Luxury Morocco Adventure

Start your morning off right with a breakfast buffet overlooking the Atlantic ocean and choose from a buffet of Moroccan inspired dishes and Mediterranean mezze. After a seamless checkout, your guide and driver will meet you for your transfer to the ancient city of Fez. En route, stop off at the historic Volubilis Roman Vestiges, the capital of Mauritania. Stretch your legs after the 3-hour car journey and discover the remarkable ruins and well preserved Roman mosaics of the 3rd century UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a Moroccan inspired lunch at Scorpion House while taking in the views of the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, an important Muslim pilgrimage site. After lunch you will continue your journey to Fez, stopping off in Meknes to tour the medina and the Square of Ruins. In the early evening, check in to one of the 7 suites at the boutique hotel Riad Karawan.

Overlooking the ancient city medina, the hotel’s whimsical interiors were created from original materials such as age-old handcrafted mosaic tiles and filigreed lanterns.

Wake up at your own pace and enjoy a classic breakfast buffet mixed with Moroccan flavours at the hotel. Today, your luxury morocco adventure sees you explore the cultural and spiritual heart of Morocco. Your expert guide will meet you at the Riad Karawan and transfer you around the Fez, stopping off at a viewpoint with panoramic views of the city and the winding alleys of the medina. For lunch, sample authentic Moroccan dishes at the Ruined Garden restaurant, located amidst the ruins of an old Fassi mansion within the medina. Continue your city tour through the Jewish neighbourhood, Mellah, or join the hustle and bustle of the marketplace and browse the handicrafts and spices on display in the souks. Return to the Riad Karawan to freshen up before a traditional dinner at the historic riad, La Maison Bleue. Originally the family home of Sidi Mohammed

El Abbadi’s, a famous judge and astrologer of his time. The restaurant serves centuries-old family recipes within the historic Fassi Mansion, transporting guests to a time of opulence and grandeur.

After breakfast and a seamless checkout from Riad Karawan before meeting your d driver who will transfer you to Fez Airport for your onward journey to the Ochre City, Marrakech. After a 1 hour flight, your private driver will eagerly await your arrival at Marrakech Airport and transfer you to Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot hotel at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. The former home of Luciano Tempo, a renowned antique dealer and interior designer, the 28 rooms at the Kasbah Tamadot overlook Mount Toubkal and traditional Berber villages.

Unwind after your exhilarating day of travel on a sun lounger at the infinity pool or sip on a refreshing, pre-dinner appetizer at the fireside bar. After a tasty dinner at Kasbah, end off your day at the outdoor cinema, showcasing a variety of classic films under the stars.

A breakfast of freshly baked breads and pastries with Moroccan specialities will be served on the poolside terrace, or if prefer, can be delivered to your room. After breakfast, your driver will meet you at Kasbah Tamadot to transfer you deeper into the Atlas Mountains along the ancient caravan route of Morocco. The 5 and a half hour journey will take you over the snaking Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass to Skoura, one of Morocco’s magnificent oases flourishing alongside the Sahara desert. Enroute, stop off at Irocha Lodge for lunch and visit the world-renowned Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, home to Hollywood movie sets and a picturesque example of southern Morocco architecture. After checking in to L’Ma Lodge, you will have time to unwind with a cup of mint tea in the lush gardens or cool off with a dip in the outdoor swimming pool.

Day 6 marks the start of your nomadic Luxury Morocco Adventure into the desert. After breakfast, your driver will meet you and transfer you by 4×4 towards the Southern Sahara Desert. Admire the changing landscapes as you make your way through arid mountainous landscapes to palm plantations and cultivated fields. Enroute stop at Azalai Lodge, hidden in the palm grove of Zagora for a summer lunch by the swimming pool before heading to the desert. Isolated between dunes, you will stay in a luxury marquee tent in the heart of the desert. Your desert adventure starts with a sunset camel ride followed by a candlelit dinner under the stars.

Your Luxury Morocco Adventure continues as you watch the sunrise over the desert dunes while having breakfast at your camp. Your driver will meet you for your transfer to L’Ma Lodge in Skoura, stopping off at Tazenakht to learn about Berber traditions and the story behind their colorful tapestries. You will arrive at the lodge in time for a late lunch in the gardens before learning about the unique ecosystems of the palm groves on an expert-guided walking tour to Kasbah Amridil. Return to the lodge for a traditional dinner prepared with local ingredients and organic products.

Today marks the end of your desert adventure and the start of your journey to Marrakech. After a hearty breakfast of seasonal fresh fruits from the Kasbah’s garden and freshly baked breads and pastries, you will make your way to the Ochre City. Your driver will transfer you to the Royal Mansour Marrakech, a 5 hour drive from Skoura, located in the heart of this captivating city. The Royal Mansour boasts 53 private riads, a bar, several lounged and 3 renowned restaurants. After lunch at the in-house restaurant, make your way into the city with your expert guide and explore the historic area of Marrakech. Discover delicate handicrafts, hidden palaces, and monumental tombs before soaking in the buzzing atmosphere of the Djemaa el Fnaa square, an outdoor marketplace in the heart of Marrakech’s medina.

After rebooting at the Royal Mansour we recommend dining at the Dar Moha, a jewel of Moroccan architecture and cuisine. Run by Chef Moha, the restaurant serves innovative Moroccan dishes in a splendid turn-of-the-century riad.

Rise before the sun – you don’t want to miss what lies in store. Your driver will transfer you to the foot of the Atlas Mountain where your hot air balloon ride will depart. Watch the sunrise over Marrakech as you ascend over the mountains in a private hot air balloon. Once, you’ve returned back to land, fill up on a traditional breakfast and head back to Marrakech for a unique city tour in a vintage style sidecar. Your expert, expat guide will take you through the narrow streets of Marrakech, weaving past souks to the Grand Cafe de La Poste for lunch. The menu at this heritage café serves French-inspired and regional dishes. After lunch, your driver will transfer you to Yves Saint Laurent’s Jardin Majorelle. Stroll amongst the exotic plants and trickling waterways originally created by French artist Jacques Majorelle, and revived by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé after the artist’s death.

Return to the hotel to freshen up before a fine dining experience at La Grande Table Francais at the Royal Mansour.