Medinas, Souks & Imperial Cities

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure for a short stop to the picturesque city of Ifrane, known for its pointed slate roofs, rich and varied fauna decorating the most beautiful hiking trails.

From here, transfer to Marrakech. Along the way, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and indulge in delicious traditional Moroccan cuisine (at your own expense). Arrive in Marrakech and take advantage of the rest of the evening at your own leisure. Take this time to acquaint yourself with your new surroundings. Overnight stay in Marrakech.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on a half-day city tour of Marrakech, also known as the ‘Red Pearl’. In the morning, start by visiting the Minaret of Koutobia, dating back to the XIII century and considered to be the lighthouse and spiritual center of the city.

Continue on to the Menara Gardens and Bahia Palace, a fine example of Muslim Medieval architecture highlighting its hall of ambassadors. From here, make your way to a spices and argan oil atelier where you will learn abundantly about the craft. Finally, briefly stop by the Jema el F’naa Square, the very center of the medina, known for its charming alleyways and bustling souks.

The rest of the day is yours to spend as you see fit. Take this time to go souvenir shopping in one of Marrakech’s souks to bring back home bargained goods. As an added option to your day, why not enjoy a magical dinner in the Medina with a live performance?* Overnight stay in Marrakech. 

*Optional Dinner in Medina With Live Show: Enjoy dinner at the stunning Dar Essalam restaurant where not only the food is to be admired but also the architecture and decoration of the eatery. Moorish music will enliven the atmosphere for a belly dancer to entrance you with her sways.

Menu: Variety of Moroccan salads, Chicken Tagine with lemon, Orange with cinnamon, Tea. It will be necessary to inform about allergies, intolerances or vegetarian/vegan diet at the time of booking in order to adapt the menu.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the entire day at your leisure. Perhaps you can use this time to relax and take advantage of Marrakech’s luxury spas and hammams. Alternatively, why not take part in an unforgettable excursion to Essaouira/Mogador*, known as the mecca of poets and painters? Overnight stay in Marrakech.

*Optional Excursion to Essaouira/Mogador: Declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2002, the fortified city of Essaouira, overlooking the Atlantic, was walled in the 15th century where Phoenician, Cretan and Punic influences can still be observed today. Embark on this stunning excursion of the city where you will also stop to observe the peculiar way of collecting the fruits of the Argan tree, from which its medicinal oil is extracted.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the entire day at your leisure. Take in the beauty of the city one last time before ending your trip. Perhaps you can use this time to sample culinary Moroccan delights or do some last minute shopping. Alternatively, we recommend taking part in an optional excursion to the Ourika Valley*. Overnight stay in Marrakech. 

*Optional excursion to Ourika Valley: Located 60 km away from Marrakech, this valley made up of picturesque landscapes is home to Berbers who maintain their customs and traditional way of life despite being so close to the main city. During the excursion, you will get to visit the residence of a native Berber family for you to acquaint yourself further with their lifestyle.

Breakfast at the hotel*. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport ** of Marrakech to board a flight back to the US. 

*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

**The transfer to the airport may be shared with other travelers in your tour group. You may be required to wait at the airport before taking your flight, depending on the flight departure times.

For your convenience, you can choose to book a private airport transfer at a time that suits you best, which you can add to your reservation during the next step of the booking process.