If you have explored the medina of Marrakech and have searched for bargains in the extensive souk, you have listened to the narrators tell their magic in the Djemaa el Fna square and have dined Moroccan cuisine, it is time to continue to discover more. of the magic of Morocco. Marrakech is located in the foothills of the snow-covered Atlas Mountains, the North African mountain range that links Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. Here, the High Atlas mountain range is cut by the Draa river to the south and the Imlil valley, the Ourika valley, the Zat valley ... to the north. Many excursions can be made from Marrakech to the Berber valleys of the High Atlas mountains, which are only an hour's drive from the city. Here are some days of tours that you can do from Marrakech. Itinerary In an exceptional location on the Atlantic coast, a rocky peninsula that defies the waves, this ancient Portuguese city will surprise you with its unexpected architecture: house with blue shutters and cannons pointing towards the open sea. Known as Mogador until the eighteenth century, Essaouira was occupied by the Portuguese in the sixteenth century and still shows traces of this occupation. THE BEACH: this beach is known by the organizers of sailboard contests, and presents a real challenge for surf professionals. EL PUERTO: The port of Essaouira was built in the 18th century. The port of Timbuktu, as it served to link black Africa with Europe and America. One of the liveliest places in the city, where fish are sold at auction after the return of multicolored fishing boats. THE SAKAL: Founded for purely military purposes, it protected the ocean and preserved the city against any attack thanks to a collection of European bronze cannons that constantly pointed to the ocean. THE FISH SOUK: offers a variety of fresh fish directly from the port. Tourist can taste grilled fish right there in a corner. THE JEWELER SOUK: unique in their style, the jewels are designed by highly trained craftsmen in the place.