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.
When you arrive in Marrakech, we will first drive you straight to the Atlas Mountains. The drive will generally take about an hour. You will then have your first three days at a slower pace of life, giving you a lovely introduction to Morocco.
The Atlas Mountains is home to the Berber people, whose hospitality is world-famous and undeniably genuine. Above all, we will tailor your experience in the hills to how much you like to walk. Furthermore, we can arrange anything from easy-going ambles to local villages to more extensive day treks for experienced walkers. We love to take you into the local villages and allow you to have mint tea in a local home. For the more active, you can set off mountain biking or horse riding. You might want to sit by the pool, read a book and admire the view!
Next, return to Marrakech. Marrakech is an incredible labyrinth of narrow streets, where cultural morass set against the backdrop of the snow-clad peaks of the Atlas mountains. The gatherings of singers, herbalists, preachers, snake charmers, water carriers, storytellers and vendors are unmistakably north African. You’ll have three nights here, so enough time to be guided into the souqs to give you the chance to get your bearings.
We can offer different experiences depending on your interests. Firstly, we could include a hot-air balloon ride over the Agafay Desert. Secondly, you might like to try our street-food tasting experience or learn to cook at Maison Arabe. Thirdly, we can arrange visits to the gardens of Marrakech, quirky museums, or the hidden souks. Lastly, we can arrange a more in-depth historical tour. You’ll have time at leisure to gently peruse under your own steam and plenty of time to relax too.
Finally, you will be driven to Essaouria, a drive of about two hours. Above all, it is known for its superb seafood and friendly souks.
| £1795 | - | £2995 |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | Gold |
| Days | Location | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 - 3 | Atlas Mountains | Kasbah Bab Ourika Kasbah Tamadot |
| Day 4-6 | Marrakech | Riad Kaiss Le Farnatchi |
| Day 7-9 | Essaouira / Atlantic Coast | Dar Maya La Sultana Oualidia |
| Day 10 | Marrakech Airport | Fly Home |
To begin with, arrive in Marrakech where we will provide a fast-track visa arrival service. Afterwards, pass through customs, where you will be met and privately transferred to the Atlas Mountains, a drive of one hour.
We’ll tailor your experience over these two days, depending on how much you want to get out walking, or you might simply want to relax. For instance, we can arrange a short amble to a local village to have mint tea in a local Berbers home. However, if you like to stretch your legs on a more challenging trek, we can arrange this. This maximises the chance to enjoy the natural landscapes of the Atlas Mountains.
Return to Marrakech, taking about an hour. Afterwards, spend the afternoon at leisure.
To begin with, meander through the medina, exploring an endless procession of souqs, mosques and medersas. Finally, just before sunset, visit the Djemaa el-Fna, the enormous square and atmospheric wonderland of torch-lit food stalls, snake charmers, storytellers and acrobats.
Today is always tailored to what you want to see and do. For example, this could be spending the day at leisure. If you want to get out and about, we can show you some of the quirky museums, hidden souqs, the superb gardens of Marrakech, a hot-air balloon flight or mountain biking.
Drive to the quaint fishing village of Essaouira, which stands on a peninsula swept by the trade winds. Everyone from the Phoenicians to the French has left their touches on this picturesque coastal town. And in 1949, Orson Welles chose Essaouira’s imposing battlements as the setting for his movie, Othello.
We suggest a leisurely time during your time in Essaouira. For instance, we can arrange a half-day walking tour of the medina and the souq, leaving you to meander the town under tour own steam in the afternoon.
Today, your driver will pick you up for the two-hour drive to Marrakech for your flight home. Alternatively, we can easily drop you off in Casablanca or Agadir if these work better for your international flight connections.
We can tweak and change any element of this itinerary and you can depart on any day you want, add nights here and there, and we can fully customise your day-to-day experiences depending on your interests. Here are just a few ideas of many that we can look at and discuss when we come to plan your tailor-made itinerary.
Firstly, we can change the number of nights at any location, and you can depart on any day of the week. Secondly, we can adapt the day-to-day experiences to suit your interests. Thirdly, we can add or remove any of the destinations featured. This might be adding a trip to the desert, or visiting the city of Fez for instance. Needless to say, do let us know and we build your perfect itinerary from scratch.
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.
Combine the bustling souks of colourful Marrakech before experiencing the timeless Berber culture and stunning views in the High Atlas Mountains.
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.
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.