Anniversary in Morocco
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Pricing
Itinerary
September 20 – Arrive to Marrakech International Airport. Meet your Village Experience representative and transfer to your beautiful riad in the Medina.
September 21 – 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 at La Bacha, 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)
September 22 – 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! Your guide will set up your appointment and make sure you get there on time. (B)
September 23 – 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)
September 24 – 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. Check into your Riad overlooking the ocean. (B)
September 25 – Free day to get lost in the Medina, shop the boutiques, try the cafes, or enjoy a walk along the beach. (B)
September 26 – Visit a local winery and enjoy a fresh farm to table lunch. Return to Riad to relax in the afternoon. (B,L)
September 27 – Free morning. After lunch, drive to the Agafay Desert for a night of luxury glamping. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset. (B,D)
September 28 – 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)
September 29 – Transfer to airport to catch international flights home. (B)
Flight Reservations
Arrival & Departure: Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
Vaccinations
Visit the Center for Disease Control website for up-to-date requirements (www.cdc.gov) and/or speak with a local travel doctor regarding vaccinations. We also advise that you speak with your doctor regarding a prescription for an antibiotic to combat food and water borne illnesses.
Recommendations for Morocco include:
Covid-19
Hepatitis A
Typhoid
Required Documents
- Passport – Your passport must have at least two blank pages with more than six months’ validity from the date of entry.
- Visa – Visa NOT required for stays under 90 days.
- Travel Insurance – Medical evacuation, repatriation and medical coverage are required by The Village Experience. We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage.