Colors of Morocco

What's Included

• Visit to a nomad family

  Visit a nomad family and learn about their ancient traditions.

• Desert experience by 4x4

  Experience the desert by 4x4 and during your two-night camp stay.

• Culinary workshop

  Select your own ingredients for a culinary workshop at a local women’s cooperative.

• Winery tour and tasting

  Indulge in a tour and tasting at a winery estate.

• Guided tour of Fes

  Explore Fes, one of the holiest Muslim cities in the world, with a guided tour.

• Visit to the Kasbah des Oudaias

  Visit the Kasbah des Oudaias, with its narrow and colorful alleyways.

• Atlas Mountains view

  Pause for a view of the Atlas Mountains, with its extraordinary scenery and Berber villages.

• Interactive cooking class

  Join a local women’s training center for an interactive cooking class.

• Visit to Hassan II Mosque

  Visit the largest functioning mosque in Africa, the Hassan II Mosque, with a privately led tour.

What's Not Included

• Optional tours

  Optional tours such as the full-day tour of Meknes and Volubilis are not included.

• Personal expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional meals are not included.

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

• International flights

  International flights to and from Morocco are not included.

Experiences

• Visit a nomad family and learn about their ancient traditions.
• Experience the desert by 4x4 and during your two-night camp stay.
• Stroll through the cobbled alleyways of ancient markets and medinas.

Options

Fes: Volubilis & Meknes with Local Moroccan Lunch Discover Morocco’s fascinating history on a full-day tour from Fes to Volubilis and Meknes. Travel to Meknes, one of four Imperial cities in Morocco where you will see the Bab Mansour gate, one of the best examples of Almohad architecture. Then head to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its impressive and well-preserved Roman ruins, one of the most important Roman sites in North Africa. Enjoy a lunch with your fellow travelers at a local restaurant. Duration approximately 7 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 6 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.




Marrakech: Marrakech by Night Jemaa el Fna, the main square of Marrakech, comes alive at night. You will travel by carriage and experience it in a whole new light; smell the intoxicating culinary creations from the food stalls and listen to the rhythms of local musicians and entertainers. Later, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and toast to your evening in Marrakech. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 5 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.




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Culinaries

• Select your own ingredients for a culinary workshop at a local women’s cooperative.
• Experience a dish prepared by the women of the Ksar following traditional recipes.
• Indulge in a tour and tasting at a winery estate.

Must See

• Pause for a view of the Atlas Mountains, with its extraordinary scenery and Berber villages.
• Visit the Kasbah des Oudaias, with its narrow and colorful alleyways.
• Explore Fes, one of the holiest Muslim cities in the world.

Choice Highlights

Rabat Rabat is the capital of Morocco where you will visit the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and explore the clean and evocative Oudaya Kasbah. While there, take a look around to enjoy the sight of pristine palm lined boulevards and perfect beaches.

Fes Once the capital of Morocco, Fes has become an increasingly popular tourist destination. Fes was founded in 789 and is Morocco’s oldest imperial city. Its “old town,” also called Medina, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite its traditional character, there are some modern sections built by the French, called “ville nuvelle.” Today, Fes is a bustling commercial center. Many non-Moroccans are now restoring traditional homes as second homes in the Fes medina. The popularity of Fes has increased since the King of Morocco wed a computer engineer from Fes, Salma Bennani.

Sahara Desert Luxury Tented Camp Make your way by 4x4 jeep to a luxurious tented camp for a magical two night stay in the Sahara Desert. Fall asleep under a blanket of stars, and wake up to a desert sunrise that paints the desert in orange hues.

Camel Ride Use a traditional mode of transportation today, trekking through the Sahara desert on a camel where all you can hear are the footsteps of the camel on the soft sand dunes. The sky is vast and clear in the day and filled with millions of bright stars at night. Set out and explore the landscapes alongside Berber cameleers.

Khamlia Music Village

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou This walled city, or ksar, sits along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It’s an incredible example of South Moroccan architecture comprised of a fascinating complex of buildings that provide a full spectrum of pre-Saharan construction techniques.

High Atlas Mountains Also called the Grand Atlas Mountains, the High Atlas Mountains are an impressive mountain range in central Morocco (Northern Africa). The High Atlas rises in the west at the Atlantic Ocean and stretches in an eastern direction to the Moroccan-Algerian border. This range separates the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. The population of the Atlas Mountains is mainly Berbers. The mountains have been home to a number of plant and animal species unique in Africa, many of which are endangered. One of the most unique elements of the Atlas Mountains is that they are rich in natural resources. There are deposits of iron ore, lead ore, copper, silver, mercury, rock salt, phosphate, marble, anthracite coal and natural gas, among other resources.

Marrakech Marrakech is a major city in the northwest African nation of Morocco. It is possibly the most important of Morocco’s four former imperial cities. The region was inhabited by Berber farmers from Neolithic times, but the actual city was founded in A.D. 1062. Like many Moroccan cities, Marrakech is comprised of the old, fortified city packed with vendors and their stalls, bordered by modern neighborhoods. Today it is one of the busiest cities in Africa and serves as a major economic center and tourist destination.

Moroccan Crafts Shopping Tour or Local Hammam Experience or Relax at Hotel It’s your choice! Your first choice is to embark on a walking tour with a local guide, stopping at shops along the way. Take a journey along the paths of traditional craftsmanship, learn about some of the most iconic Moroccan crafts, its ancient origins, and today’s uses and get a deeper look into the Moroccan culture. Your second choice is to relax in a traditional Hammam, a community bathhouse and experience this ancient form of wellness, where you will relax and take in the steam and cleanse, where locals still come together and socialize today. If you’d prefer, you may also return to the hotel to relax by the pool.



"Moroccan Crafts" Shopping Tour

Activity Level 2



Local Hammam Experience

Activity Level 2



Return to Hotel to Enjoy Pool & Grounds

Activity Level 1

Cooking Class Join a local women’s cooperative in an interactive cooking class. Head to le jardin to source your own herbs and vegetables and learn the secret to making the country’s most celebrated dish: the tagine.

Casablanca Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and is located on the country’s western coast on the Atlantic Ocean. Today, Casablanca is known as one of the most important cities in Africa, both economically and demographically, as it is Morocco’s chief port and industrial center. The area which is today Casablanca was founded and settled by Berbers in the 7th century B.C. It was used as a port by the Phoenicians and later the Romans. It currently has an up-and-coming contemporary art scene, and it has beautifully restored French colonial buildings and an authentic old part of town.

Hassan II Mosque Gaze upon the intricate, colorful artistry of ceramic tile and hand-carved stone during a visit to the breathtaking Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco. It’s minaret is the tallest in the world, at 689 ft. tall.

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Mode of Transport

Travel through Morocco with ease, utilizing a combination of private transfers and 4x4 Jeeps for desert exploration. Enjoy scenic drives through the Atlas Mountains and along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, ensuring a comfortable and memorable journey.

Accommodation

Experience a variety of accommodations throughout Morocco, including the Flower Town Hotel & Spa in Casablanca, Riad Yacout in Rabat, and a luxurious tented camp in the Sahara Desert. Enjoy the unique charm of each location, from traditional riads to modern hotels.