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- Discover Morocco’s culinary wonders during Exclusive Experiences, including a picnic at the ruins of Volubilis, a home-cooked pastilla dinner in Fes and a medfouna demonstration in Khemliya.
- Soak in the views from the rooftop of your Feature Stay hotel in the heart of the Fes medina, which offers memorable local hospitality and traditional touches at every turn.
- Dive into the Moroccan way of life as you travel with an experienced local leader and expert local guides, visit a typical home in Fes and meet the women of the Tawesna social enterprise in Ait Benhaddou.
- See some iconic sights during visits to the ruins of Volubilis, the incredible Sahara Desert, the timeless Ait Benhaddou, the tranquil oasis of Skoura and the bustling cities of Fes and Marrakech.
- Learn the tricks of the trade during an Exclusive Experience – a hands-on bread making workshop with local women in Imlil – then, enjoy the delicious fresh bread as part of your lunch.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, the High Atlas Foundation. Donations help manage their sustainable agriculture programs in Morocco's High Atlas Mountain region, which builds plant nurseries and provides skills training for locals.
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- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Casablanca - Welcome Dinner
- Casablanca - Hassan II Mosque
- Volubilis - Picnic Lunch
- Fes - Home-cooked Pastilla Dinner
- Volubilis - Entrance and guided tour
- Meknes - Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- Fes - Funduq al-Najjarin
- Fes - Medersa El Attarine
- Fes - Medina walking tour
- Fes - Tea Break
- Khemliya - Medfouna cooking demonstration
- Sahara Desert - Camel ride
- Sahara Desert - Amazigh dinner with Gnaoua music
- Khemliya - Village walking tour
- Todra Gorge - Home-cooked Lunch
- Todra Gorge - Hike
- Sahara Desert - Camel ride
- Skoura - Kasbah Amridil
- Skoura - Palm grove walk
- Ait Benhaddou - Lunch at Tawesna
- Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
- Ait Benhaddou - Taman’Art Space Studio Visit
- Imlil - Valley walk
- Imlil - Home-cooked Picnic Lunch
- Marrakech - Medina walking tour
- Marrakech - Palais Bahia
- Marrakech - Fresh orange juice tasting
Itinerary
Salaam Alaikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your adventure begins in Casablanca, where you’ll be met at the airport by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight to meet your local leader and your new travel companions....
This morning, visit one of Casablanca’s most impressive sites – the Mosque of Hassan II. Second only in size to the great mosque at Mecca, it’s one of the only religious sites here that’s open to non-Muslims. Drive to Meknes to visit Mausoleum Moulay Ismail, where the...
Today, head into the Old Town, known locally as Fes el Bali. Your leader will share stories of the city’s history as you walk through twisting streets and alleyways, passing donkeys piled high with goods. Walking by historic khans, dye-pits and stalls loaded with frag...
Today, leave the intensity of the city behind for the desert oasis town of Erfoud. Prepare for a long driving day and have your camera ready as there will be plenty of stops to appreciate the ever-changing Moroccan landscape along the way. Wind past olive groves, shep...
Spend the morning exploring Khemliya – a village on the fringe of the orange-coloured Erg Chebbi sand dunes. This traditional Saharan village is known for a distinctive style of music and dance. For lunch today, you’ll get to see how the local speciality dish of medfo...
Start the day with a camel ride across the desert during sunrise, watching the landscape turn remarkable shades of orange. After breakfast, you’ll drive to Todra Gorge – a massive trench that rises over 250 m to form one of the most dramatic and spectacular natural si...
Today, you’ll take a walk through shady palm groves. This will take around two to three hours, depending on the interests of the group, and will be over gentle terrain. During your walk, your leader will explain the importance of date farming in Morocco, and you’ll se...
Depart Skoura and travel to Ait Benhaddou – a hilltop site almost unchanged since the 11th century. Its kasbah is one of the most beautiful in Morocco and the fortified village is a fine example of clay architecture. You may recognise the site from films and TV shows ...
After breakfast, set off to explore the village of Imlil and the surrounding area on a leader-led walk, which will take about three hours, depending on the abilities and interests of the group. During the walk you’ll gain more insight into everyday life as the locals go about their mornings.
After breakfast, you’ll travel to Marrakech – your final destination and home for the next two nights. Today, a local guide will bring the magic of Marrakech to life as you tour the medina and the bustling souks. Explore the orange blossom-scented courtyards and the e...
Today is free to explore Marrakech at your own pace. You might like to visit Le Jardin Secret – a traditional garden with a gorgeous courtyard. Or, head back into the medina and practice your haggling skills. For your final evening, maybe join your group for a farewell dinner – your leader will be able to recommend some fantastic local restaurants.
With no further activities planned, your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you’d like to extend your time in Marrakech, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.
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- Riad Nesma Suites & Spa
- 128 , Riad Zitoune Lakdim Medina
- Marrakech
- 40040
- MOROCCO
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- 27 Aug 2024 (XMPF240827)
- Riad la Cle D'or
- 157 Derb Rahala Kasbah,
- Marrakech
- MOROCCO
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