Luxury Morocco Tours 8-days based in Marrakech

Luxury Morocco Tours 8-days based in Marrakech

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Luxury Morocco Tours 8-days based in Marrakech

Luxury Morocco Tours 8-days based in Marrakech

This luxury 8 day and 7-night Moroccan, based in Marrakech, ‘the Pearl of the South’ or the ‘Red City’, provides opportunities to experience Marrakech as well as to see the beautiful surrounding areas.  From interesting cities to small authentic villages while travelling through stunning scenery, you will have an amazing Moroccan experience of a lifetime.

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This Luxury tour of Marrakech will give you many incredible adventures.  From the bustling and exotic medina of Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to the beauty of the desert of Agafay, from the remote Berber villages to the seaside town of Essaouira, another UNESCO World Heritage site, you will constantly be discovering many different aspects of Morocco.  You will overnight in the Agafay Desert, ride a camel and hike in the Atlas Mountains all while seeing the beautiful scenery of Morocco.

You will travel through another part of the Atlas Mountains to visit the Ouzoud waterfalls.  The hot air balloon ride will give you another incredible adventure. To add to your experiences, you will also visit a hammam for a Moroccan massage.  And don’t forget all the opportunities to enjoy Moroccan cuisine.  Click on the Tour Plan tab for details before you book a tour of a lifetime!

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Luxury Morocco Tours 8-days based in Marrakech


Day 01: Arrival Marrakech

Day 01: Arrival Marrakech

Upon arrival at the Marrakech airport, our driver will be there with a personalized sign to welcome and transfer you to your overnight accommodation in a hotel or riad BB.


Day 02: Explore Marrakech

Day 02: Explore Marrakech

After your breakfast, a local knowledgeable guide will meet you at your accommodation to begin day full of fascinating sights. Marrakech, a former Imperial City, is a major economic center and home to many Mosques, Palaces and Gardens. The densely packed, walled medieval city dates from the 12th century of the Berber Empire. Your guide will take you through the medina, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, to experience the sensory stimulating souks – exotic spices, vibrant materials and beautiful metal works – are just a few of the many souks you will see. You will also visit sites with historical and cultural interest, including the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Lunch will be at a recommended restaurant. After lunch you will be driven through the new city to visit the beautiful gardens of Majorelle. Overnight accommodation in a hotel or riad. BB.


Day 03: Marrakech – Agafay

Day 03: Marrakech – Agafay

After breakfast, you will be picked up to escape the bustle of Marrakech and drive to the rocky desert of Agafay. Along the way you will experience the beautiful scenery of the Moroccan countryside. There is also an option for a self-drive 2-hour, Quad-Biking adventure sometime during the day. There will be a stop for lunch and later in the afternoon you will embark on your camel ride to enjoy a beautiful sunset and the tranquility of the desert. Overnight at a desert Camp with Dinner & breakfast.


Day 04: Agafay – Essaouira – Marrakech

Day 04: Agafay – Essaouira – Marrakech

After breakfast, you will drive approximately 3 hours to the charming coastal town of Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador. Essaouira is rated by UNESCO, as the most beautiful city in Morocco. During the drive we will pass through Argan forests, stop and see goats in trees and visit one of the women’s cooperatives which produce argan oil for cosmetic, medical and culinary use.
After arriving in Essaouira you will be met by our local knowledgeable guide for a wonderful tour of the town. You will visit the Skala fortress, see the magnificent canons and watch falcons, and gulls hover above the nature reserve on the Purpuraires Islands. To the north of the Skala you may see surfers, windsurfers and kite surfers all taming the waves. Be sure to ask your guide to show you the many places in Essaouira immortalized in film. Your guide will take you to the fishing port with its bustling fish market and through the medina where you will learn more of the town’s fascinating history and see many artisans at work including the thuya (a local wood) carvers. In the late afternoon, we will return to Marrakech. Overnight
accommodation in a hotel or riad BB.


Day 05: Hot Air Ballooning and the Atlas Mountains

Day 05: Hot Air Ballooning and the Atlas Mountains

After an early morning pick-up, you will drive 50 minutes out of the city to the balloon launch site for your hot-air balloon ride. Here you will receive a full pre-flight safety briefing, and have a chance to watch the launch team prepare the balloon for departure. Once in the air, your journey will cover a distance between 9 and 15 miles (15-25 km), and last approximately one hour. The balloon will fly over a local village and the beautiful countryside allowing you see the contrast between Morocco’s urban and rural areas.
After the flight, you will experience breathtaking scenery and fascinating views of the highest mountain in north Africa, “Jbel Toubkal”, as we will drive to the Atlas Mountains via Tahnnaout and Berber villages before arriving at Asni. There will be several stops for photographs as we pass through several valleys – the Tahnnaout valley, the Moulay Brahim Gorges, and the Ourika valley, one of the most stunning and attractive valleys in Morocco. You will have the option for a 2-hour hike to the waterfall in the area and see Barbary Apes in their natural environment. After lunch, we will return to Marrakech. Overnight accommodation in a hotel or riad BB.


Day 06 : Cooking classes and hammam

Day 06 : Cooking classes and hammam

After breakfast, you will be picked up and taken to your Moroccan cooking class which begins around 10 AM. This unique cooking class experience will teach you the techniques for preparing Moroccan dishes such as Tagine and couscous. You will learn to prepare either an appetizer and a main dish or a main dish and dessert. The cooking school is designed with easy–to use modern equipment found in every kitchen. (More details upon request).
In the afternoon you will be driven back to your hotel for some personal time. At an agreed upon time, you will be picked up and taken for your 2-hour hammam experience. An experienced attendant will give you an incredible and enjoyable massage. Afterwards, we will take you back to your hotel. Overnight accommodation in a hotel or riad BB.


Day 07 : Marrakech / Ouzoud Water falls.

Day 07 : Marrakech / Ouzoud Water falls.

Today you will experience breathtaking scenery and the fascinating views of the Atlas Mountains. After breakfast, we will drive approximately 2 hours through authentic Berber villages and the mountains to the famous Ouzoud waterfalls, an area of peace and calm in contrast to Marrakech. There will be ample opportunities for photographic stops along the way. After we arrive at the waterfalls, an experienced mountain guide will take you for a 2 hour hike through the area. Following the hike, we will stop for lunch, before heading back to Marrakech. Our arrival in the late afternoon will allow you free time for shopping at the market, if you desire. Overnight accommodation at the hotel or riad BB.


Day 08: Departure

Day 08: Departure

After breakfast, we will drive you to the airport in time for your departing flight. Here we say goodbye and your tour ends.

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