Are you looking for a timeless trip with a total change of scenery? Take advantage of this exceptional program! Marrakech, the oasis city with its haunting ochre hues, offers you a warm welcome. Stroll through its lively souks and lush gardens. Discover the extraordinary richness of its history through its flamboyant architecture of splendid palaces, fascinating museums and imposing monuments.
After the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, marvel at the mythical Essaouira, the legendary “City of Mogador”. Its medina, colorful, picturesque streets and heavenly harbor overlooking the ocean will give you a complete change of scenery!
Finally, discover the magical lunar landscapes of the Agafay desert! In the background, the snowy slopes of the Atlas mountains seem to be watching over you on this dream tour of Morocco.
Regions visited during this trip to Morocco: Marrakech & surroundings | Essaouira & the Atlantic Coast | Atlas Mountains & Sahara
N.B.: This trip to Morocco is an individual tailor-made tour, to be personalized with our Morocco specialist advisors.
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Located in the heart of Morocco, Marrakech, also known as "the red city" because of the color of its buildings, enchants visitors with its many lush gardens, culture, crafts and the famous Jemaa el Fna square, the lively heart of the city.
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The city of the trade winds attracts visitors with its exceptionally mild climate (an average of 20°C year-round) and the tranquil charm of its medina. Its cobbled streets are lined with white and blue houses, and its beaches overlook the ocean as far as the eye can see.
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The Agafay desert is located near Marrakech, at the beginning of the Haut-Atlas massif. It's a rugged, rocky desert covering several hundred hectares. Discover its dunes, oases and olive and eucalyptus groves...
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Located in the heart of Morocco, Marrakech, also known as "the red city" because of the color of its buildings, enchants visitors with its many lush gardens, culture, crafts and the famous Jemaa el Fna square, the lively heart of the city.
Your plane lands at Marrakech Menara airport, where your driver will welcome you. He will take you to your Riad in the heart of the “red city”.
Marrakech, with its incredible charm, is a mythical destination for travelers from all over the world! Let your senses become intoxicated by the city’s intoxicating colors and smells. Jemaa-el-Fna Square, immense and wonderfully lively, is the very essence of this enchanting city.
Then lose yourself in the maze of picturesque streets of the medina. Visit its colorful, bustling souks, the most beautiful and richest in the country. In the midst of these small stalls, devoted to hundreds of small trades, let yourself be won over by the sensation of finding yourself in a tale from the Thousand and One Nights!
Night in Marrakech.
Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Discover the heritage of the former capital of the Almoravid and Almohad Empires. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of Marrakech’s fabulous treasures, take part in an exciting walking tour of the city accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Marrakech has preserved a rich heritage, with the oldest monuments dating back to its foundation in the 11th century. The splendor of Arab-Andalusian art rubs shoulders with scenes of daily life that take you back hundreds of years. Follow your guide to the foot of the Koutoubia Mosque. Entrance is forbidden to non-Muslims. Observe its impressive minaret and the perfect harmony of its forms! The building was erected in the 12th century under the Almohad dynasty. On its esplanade, archaeologists have found the remains of Marrakesh’s first palace, which has now disappeared.
As for the resplendent Palais de la Bahia, it’s still there! Its gardens are a veritable ode to life. The palace itself is a succession of beautifully frescoed apartments and tree-lined patios.
At the Si Said Museum, recently renamed the Tapestry and Weaving Museum, your guide will take you on a tour of Morocco’s ancestral know-how. The museum presents a collection that is unique in the world, displayed in a completely renewed modern scenography. It showcases some of Morocco’s oldest pieces!
Spend the afternoon exploring Marrakech’s many gardens. You’ll be confronted with an absolutely lush vegetation. Thanks to a 1,000-year-old irrigation system unique in the world, Marrakech is like an oasis in the middle of the desert! Listen to your senses! Smell, look, touch! And don’t forget the Majorelle Garden. This magnificent botanical garden boasts some 300 species. Its centerpiece is an Art Deco villa that has been awarded the “Maisons des Illustres” label since 2011, as well as the Museum of Berber History.
Night in Marrakech.
Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner on your own.
This morning, your driver will take you to your Riad in the center of Essaouira. The former Mogador of the Portuguese, now renamed Essaouira, is sheltered behind powerful fortifications dating from the mid-18th century. The city’s almost-island setting is cradled by gentle tropical trade winds, providing a particularly favorable climate. Whatever the season, the temperature in Essaouira hovers around 20°. Its medina is also breathtakingly charming. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001.
Once you’ve settled into your Riad, set off to explore the city. Stroll through the lively, colorful souk, along the sandy beach overlooking the Atlantic, the ramparts and the port. Enjoy a tasting of fresh fish and seafood!
Finally, round off the day with a cooking class at an Essouira women’s association in the heart of the Medina. This is your chance to learn all about the wonderful local flavors!
Night in your guesthouse.
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own
Essaouira is a veritable open-air palace. The city has so many monuments and treasures that it’s hard to choose. The Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum is a must for all lovers of popular arts and traditions. The museum boasts one of the richest collections of its kind.
If you don’t know the medina, you don’t know Essaouira! Stroll through its maze of cobbled streets, lined with white and blue houses and bathed in the cool glow of the ocean sun. And don’t worry: it’s impossible to get lost in Essaouira!
Essaouira is also renowned as a city of arts and crafts. For a taste of local life, visit the market on Avenue Mohammed Zerktouni. Various souks, such as the jewellers’, stretch along the avenue. As for the craftsmen’s quarter, it’s packed with small stalls and workshops. Here, craftsmen produce genuine objets d’art in ebony or lemon wood, sometimes decorated with copper. Continue on to Artists’ Square, where painters and musicians set up shop to exhibit their work or play in public!
Climb the steps up to the sqala, a former artillery platform that protected the fortifications. It offers a dazzling view of the ocean. Let time stand still for a few minutes and relax. Observe the changing colors of the ocean and the choreographed ballet of seabirds.
End the day at the port! This is located at the end of the peninsula. Here you can see a shipyard where craftsmen use period techniques to build traditional wooden trawlers. Enjoy the magnificent view from the walkway: your gaze will sweep from Essaouira beach to the beautiful Purpuaires Islands off the coast.
Night in your guesthouse.
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
This day is dedicated to sports enthusiasts. Are you a thrill-seeker? You can’t miss the wild beaches near Essaouira! The Berber village of Sidi Kaouki is a favorite meeting place for many kitesurfers. They particularly appreciate the extraordinary wave quality provided by the Atlantic Ocean. Swimming is not recommended, however, as the currents are quite strong.
However, Sidi Kaouki is also known for its peaceful walks. Stroll along its immense beach or indulge in a few moments of idleness on one of the terraces of the many seaside restaurants!
Night in your guesthouse.
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
Put on your adventurer’s costume and climb aboard a 4×4, heading for the Agafay desert. Located just 30 kilometers from Marrakech, it covers several hundred hectares. It consists of rocky ground from which impressive white dunes emerge. In the distance, the snowy elegance of the Atlas Mountains offers spectacular views.
In the heart of this desert, the Enchanted Oasis is worthy of a tale from the Arabian Nights. A haven of peace and serenity, it is home to exceptional flora and fauna. Take a look at the frogs and turtles living peacefully in the fresh waters of the wadi!Deep in the dunes, a handful of Berber villages still resist the calls of the modern city. Most often breeders of goats or other hardy animals, they are the bearers of a way of life inherited from the dawn of time.
After Marrakech and Essaouira, the Agafay desert transports you to another world, far from today’s hustle and bustle.
Join us in your charming bivouac and get into the swing of things. Settle in quietly and soak up this exceptional site. Dinnertime is approaching: tonight, you’ll eat alone by candlelight. Each day, they concoct a unique menu, typically Moroccan and, of course, delicious!
Night in your charming desert bivouac.
Breakfast and dinner included – Lunch on your own.
Before you choose how to discover it, get to know the desert. Everyone experiences the Agafay desert in a different way. Take your time, then choose the activity that will allow you to become one with this wild and peaceful nature.
Would you prefer a hot-air balloon ride that reveals the distant desert expanses through sublime, breathtaking panoramas? Or would you prefer a relaxing massage in this enchanting landscape? Or are you ready for adventure? Opt for a horseback ride in the heart of the desert, or for a magnificent hike in the company of a mountain guide, with picnic lunches in unusual and grandiose sites!
Spend the night in your charming desert bivouac.
Breakfast and dinner included – Lunch on your own.
For this last day, the morning is left free. Enjoy a few more hours of the Agafay desert’s breathtaking scenery.
Above all, don’t miss the sunrise over the desert: it’s a magical, enchanting moment!A private transfer will take you to Marrakech in the early afternoon. Stroll the streets of one of the world’s most enchanting cities before your driver takes you back to Marrakech Menara airport.
Breakfast included – Lunch on your own.
