Excursions and Discovery | Riad Villa Almeria Hotel & Spa

Discover Morocco with excursions offered through Riad Villa Almeria Hotel & Spa. Explore Essaouira and its historic harbour, discover the landscapes of the Zagora Desert, or enjoy a multi-day adventure to the Merzouga Desert and the impressive Erg Chebbi dunes. Group and private options are available depending on the destination. Please confirm rates and availability before booking.

ESSAOUIRA EXCURSION

At 2h30 drive, snuggled behind its fortifications, on a peninsula facing the Atlantic, Essaouira likes to surprise the traveler. By its architecture first, where pink ocher ramparts contrast with the whiteness of houses whose doors and blue shutters are reminiscent of the Greek islands. Its perfectly straight streets, designed in the seventeenth century by the French Theodore Cornut, make it a unique example of urban planning in Morocco.
By its atmosphere then. Long remained the first sardine port in the world, the old Mogador still lives with the tides. It is necessary to soak up the atmosphere of its port and to walk in its souks to feel its Moroccan soul. Then walk through the many art galleries and look at the marquetry work of local artisans to better understand his artistic soul. Frequented by the hippie communities in the 60s and the trendy baba cool jet-set, Essaouira has a special fascination.
Possible excursion in public or private.

WATERFALL OUZOUD EXCURSION

Take the cross paths to enjoy a sweet day at the foot of one of the most beautiful waterfall in North Africa. From Marrakech, Ouzoud waterfalls are natural marvels at only 2h30 drive .. The most famous waterfalls in Morocco are well worth the trip. About 110 meters high, its waters bounce on several levels and project fine droplets into the air. The cascades are almost always highlighted by a beautiful rainbow that you can admire during the delicious traditional lunch in one of the restaurants located along the river.
Possible excursion in public or private

OURIKA VALLEY EXCURSION

One hour drive from Marrakech, you can discover the Ourika Valley, one of the most most beautiful valleys of the High Atlas, where are exceptional panoramic sites, alternating areas of red earth and lush vegetation. During this excursion, you will have the opportunity to discover authentic Berber villages dotting the valley, as well as surprising weekly markets (Monday and Thursday). A moment out of time to soak up the local culture in all its splendor and meet the locals of the valley. Then let yourself be guided to the heights of the Atlas to explore the most remarkable, including the seven cascades of Setti-Fadma
Possible excursion in public or private.

AIT BEN HADDOU EXCURSION

At 190 km from Marrakech and crossing the high mountains of the High Atlas by the Tizin Tichka pass which offers extraordinary landscapes, we find the Kasbah (or Ksar which is a traditional fora village of Berber architecture) of Ait Ben Haddou, a complex of clay and stone surrounded by walls with several gates and beautifully decorated buildings.
The village is like a set of earthen buildings surrounded by walls. The houses are grouped within its defensive walls reinforced by corner towers. Some of its dwellings seem to be small castles with high towers decorated with raw brick designs.
This complex is one of the most beautiful in southern Morocco, The ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1987. It was nicknamed “Mont-Saint-Michel des chleus” during the French protectorate.
The beauty of this region is well regarded by film producers who have shot several films (such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Sheltering Sky, Gladiator, Babel, Game of Thrones ...)

In this region, between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, we can also find several kasbahs all sand-colored accompanied by small Berber villages that take advantage of the abundance of water from the Atlas for crops and animals.
Possible excursion in public or private.

Excursion to Zagora desert

2 days 1 night in a group or privately from Marrakech,
Discover the pearl of the DRAA valley, with its magnificent palm grove, dromedary ballads, adobe villages and majestic UNESCO world heritage sites.
Possible excursion in public or private.

Excursion Merzouga

3 days 2 nights in a group or on a private excursion.
Discover the great dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, the favorite destination of southern Morocco offering an exceptional panorama for those wishing to discover the true desert of Morocco, its secrets and marvels.
Excursion possible en public ou privé.