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The artificial lake, Barrage Lalla Takarkoust
Day Trips
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Kasbah du Toubkal
many waterside restaurants,
including the long-established
Relais du Lac, which also offers
accommodation.
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Map C2 • Relais
du Lac, Route d'Amizmiz • 061 18 74 72
• www.hotel-relaisdulac-marrakech.com
A former tribal stronghold
deep in the Atlas Mountains, this
kasbah is at the foot of Jbel
Toubkal. The last part of the
journey is done by mule. Visitors
are brought up for a Berber lunch
and a hike and delivered back
into town before dark. You can
even stay overnight at the
kasbah
(see p93)
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Oukaimeden
Marrakech also serves as a
base for skiing for a part of the
year. Snowfall on the Atlas
between February and April
means business for the ski
resort at Oukaimeden high above
the Ourika Valley. There is a
chairlift and ski equipment can
be hired on site. The Bronze Age
petroglyphs are an attraction in
spring and summer.
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Map C2
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Kasbah Telouet
This medieval walled port-
city on the Atlantic coast a few
hours from Marrakech, boasts
rampart walks, souks, beaches, a
fishing harbour and a fascinating
hippy-era history
(see pp80-83)
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Barrage Lalla Takarkoust
To the south of Marrakech
on Route d'Amizmiz, this is an
impressive artificial lake with the
Atlas Mountains as a backdrop.
The clear water makes it a great
place to go swimming. You can
also take out one of the boats
for hire. Try out the fare at the
Travellers to Ouarzazate
invariably call on the imposing
mountain palace of Telouet, but if
your plans don't include a trip
south of the Atlas, then visit the
kasbah on a day trip from
Marrakech. A daily bus goes to
Telouet or you can hire a taxi for
the day; ask your hotel
to arrange it
(see p95)
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Tin Mal
About two hours'
drive south of
Marrakech, the
ancient, restored
mosque of Tin Mal
makes for a stunning
day out in case a full
trip over the Tizi-n-
Test pass is not
possible. If you go on
Kasbah du Toubkal
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For longer trips over the Atlas Mountains,
see pp88-99.
