Located 90 minutes' drive from Marrakech the snow-capped peaks and lush valleys of the High Atlas Mountains offer a wonderful tonic to the hustle and bustle of city life with fresh mountain air, spectacular views and secluded Berber villages.
One of the most majestic mountain ranges in Africa, the Atlas Mountains separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal areas of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia from the arid Sahara Desert beyond. In the south of Morocco, the High Atlas is the most dramatic part of the range, which reaches a peak of over 4,000m at Mount Toubkal. Visit the foothills of on a day trip from Marrakech and make sure to find time to visit the ancient Berber villages perched on the mountainside, or even better stay at one of our countryside hotels where you can enjoy warm hospitality, panoramic views and delicious Berber cuisine. Stay for longer as part of a tailor-made Morocco holiday and you might include expert-guided treks, jeep excursions to the Ourika Valley and the famous Tizi N’Test mountain pass – or simply relax at the pool and enjoy a glass of wine on a restaurant terrace.
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Bab Ourika has a majestic setting on a plateau in the Ourika Valley and offers wonderful sunsets and panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, traditional Berber hamlets and lush river valleys, yet is only 45 minutes from Marrakech.
This luxurious country retreat was created by Ed and Tara Lyle who came to the area on holiday and were so taken with the tranquillity and beauty that they decided to stay. It is a 45-minute drive from Marrakech and nestles between the Agafay Desert and the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
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