Main Info
Duration
7 nights
Better
Feb – Jun
Sep - Dec
Coins)
Arabic – Berber
Language(s)
Moroccan dirham
Magical and mysterious, Morocco is a place of ancient mountain tribes, bustling markets and laid-back coastal towns.
This Morocco trip showcases the best of this attractive country, including the Bahia Palace, Si Said Museum, Koranic Ben Youssef Medersa School and the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech.
You will be able to soak up the atmospheric and theatrical atmosphere of the Souk-filled Medina by day and Djemaa el Fna Square at night.
Then hike through the Ourika valley in the Atlas Mountains, passing unspoiled Berber villages.
Finish your Morocco tour by exploring the historic coastal city of Essaouira at a leisurely pace.
itinerary
Fly to Marrakech where you will be met by a member of staff and taken to Les Jardins de la Medina, your home for the next three nights. A great place to start your Moroccan adventure.
Start by discovering the city of Rose. The Bahia Palace, built by order of the grand vizier Sidi Moussa in 1880. Afterwards, there is time to visit the Dar Si Said Museum to admire beautifully decorated weapons, clothing and jewelry. After lunch, head to the Benan Youssef Medersa Koranic School and the influential Koutoubia Mosque, with its minaret dominating the skyline.
Today you will have a free day to enjoy the hotel and enjoy the atmosphere of Marrakech. This great economic center is filled with mosques, markets and gardens. Stroll through its historic streets, soaking up the enticing sights and smells of one of Africa's great cities. Shop for handicrafts and ceramics and visit the bustling street food stalls of Djemaa El-Fna square at night.
We will take you from Marrakech to the countryside to the Atlas Mountains, the highest mountain range in North Africa, for a 2 night stay. Ancient Rocky Mountains are everywhere, holding many secrets that you will discover in the coming days.
Enjoy a day exploring the Atlas Mountains with a hike through the Ourika valley. You will walk south along the river, through the Berber villages of Timalize and Tamzendent and the salt mine and villages of Akhilij and Tagadirt. Continue through the forested valley towards Tourirt, among groves of fruit trees. You will be accompanied by an English-speaking expert mountain guide, a muleteer and a mule to carry groceries, including a picnic.
Today you will be taken to Essaouira where your hotel in the heart of the old town. Upon arrival, you will have free time to relax or stroll around this attractive coastal town. It is steeped in history, but also known as one of the surfing capitals of the world.
Enjoy a half-day walking tour of historic Essaouira. Its islands were inhabited in the 7th century BC and the pottery found here proves the presence of Carthaginians and Phoenicians. The Portuguese fortified the city in the 16th century and named it Mogador.
After a hearty breakfast, you will be taken back to Essaouira airport or Marrakech for your flight home.
