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Upon arrival into Casablanca, after completing immigration formalities, collect your baggage and proceed through customs to the exit. Here you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your visit to The Hassan II Mosque. Having employed over 10,000 of the Kingdom’s artists and craftsmen to build, today it is the largest mosque in Morocco with the tallest minaret in the world.
Afterwards, you will be transferred to Rabat, where you will stay at Riad Kalaa for one night.
Riad Kalaa housed in an old house dating back to 1815 is located in Rabat, Morocco. Accommodation options include room 1000 parfums, Saharan suite, eastern suite and star suite. Each room is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, internet access and a safety deposit box. Some of the rooms have an open fire. The wooden terraces host a swimming pool, the hammam spa and the restaurant offering traditional Moroccan cuisine – making this place a unique place in Rabat.
Location:
LocationRabat
Accommodation:
Accommodation Riad Kalaa
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected by your private Alluring Africa driver to meet your local guide for your guided tour of the city.
Afterwards, you’ll visit Hassan Tower. When construction began in 1159, Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour intended for this to be the largest minaret in the world. When the Sultan died four years later, construction came to a halt, and left us with the structure we see today. Facing the tower is the Mausoleum of King Mohammed V is considered a masterpiece of the modern Alaouite Dynasty. From here, visit Chellah Necropolis. Step into Rabat’s ancient history while exploring the medieval fortified necropolis of Chellah – with structures dating back past the Almohads, past the Romans and all the way into Phoenician times. Enjoy lunch at Dar Najit (not included) before continuing on to Chefchouen.
Reach Chefchouen this evening and Lina Ryad & Spa, where you will stay for two nights.
Located in Chefchaouen, Morocco, Lina Ryad & Spa offers accommodation surrounded by magnificent cerulean mountains and features terraces with spectacular views. The spa, with its heated indoor pool, oriental baths, and Hammam, provides traditional moments of relaxation where many massages and personal care with natural and organic products are proposed. The personalized service promises a unique and unforgettable stay in an area where authentic Medina living is still preserved.
Location:
LocationChefchaouen
Accommodation:
Accommodation Lina Ryad & Spa
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast and the morning at your leisure, you will be taken on a guided tour of the Blue Village.
Hidden high up in the Rif Mountains of northeastern Morocco, Chefchaouen is a relatively large historical town known for the striking, variously hued blue-washed buildings of its picturesque Medina. Visitors can look forward to wandering along narrow, cobblestone streets lined with leather and weaving workshops and an array of historical monuments. Must-see attractions include the town’s exquisite waterfall; the ruins of an old mosque on a hill behind it; and the shady main square of Uta el Hammam, which is home to the red-walled casbah – a 15th-century fortress and dungeon displaying ethnographic and art exhibits.
Location:
LocationChefchaouen
Accommodation:
Accommodation Lina Ryad & Spa
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected by your private driver to depart for Fes with a visit to Volubilis and Meknes Imperial Doors en route.
A visit to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, is a day spent in the past, seeing ancient architecture and eating age old recipes, a feast fit for Anthony and Cleopatra themselves! Find beautiful mosaic floors, uncovered and brought to light by the archaeologists that work this partly excavated site. It was developed from 3rd century BC onwards as a Phoenician and later a Carthaginian settlement. The town fell to local tribesmen in 285 and was never recovered by the Roman Empire. Constantly uncovering this city beneath the sands of time, now exclusively a Moroccan project runs by Moroccan archaeologists.
Step into the past as you explore the great doors of Meknes, one of Morocco’s three imperial cities. Situated all around the medina, the doors harmoniously blend the Islamic and European styles of the 17th century Maghreb. Afterwards, you’ll continue on to Riad Fes, where you will stay for three nights.
A subtle mix of Andalusian sumptuousness and Moroccan art de vivre, the Riad Fès reflects its prestigious past and the refined civilisation to which it belongs. This majestic palace is an authentic example of Hispanic-Moorish architecture, boasting four harmoniously styled patios and panoramic views of the magical spectacle of the sun rising over the Fès Medina, and the Atlas mountains. Hammams and massages, fountains, smoking-rooms, sophisticated cuisine and a trendy lounge bar: this is a world where traditions and contemporary conveniences combine delightfully.
After breakfast, you will be collected by a local guide for your guided tour of the monuments.
Discover the medina’s Jewish quarter, the medersas (schools), and the legendary tanneries, where ancient techniques are still used to prepare Moroccan leather. Stop by the world’s oldest and longest-operating learning institution, the University of Al Qarawiyyin, founded in 859 AD. You’ll also get the chance to see some of Fes’s many artisans live at work, as they weave carpets, brass etch, craft pottery, and more. Enjoy lunch in the medina (not included) before continuing on your tour.
After breakfast and the morning at your leisure, you will be collected by your private driver for your Cooking Class with a local family.
More than traditional Moroccan cooking, this class is a complete immersion into the Moroccan culture and family life. Spending time with our lovely local family in their beautiful riad, you will be encouraged to fully take part in the daily activity of shopping and preparing for a delicious traditional meal. This unique experience will take you to the local medina souk, the bread you make will be baked at the local faran, and your delicious feast will be shared with the family Moroccan style. Your lesson will entail, shopping for seasonal vegetables and fruit, preserving lemons, making traditional Moroccan salads, bread-baking and the art of making the perfect mint tea – what you make will depend on the seasonal produce and can be decided on prior to your souk visit.
After breakfast, you will be collected by your private driver for your scenic drive to the desert. You’ll stop for lunch en route (not included) before making your way to Riad Chebbi, where you will stay for one night.
Located in the middle of the dunes, the Riad Chebbi is an ideal choice for those who want to explore the Sahara desert of Morocco and more specifically the desert of Merzouga. This oasis of tranquility combines rustic charm, hospitality and luxury to bring to life an authentic desert experience. The camp has a maximum capacity of 15 people. Each Tent has been decorated in a personalized way and features a private bathroom. When it comes to dining, guests can savor innovative European-Moroccan fusion cuisine made with local produce at the restaurant. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool. During their stay, gusts can embark on adventures such as camel rides, quad biking and buggy tours.
Location:
LocationMerzouga
Accommodation:
Accommodation Riad Chebbi
Type:
Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp
Room Basis:
Room Basis Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected by an Alluring Africa representative for your visit of Khemlia and Gnawa Village. Enjoy lunch in an Oasis (Included)
In the afternoon, enjoy a sunset camel ride to Luxury Camp Chebbi where you will stay for one night. Riding a camel is the thrill, it’s safe, and as well you come to know how people travel in Desert countries in old times and your trip to Morocco wouldn’t be complete without a proper camel ride in the dunes! Afterwards, you will be transferred to
In the middle of the desert Luxury Camp Chebbi is a unique space where you will enjoy the tranquility and Berber hospitality. The camp brings you the perfect combination of a nomadic lifestyle with all the accoutrements of a super-luxury stay. It has 5 luxurious and spacious fully equipped tents and a large restaurant tent where you will taste the culinary Moroccan specialties.
For the more daring and fun-loving we recommend sandboarding. Sandboarding (also known as Sand Surfing) is a board sport, just like to snowboarding except on sand. It involves sliding down, or across, a sand dune while standing with both feet strapped to a board. More daring people use a board with no bindings, a method that is considered by many as much more dangerous…
Or how about a sand bath, a Berber treatment used since antiquity to relieve rheumatism. The bath consists of covering the body by the sand – from the chest to the toes, in a hole of about 1ft deep, for an average of 10 minutes. The baths are prepared by curists, who dig the hole and care for the guest. At first, the sand is very hot, but after a few minutes the body adapts to the temperature of the sand and a generalized sweating begins and the guest feels a comfortable relief. During the bath, the guest should drink small sips of mineral water to cool off and rehydrate. After 10 minutes, the guest leaves the bath, and the curist covers the patient a wool blanket in order to fight against the cold caused by difference in temperature between the sand and the air.
Join us for the quad experience of a lifetime! Drive through the ever changing dunes; weave through the trackless desert, tackling both low and high dunes. Stop for a breather and soft refreshments before you set off again. This adventure safari is suited to the discerning outdoor adventure enthusiast and nature lover.
Tonight, enjoy dinner, campfire and stargazing accompanied by local tribal music.
Location:
LocationErg Chebbi Desert
Accommodation:
Accommodation Luxury Camp Chebbi
Type:
Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp
Room Basis:
Room Basis Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Catching the sunrise at dawn in the desert must be seen to be believed. Bring your camera for this beautiful – and often quite emotional – experience!
After breakfast, you will be collected by private driver for the journey through Todra Gorge, Tineghir and then to Skoura. The “Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs” and Skoura palmeraie is a fertile oasis lined with immense palm groves that provide great views of the Atlas Mountains alongside deserted landscapes. The palm groves were laid out in the 12th century by the Almohad sultan Yacoub el-Mansour and named after its original inhabitants, the Berbers of the Haskourene tribe.
Enjoy lunch before continuing on to L’Ma Lodge, where you will stay for one night.
Located in Skoura, Morocco, L’Ma Lodge consists of common living areas with lounges, an open fireplace, and a terrace. The riad, which hosts four rooms and three suites, comes equipped with air-conditioning, central heating, a mosquito net, and a private bathroom. In addition to the heated outdoor pool, guests will also have access to free Wi-Fi and a restaurant serving various Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine.
Location:
LocationSkoura
Accommodation:
Accommodation L’Ma Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Room Basis:
Room Basis Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected by your private driver for the journey to Marrakech.
Along the way stop to visit Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. Set along the former caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara, Ait Benhaddou is a popular tourist destination in the Ouarzazate province. This ancient Moroccan village is a traditional mud-brick city edging the High Atlas Mountains. It has featured in many Hollywood movies including Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, Jewel of the Nile, Gladiator and thanks to the Hollywood touch ups through the years, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is well preserved. It is a ‘ksar’ which means fortified village and served as a convenient stopover for hundreds of caravans of camels following the renowned trans-Saharan trade route. Visitors can wander the ancient alleyways, view the traditional architecture, and visit the Granary perched at the top of the hill. Don’t miss the opportunity to view the Mausoleum of Ben-Haddoun at the foot of the hill on the opposite side of town and soak up the breathtaking views.
Continue on to Riad Elegancia where you will stay for three nights.
A stunning example of traditional Morrocan architecture, Riad Elegenica is an elegant boutique hotel nestled in the heart of the bustling medina of Marrakech. Room types range from Single to Deluxe Rooms, and each unit is fitted with a phone, a TV with international channels, a minibar, air-conditioning, floor heating, free Wi-Fi connection, and a Nespresso coffee maker. Leisure facilities include a restaurant, a fitness room, a spa, and yoga on the terrace. The property’s prime location ensures that guests are within easy reach of must-see attractions, including the traditional souks of the Medina, Majorelle Garden, and Agafay Desert.
Location:
LocationMarrakesh
Accommodation:
Accommodation Riad Elegancia
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected by a local guide for your Guided Tour of the Monuments.
Your tour of the monuments includes the Koutoubia mosque, the historical palaces of Marrakech, and the Saadian tombs. Stop by the Koutoubia Mosque, which is the iconic sight of Marrakech, located near the famous Djemaa El Fna square. Non-Muslims aren’t allowed inside, but you’ll be able to admire its architecture and history dating back to the 12th century, and how it became a symbol of Marrakech.
Next, visit the Baadii Palace, intended as a lavish display of the best craftsmanship of the Saadian period, including some of the most expensive materials of the time, like gold and onyx. You’ll then stop at the Bahia Palace, containing a stunning set of interconnected gardens housed within — we encourage our guests to take a leisurely stroll and picture the scene as it was back in the 19th century. Your tour will also include a visit of the Saadian tombs. Dating back to the 17th century, the tombs are historically significant, but the real reason to visit is the stunning beauty of the arches and other architectural features that define the site!
After lunch (not included) visit the Marjorelle Gardens and YSL Museum (self guided). Global fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent made his second home in Marrakech for many decades, and his vision drove every detail behind the lush Majorelle Gardens, accompanied by a small but must-see Berber Museum. On a self-guided visit, make your way through the colorful gardens, which are home to many exotic plants and trees. The garden walls and buildings are painted in the classic “Majorelle Blue”, a vivid blue created specifically for these gardens. Next door, the Yves Saint-Laurent Museum honors the fashion icon’s love of Marrakech and builds upon the collections housed at the Majorelle Gardens. When you’ve finished with the gardens, wander through the museum and view original YSL clothing on display as you learn more about his work and life history.
This evening take a guided walking tour of Djemaa El Fna Square. Expect a sensory overload as you make your way around this legendary square! From snake charmers to acrobats, storytellers, fortune-tellers, henna artists, musicians, and food vendors, the square’s energy is unparalleled.
Location:
LocationMarrakesh
Accommodation:
Accommodation Riad Elegancia
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected by local guide for your Guided Tour of the Medina, Spice Market & Artisan Quarters.
During this guided tour, you will visit the medina and the souks of Marrakech, including the Jewish quarter. Morocco’s rich history includes a long period of Arab and Jewish communities accepting their differences and living and working together to bring success to their respective businesses. The Mellah in Marrakech refers to the area where the Jewish community resided. At its peak in the 1500s, the Mellah in Marrakech included bakers, jewelers, tailors, sugar traders, artisans, craftsmen, outdoor markets, fountains and synagogues. While the Jewish population of Marrakech has substantially decreased, you can still see the shopfronts and a few synagogues as you walk around this part of town.
The term Souk refers to the markets, and the markets of Marrakech are located in a serpentine set of alleyways with twists and turns that can confuse even frequent travelers to the city! Our expert guide can give you an overview of how the souk is laid out and where the different sections are located, with each focused on a different set of goods (clothes, spices, lamps, shoes, traditional crafts, etc).
The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Location:
LocationMarrakesh
Accommodation:
Accommodation Riad Elegancia
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected by your private driver for the journey to Essaouira. Along the way stop to see the tree goats and Argan Oil coops.
Enjoy lunch in the harbor (not included) before continuing on to Villa De L’O, where you will stay for one night.
Villa de l’Ô is located at the entrance to the Medina of Essaouira Bab Sbaa. It is situated a 5 minute walk away from the bus station at Supratour, and a 15 minute drive away from the Essaouira airport. Villa de L’O offers conveniently suitable accommodations for travelers looking for relaxation.
The afternoon is at leisure to explore on your own.
Location:
LocationEssaouira
Accommodation:
Accommodation Villa de L’O
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected by your private driver, for the journey to Ourika. Enjoy lunch en route (not included) before continuing on to Kasbah Bab Ourika, where you will stay for two nights.
The Kasbah Bab Ourika stands on an exceptionally beautiful landscape in the Atlas Mountains, only 35 minutes from Marrakesh’s International Airport. On its hilltop, at the apex of the Ourika valley, it looks down to the river, green fields and groves of olives, oranges and lemons, and up to the dazzling snowy mountain peaks. With 360 degree panoramic views, Kasbah Bab Ourika receives warm sunlight all day, ending in spectacular sunsets. Guests can relax in individually decorated rooms with their own terraces or unwind by the secluded swimming pool. Meals are served in the gardens, in the colonnaded restaurant, or can be taken privately in the rooms or suites. The restaurant serves food that is freshly supplied daily from the surrounding villages. The chef specializes in traditional Berber recipes as well as international cuisine. Above all, the Kasbah offers peace and relaxation in spectacular surroundings, a memorable escape from the hustle of the western world. The Kasbah has fifteen rooms. All are individually decorated and have stunning views of the Atlas and the Valley of Ourika.
Location:
LocationAtlas Mountains
Accommodation:
Accommodation Kasbah Bab Ourika
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected by your private driver to meet your guide for your Hike in the Ourika Area & a Tea Break with a local family.
Visit some of the surrounding Berber villages to look at some of the working co-operatives. These cooperatives set up through independent and government funding allow the women of the region to support themselves and be sustainably independent, as well as providing the opportunity for literacy education.
During the hike you will enjoy a picnic lunch, and then you’ll take a short break from your hike to drink some tea with a local Berber family. Join them in their home with your guide serving as translator so that you can learn about the traditions and customs of the region first hand.
The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Location:
LocationAtlas Mountains
Accommodation:
Accommodation Kasbah Bab Ourika
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
At a time determined the night before: After breakfast, you will be collected by your private driver for the journey to Marrakesh Menara International Airport for your departure flight.
Return home, taking with you the sights, sounds, and memories of an incredible African adventure!
Location:
LocationAtlas Mountains
Accommodation:
Accommodation Kasbah Bab Ourika
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
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