- We will have a private transfer to our accommodations just outside of the city for 5 Nights.

5* Luxury Accommodations at: The Oberoi - 5 Nights

- Room types varies depending on your budget and availabilty.

(Included in Approx Program Price: Deluxe Pool Villa, Hotel Tax, Breakfast and Status Benefits)

(The Oberoi, Marrakech is located within 1,13,312 square metres of Mediterranean orchards with fragrant citrus trees and centuries old olive groves. Our 5 star hotel in Marrakech has beautifully landscaped gardens punctuated by water features. Its authentic architecture is inspired by palaces of ancient Morocco. The courtyard of the main building incorporates the design of the historic Medersa Ben Youssef, built in the 14th century; one of Marrakech’s most famous historic monuments. Our 5 star hotel in Marrakech offers picturesque views of the majestic snow-capped Atlas Mountains.

Spacious accommodation, personalised wellness offerings, restaurants serving authentic Moroccan and international cuisines and an engaging children's activity area are complemented by our warm sincere hospitality for an unforgettable experience at the best hotel in Marrakech.) 

- Optional Included: Marrakech Medina by Night Private Guided Walking Tour.

- No Meals Included Today

Private 7 Hour Tour of Marrakech:

We start our day by visiting this Botanical garden and artist's landscape garden in Marrakech, It was created by the French Orientalist artist, Jacques Majorelle over almost forty years, starting in 1923, and features a Cubist villa designed by the French architect, Paul Sinoir in the 1930s. There is also the new museum of Yves Saint Laurent around the corner, a very well-curated museum and an opportunity to see YSL's brilliance and attention to detail up close. And the gift shop has a great selection of items at all price points. Together with Jardin Majorelle, It is a perfect highlight of Marrakech.

Right after we leave the gardens we drive you across Gueliz, the ''Nouvelle Ville'' and the heart of the modern part of Marrakech. Its main avenues are Mohammed VI and Mohammed V. Avenue Mohammed V is the one connects the Old Medina of Marrakech with the Modern town which is Gueliz itself. This area is where many foreigners choose to live in Marrakech, the wide, French-era streets of Gueliz are home to upscale Moroccan and European restaurants, cabarets and chic bars, as well as art galleries and mainstream fashion stores. Created by the eponymous painter, and later owned by Yves Saint Laurent.

A stop is scheduled by the Koutoubia Mosque, founded in 1147, it is Marrakech's largest mosque and the landmark of city itself which has inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat. your guide will take you for a little tour here and offer so much information about it.

Next stop, the Bahia or the (The Beautiful) is an 8000-sq-metre, floor-to-ceiling extravagance of intricate marquetry, plasterwork and zouak (painted wood), and certainly one of Marrakesh's most eye-popping sights. Built by Grand Vizier Si Moussa in the 1860s, the salons of both the Petit Riad and Grand Riad host intricate marquetry and zouak ceilings, but the Cour d'Honneur, a grand courtyard, with its 1500 sq metre floor of Italian Carrara marble, is the undisputed highlight. Despite the vast area on show, only a portion of the palace’s eight hectares and 150 rooms is open to the public. Its grand spaces sometimes play host to important cultural events.

We take for a walk in the Jemma El Fnaa square, From sunrise to sunset, snake charmers, storytellers, acrobats and street vendors animate the old walled city from Jemaa El Fnaa square. In the evening becomes a place for food, with small restaurants in the open-air. This is the main attraction of tourists in Marrakech.

Ben Yousef school, only getting there after a long walk, The largest Koranic school of the Medina, functioning today as a historical site, the Ben Youssef Madrasa was the largest Islamic college in Morocco at its height. It is named after the adjacent Ben Youssef Mosque founded by the Almoravid Sultan Ali ibn Yusuf (reigned 1106-1142) It’s considered one of the best spots of the red city, your guide will provide so much information about it.

After your lunch get ready to start your longest walk tour in exploring and discovering all of the colorful markets or ''Souks'' Just follow your guide to discover the markets in Marrakech's Medina where Arab and Berber cultures explode with color, noise and originality. Smell spices, taste olives, touch leather goods and buy local handicrafts.

- Lunch, Entry Tickets and Gratuties Paid Locally, not included.

- Dinner on own, or you can join a reservation with us.

Enjoy a day at your own pace and leisure today, or opt for a option excursion today.

- Relax at The Oberoi, and exude in the luxury of the property, it's pool, or your private pool, it's gardens, it's spa, and more.

- Head into Marrakech on your own, walk through the Medina, shops, dine, or hit some places you personally wanted to visit while in Marrakech.

Excursions: Additional Costs

A.) An experience out to a desert club in The Agafay Desert. Enjoy the possibilty of swimming in a pool in the middle of the Agafay Desert, relaxing, having drinks, ride a camal, quad bike, watch the sunset and have a Berber experience before returning to Marrakech.

B.) Hot Air Balloon Experience over the Agafay Desert Landscapes

C.) Daytrip to see the stunning Ksar of Ait Benhaddou (only if opting not to go to Skoura and Sahara on Sept 18th)

Lunch/Dinner: On Own, or join a reservation with us.

Included today, is you want to partake.

A full day private up to Casablanca with a driver and guide.

Approx 10-12 Hours

Explore Casablanca on a private full-day trip. Experience the French colonial legacy at Casablanca and how it blends with Moorish and art deco styles. Check out Hassan II mosque, The Corniche, and the Old Medina of Casablanca. The mosque is open to Muslims and non-Muslims, so you can witness the majesty of the building as it stands tall over the Atlantic Ocean.

• Discover the cafes, clubs, and restaurants on the Corniche
• Witness the Gothic revival architecture at the Cathedral
• Explore the open market of New Medina

- Lunch, Entry Tickets and Gratuties Paid Locally, not included.

- Dinner on own, or join a reservation with us.

Enjoy a day at your own pace and leisure today, or opt for a option excursion today.

- Relax at The Oberoi, and exude in the luxury of the property, it's pool, or your private pool, it's gardens, it's spa, and more.

- Head into Marrakech on your own, walk through the Medina, shops, dine, or hit some places you personally wanted to visit while in Marrakech.

Excursions: Additional Costs

A.) An experience out to a desert club in The Agafay Desert. Enjoy the possibilty of swimming in a pool in the middle of the Agafay Desert, relaxing, having drinks, ride a camal, quad bike, watch the sunset and have a Berber experience before returning to Marrakech.

B.) Hot Air Balloon Experience over the Agafay Desert Landscapes

C.) Daytrip to see the stunning Ksar of Ait Benhaddou (only if opting not to go to Skoura and Sahara on Sept 18th)

Lunch/Dinner: On Own

If you are going to follow with us, then today we depart Marrakech.

- 5* Luxury Ksar Accommodations at: Ksar el Kabbaba - 1 Night

- Room types varies depending on best availabilty.

(Included in Approx Program Price: Any Room/Suite Available, Hotel Tax)

- Dinner Included

- Breakfast Included

Ksar El Kabbaba, a luxury guest kasbah located in the heart of the Skoura palm grove, is a high-end establishment offering a superior quality stay to its guests. Surrounded by lush vegetation and sheltered by a century-old olive tree, this kasbah offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking to relax and reconnect with nature.

With our private driver we will start our private journey east out to the Sahara Desert.

We will complete half the journey today, and today follow the road of the Berbers and visit the Ancient Ksar of Ait Benhaddou for a self guided free time visit

Now, we are on the route of a thousand Kasbahs, one of the most unusual and charming landscapes in Morocco. This interesting tour of the southern part of the country runs through the Great Atlas mountain range along the Dades and Todra river valleys. The Berber city of Aït Ben Haddou is on a hill about 300 feet (100 meters) above the new town on the right bank of the Ounila river, surrounded by crops, palm trees and fruit trees, which provide a greenness that contrasts with the arid landscape and rocky road.

Scenes from a long list of movies from the 1960s have been shot here, including: Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander the Great and most recently the Game of Thrones series. As a curiosity, one of the monumental doors of the ksar is not original. It was built from concrete for Michael Douglas to crash his plane into in The Jewel of the Nile.

We will then continue our journey down into the palm oasis around Skoura, where we will have our accommodations at a beautiful Ksar.

Lunch: On Own cost, will stop along journey today.

ALTERNATE:

If not opting to travel with us out to the Sahara Desert, then you can supplement a customized 2 night portion of the trip, meeting us in Fez on the evening of Sept 20th.

You could opt:

- 2 NT extend stay in Marrakech

- Spend 1 additional night in Marrakech, and then 1 night in Agafay Desert

- Go to Casablanca 1 or 2 nights

- Go to Rabat 1 or 2 night

- Go early to Fez,but we will not be their until 20th, and our private tour of Fez is 21st.

Rail between Marrakech/Casablanca/Rabat to Fez could be included in program if required.

To keep things in line budget wise you'd have approx $1,000 per person for 2 nights of accommodations, transportation all to way to Fez hotel and private or non private touring.

We continue our journey out to the Sahara Desert to the desert town of Merzouga.

- Lunch stop along the way at your own cost.

Once we arrive in Merzouga, we will transfer to 4x4 for drive into the desert dunes, to our unique luxury private desert camp stay.

- Luxury Desert Camp Accommodations at: Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp - 1 Night

- The larger camp is already sold out, we will stay at the private camp, much fewer tents and more exclusive.

(Included in Approx Program Price: Private Luxury Tent & Tax)

- Dinner Included tonight

- Breakfast Included tomorrow

Situated in the quiet and idyllic sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, this splendid desert camp caters your memorable vacation. It is the perfect getaway for honeymooners, individuals and small groups seeking uncompromising privacy and solitude Our Private luxury Camp offers Ten spacious luxury tents with a sense of comfort and prestige. The Private Camp is designed for those who enjoy the peace that utter silence can afford. Get away for a day or two and revel in the luxury atmosphere, reflecting or taking walks in one of the most enchanting Sahara Desert of the world

Merzuga luxury desert camps, located an hour and half drive from Erfoud. Enjoy your special night under the stars at this beautiful Oasis in a premium tented camp. Experience a camel ride at sunset and sunrise from the top of the dunes. Your desert experience includes an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars and breakfast in the morning

Enjoy the evening witnessing a desert sunset by camal ride to the Erg Chebbi dunes, for an unforgettable experience, or you can opt for a sunrise experience instead. Either is included in the stay at the camp.

The Erg Chebbi are one of the worlds most incredible range of sand dunes, in places rising to 150m

(Availabilty is VERY limited for the camp, so if interested please let us know ASAP)

[If the camp sells out, we could opt to have you stay at another camp nearby or in the village of Merzouga and reconnect with you before leaving for Fez the next day).

Late AM, we will depart by 4x4 back to Merzouga and reconnent with our driver, and leave the Sahara, today will head north up to Fez. It is a 7 hour drive today from Merzouga to Fez.

- Lunch stop along the way at your own cost.

- Leisure village stop and scenery along the way.

5* Riad Accommodations at: Riad Fez - 2 Nights

- Room types varies depending on your budget and availabilty.

(Included in Approx Program Price: Deluxe Superior or lower , Hotel Tax, Breakfast and Status Benefits)

THE RIAD FES, A UNIQUE PLACE IN THE HEART OF THE MEDINA OF FES

Pioneers in the rehabilitation of the old Riads of the thousand year old city, it is as enthusiasts of our city, of our cultural and architectural heritage and of the Moroccan art of living and entertaining that we decided to restore this Riad to its original splendour.

Formerly the property of a notable of the city, this Riad was home to one of the most refined families of Fez. It is in the respect of the tradition that we restored this palace of the XIVth century to make you live a unique experience. For 20 years, we have been at the service of our clients to help them discover Moroccan traditions in this luxurious and comfortable setting.

Dinner on own, or join us in a dinner reservation.

ALTERNATE:

If you are reconnecting with us in Fez, please get to Riad Fez on own and check in. We can connect in the evening or in the morning at breakfast.

Private 5-7 Hour Tour of Fez:

A fascinating tour of Fez and discover historic sites, winding lanes, and the bustling heart of the city. Follow narrow streets into the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stopping at mosques, a celebrated madrasa, and the colorful Fez tanneries, which date back to Medieval times. Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy the flexible, personal experience of a private guide, with time to shop, explore, sample local treats, or just soak up the vibrant atmosphere at your own pace.

- Lunch, Entry Tickets and Gratuties Paid Locally, not included.

- Dinner on own, or you can join a reservation with us.

Our transfer from Fes to Tamouda via Volubilis and Chefchaouen is a perfect choice of visits for today. This scenic route not only allows you to experience the beauty of Morocco but also provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in its fascinating heritage.

Volubilis (Approx 1hr from Fez)

Located near the city of Meknes, Volubilis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved Roman archaeological sites in North Africa. Walking through its ancient streets, you'll encounter well-preserved mosaics, grand villas, and remnants of a prosperous past that transport you back in time. We will spend approx 1.5hrs visiting Volubilis. Then it's north to Chefchaouen.

Chefchaouen

From Volubilis, the journey continues north towards Chefchaouen, known as the "Blue City" due to its stunning blue-painted streets and buildings. Nestled in the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen offers a tranquil escape with its picturesque alleys, charming cafes, and breathtaking panoramic views. Take your time to explore the medina, browse through local handicrafts, and savor delicious Moroccan cuisine in one of the many delightful restaurants.

We will visit for approx 3 hours. After soaking in the beauty of Chefchaouen, it's time to proceed towards Tamouda. Tamouda Bay, and emerald blue bay of the Meditterean on the northern coast of Morocco, our final destination. Where we will stay at a beautiful 5* luxury hotel on the coast with beachfront pool, a stunning complex of rooms and villas by Banyan Tree Tamouda. If desired you can enjoy the rest of our time in complete resort bliss doing nothing.

5* Luxury Accommodations at: Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay - 4 Nights

- Room types varies depending on your budget and availabilty.

(Included in Approx Program Price: Pool Villa, Hotel Tax, Breakfast and Status Benefits)

Experience a sanctuary for the senses in our majestic all-pool villa resort framed by the mountains and the breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea, immersed in north Morocco’s vibrant heritage, 30 minutes drive from the city of Tetouan and 90 minutes away from Tangier Ibn Batouta Airport.

We welcome you to a heavenly oasis of peace and comfort at our idyllic beachfront resort blessed with endless space, a deep connection to nature and architecture that pays homage to the elegant Andalusian-Moorish legacy blend harmoniously with Asian touches.

- Lunch, Entry Tickets and Gratuties Paid Locally, not included.

- Dinner on own, or you can join a reservation with us.

ALTERNATE:

If you don't want to travel with us by private car with stops today, you can opt for train from Fez directly to Tangier, and from Tangier you can transfer by taxi in about 1.5hrs to Tamouda Bay.

We can include your train tickets in your program in required.

Optional:

Don't want to wrap up on a beaufiul Moroccan beach?

We can customize your final days to include nights in Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca as desired and we can customize your return flights home from Casablanca. If staying with us in Tamouda, we will be doing an optional daytrip into Tangier, and we will we flying out of Tangier on the 26th.

You have reached the end of our journey. After expericing the history, culture, people, and natural unique beautiful landscapes of Morocco. You now have time to rest, relax, and we will do it in style staying at the wonderful Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay. We started in styled at The Oberoi and we end in paradise on the beach of Tamouda Bay.

Optional Excursions:

- If you did not travel with us by car up to Tamouda and visited Chefchaouen, it is possible to organize a half or full day private driver tour with Banyan Tree to visit it. This would be at your own cost, but we can arrange it.

- Tangier: We plan on a full day private guided visit to Tangier, TBD on 24th.

While Breakfast will be part of status benefits at Banyan Tree, you lunch and dinners are on your own either at resort or travel to the town of Tamouda or nearby other luxury resorts on own. We may organize a final farewell dinner reservation at Banyan Tree.

Depending on your flight details and time of departure today. You will have private shared or fully private transfer over to Tangier Airport for flight departure. Tangier does not service direct international flights to US as of now. So you will likely need to fly via a European connection to return back to a US hub, and from their back home.