4 activities to admire Morocco’s most beautiful landscapes

Would you like to contemplate Morocco’s most beautiful landscapes? Discover our selection of 4 unique activities to admire the kingdom’s best spots!

Spend a night under the starry desert sky, go hiking in the Atlas Mountains or in the heart of the Ouzoud waterfalls, take a hot-air balloon ride over Marrakech… it’s a dream come true, isn’t it? Morocco abounds in breathtaking scenery. Take a look at our selection of 4 unusual activities and see Morocco’s most beautiful landscapes in a whole new light!

Enjoy a night under the stars in the desert

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One of the most beautiful landscapes in Morocco is, of course, the desert. Did you know that only the desert offers a view of a completely clear starry sky? Planets, stars, constellations… If you’re looking for a rejuvenating activity, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, a starry desert evening should be just what you’re looking for!

Completely cut off from the world, start by enjoying a delicious Moroccan meal. After a cup of mint tea, set off to discover the starry desert sky. A professional astronomer will teach you how to read the sky and use a telescope. The aim? To unlock the 1001 secrets of the Sahara sky. Let yourself be carried away by the immensity of the desert sky for an evening.

A starry desert evening costs just 42 euros per person. What’s more, it’s possible to spend the evening just with friends or family! For just 240 euros, you can book a private starry desert evening for 2 to 30 people. It’s the ideal way to create magical memories with your family!

Bonus: for around 75 euros, you can book a round-trip transfer from Marrakech for 4 people.

Take a hot-air balloon ride over Marrakech

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Take off on a hot-air balloon adventure over Marrakech and Morocco’s most beautiful spots. For 1 hour, discover the city of Ocre and the most beautiful places in Morocco, from the sky. What’s more?

• An experienced guide, captain of the balloon;
• A view of picturesque Moroccan landscapes;
• The Pearl of the South, seen from the sky ;
• A gentle breeze hovers over the palm grove;
• A tasting of mint tea and fresh bread with a local Berber family.

Imagine yourself flying over the Marrakech palm grove in a hot-air balloon, your hair blowing in the wind. For 1 hour, only the birds will keep you company. Then descend for a Moroccan tea tasting and discover a typical Berber village. It’s the perfect way to create wonderful memories with friends and family!

Hiking and sailing in the heart of the Ouzoud waterfalls

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How about Morocco’s most beautiful waterfalls, just 150 kilometers from Marrakech? The Ouzoud waterfalls, or Cascades des oliviers in Berber, are one of Morocco’s most beautiful landscapes. Take a guided tour of this paradise of Morocco, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Put on your best sneakers and get moving! If you love to hike, the Ouzoud waterfalls are for you. Green meadows, fields of olive and almond trees, rocky peaks: the spectacle of the waterfalls is simply breathtaking.

With an experienced, bilingual guide, set off for 4 hours in the heart of this Moroccan paradise. Once there, follow your guide through the kingdom’s typical olive groves. He’ll lead you to a local Berber village. For lovers of Moroccan culture, this is your chance to be immersed in Berber customs!

Then resume your journey along the paths of the magnificent Ouzoud waterfalls. Surprise yourself with a breathtaking view of the waterfalls. As a bonus, enjoy a fresh orange juice! Ready for what’s next? Climb aboard a traditional boat and sail to the foot of the Ouzoud waterfalls. Enjoy the breeze, the sound of the water and the magnificent view of the cascades.

To finish on a high note: lunch in a traditional Berber restaurant overlooking the falls. Tajine, bread, salad, olives and fruit: enough to make your mouth water.

Good to know: guided tours of the waterfalls start at 20 euros per person. Includes:

• pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or riyad ;
• guided hike to Ouzoud with an experienced bilingual guide;
• boat trip to the foot of the waterfalls;
• round trip in an air-conditioned minibus (it’s hot in the kingdom of the sun!).

Hike in the Atlas Mountains and sleep in a traditional Berber village

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Want to discover traditional Morocco, far from the hectic pace of Marrakech? Set off on a hike in the heart of one of Morocco’s most beautiful landscapes: the Atlas Mountains, in Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak. Put on your hiking boots and head off to discover one of the country’s most beautiful spots!

Travel to Morocco and experience a real change of scenery? This 2-day tour makes it possible. Breathtaking landscapes, encounters with Moroccan mountain dwellers, discovery of traditional Moroccan Berber culture… Morocco as you’ve never seen it before.

If you love nature, challenges and meeting new people, this is the hike for you! With the help of an experienced guide, you’ll live the life of an Atlas Mountain inhabitant, for just a moment.

Please note: the Discovery Tour starts at 100 euros per person. It includes :

• exploration of the High Atlas Mountains, with experienced guides,
• visits to the surrounding Berber villages;
• spending the night with local people, discovering their culture.

So, would you prefer the Ouzoud waterfalls, a night under the stars in the desert, a hot-air balloon ride or a hike in the High Atlas? To all those who love nature, challenges and travel: we look forward to hearing from you!