Autumn in Morocco has a very special taste. The constant sun still allows for sea bathing, water sports and outdoor yoga, and the milder temperatures than in summer allow for long walks in the medinas or villages to seek out the last spots in the wind or a cup of oxygen. Discover the latest cultural gem in Marrakech, learn about windsurfing in the Gulf of Essaouira, or indulge in the delights of Moroccan gastronomy in Fez…Here are five off-season Moroccan tracks with colors and flavors in October and November.
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Find new places in Marrakech
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Autumn in Marrakech. Let’s talk about the eternal spring, so light makes the greens of its heavenly gardens sparkle, while new places open without waiting. how The world of fine art in Marrakech (Map Marrakech), which takes place in the Kasbah district, is about to reveal, in an architectural environment signed by the Franco-Lebanese duo Michel Charrier and Joseph Achkar, more than 3,000 pieces from a collection of jewelry, jewelry, jewelry and clothing from Africa and the Orient, which found by several Swiss aesthetes in their wanderings (opened on November 21, 2022).
Marrakech is opening up more and more to the world, and one of the best ways to appreciate it is to discover something new M Avenue microdistrictA cosmopolitan Moroccan showcase that moves or rotates Sidi Ghaneman artisanal zone and a nursery of art galleries such as Jajjah, created by Hassan Hajjaj, the “Moroccan Andy Warhol”.
The same Medina Fashion boutiques, cafes and bohemian rooftops are embedded along its newly renovated alleys, where one of its jewels shines again. In the heart of Suker, that Medersa Ben YoussefAn architectural gem from the Saadian era, after a thorough restoration, it finally reopened its doors, highlighting the richness and elegance of its decor, although it has not preserved its patina. Dazzling!
Le Map Marrakech, 39/40 derb Touareg Ksibat Nhass, Marrakech.
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Take Marrakech Insider Experiences’ unusual tours in a vintage sidecar to discover secret cultural sites such as Dar El Sadaqa, a palm grove, the breathtaking estate of artist Jean-Francois Fourtou and his giant house. visit through the eyes of a child or (optionally) the Red Garden, an artists’ residence and exhibition space at the Montreux Foundation dedicated to international contemporary work, 45 minutes from Marrakesh. From €470 for a 3-hour Sadaka.
- Where to put your suitcases?
El FennOne of Medina’s most artistic addresses has been enriched by a new 10-room wing with bold colors and designs featuring works from the private collection of Vanessa Branson and Madeline Wenrib, the two co-owners. From €360 for a double room, breakfast and afternoon tea understood.
El Fen, 2 derby Moulay Abdullah Ben Hezzian. Phone +212 524 44 12 10.
Learn about sliding sports in Essaouira
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Surfing, kitesurfing, but also windsurfing or wingfoil, this fun device that allows you to fly over the waves even in moderate winds… Essaouira’s big beach is more than ever a showcase for board sports. Protected by the island of Mogador, its long bay surrounded by sand dunes is the ideal playground to improve your skills or start in complete safety, taking advantage of the mild climate (maximum temperatures in October average 24° and November 21°. )
We still put on our wetsuit before looking out into the ocean waves (17 to 22°) and sailing to the most suitable spots depending on the weather; in the city of trade winds, the wind makes the weather. Between two sessions, you can replenish your vitamin D in the souks of the beautiful UNESCO-listed medina, on the beach or on the rooftop with panoramic views. Dazzling!
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Head inland for a hike to discover argan forests or coastal dune landscapes. From 20 euros/person for a half-day hike, 50 euros per day Be in Naturetours tel. +212 (0)6 70 91 58 77/6 51 41 92 55 www.be-in-naturetours.com
- Where to put your suitcases?
In the medina, a short distance from the beach in Madada Mogador, an elegant boutique hotel with a terrace overlooking the ocean, 9 rooms and suites. Madada Mogador. From €120 per night in a standard double room, including breakfast. 5 Youssef El Fassi Street. Essaouira. Such. +212 (0)5 24 47 55 12. https://madada.com/
A hike between the Atlas and the desert
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Want a big breath of fresh air? Head to the High Atlas and southern Morocco for summit treks. From Marrakesh to the desert, kilometers of trails are offered along old caravan tracks, between villages and ochre-earth kasbahs, through palm groves and dizzying panoramas. Among the most beautiful routes of autumn, you can dig the routes that wind along the Draa valley, rocking the stages like many wonders, Timidarte’s secret oasisNext to the salt, a potter’s oasis Tamegroutewhich is also known for its precious manuscripts of the Qur’anic library, in the oasis of the Sahara.Ouled Driss At the ocean gates of Erg Chigaga and its dunes.
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Take advantage of the off-season to attack the terrain of the Atlas on an electric mountain bike. Also in Terres d’Aventure or Marrakech Bike Action, pioneer of mountain biking in Morocco https://marrakechbikeaction.com/. Phone +212 (0)6 61 24 01 45.
A celebration of Moroccan gastronomy in Fez
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And if we take gastronomy as a common thread to (re)immerse yourself in the great cauldron of the medina of Fez. A living memory of the Arab-Andalusian culture, with its palatial riads, where the centuries-old art of living unfolds, the spiritual capital of the Cherif Kingdom is the crucible of Moroccan haute cuisine, characterized by a delicate mixture of sweet and salty and paradise. … street food!
No other medina in Morocco whets the appetite as much as this giant maze (280 hectares) of alleys, steps and squares, lined with souks full of food and eateries, where you fall in love like any good Fassi “chiuats”, secret pleasures : street food; bissara (bean soup), stuffed spleen or trid, these airy crepes, the meticulous work of which can be admired in the R’cif market, the most generous. B’saa (bon appetit!)
- Where to taste Fez cuisine?
A stone’s throw from the R’cif market, a riad with a beautiful old patina (painted woodwork, chipped plaster, etc.), excellent traditional cuisine (small Moroccan salads, pastillas, tajines, etc.) and cooked-to-order dishes. in advance (chicken trid, 20 euros, couscous from 15 euros) Menu from 15 to 38 euros. Dar Ori 2 derb Sayur. R’Cif. Fes. Phone + 212 (0)6 18 45 37 38. https://www.darori.info/
- Where to put the suitcases?
At Riad Fes. In the medina’s maze of narrow streets, this Relais & Châteaux mirrors the Arab-Andalusian style of the imperial city. From 250 euros for a double room with breakfast. Our expert opinion.
Take a health treatment in Taghazut
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Ready for a toning treatment? In Taghazout, north of Agadir, with your feet in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, you tick all the well-being boxes, the off-season there is so mild that you can spend your holidays there in a bathing suit. A popular spot among surfers for several decades, this fishing village has recently doubled as a new generation beach resort, a mine of addresses, boutique hotels, campsites, luxury hotels (Fairmont, Hyatt, Hilton) and other shacks where you can recharge your batteries. retreats that combine surfing, yoga and hiking with an unquestionable richness in the hinterland, between western canyons, secret oases and cliffs perched on the ocean. Zen and zui (beautiful), we take you.
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Treat yourself to an ornithological walk or a mini-safari in Sous Massa National Park. 30,000 hectares of nature on the ocean coast, including two animal reserves, 2000 and 1200 hectares, dedicated to the reintroduction of Saharan species (Dorcas an red gazelles, – necked ostriches).
- Where to put your suitcases?
Paradis Plage Surf Yoga & Spa Resort, 9 km from Taghazout, on a beautiful beach (locals call it Paradis Plage). all-in-one at this Green Key-labeled eco-resort featuring a surf house, spa, yoga shala and furnished private beach. Such. +212 528 200 382 From €125 per night in a junior suite with breakfast.
Source: Le Figaro
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