Moroccan gardens tour, Marrakesh & Taroudant
This Moroccan gardens tour takes in the highlights of the gardens in Marrakech and transports you to the designer gardens of Tarroudant. Starting off with the Jardin de Majorelle designed by Yves St Laurent in Marrakech to the gardens designed by Ossart and Maurieres. Tarroudant is also renowned for its production of argan oil. Experience the diverse culture of Morocco with informative guided city tours and private transfers.
Tour highlights
- Jardin de Majorelles and Jardin Secret, Marrakech
- Guided city tour Marrakesh
- Abderrazzak Benchaabane plant collection
- Tarroudant argan oil cooperative
- Designer gardens in Tarroudant
Tour grade
Easy
Tour style
Sleeping in twin rooms in a 3 star hotel, with breakfast included and lunch on guided tours. Tour led by Moroccan guide who speaks English fluently.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Marrakesh airport where you will be met by your guide who will transfer you to you hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the medina or relax as you wish. Hotel included. Meals at own expense
Day 2: This morning you will spend your time visiting the newly opened Le Jardin Secret and then in the afternoon you will have another opportunity to visit the les Jardin de Majorelle. Hotel, breakfast and lunch included, dinner at own expense
Day 3: In the morning you will visit a peaceful garden created by Abderrazzak Benchaabane with a good collection of plants. In the afternoon you will have a guided city tour of Marrakesh and will be able to discuss with your professional city guide where you would like to go. For ideas visit our sightseeing page. Hotel, breakfast and lunch included, dinner at own expense
Day 4: Departing south we travel through the Argan tree growing region where you will visit an argan oil co-operative enroute to medieval Taroudannt. We also visit Dar al Hossoun and the rich plant collections with the owner. Hotel, breakfast and lunch included, dinner at own expenseDay 5: Today we have a guided visits to nearby privately-owned gardens with succulents and grasses, water rills and courtyards designed by Ossart and Maurières. Hotel, breakfast and lunch included, dinner at own expense
Day 6: Morning visit to an exceptional walled private garden on the outskirts of Taroudannt continuing to the bustling, colourful souks. Lunch at the fabulous La Gazelle d’Or followed by a visit to their garden. Travel back to Marrakesh (4 hours) Hotel, breakfast and lunch included, dinner at own expense
Day 7: Free day in Marrakesh. Hotel and Breakfast included
Day 8: Depart for UK Breakfast included
Price includes: english speaking guide throughout the tour, 7 nights accommodation in riad in twin rooms, meals as above, transfers to and from airport and gardens when necessary, entrance fees to gardens, private transfer to Taroudannt
Not included: tips for guides, dinners, sightseeing entrance fees, bottled water, soft drinks or alcoholic beverages, international flights, travel insurance
Extra night of accommodation in Marrakech £30 pppn