Ouirgane Valley

L’Amandier lies in the Ouirgane Valley, south of Marrakech, ten minutes beyond the market town of Asni. Being right in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains is what makes this truly special in the world of Moroccan villa development.

People seem to fall into two camps… those who want to be right amidst the vibrancy and chaos of Marrakech and those who prefer to indulge in the rare and abundant serenity of the Atlas Mountains. We fell into the latter and found a place that is indescribably beautiful and unique. The questions we are always asked is ‘what is there to do there?’ Read on and discover ...

Local Ouirgane business speaks from the heart…

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on May 2nd, 2011 · Leave a comment

This weeks tradegy in Djemaa el Fna, Marrakech has saddened Moroccans across the country. Our friends and neighbours at La Bergerie in Ouirgane, eloquently express what I’m sure are the feelings of many. I will let their email do the talking… Dear Sir, Mme We are writing, first of all, to express our deep regret [...]

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Winter sun at L’Amandier, Morocco

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on April 13th, 2011 · Leave a comment

Ever get the feeling that the winter months in Europe go on far too long? Do you long for the sunshine and the feeling that the sky is soaring high above you rather than lurking overhead as a murky grey mass? We most definitely do, which is one of the reasons we love Morocco so [...]

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Arriving in Marrakech and getting in the driving seat…

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on March 11th, 2011 · Leave a comment

If you are heading to L’Amandier, or the Atlas mountains in general, and you are happy behind the wheel on foreign roads, then hiring a car is an excellent choice. Most of the international companies are represented at the airport, can be prebooked, and are easy to find. At the time of writing they were [...]

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