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Bab Bou Jeloud gate, Fez
The Atlas Mountains
Scenic hikes • Fertile Ourika Valley •
Lavish stays in converted kasbahs
Ourika Valley with the High Atlas Mountains in the background
Fez & Meknes
Medieval atmosphere of Fez • Meknes,
imperial capital of Moulay Ismail
Erg Chebbi, Sahara Desert
The Sahara & surrounds
Stay in a luxury desert camp • Explore the
dramatic dunes by 4x4
The highest range in North Africa, the High
Atlas has many fertile valleys, snow-covered
peaks, rivers and waterfalls. About an hour’s
drive from Marrakech, the area can be visited
on a day trip or as part of a longer itinerary.
The lush Ourika Valley makes another excellent
day trip from Marrakech, with olive groves,
citrus tree orchards, willows and poplar trees
covering the slopes. Accommodation is in
luxurious converted kasbahs or more basic
local houses.
Home to one of the oldest universities in the
world, Fez is considered to be the intellectual
capital and most imperial of Morocco’s cities,
famed for its labyrinthine souks. The tanneries
are a major highlight; you can watch the
centuries-old process of treating cowhide in
huge vats of dye.
To the west of Fez, Meknes is a prosperous
provincial town, cut in two by the river valley
of the Oued Boufekrane, with varied and busy
souks in its medina.
The start of the Sahara Desert is marked by the
five-kilometre wide and 50-kilometre long band
of sand dunes called Erg Chebbi, with the small
Berber village of Merzouga located on the
fringe. The sand dunes here rise as high as
350 metres.
Explore the otherworldly desert landscapes
in a 4x4 vehicle, and be sure to spend a night
under canvas so you can see the colours of
the sunset and sunrise over the sands.
Suggested itinerary
Historic Cities & Culinary
Delights of Morocco
8 days & 7 nights
from £3,175 (incl. flights)
Category • Standard
This journey explores the imperial cities of
Rabat, Fez and Marrakech, while revealing
the secrets of Moroccan cuisine. Take part
in cookery classes and learn the recipes and
techniques that define the nation’s dishes.
Day 1: Fly to Casablanca
Transfer to the Barcelo Casablanca for
1 night. (N)
Day 2: Casablanca • Rabat • Fez
Take a morning tour of Casablanca then
continue to Rabat, where you will have time
at leisure to see Oudayas garden, Hassan
Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
After lunch, depart for Fez and stay 2 nights
at the Palais Ommeyad Suites & Spa. (B)
Day 3: Fez
Morning cooking class at a traditional riad.
Afternoon tour of Fez, visiting the medieval
medina and exploring the famous souks and
tanneries. (B, L)
Day 4: Marrakech
Early departure for Marrakech. En route,
stop at the Berber village of Imouzzer
du Kandar, the delightful ski resort of
Ifrane, and Azrou, a town known for its
handicrafts. Continue to Marrakech and
stay at the Les Jardins de la Medina for
2 nights. (B)
Day 5: Marrakech
Morning cooking class at a traditional riad.
Afternoon sightseeing tour visiting the
Saadian Tombs, Menara gardens,
Koutoubia Mosque, and Bahia Palace.
Continue to the souks and Djemaa el Fna
square. Optional evening dinner and
folklore show. (B, L)
Day 6: Essaouira
Travel to Essaouira, where you will visit
the ramparts of Skala, the seaport and the
medina. Stay at the Palais L’heure Bleue for
1 night. (B, D)
Day 7: Casablanca
Morning cooking class in a local riad. Drive
to Casablanca. Dinner at Rick’s Café, a
restaurant designed to recreate the famous
bar from the film Casablanca. Stay at the
Barcelo Casablanca for 1 night. (B)
Day 8: Fly home
Transfer to Casablanca airport and fly
home. (B)
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