Four must-do Moroccan adventures
With soaring dunes, pounding surf and craggy mountains, Morocco is an adventure playground for grown-ups
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Your support makes all the difference.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.