Just a short flight from Europe, Morocco feels worlds away. So you trade grey skies for souks, kasbahs and Saharan dunes within hours. There are mountain lodges, ocean breezes and some of the finest riads anywhere. We have explored the country for years, so we know its hidden doors. Every one of our tailor-made holidays is shaped around you. As a result, Morocco rewards both quick escapes and grand tours.
Few countries pack such variety into easy distances. So a single week can blend city, mountains and desert. Meanwhile, the food, craft and colour are intoxicating. The riads and lodges are destinations in themselves. As a result, Morocco suits everyone from honeymooners to families.
Most journeys begin in Marrakech. So you plunge into the real souks with a guide who knows every turn. The gardens and palaces of Marrakech offer calm between forays. You might stay at the legendary La Mamounia or a hidden riad. Short on time? Our Long Weekend in Marrakech is the perfect taster.
Barely an hour away, the High Atlas rises like a wall. So you walk Berber trails and lunch on rooftop terraces. A day with the Berbers in the Ourika Valley opens up village life. You might stay at Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot or the famous Kasbah du Toubkal. Keen walkers love our Atlas trekking holiday.
Beyond the passes lies the great desert. So you sleep under the stars after a camel ride over the dunes. The silence of the Sahara is unforgettable at dawn. Camps like Dar Ahlam’s nomadic camp raise desert luxury to an art. Our Souks to the Sahara and Memory Road journeys go deep into the south.
For history, nowhere rivals Fez. So you wander the world’s largest car-free medina with a storyteller guide. The tanneries and madrasas of Fez feel medieval in the best sense. A Sephardic heritage tour reveals another layer still. Our Fez, Marrakech and the Atlas route links the imperial cities beautifully.
The Atlantic adds a salty, laid-back finale. So you stroll the ramparts and fish stalls of Essaouira. The coast is breezy, bohemian and effortlessly charming. You might stay at the stylish Dar Maya within the walls. Our Marrakech, Atlas and Atlantic Coast tour ties it all together.
There is a journey here for every pace. So the Grand Tour of Morocco gathers the whole country in style. For pure indulgence, try Morocco in Style. Families, meanwhile, love our Family Holiday in Morocco with its camels, kasbahs and pools.
Generally, spring and autumn are ideal across the country. By contrast, high summer suits the coast and mountains better than the desert. Winter, meanwhile, brings crisp sunny days to Marrakech. So we tailor the route to the season. Either way, we advise on the ideal window for your dates.
Start with our ultimate guide to our Morocco holidays for inspiration. So you can see how the pieces fit together. When you are ready, simply get in touch with our specialists. We will then craft a private itinerary around your interests. As ever, every detail is arranged for you.
Where you stay in Morocco shapes the whole trip. So we choose riads with rooftop breakfasts, kasbahs with valley views and camps with lantern-lit dinners. The serene Berber Lodge sits in olive groves outside Marrakech. Meanwhile, Dar Ahlam in Skoura turns hospitality into theatre. As a result, each night feels like part of the story.
Moroccan cooking deserves a trip of its own. So you graze on tagines, grilled meats and pastries dusted with cinnamon. A street-food tour of Marrakech leads you to the stalls locals love. Equally, a farm-to-table day shows where it all begins. In short, come hungry.
The country invites you to be active. So you can ride a balloon over the palm groves or go mountain biking in the Atlas. Film fans detour to the mud-brick citadel of Ait Benhaddou. Meanwhile, the blue lanes of Chefchaouen reward photographers endlessly. As a result, no two days need look alike.
Everything we arrange in Morocco is private and hand-built. So you travel with your own driver and the guides we trust personally. We know which riads sing and which passes to take slowly. Meanwhile, our partners in Marrakech are on call throughout. As a result, the country’s magic comes without its hassles.
In the end, Morocco lingers like its mint tea. So the colours, calls and kindness stay long after the flight home. Many of our travellers return for a different season or region. Meanwhile, the country keeps a few surprises back for next time. As a result, one visit is rarely enough.
A long weekend works for Marrakech alone. So a week to ten days suits a wider loop. We will advise on a realistic pace.
Wonderful. Camels, kasbahs and pool-blessed riads keep children delighted. So our family itineraries are firm favourites.
Entirely. Every itinerary is private and shaped around you. Simply share your dates and interests, and we will craft the rest.
Combine the bustling souks of colourful Marrakech before experiencing the timeless Berber culture and stunning views in the High Atlas Mountains.
A trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains allows you to walk through timeless Moroccan Berber villages and along dramatic scenic valleys overlooked by the towering peaks. You’ll be staying in the best possible lodges and boutique hotels.
Explore the bustling souks of Marrakech, the breathtaking scenic beauty and Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains and the sleepy fishing town of Essaouira. In short, this brief taste of Morocco is an ideal first visit to this vibrant country.
Fez and Marrakech are undeniably Morocco’s most iconic and evocative cities, packed with all the magical charm that makes Morocco so mesmerising. This itinerary allows you an immersive experience of both, and additionally, some gentle R&R in the mountains to conclude your trip.
There is something impossibly romantic in delving into the great dunes of the Saharan Desert. Nights under canvas, sunsets and camel rides; experiences that undoubtedly make you feel like you have escaped.
Marrakech makes for a beautiful long weekend from any European city. With five days, you will have plenty of time to both explore and relax. The weather is perfect in the winter, and you can also immerse yourself in a fascinating culture.
Memory Road is an exclusive four-wheel drive luxury adventure through the off-the-beaten-track delights of southern Morocco, which quite simply takes the experience of Morocco to a whole new level.
Morocco in Style: A Luxury Adventure is quite simply the most stylish way to see this incredible country. You’ll stay at the most iconic hotels, and by taking a private helicopter, delve deep into Morocco’s hidden interior.
This private family holiday in Morocco is packed with experiences your children will adore. Morocco is the closest destination that will allow your children to immerse themselves in a different culture.
This comprehensive private tour of Morocco brings together the sights and sounds of this fantastic destination, and the chance to discover more than the well-trodden paths around Marrakech.
Discover Marrakech, a city that lies under the dramatic peaks of the Atlas Mountains and has for centuries been a trading post between the deserts of the Sahara and the ports that traded with Europe. Within the heart of the city, you find the Medina. This labyrinth of narrow alleyways are a delight to wander through. Known as souqs, you will pass by traditional marketplaces and artisans at work. The main square, Djemaa el-Fna, comes alive at sunset.
The Atlas Mountains are known to the local Berber people as ‘Idraren Draren’ or Mountain of Mountains. The High Atlas runs 1000km from the Atlantic Coast near Agadir to Khenifra in the northeast. Most guests tend to explore the area to the south of Marrakech, and we can also offer tailor-made itineraries to more remote areas, including the anti-Atlas Mountains.
Once you cross the Atlas Mountains, you enter Southern Morocco and the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert. There are two exceptional destinations to visit if you are considering visiting the Moroccan Sahara. The first is Merzouga and the vast dune of the Erg Chebbi. These lie to the south of Fes, about an 8-9 hour drive over the Atlas Mountains.
Fez and northern Morocco is an area that is perfect for a second-time holiday to Morocco. Fez offers a far more authentic taste of Morocco, with the Medina and souqs offer a glimpse of the timeless charm that many people seek when visiting Morocco. This area is fertile and has been for centuries the breadbasket …
Morocco’s Atlantic coast stretches from Cape Spartel right down to the border with Western Sahara. You find Morocco’s capital, Rabat, and its financial centre in Casablanca, the fishing village of Essaouira and Oualidia.
Most importantly, our luxury Morocco holidays are fully customisable and conducted privately. For example, you can arrive and depart on any day you choose, with your own driver and the guides we trust personally. We can arrange international flights, or you can book these directly or with air-miles.
We always start with a blank sheet of paper when designing your holiday. Above all, the best way to begin is by calling us for a quick conversation about how we can make your trip to Morocco exceptionally special. For instance, tell us whether Marrakech, the Atlas, the Sahara or the coast calls loudest. As a result, we can craft an itinerary that fits entirely around you.
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Generally, January is a reasonably good time for a tour of Morocco. The daytime temperatures in Marrakech are about 18°C. As a result, it will be pretty chilly at night. The wildflowers are in full bloom in the Atlas Mountains. Furthermore, the mountains are also snow-capped. Temperatures in the Atlas Mountains will only get to about ten °C in the daytime. Morocco's desert areas are colder, especially at night. The Rif Valley (for example, Chefchaouen) gets a lot of rainfall in January.
The temperatures are getting warmer in February. In Marrakech, daytime temperatures are up to 20°C. Furthermore, it is about 12°C in the Atlas Mountains. It's an excellent month to do a touring itinerary into the desert. Moreover, nighttime temperatures have increased a little.
March is a perfect time to visit Morocco. Temperatures in Marrakech have risen to 23°C. Besides, they are about 14°C in the Atlas Mountains. Furthermore, it will be about 19°C in Essaouira on the coast.
April and May are some of the very best months to visit Morocco. Firstly, temperatures in Marrakech are at 26°C. Secondly, they are a pleasant 17°C in the Atlas Mountains. Thirdly, it's also pleasantly warm on the coast. It's getting much hotter down in the desert, getting up to about 29°C.
May is again excellent in Morocco. Firstly, Marrakech basks in daytime temperatures of 29°C. Secondly, it's 21°C in the Atlas Mountains, meaning that it's possible to start thinking about treks at higher altitudes. The desert areas begin to get much hotter, getting up to 33°C. Therefore it is the last month you should be considering a trip here.
Above all, June is a crossover month. Firstly, temperatures in Marrakech are up to 33°C. Therefore it becomes scorching in the heat of the day. As a result, we suggest opting for a hotel with a pool! Secondly, it's a lovely 25°C in the Atlas Mountains. Therefore, you can easily spend a few days here before heading to the coast. The temperatures on the beach are a pleasant 21°C.
July is when temperatures rocket in Morocco. Marrakech bakes in temperatures of 38°C in the daytime. You will find it slightly better in the Atlas Mountains, at about 30°C. Therefore, it's best to opt for a hotel with air-conditioning and a pool. It's a popular time to make the ascent of Mt Toubkal. It's still a perfect time to stay on the coast, where temperatures only reach the mid-twenties.
August is again sweltering. Much like July, Marrakech will be seeing temperatures approaching 40°C. That said, the coast is still fantastic. Therefore a combination of the Atlas Mountains and the beach would work well.
September is when things cool down in Morocco. Firstly, temperatures in Marrakech drop to a lovely 33°C. Secondly, it's 25°C in the Atlas Mountains. The desert regions start to cool down to about 34°C, so definitely possible to visit.
October is another one of the best months for a luxury Morocco holiday. Marrakech is almost perfect, with daytime temperatures of 34°C. The Atlas has almost perfect trekking temperatures at 19°C. The desert temperatures drop down to 29°C.
November is an excellent time to visit Morocco. The Atlas Mountains starts to become snow-capped. You can sunbathe in temperatures of 22°C in Marrakech, whilst seeing this fantastic view. Up in the Atlas, the daytime temperatures are 14°C. There it is ideal for proper trekking holidays rather than sitting out! The coast is still warm, with a gentle 21°C. Furthermore, It's a great month to visit the desert.
December starts to get chillier. Temperatures in Marrakech drop to about 22°C. It's cold in the Atlas, especially at night. However, it is ideal for day walks if you have a few layers first thing in the morning.
The best time to visit Morocco is from late March to May, and late September to November. So temperatures are pleasant, letting you explore the whole country comfortably. The cities, mountains and desert all shine in these months. As a result, most of our journeys are planned for them.
The Atlantic coast runs to its own gentle rhythm. So winter holds a steady 20°C or so, while summer stays cool enough to enjoy, peaking around 25 to 30°C. Essaouira’s breezes keep even August comfortable. As a result, the coast works in any season.
It gets very hot in Marrakech and Fez in July and August. By contrast, this is the best window for high-altitude trekking, such as climbing Mt Toubkal, from June to September. So summer suits the mountains rather than the medinas. We route accordingly.
It turns a little chilly from late November to early February, especially in the Atlas Mountains. The desert also gets cold at night during these months. However, Marrakech serves crisp, sunny winter days. So pack layers and the season rewards you.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.