*Morocco Special Occasions
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Every Village Experience Responsible Tourism Program Includes the Following:
- One on one consultation with our travel experts
- Private registration and trip page
- Pretrip Packet
- Handpicked accommodations
- Experienced Private Guide
- Artisan shopping opportunities
- Our favorite tour activities
- Donation to one of TVE’s community partners
Morocco will entice you with cuisine, romance you with culture and astonish you with beauty. Morocco is home to the High Atlas mountains, North Africa’s highest mountain range. The Atlas Mountains separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines, from the Sahara Desert creating quite the contrast in the landscape.
Travelers can enjoy the beauty of the beaches, Berber life in the mountains or the vastness of the Sahara Desert. Morocco is the perfect destination to explore ancient handicraft in the markets and get lost in the twists and turns of the medinas.
The architecture in the local mosques, hammams and madrasas is stunning. A mix of Islamic and Moorish elements can be seen throughout the country with distinct archways, ceramic tiles and verses of the Quran inscribed into the buildings.
The cuisine showcases a mix of Middle Eastern, Spanish, and North African elements, focusing on intense spice blends.
This destination entices all of the senses. Morocco is ready to welcome you.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrive to Marrakech International Airport. Meet your Village Experience representative and transfer to your beautiful riad in the Medina.
Day 2 – Meet your guide in the morning. Spend today inside the Medina of Marrakech visiting the hidden souks, watching artisans work on their handicrafts, stopping to have coffee and people watch, enjoying local foods, and visiting traditional mosques, hammams, and madrasas. Visit Djemaa el Fna night market in the evening for a night you’ll never forget. (B)
Day 3 – Relax today and try a traditional hammam. Hammams are a unique experience dating back to ancient Arabian times involving relaxation time, adjusting to temperature, full body scrub and cleansing, and rinse and massage. You’ll feel rejuvenated afterwards! This experience can be as local or as luxury as you’d like it to be. (B)
Day 4 – Morning tour of Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs and Katoubia mosque. Afternoon cooking class and lunch at AMAL non-profit – this organization teaches single mothers culinary skills and the food is amazing! Return to Riad in the evening. (B,L)
Day 5 – Morning drive to Essaouira – an adorable seaside town three hours away from Marrakech. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour of the fishing port, Medina, and market. Essaouira is one of the filming locations for Game of Thrones so it may look familiar. (B)
Day 6 – Free day to get lost in the Medina, shop the boutiques, try the cafes, or enjoy a walk along the beach. (B)
Day 7 – Visit a local winery and enjoy a fresh farm to table lunch. Return to Riad to relax in the afternoon. (B)
Day 8 – Free morning. After lunch, drive to the Agafay Desert for a night of luxury glamping. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset. (B,D)
Day 9 – Morning drive back to Marrakech. Check into hotel located in Gueliz, the new section of Marrakech. Enjoy some free time to walk around and try the modern restaurants. (B)
Day 10 – Transfer to airport to catch international flights home. (B)