If you're into adventure sports, you've come to the right place. The landscapes and terrain surrounding Marrakesh are ideal for numerous sports and activities.
You can go hiking, walking, mountain-biking, climbing, ice climbing, trekking on snow rackets, rock climbing, skiing and much much more...all surrounded by some fantastic landscapes.
Winter in Marrakesh
The snow falls in the mountains just south of Marrakesh every winter. From mid-January to mid-February there is usually enough snowfall in the Atlas mountains to accommodate skiers. The Oukaimden ski resort is less than 70 Km away from Marrakesh and is equipped with good mechanical repairs. You don't need to bring your ski equipment all the way from home, all you need can be rented, and you should get away with 250 dh (25 €) paid for a full day here. The conditions here are amazing and you’ll find some unforgettable itineries.
A winter journey in Oukaimden allows you ascending high peaks, enjoying some steep ski descents and also experiencing remote Berber villages with their renowned hospitality.
Golf in Marrakesh
Golf has its Tradition in Morocco, because since the early 20ies the Royal Golf Course in Marrakesh exists.
This is not a surprise; the former Moroccan king Hassan II and also the present king of morocco Mohammed VI support this sport. Golfer found this support because a lot of member of the royal family also play Golf and Hassan II himself was an enthusiastic golfer.
That’s why one a year he organized a great invitation tournament, where the world’s best golfers participated.
To develop Morocco and to make Golf to the Leadership of the Tourist Development, the National Moroccan Tourist Office writes out since 1996 the International Press-Tournament. Last year 50 golfing journalists participated.
Golf places in Marrakesh :
-Royal Golf of Marrakesh : (18 holes, Par 72, 5658m)
An old place with a lot of tradition.
-Club de la Palmeraire: Planned by the architect Robert Trent Jones is this marvellous Golf-place. To play golf in a surrounding like 1001nights with three lakes, a oriental dream. 7km away from the town inmid the Palmeraie, the great area of palm trees. for the golf place the green is imported from the United States to allow to play golf under equal conditions the whole year.
Very near to the place the Hotel Palmeraie Golf Palace, an luxury oases of several colours, Moroccan architecture. It is an ideal place to spend the nights during your stay to play golf at the Golf place.
-Golf d´ Amelkis: The youngest Golf-place in Marrakech. 12km from the town in an area of over 63He.
Bicycling in Marrakesh
If you like cycling, you can rent bicycles from the hotels for whole or half day and paddle round the city at their own leisure. A bicycle costs about 45/35DH for a whole/half day.
Horse Riding in Marrakesh
Here in Marrakesh, you can get on the horse back and gallop around at the:
- Royal Club Euquestre
- Ranch de la Palmeraie
- Hotel Club Sport Roserai Ourigane
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