Ouirgane, secret getaway from Marrakech

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Framed by the foothills of the High Atlas and the artificial lake Ouirgane, the pretty village of the same name, 60 km south of Marrakech , is a large taxi from Bab er-Rob.

In summer in Morocco , hikers will meet up in Imlil, fans of walks and picnics in the Ourika Valley, unaware that they can practice their favorite activities Ouirgane the crowd in less - and before lunch, one can discover the Thursday market.

Journey afternoon

Enjoy lunch and a glass of wine at the poolside of The Olive Grove of Marighais (06 61 04 31 82; www.oliveraie de marigha.com ) at heart ... a century-old olive grove. Admire the view of the High Atlas Mountains while paddling in the pool (transfers to / from Marrakech Dh 200). At 59 km on the road to Taroudant, 100 m from the main street in the center of Ouirgane.

Romantic nights

The rustic ambience blends perfectly with the stylish comfort of Marrakech Chez Momo II (double half board 1100 Dh Dh ste 1600). The restaurant serves a Berber couscous (Dh 120-180) and has free Wi-Fi, but the garden pool and walking tours will make you quickly forget Facebook. The garden bungalows feature bathtubs Tadelakt, beamed ceiling pine, armchairs upholstered in kilim, and patios with views.

The suites have a fireplace and extra beds for children (320 Dh / half board). At 61 km on the road to Taroudant and 150 m from the main street in the center of Ouirgane.

Eco-safaris

The nature lovers enjoy the Dar Tassa (05 24 48 43 12; www.dartassa.com ; Douar Tassa, Ouirgane, double half-board 605 Dh Dh 775-990 with bathroom), in the hamlet of Tassa Ouirgane (1300 m), near the nature reserve Takherkhort, accessible by a mountain road starting Ouirgane. We can have tea in the library, take a cooking class and enjoy the steam room on the terrace. Learn about trips to the reserve to see the Barbary sheep, gazelles Cuvier (reserve Amassine) and other rare and endangered species. Environmentally, this property provides a portion of its profits to the HAF for reforestation.

Family outings

Former home of a former French legionnaire At Boar smoking ( www.ausanglierquifume.com , double half board Dh 605-700, following Dh 860) has 15 rooms and 10 suites set around a courtyard with a restaurant , a bar and a swimming pool. The rooms are cramped double overlooking the garden after (4 people) on several levels, with fireplace and bath Tadelakt. Table tennis, billiards and darts. Horseback riding and mountain biking tours. At 61 km on the road to Taroudant.

Ahmed Khalidi

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