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8 Day Morocco Exclusive
Highlights: Marrakech, High Atlas Mountain, Essaouira
Trip start: Marrakech
Trip end: Marrakech
Price Range from $3,488pp (4ppl), to $4,368pp (2ppl) *
* USD per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
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Exclusive tour with a private guide and vehicle. Featuring some of the finest hotels in the country including Relais & Chateau resorts. A unique vacation you will remember for a lifetime, combining the finest sights, food, service and culture. It is the very combination of super luxury in this world class culture that will create a unique memory. Morocco takes visitors back to a slower time of mint tea in cool courtyards and sun-drenched bazaars selling everything from hand-knotted carpets to brass platters the size of a cartwheel. A walk down almost any street puts you in the center of a story straight from the Thousand and One Nights…but with 21st-century comforts around every corner. Explore the exotic matchless bazaar of Marrakech, then head up to the High Atlas Mountains and finish with a laid back exploration of the seaside port of Essaouira. A vacation for connoisseurs.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Marrakech
  • Marrakech: Transfer - Airport - Van/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
Villa Des Orangers (B,L)
Day 2
Marrakech
  • Car, Driver & Guide at disposal Imperial Cities -
  • Private - City tour - Guide
  • Dinner (not included)
Villa Des Orangers (B,L)
Day 3
Marrakech
  • Car, Driver & Guide at disposal Imperial Cities -
  • 1/2 Day Garden Tour -
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Villa Des Orangers (B,L)
Day 4
High Atlas Mountain
  • Car & Driver at disposal Imperial Cities - Driver/Guide
  • High Atlas Mountain: Kasbah Tamadot Optional Activities
  • Dinner (not included)
Kasbah Tamadot (B)
Day 5
High Atlas Mountain
  • Private - Full Day Hiking with Picnic Lunch - Guide
  • Lunch (included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Kasbah Tamadot (B)
Day 6
Essaouira
  • Car & Driver at disposal in the south - Driver/Guide
  • Transfer - Essaouria -
  • Essaouira: Private - 1/2 d City tour -
  • At Leisure
  • Dinner (not included)
Palais L'Heure Bleue (B)
Day 7
Essaouira
  • Car & Driver at disposal Imperial Cities - Driver/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • At Leisure
  • Dinner (not included)
Palais L'Heure Bleue (B)
Day 8
Marrakech
  • Car & Driver at disposal Imperial Cities - Driver/Guide
  • xfer Marrakech
Depart (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Marrakech

Airport transfer with private vehicle and driver. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).

Part of Relais & Chateaux, Villa Des Orangers is one of the top places to stay in Marrakech. The moment you set down your bags here you know you are in for a real treat. A big garden and patios full of exotic plants, health facilities and beauty salon, a restaurant that blends French, Mediterranean and Moroccan influences, a cigar cellar, two swimming pools, one on the roof overlooking the Koutoubia Mosque and the Atlas mountains, a bar open all day so that you can sip mint tea and nibble at Moroccan sweets at your leisure

Marrakech is known as the "Red City" and is an important and former imperial city in Morocco. It has a population of 1,070,838 (as of 2004), and is the capital of the mid-southwestern economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains.


Marrakech
Marrakech
Villa Des Orangers
Villa Des Orangers
Day 2 Marrakech

Private car, guide & driver at your disposal for the day. (Mercedes Viano/Vito or similar) After breakfast you will be met at your hotel and taken on a full day guided tour of Marrakech. Your tour usually starts at the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque but you can discuss all of the options with your guide. The mosques beautiful minaret dominates the skyline of Marrakech and can be seen from almost every approach to the city thanks to a long-standing planning ordinance that forbids any other building in the old city to rise above the height of a palm tree. You will also visit the El-Bahia Palace, this 19th century palace is elaborate in its decoration and was built over a period seven years for Ba Ahmed, the son of the Grand Vizier Si Moussa, there are row after row of apartments—that once housed Ahmed's harem—a trapezoidal garden, a huge tiled courtyard, and many hidden treasures, both in the form of antique objects d'art and the palace's convergence of Andalusian and Moorish architecture. One of most visited sites in Morocco is the Saadian Tombs which were only accessible via the mosque next door. However, in 1917 they were opened to the public and can now be accessed via a narrow passage that leads to an enclosed garden watched over by two mausoleums that include more than one hundred mosaic decorated tombs. The Koranic School Medersa Ben Youssef which is a Theological college founded by the Merenid Sultan Abu Hassan in the 14th century, and restored in 1564 by the Saadians who made it the largest theological college in the Maghreb and a rival to the important Medersa Bou Inania in Fés. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Villa Des Orangers.


The Majestic Imperial Cities
The Majestic Imperial Cities

Day 3 Marrakech

Private car, guide & driver at your disposal for the day. (Mercedes Viano/Vito or similar) Morning guided tour by horse drawn carriage of the Gardens of Majorelle, a property acquired in 1922 by the painter of the same name. Since 1980 it has belonged to Yves Saint Laurent and is an oasis in the heart of the city rich with flora. You'll also explore the Gardens of Menara. Planted with olive-trees, the park extends for over a hundred hectares and has in its center an immense pool dating from the XIIth century. At the edge of water, a small Saadien house completely rebuilt during the last century takes on an array of beautiful gilded colours as the sun sets. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to enjoy the city.


Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Villa Des Orangers.



Day 4 High Atlas Mountain

Private car & driver at your disposal for the day. The walking in this region is fantastic and here we have listed some of the most scenic and spectacular. There are some fabulous walks from the Kasbah which can be tailor-made to suit your needs. You can also choose to do 4X4 excursions, Horse or Mule Treks, Mountain Biking or choose to just relax at this fantastic property. All activities can be booked direct at the hotel or if you would prefer us to book them prior to arrival we would be happy to make the arrangements. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).

Sir Richard Branson's Moroccan Retreat; bought in 1998 during one of his famous ballooning expeditions, Kasbah Tamadot is set at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains one hour's drive from Marrakech, Morocco.

High Atlas, also called the Grand Atlas Mountains, is a mountain range in central Morocco in Northern Africa. Among the summits at 1600 m height lies the Kasbah of Télouet on the road to Marrakech. The canyons and ravines of the Dadès and the Todra are also impressive.


High Atlas Mountain
High Atlas Mountain
Imperial Cities
Imperial Cities
Kasbah Tamadot
Kasbah Tamadot
Day 5 High Atlas Mountain

Regardless of levels of fitness this area is accessible to all. There is a wide range of trekking possibilities, from a short ramble through the villages that surround the Kasbah, to more demanding multi-day treks. Mule support can be arranged for bags and people, which opens up more opportunities. The mule trails around the valleys are well contoured and kept in excellent condition. There are a lot of possible treks. Your guide and the Kasbah staff are happy to discuss possibilities with you to see what is best suited to you.
Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Kasbah Tamadot.


High Atlas Mountains
High Atlas Mountains
Day 6 Essaouira

Private car & driver at your disposal for the day. You will be met by your private car and driver. After breakfast, your guide will meet you and take you on a tour of this charming whitewashed town which was formerly a Portuguese colony. You'll explore the lively port, the colourful souk its ramparts, and the lovely street of thuya craftsman. Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).

The Palace Heure Bleue is a sumptuous 19th century residence deserving of Essaouira's rich past, on the crossroads of the African, European and Arabic civilisations. Situated in the Essaouira port, overlooking the new town, the medina, and its walls; the former palace falls under the exclusive family of “Relais and Chateaux” hotels, designed to meet the standards of French living. With 35 rooms, this private getaway is ideally located near the beach, where a multitude of facilities exist for the active guest. The restaurants offer authentic fusions of preparations passed down over the years. With the history of colonisation of Morocco, and this village in particular, have created a culinary explosion of an eclectic sort. Some choose to spend their time at the resort dining, while others take advantage of the library, spa, and nearby marketplace. The Palais' very ambiance warmly welcomes you for an exceptional stay.

Essaouira is a laid-back fishing port whose narrow streets are lined with whitewashed, blue-shuttered houses. Long considered as one of the best anchorages of the Moroccan coast, during the 5th century BC the Carthaginian navigator Hanno established a trading post. The actual city of Essaouira was only built during the 18th century by Mohammed III, wishing to reorient his kingdom towards the Atlantic for increased exchanges with European powers. Today it is a city of charm and relaxation with gorgeous ocean views and plenty of optional activities on offer.


Essaouira
Essaouira
Rampartsin Essaouira
Rampartsin Essaouira
Palais L'Heure Bleue Room
Palais L'Heure Bleue Room
Day 7 Essaouira

Private car & driver at your disposal for the day. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Palais L'Heure Bleue.


Day 8 Marrakech

Private car & driver at your disposal for the day. Travel to Marrakech

Depart from Marakech international airport - end of itinerary.



Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund less any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise, or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
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