh for an all day tour of Nectarome Aromatic Garden. Nectarome is an aromatherapy company and they have developed an organic garden in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Hotel, breakfast and lunch included
Day 5: Morning tour to Badi Palace. After lunch you will visit the Saadian Tombs. Hotel, breakfast and lunch included
Day 6: Visit Palmeraie - palm garden in the morning with an optional camel ride. In the afternoon you will have several options including a visit to les jardins de majorelle, designed by Yvew saint Laurent, souvenir shopping in the souks, massage and hammam or a visit to the tanneries to see how the skins are prepared before being made into shoes and handbags. Hotel, breakfast and lunch included
Day 7: Free day in Marrakesh. Hotel and Breakfast only included
Day 8: Transfer to Marrakesh airport 2 hours before your departure. Breakfast only included
Included in the price: english speaking guide throughout the tour, 7 nights accommodation in hotel in twin room, walking distance from medina, meals as above, transfers to and from airport and gardens when necessary, entrance fees to gardens
Not included: tips for guides, dinner in Marrakech, sightseeing entrance fees, bottled water, soft drinks or alcoholic beverages, international flights, travel insurance
Group departure: 20 -27th April 2019
£489 per person
Combined with Moroccan Garderns Tour - Taroudant £999
For groups of all sizes, please contact us for a quote.
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