Embark on a 7-day cultural escape through the captivating landscapes and traditions of Morocco, with Marrakech as your base. This partially guided journey combines guided sightseeing with immersive day trips, allowing you to experience the vibrant souks, historic landmarks, mountain scenery, desert landscapes, and charming coastal towns of this fascinating country. Discover the highlights of Marrakech, travel through the dramatic landscapes toward Ouarzazate and the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou, explore the lush Ourika Valley in the High Atlas, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast.
Upon arriving at Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), meet your driver in the arrival hall for a transfer to your hotel in Marrakesh. After checking in (available from 14:00), you’ll have free time to explore your hotel at your leisure. Please note that early check-in is subject to availability upon arrival.
After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at 72 Rue des Banques, 40000, Marrakesh Start time: 10:10 Duration: 3h Live guide: English, Arabic, French Max group size: 15 Included Live guide Guided tour Bottled water Not included Entrance fees Hotel pickup and drop-off Tips Description Join a half-day city tour of Marrakech with a local guide. Begin at Café de France in Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, known for its minaret and history. See the Saadian Tombs, sealed for centuries with detailed Hispano-Moorish carvings from the 16th century. Continue to the Bahia Palace, a 19th-century royal residence with gardens and stucco work. This private tour lets you see Marrakech's main landmarks and learn about the city's heritage directly from a local expert.
After breakfast, wait for your driver to pick you up on your hotel. Start time0: 7:30 Duration: 13h Max group size: 18 Pickup: Choose your pickup location in checkout Included Hotel pickup Aït Benhaddou visit Lunch (if option is selected) Cinema studio (if selected) Not included Drinks Tips Description Travel through the Tizi N'Tichka Pass, the highest in North Africa at 7,415 feet, and see various landscapes along the way. Stop at the fortified city of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and film location. After having lunch, take a city tour of Ouarzazate, which means "no noise" in Berber. Visit the Taourirt and Tiffoultoute Kasbahs, once the residences of the Glaoui, an old Pacha of Marrakech. Finally, return to Marrakech.
Enjoy leisure time in Marrakech to explore independently, relax at your hotel, visit the souks, sample traditional Moroccan cuisine, or simply soak up the city’s lively atmosphere. The partially guided format gives you the ideal balance of organized sightseeing and personal time, allowing you to experience Morocco at your own pace.
After breakfast, wait for your driver to pick you up on your hotel. Start time0: 8:30 Duration: 4h Max group size: 18 Pickup: Choose your pickup location in checkout Included Hotel pickup from Marrakech Visit a fragrant garden Not included Tips Description Visit the Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains and walk through aromatic gardens. See the Ourika River flowing through the foothills, making the area lush with orchards and terraced crops. Visit the small douar homes scattered across the landscape, enhancing the valley’s traditional look. Witness a mix of natural beauty and local agriculture in this unique location.
After breakfast, wait for your driver to pick you up on your hotel. Start time: 08:00 Duration: 10h 30mins Live guide: English and 3 other languages Max group size: 18 Pickup: Choose your pickup location in checkout Included Hotel pickup Live guide Fishing port and medina Moulay El-Hassan square Grand Mosque Not included Entry tickets Tips Lunch (available at own cost) Description Explore Essaouira, known for its historic Portuguese harbor with examples of Moorish and Portuguese art, woodwork, and the silver souk. Leave Skala and walk along Derb Laalouj Street to the Museum Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah. See musical instruments, local Andalusian songs, Berber documents, weapons, costumes, carpets, and more in the former Pasha residence. Visit the Jewish Quarter, called Mellah, in the north of the city. Walk down Rue Mohammed Zerktouni, surrounded by a market that stretches to Bab Doukkala. Discover the beaches that offer sunshine all year.
After breakfast, meet your driver and transfer to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) for your onward flight. We recommend arranging your hotel pick-up approximately 3–4 hours before your scheduled departure time. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon, and late check-out is subject to availability.
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