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Four must-do Moroccan adventures
With soaring dunes, pounding surf and craggy mountains, Morocco is an adventure playground for grown-ups
As an adventure destination, Morocco offers intrepid travellers the whole spectrum of dramatic scenery, from mountains and ocean, to beautiful desert landscapes. Whether you want to get airborne with a kitesurfing course in the coastal enclave of Essaouira, or get off the beaten track with a multi-day trek in the Atlas Mountains, there’s an adventure awaiting every visitor to Morocco.
Surfing and yoga in Agadir - Paradis Plage Resort
With a gorgeous beachfront setting near the quiet village of Taghazout, just 28km north of the busy resort town of Agadir, this immaculate spa hotel has earned a sterling reputation among surf bums, spa snobs and yoga junkies alike. The menu is all cold-pressed juices and hearty salads, the surf instructors are world-class, and the tranquil yoga pavilion overlooks the ocean. Health never came easier.
Golf in Marrakech - Amanjena
The Amanjena is a zen five-star retreat with exceptional service, Moorish-inspired architecture and a tranquil location 12 miles south of Marrakech. But the adjacent 18-hole Amelkis Championship golf course is the jewel in the crown, overlooking both the stunning cluster of 32 pavilions and the Atlas Mountains in the distance. It’s hard to imagine a more exotic setting in which to practice your swing.
Kitesurfing in Essaouira - Explora Morocco
The expert team at Explora Morocco teaches everything from wakeboarding and stand-up paddle boarding to classic windsurfing, but wind-blasted Essaouira has become a kitesurfer’s paradise in recent years. Thanks to the combination of strong, steady winds and a protected lagoon perfect for beginners, a five-day course will have you up and away. You’ll return to reality with the best possible souvenir: an adrenalin-fuelled new sport obsession.
Trekking in the Atlas Mountains - Wild Morocco
British-born bespoke adventure company Wild Morocco can arrange all sorts of unforgettable adventures, from 4x4 off-roading expeditions across the Sahara, to stargazing at a Berber campsite in the desert. But it’s the expertly put together multi-day treks in the Atlas Mountains that have earned them a place in every adrenalin junkie’s Moroccan little black book. Whether you make it a micro-adventure over two nights or a life-changing nine-night expedition, the ever-changing landscape and rewarding terrain makes Morocco an unforgettable destination for hikers.