diff --git a/pytest.ini b/pytest.ini
index 56724df..dd2f1a2 100644
--- a/pytest.ini
+++ b/pytest.ini
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 [pytest]
 python_files = test_*.py tests_*.py
+norecursedirs = integration_tests/*
+
 markers =
     exclude_from_default_run: Marker to exclude tests from the default run.