Marrakech certainly lives up to its reputation of being a colourful and exotic city, with an astonishing array of quality goods in the little shops of the souks, snake-charmers and story tellers in the main square, and visiting tribesmen from the desert with their camels; but it is also a glamorous city, with good restaurants, food and wine influenced by the French, and fine golf courses designed to meet the demanding standards of the late King.

Souks. Obviously the best place to go to have a true Moroccan shopping experience. Haggle as much as you can to get the best price. A guide can be organised to take you to the most interesting shops. 

Golf Courses. First introduced into Morocco at the beginning of the 20th century, Golf has since become a national passion in Morocco. 

Sand & Sea Surfing. Surfing in Morocco can take many forms. The Atlantic Coast, just two hours drive from Bab Adar d'Atlas, offers challenging surf, whilst the undulating Sahara dunes, three hours south of Bab Adrar, present a unique surfing experience. Water skiing and boarding can be enjoyed on several nearby lakes, and the mountain snows provide ample opportunity to enjoy some winter downhill excitement.

Fishing. If fishing is your passion, Morocco can offer rewarding results from both fresh and salt waters. The pure mountain air, the warm, Moroccan sun and the stunning panoramas make this one of the most memorable fishing venues in the world. Within a short drive from Bab Adrar d'Atlas, there are several deep mountain lakes, yielding black bass, barbell, perch and trout. Half-days, day trips and over-night bivouac excursions can be arranged with fishing in mind.

Motorsports/Quad Biking. For the motor enthusiast Morocco has some stunning opportunities for quad and four-by-four driving. Whether precarious mountain tracks are your preference, or a 4x4 across the desert dunes, there are thousands of routes that can give enthusiasts a memorable challenge.

Tennis. In Guéliz, the new town area of Marrakech city, there is the historic Royal Tennis Club, boasting nine clay courts of the highest standard.

Parks and Gardens. There are several lush public and private gardens surrounding the busier areas and you won’t have to look far to find one. A good one to try is the privately owned Majorelle Garden and Museum of Islamic Art, which was created in the 1920s by French artists Jacques and Louis Majorelle. The immaculately groomed gardens are dazzling with their cool pools, giant cacti, as well as coconut, bamboo and banana trees. 

Horse Riding. Exploring Morocco on horseback lets you to experience the detail of its fascinating countryside and culture in leisurely comfort. Letting the mule take the strain is a very popular way of exploring the Atlas Mountains, particularly in areas where a wheeled vehicle can go no further.

Walking and Trekking. Morocco is blessed with spectacular Mountain ranges, The High, Middle and Low Atlas, Jebel Sarhro and the Rif Mountains. The Ourika Valley is the doorway into the High Atlas Mountains, whose foothills start just seven kilometres away. Seeing this magnificent landscape on foot is one of the best ways to appreciate its scale and beauty. The wildlife is fascinating - just remember to take your camera.

Skiing In Morocco. Ouikeimden is North Africa's largest ski resort and has the continent's highest lift. Meaning valley of four winds, it is set to become the ultimate four season mountain destination for recreation, entertainment, relaxation and residence as well as becoming the Middle East and Africa's only golf and ski resort Ouikeimden caters for downhill and cross-country skiers as well as snowboarders.

Oasiria Water Park. Marrakech. For an aquatic adventure in Marrakech why not try Oasiria. This relatively new water park opened its doors a few summers ago and has been a favourite hang out ever since. Oasiria is extremely easy to get to as the park provides its own bus shuttle service to and from town.

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