Morocco Family Retreat: Ouirgane
Morocco Family Retreat: Ouirgane
Morocco Family Retreat: Ouirgane
4 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech
Visiting: Marrakesh, Ouirgane, High Atlas Mountains
Tour operator:
Tour code:
XMLF
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99 years
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
The calm and comforts of Amazigh (Berber) hospitality await on this four-day Intrepid Family Retreat to Ouirgage, on the green edges of the Mt Toubkal National Park. Leave the modern world of Marrakech behind and journey to a home away from home to enjoy time to reconnect with the family. Surround yourself with the flavours and scents of this wild part of the country, and take the family on hikes the hills through small villages and farms, hang out with the locals, try your hand at making some iconic local dishes and, most importantly, take the time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the pool overlooking the mountains.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech / Ouirgane
Location: Marrakesh, Ouirgane
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to your Intrepid Family Retreat to the serene foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. Ouirgane is a place of peace and calm and a welcome escape from the bustling chaos of Marrakech city life. Start with a welcome meeting at 11 am, then make the journey from the city to your accommodation (approximately 1.5 hours) and settle into your own oasis for the next few nights. Your retreat is a locally owned, traditional Amazigh (Berber) guest house, built in the time-honoured style and full of character and the small touches that make all the difference. This truly is a home from home, and the bar, reading room, a backdrop of olive trees and mountains – and of course the kids will enjoy the swimming pool. Enjoy an included dinner tonight at the guesthouse, when the smells of lamb tagine, homemade bread and oranges with cinnamon fill the air.
Included Activities:
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Day 2 : High Atlas Mountains / Ouirgane
Location: High Atlas Mountains, Ouirgane
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Get your energy up at breakfast this morning reading for a half-day hike in the beautiful landscape of Toubkal National Park (approximately 3 hours). Explore the surrounds that feel beyond the reach of the modern world. The red earth hills and valleys are dotted with green pines and terraced farmland of almonds, cherry and apple trees. The family will navigate boulders and crags, running streams, and pass through traditional Amazigh villages on the way, waving to the villagers as they go about their daily lives. Bring the families together and learn more about local life here as you finish your hike with lunch shared with a local Imazighen (Berber) family. Rest your legs back at the guesthouse with an afternoon to relax and for the kids to jump in the pool before another delicious dinner.
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Day 3 : Ouirgane
Location: Ouirgane
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast this morning you’ll get a chance to learn some new dishes for family dinners as you join a cooking class at the guesthouse. Get a demonstration of how to make Morocco’s signature tea, using mint grown right here in the garden. Then, because bread baking is a key part of Amazigh life, get the kids to knead the dough for a special type of bread called Tanorte. If that wasn’t delicious enough, get the inside info behind the iconic dish of the Imazighen, and Morocco as a whole – the tagine. Learn all the secret spices and techniques as it’s cooked outside over a wood fire. Then comes the best part – eating everything you’ve helped make for lunch. The rest of the afternoon is free, maybe join one of the optional activities detailed below, snooze off you lunch in the shade of the trees, or play pool games with the kids.
Included Activities:
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Optional Activities:
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Day 4 : Ouirgane / Marrakech
Location: Ouirgane, Marrakesh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Make the most the guesthouse surrounds during your final breakfast, before you depart for Marrakech.
What's Included
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Ouirgane - Tagine & Bread Baking Cooking Class with Moroccan Tea Making Demonstration
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Ouirgane - Welcome Lamb Dinner
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High Atlas Mountains - Guided Hike
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Ouirgane - Lunch with Local Family
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Accommodation
Comfort style hotel (3 nights)
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Transport
Private minibus
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Meals
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Transport
- Private minibus
Accommodation
- Comfort style hotel (3 nights)
Included Activities
- Ouirgane - Welcome Lamb Dinner
- High Atlas Mountains - Guided Hike
- Ouirgane - Lunch with Local Family
- Ouirgane - Tagine & Bread Baking Cooking Class with Moroccan Tea Making Demonstration
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, except optional activities
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes if aged 15+ and accompanied by an adult
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Are international flights included in this tour?
No
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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