We Love —
- Embarking on a 4X4 Safari with Hot Air Ballooning in Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains.
- Exploring the souks of the city, the mountainous landscapes and the expansive plains of the Morrocan countryside.
- Staying in traditional accommodation throughout, with a mixture of riads, lodges and guest houses.
Your itinerary in brief —
Discover Morocco on a 5, 7 or 10-night tour, where you'll discover incredible landscapes, between typical villages and breathtaking panoramas.
While Marrakech is well known to visitors for its souks, hammams, palaces and museums, some of its lesser-known treasures can go unnoticed.
This tour promises you an all-round experience, with a mix of excursions and unique adventures...
Choose the length of your stay:
5-nights:
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Day 2: Marrakech - Asni - Ouirgane
Day 3: Ouirgane - Amizmiz - Anougal - Tnirt
Day 4: Tnirt - Azgour - Imi ndounit Gorges - Taskourt - Agafay
Day 5: Agafay - Marrakech
Day 6: Departure
7-nights:
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Marrakech - Asni - Ouirgane
Day 3: Ouirgane - Amizmiz - Anougal - Tnirt
Day 4: Tnirt - Azgour - Imi ndounit Gorges - Taskourt - Agafay
Day 5: Agafay - Marrakech
Days 6-7: Marrakech
Day 8: Departure
10-nights:
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Marrakech - Asni - Ouirgane
Day 3: Ouirgane - Amizmiz - Anougal - Tnirt
Day 4: Tnirt - Azgour - Imi ndounit Gorges - Taskourt - Agafay
Day 5: Agafay - Marrakech
Days 6-7: Marrakech
Day 8: Marrakech - Essaouira
Days 9-10: Essaouira
Day 11: Departure
Your itinerary in detail —
5-night tour
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakesh:
- Meet and greet by your representative.
- Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at Riad Laora or similar
Day 2: Marrakesh - Asni - Ouirgane (Breakfast & Dinner):
- Early morning pick-up before your sunrise flight.
- On your hour-long journey, soar high above oases and secluded Berber villages, as well as the terraced, irrigated fields of the Al Haouz Plain. Marvel at the incredible mountain range in the background and keep your eyes peeled for caravans of dromedary camels going about their daily business.
7-night tour
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakesh:
- Meet and greet by your representative.
- Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at Riad Laora or similar
Day 2: Marrakesh - Asni - Ouirgane (Breakfast & Dinner):
- Early morning pick-up before your sunrise flight.
- On your hour-long journey, soar high above oases and secluded Berber villages, as well as the terraced, irrigated fields of the Al Haouz Plain. Marvel at the incredible mountain range in the background and keep your eyes peeled for caravans of dromedary camels going about their daily business.
- Back on solid ground, enjoy a delicious Moroccan breakfast with the Atlas Mountains as backdrop, before returning to your riad, enriched, with unforgettable memories.
- After a short break, head to 'the red trails' on your Asni and Ouirgane day trip from Marrakech. Nestled in the foothills of Mount Toubkal, the Asni and Ouirgane Valleys are known as 'the Happy Valleys'. With amazing greenery, flora and fauna, they make the ideal departure point for trekking.
- Depending on timing, it may be possible to visit the souk Asni or Moulay Brahim (Wednesdays and Saturdays), before taking the drive through the Gheghaia river gorges on the way to Asni - famous for amethyst.
- Savour a picnic lunch while drinking in the fabulous mountain scenery.
Dinner and overnight at La Bergerie hotel
Day 3: Ouirgane - Amizmiz - Anougal – Tnirt (Breakfast & Dinner):
- After breakfast, set off for an exceptional tour of the south side of the High Atlas plateau and Lake Takerkoust in the Anougal Valley, some 80km south of Marrakesh.
- Descend towards the Asni Valley Marigha valley the Kik Plateau continuing along Ouzguita Villages, dominated by the High Atlas chain. Take in the magnificent panorama of the Mount Toubkal massif, overlooking Marrakesh and the Lalla Takerkoust Dam in its centre.
10-night tour
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakesh:
- Meet and greet by your representative.
- Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at Riad Laora or similar
Day 2: Marrakesh - Asni - Ouirgane (Breakfast & Dinner):
- Early morning pick-up before your sunrise flight.
- On your hour-long journey, soar high above oases and secluded Berber villages, as well as the terraced, irrigated fields of the Al Haouz Plain. Marvel at the incredible mountain range in the background and keep your eyes peeled for caravans of dromedary camels going about their daily business.
- Back on solid ground, enjoy a delicious Moroccan breakfast with the Atlas Mountains as backdrop, before returning to your riad, enriched, with unforgettable memories.
- After a short break, head to 'the red trails' on your Asni and Ouirgane day trip from Marrakech. Nestled in the foothills of Mount Toubkal, the Asni and Ouirgane Valleys are known as 'the Happy Valleys'. With amazing greenery, flora and fauna, they make the ideal departure point for trekking.
- Depending on timing, it may be possible to visit the souk Asni or Moulay Brahim (Wednesdays and Saturdays), before taking the drive through the Gheghaia river gorges on the way to Asni - famous for amethyst.
- Savour a picnic lunch while drinking in the fabulous mountain scenery.
Dinner and overnight at La Bergerie hotel
Day 3: Ouirgane - Amizmiz - Anougal – Tnirt (Breakfast & Dinner):
- After breakfast, set off for an exceptional tour of the south side of the High Atlas plateau and Lake Takerkoust in the Anougal Valley, some 80km south of Marrakesh.
- Descend towards the Asni Valley Marigha valley the Kik Plateau continuing along Ouzguita Villages, dominated by the High Atlas chain. Take in the magnificent panorama of the Mount Toubkal massif, overlooking Marrakesh and the Lalla Takerkoust Dam in its centre.
- Discover the precarious conditions in which the Moroccan farming community of the region lives. Tiny villages, olive plantations & green vegetation dot the route to the Oued Nfiss Valley.
- Travel through this remarkable green backdrop as far as the picturesque Berber villages of Dnassa – surrounded by olive, fig, walnut trees, quince, prune & almond plantations.
- Marvel at the amazing views from an altitude of 1800m - and in the winter months the snow-capped backdrop of the Atlas summits.
- Enjoy a refreshment stop in Amizmiz town before continuing onwards to the Anougal valley.
- Visit the Imi n Tala Spring and enjoy lunch with a local family for a momentary immersion in traditional rural life, which for its inhabitants, is punctuated by the seasons, crop irrigation terraces seed and harvest of wheat, barley, and fruit trees.
- After lunch, your 4x4 ride conitnues through a succession of typical villages along Anougal Valley.
Dinner and overnight at Les Jardins D'Amizmiz
Day 4: Tnirt – Azgour – Imi ndounit Gorges – Taskourt – Agafay (Breakfast & Dinner):
- After breakfast, discover the village of Tnirt - a very peaceful place, before descending into the valley to visit the mining area of Azgour.
- Upon arrrival at the village Adaghas (2,000 m), enjoy lunch in a cosy, traditional 'auberge', or inn. The view is outstanding from here with many high peaks to be seen, including Toubkal, the highest peak of the High Atlas (4,167 m).
- After lunch, this magical sinuous tour continues towards Imi-n-dounit village, passing many villages on the way (including Douzro, Tagadirt, Ighizaran, Ibardaten, Adassil, Mjdid, Maghossa and Irgan warshan).
- Arrive into the Agafay Desert where a sumptuous traditional meal in a tent lined with carpets, decked with soft lighting and desert trinkets, welcomes you after a long day brimming with discovery.
Dinner and overnight at the Canyon Lodge (or similar)
Day 5: Agafay – Marrakesh (Breakfast & Dinner):
- Take an early morning stroll before breakfast and savour the sunrise over the Hills of Agafay and the Atlas Mountains.
- Spend the morning at leisure, take a short walk to the canyons or sunbathe around the pool.
- You'll be picked up early afternoon for the drive back to Marrakesh, where you'll check in to your riad.
- A local guide will join you in the afternoon at your riad and assist you in navigating the small alleyways packed with thousands of shops on a half-day discovery tour of the souks and medina.
- Stroll through some of Marrakesh’s most picturesque gardens, wander the labyrinthine streets of the Medina, before relaxing over dinner in a traditional restaurant.
Overnight at Riad Laora or similar
Day 6: Departure (Breakfast):
- Enjoy a tasty breakfast at your riad.
- Enjoy the day at your own leisure.
Overnight at Riad Laora or similar
Day 7: Marrakesh (Breakfast & Lunch):
- Enjoy a tasty breakfast at your riad.
- Enjoy the day at your own leisure.
Overnight at Riad Laora or similar
Day 8: Marrakesh – Essaouira (Breakfast):
- Enjoy a tasty breakfast at your riad.
- Pick-up from your riad and departure for Essaouira.
Overnight stay at Riad Mimouna or similar
Day 9 & 10: Essaouira (Breakfast):
- Savour a tasty breakfast at your riad.
- Enjoy the day at your own leisure to take a stroll on the beach or in the beguiling alleys of Essaouira - which boards one of the most peaceful medinas in Morocco.
- You can also enjoy a day sunbathing on the terrace of the Riad overlooking the ocean.
Overnight stay at the Riad Mimouna or similar
Day 11: Departure (Breakfast):
- Breakfast at the riad and departure to Marrakesh airport for your flight home.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
You will stay in Standard Rooms in accommodation according to the programme (4* hotels, guest houses, riads or camps). In Essaouira, look forward to a stay in an Upgraded Sea View Room.
Your hotels during the tour*:
- Marrakech: Riad Laora (or similar)
- Asni / Ouirgane: La Bergerie hotel (or similar)
- Amizmiz: Les Jardins D'Amizmiz (or similar)
- Agafay Desert: The camp Canyon Lodge (or similar)
- Essaouira: Riad Mimouna (or similar)
Your dining choices
Your board basis will be as per the itinerary (excluding drinks) as follows:
Optional excursions —
Dinner and folk show at Chez Ali Fantasia Show
Experience an unforgettable evening with dinner and a show. Enter Chez Ali Fantasia Show and be enchanted by folklore groups with a dazzling show of belly dancers, fire-eaters, flying carpets and magicians.
Enjoy traditional mint tea and Moroccan pastries during the show, and there is also a bar in the Caidal tent if you would like to try Moroccan wines (at an extra cost).
Practical information:
Type of excursion: Dinner and show
Guided: yes
Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German and Dutch
Availability: every day except Saturday
Accessible to people with reduced mobility: yes
Accessible to pregnant women: yes
Recommended age: all ages. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
Duration: 4h30
Times: 7pm - 11.30pm
Minimum number of people required for the activity: 2
Transfers: included
Pick-up and drop-off point: reception at your hotel
Price includes:
- Transfers between your hotel and the meeting point
- 3-course dinner (excluding drinks)
- Tea and Moroccan pastries
The price does not include:
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the "Price includes" section
- Any tips and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in "Price includes".
Day trip along the Kasbah Route (with lunch)
Embark on a day trip through the High Atlas mountain range. Drive along the ancient camel caravan routes along the arid Al Haouz plain, visit a famous kasbah with a guide and savour a traditional lunch at Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Practical information:
Exclusive activity for Voyage Privé customers
Type of excursion: Group excursion
Guided: yes, by the driver of your car
Languages: French, English, Spanish
Availability: every day
Accessible to people with reduced mobility: no
Accessible to pregnant women: no
Minimum age: 2 years. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
Duration: 9 hours
Timetable: 8am - 6pm
Group size: 2 to 20 people
Transfers: included
Pick-up and drop-off point: reception at your hotel
Price includes:
- Guided tour of Kasbah and Berber villages
- Entrance fees
- Lunch (excluding drinks)
- Transfers between your hotel in the centre of Marrakech and the excursion sites
Price does not include:
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the "Price includes" section
- Any tips and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in "Price includes".
Moroccan cookery class and visit to a local market
Take part in a cooking workshop and prepare Moroccan specialities using fresh ingredients purchased at a local market. Immerse yourself in the world of spices and aromas as you learn how to balance the rich flavours of Moroccan cuisine.
Further information:
Visit the market in search of ingredients for your traditional dish (a lamb, chicken or beef tagine) which you will prepare and then taste together at the end of your workshop.
Practical information:
Exclusive activity for Voyage Privé customers
Type of excursion: Cooking workshop
Languages: French and English
Availability: every day
Accessible to people with reduced mobility: yes
Accessible to pregnant women: yes
Minimum age: 2 years. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
Duration: 3h30
Timetable: 10am - 1.30pm
Group size: 2 to 20 people
Transfers: yes
Pick-up and drop-off point: reception at your hotel
Price includes:
- Cooking workshop using ingredients purchased at the market
- Lunch (excluding drinks) based on the dish prepared during the workshop
- Transfers between your hotel in the centre of Marrakech and the activity venue
The price does not include:
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the "Price includes" section
- Any tips and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in "Price includes".
Day trip to Ouarzazate (lunch included)
Travel to the "Gateway to the Sahara" - a breathtaking landscape lined with Kasbahs and palm groves. Learn all the secrets of this region with its rich natural and cultural heritage from your knowledgeable guide.
Itinerary:
- Cross the Glaoui territory to see ancient kasbahs and fortified granaries
- Go up to the Tizi N'Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains for incredible panoramas at the summit
- Enjoy a delicious Berber lunch before continuing on to a UNESCO World Heritage site, the stunning Kasbah Aït Benhaddou village
Practical information
Guided tour: yes
Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German
Availability: Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
Accessible to people with reduced mobility: no
Accessible to pregnant women: no
Recommended age: all ages. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
Duration: 12 hours
Timetable: 7am - 7pm
Minimum number of people required for the activity: 2
Transfers: included
Pick-up and drop-off point: reception at your hotel
Price includes:
- Transfers between your hotel and the meeting point
- The services of a guide
- Lunch (excluding drinks)
The price does not include:
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the "Price includes" section
- Any tips and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in "Price includes".
Marrakesh day trip and tagine lunch
Stroll through the souks of the medina and buy hand-crafted gifts to take home. Admire the famous monuments and enjoy a delicious lunch served in a Moroccan riad-style restaurant.
Itinerary:
- Begin at the foot of the eminent Koutoubia mosque and its minaret, one of the masterpieces of Islamic architecture
- Continue to the stunning 12th-century Kasbah to see the characteristic carved gateway, Bab Agnaou
- Sampling Moroccan mini-salads and tajines in the Dar Nejjarine restaurant
- Pass through the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square and enjoy the lively atmosphere of snake charmers, singers, storytellers and other artists
Practical information:
Exclusive activity for Voyage Privé customers
Type of excursion: walking tour
Guided: yes
Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German
Availability: daily
Accessible to people with reduced mobility: yes
Accessible to pregnant women: yes
Minimum age: 2 years. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
Duration: 6 hours
Schedule: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Group size: 1 to 20 people
Transfers: yes
Pick-up and drop-off point: hotel reception
Price includes:
- Guided tour of Marrakech
- Entrance fees
- Lunch (excluding drinks)
- Transfers between your hotel in central Marrakech and the activity venue
Price does not include:
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the "Price includes" section
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in "Price includes"
Half-day in the Ourika Valley
Popular with Moroccans looking to escape the heat and bustling streets of Marrakesh, the Ourika Valley is a lush oasis at the foot of the impressive Atlas Mountains. Venture away from the city and explore the region's verdant villages, orchards and vegetation.
Exclusive activity for Voyage Privé customers
Cross the Haouz plain on your way to the abandoned village of Aghmat, then continue to Ighref in the Djebel Yagour assembly line where you can admire the panoramic views from the small Berber villages dotted around the region, as well as the waters flowing through the mountain foothills and irrigating the Ourika valley.
Stop for a refreshing mint tea in a local herb garden and admire the breathtaking views over the valley.
Practical information:
Exclusive activity for Voyage Privé customers
Guided tour: yes
Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German and Dutch
Availability: daily
Accessible to people with reduced mobility: no
Accessible to pregnant women: yes
Minimum age: all ages. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
Duration: 4 hours
Timetable: 9am - 1pm
Minimum number of participants: 2
Transfers: yes
Pick-up and drop-off point: reception at your hotel
Price includes:
- Guided tour
- Transfers between your hotel in the centre of Marrakech and the activity venue
Price does not include:
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in "Price includes".
- Any tips and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in "Price includes".
Hot Air Balloon, Hammam and Massage
Created exclusively for Voyage Privé customers, enjoy a unique experience by discovering Marrakesh aboard a hot air balloon.
Prolong this feeling of escape with a visit to the Turkish bath for 45 minutes of exfoliation, in addition to a relaxing 30-minute massage.
4X4 Safari on the Berber roads
At the foot of the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas, head out on an adventure on the Berber roads to meet the locals and discover their traditions.
Your journey to Morocco —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your Destination —
Marrakesh
Marrakesh is the epicentre of culture in Morocco, thanks to its ancient Medina, lively souks, and historic monuments. Immerse yourself in the heady atmosphere, with snake charmers in the bustling Jemaa El Fna Square, peace and tranquillity at the Bahia Palace, or an onrush of colour and spices in the dense souks of the Medina.
While Marrakesh preserves its centuries-old history at places such as the Koutoubia Mosque, the city's Bohemian atmosphere is most present in Jardin Majorelle, a landscaped botanical garden created by French artist Jacques Majorelle and later bought by Yves Saint-Laurent. Alternatively, visitors can escape the city altogether and take a trip to the Atlas Mountains to visit the region’s traditional Berber villages and argan oil cooperatives.
At the end of the day, Le Jardin Secret is the perfect place to enjoy a stylish meal in a chic Moroccan courtyard. Alternatively, retreat to one of the Medina’s rooftop restaurants for a delicious tagine while watching the sunset over the city mosques.
