Exploring the Natural Beauty of Marrakech in 3 Days

  • Day 1: Visit Majorelle Garden and Koutoubia Mosque. At Majorelle Garden, enjoy the lush greenery and the stunning blue buildings. Koutoubia Mosque is one of the city's landmarks, and its minaret offers great photo opportunities.
  • Day 2: Explore the Atlas Mountains by taking a day trip. Visit the Ourika Valley and enjoy a hike while taking in the beautiful scenery of the surrounding mountains. Afterward, visit the Anima Garden and marvel at the different species of fauna and flora at this botanical garden.
  • Day 3: Go on a camel ride at the Palm Grove and experience the vastness of the palm groves during sunset. Then, visit the Agafay Desert and take a guided tour to explore the natural wonders of this area.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Majorelle Garden (1 hour, ₸70)
  • Koutoubia Mosque (30 min, free)
  • Atlas Mountains & Ourika Valley day trip with a guide and transport (7 hours, ₸800)
  • Anima Garden (1 hour, ₸100)
  • Camel ride (2 hours, ₸250)
  • Agafay Desert tour (5 hours, ₸400)
  • Total Estimated Costs (₸1720)

Transportation

Most sites are accessible via taxis or public transport, but it may be more convenient to rent a private car, especially for the day trip to Atlas Mountains.

  • Grand Taxi (₸20-30 for short trips, ₸200-300 for day trip to Atlas Mountains)
  • Bus (₸4-6 for local trips)
  • Car rental (starting at ₸400 per day)

Useful Tips

For nature enthusiasts, you may swap the camel ride for a Hot Air Balloon Day Trip that includes views of the Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert ₸1,200). You can also add a visit to Ouzoud Falls with an extra day. For those with less time, you can skip the Palm Grove and the camel ride, or you can incorporate both into a half-day.

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