This tour is private and designed to give you a great
experience of the Berber life style all over Morocco with a
combination of the high atlas mountains and the magnificent
Beach.
"Tour is based on 4* luxury accommodation" "Hotels can be changed for lower budgets."
This journey lasts 10 days and can be cusomized with a private car or luxury van and expert driver according to your travel dates.
"2 people with a private car and English speaking guide" "3 people or more with a private luxury van and English speaking guide"
I T I N E R A R Y:
After your arrival to either Casablanca or Marrakech, you will be escorted to your Berber riad in Ourika.
Day 1 -Marrakesh – Ourika You will explore one of the most beautiful and unspoiled valleys of the High Atlas Valley of Ourika rises gently up to the preliminary hills of the High Atlas where small typical villages have nested. It is a pure and magnificent place where silence is only " disturbed " by birds singing, water streams and wagtails. Ourika is famous for its pottery, minerals and crystal.
If it is Monday, Thursday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday, you will visit the bustling weekly souk of at the Valley.
Dinner and overnight at your luxury Berber Riad Omar at the village of Anrar
Day 2 -Ourika / High Atlas Mountains A short ride to Sete Fathma to do some hiking and to discover the hidden water falls at the high Atlas maountains.
A visit the Berber village of Anrar and to have a taste of the the Berber life style by having dinner within a Berber family.
B&B at your luxury Riad Omar at Anrar Mountain of Ourika.
Day 3 - Essaouira Music legends Jimmy Hendrix and the Rolling Stones were drawn to Essaouira’s idyllic charm, which continues to lure artists and musicians alike today to the sparkling whitewashed village trimmed with the brilliant azure of its skies. A former Portuguese settlement in the 18th century, and a current fishing village, its stone ramparts overlook an emerald sea fringed with miles of silvery beach where camels ferry passengers across fine sand. Stroll through serene squares, browse artisan shops and peruse art galleries before having a spectacular lunch by the sea, where freshly caught fish of the day is grilled to a succulent finish before your eyes. Top it off with famous Moroccan mint tea and delectable French pastries at one Essaouira’s many cafes. A full day will be spent at Essaouira ....... and that is where you can take a camel ride or horse riding at the beach.
Dinner and overnight at your luxury riad in Essaouira.
Day 4 & 5 - Agadir Often called the Miami of Morocco, the centuries-old Berber village of Agadir is a favorite seaside resort for Europeans and Moroccans alike, who are drawn to its serene elegance and charm. The indigenous people of North Africa form the Berber tribe. Predating the Arabs, these herders and rug-weavers maintain their pre-Islamic rituals and beliefs, a heritage that can be traced back to the Neolithic period.
Warmth and hospitality exudes in this top-rated coastal resort where you can browse shops selling ceramics, silver and gold, and other fine Moroccan handicrafts. Gallop on thoroughbreds across shimmering golden sands against a backdrop of vivid blue-green sea as flocks of pink flamingos fly past. Soar over the magnificent sea in a parachute high in the sky, jet ski along the clear waters, or simply lounge with a cool drink in hand near a date palm tree at the beach, soaking in the gentle caress of the brilliant sun.
Sample some of the finest Moroccan gourmet cuisine while watching the North African sun sink in the mauve sky over green waters. Then the starry night comes alive beating to the pulse of discos, live music and cabarets.
Dinner and overnight at your luxury hotel in Agadir.
Day 6 -Agadir -- Tafraoute Halfway down the Atlantic coast, magnificent palm-filled gorges nestled in the High Atlas Mountains open a magic door to spectacular vistas in the ruggedly beautiful countryside toward Tafraoute. As we travel past gentle farming country, the North African sun bathes the mountains in a brilliant pageantry of blushing rose, glowing gold and mauve color. Sienna mud-brick Berber villages with their cultivated farm terraces appear near rivers fringed with date palms. We’ll travel off the beaten path to discover the exotic dance and food of Berber tribes with traditions rooted in history that hold a magic belonging to another age. Overnight stay in four-star hotel in Tafraoute. Overnight stay at a four-star hotel.
Day 7 -Tafraoute -- Taroudant As we head further off the beaten path, gnarled silvery-green-leafed olive groves and almond trees line the road toward the Berber market town of Taroudant, where tanneries and horse-drawn carriages clip along its winding streets.
Dinner and overnight at your luxury hotel Palais Salam in Taroudant.
Day 8 & 9 - Marrakech An enchanting palm oasis set against the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech is Morocco’s second oldest imperial city and retains the majestic splendor of its ancient past. Buildings are blushed in hues of rosy earth, and horse-drawn carriages clip along avenues lined with lime and orange trees. Donkeys carrying carts trawl past fragrant gardens of roses, honeysuckle and jasmine.
Explore the ancient Bahia Palace from the days of the harem now populated by a sentry of nesting storks, and enter the ancient royal Saadian Tombs. Explore the vibrant and historic Jewish mellah where some of the best jewelry is found in Morocco, and view the majestic Koutoubia Mosque before entry into the walled medina, seven miles long and over a 1,000 years old.
The night beats in the heart of the old city’s famed square, Djemaa el-Fna, where delectable fare is grilled over coals in bustling torch-lit open-air markets. Mystical snake charmers, hustlers and mischievous monkeys are part of the nightly drama unfolding as Berber acrobats, fortune tellers, musicians and engaging storytellers seduce rapt crowds. Wind your way through the serpentine labyrinth of the spice-filled air of the bustling souk, unchanged for nearly 2000 years, where you’ll discover the best of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship.
On the 8th, dinner at the 15th century Restaurant Stylia.
On the 9th, at Fantasia, a special dinner-event, we’ll bear witness to a splendid display of the magic of Arabian Nights, filled with belly dancing, folkloric troupes, and charging steeds in tribal battles as in days of yore. Overnight stay at a four-star hotel.
Day 10 Transfer to the airport for your return home with plenty of tails of Arabian days and nights.
Note: If you wish to modify or change the entire itinerary according to your interest and desire, please let us know!
Total package price (excluding airfare):
$2250.00 per person based on double occupancy $4500.00 for 2Pax
2 years and under are free of charge 2 – 6 years old 75% off 7-11 years old 50% off 12 years old & up full cost
Total package price includes: Breakfast and dinner daily Four-star hotel lodging and all transportation Transfers to and from airport Knowledgeable certified guides Private car and driver for the entire trip Museums fee All taxes
Not included in package price: International Airfare Lunch Drinks Travel Insurance
Note: Hotels can be changed for lower budgets. Upgrade to 5* or 5*deluxe accommodation is available.
We can't make the sun shine, or the rain fall, but we can promise to do everything in our power to ensure an unforgettable and exceptional visit to Morocco. I hope you'll join us.
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We are now back home after a lovely holiday in Morocco. Morocco is beautiful and the people are very warm and friendly.
With one or two exceptions, we have no major complaints with the tour. Our driver Mohamed was excellent; he was helpful and sorted out our problems in no time at all. He drove at a good pace and was also informative. He also ensured that we were comfortable and were enjoying the trip.
The Riads are beautiful but I think that for the first two at least, they were not quite suitable for the winter. They were too cold and would have been quite lovely if we were there in the summer. All the other riads were not only excellent but their staff and hospitality were impeccable.
The tour itself was just nice, not too long and not too short (I sound like Goldilocks) Hisham, our guide in Fez was good. He was very knowledgeable and very informative.
Other than the cold riads, (and the fact that my son had food poisoning on the second day in Fez) we were very happy with the tour and would recommend this tour and the tour operator highly
Morocco is a beautiful country and I thought the most ‘undersold’ parts were the best – Fes & surrounds, Ourika Valley. I found Marrakech a bit disappointing and Casablanca a big bore (but perhaps both were because I ended up travelling alone – not intended – and hence could not enjoy the night life). The amount of construction on the seafront areas of the Atlantic coast was quite a surprise and limits what one can actually see. Next time I would add the Med coast; the Sahara and the Southern part of the country to my itinerary.
Services provided by the operator were generally good, although the itinerary provided was a bit different to the actual one (it almost seemed as though the person writing the itinerary had not been to many of the places as some suggestions were impractical – e.g. a routing from Ourika Valley to Fes via Meknes and Rabat in a single day!).
The driver and guides provided were all well informed and well spoken but somewhat inclined to ‘guide’ me to places where the intent was largely to get me to shop (which, after a credit card challenge in Marrakech, I was disinclined towards). The mountain guide in the Ourika Valley was magnificent, very patient and helpful on the rather strenuous hike.
My planned travel companion had visa problems (she is South African but lives in Nigeria and couldn’t get a visa – which as South Africans is a requirement – due to problems with her Nigerian work permit) and had to cancel at the last minute (after her planned arrival). Obviously, expecting a refund on the travel or accommodation was unrealistic given the late cancellation and the operator offered to give her a 20% discount if she books through them again.
The ‘personalised’ tour (i.e. own car and driver, rather than sharing with a bus load of others) was fantastic and the accommodation was superb throughout. If I return to Morocco, I would plan for something similar.
Visiting Morocco was an exciting and unforgettable experience: the people, the landscapes, the cities, the food, everything was just wonderful. We absolutely enjoyed it.
As mentioned by the operators advertisements, we are back home “with plenty of tales of Arabian days and nights”; I can still smell the spices, the flowers, the fresh of the Ourika valley. By the way, Mr Karim kindness and hospitality at the Kasbah Omar has to be highlighted. He also helped us in exploring the beautiful valley leading us in two wonderful walks.
The trip went on as planned. Riads and hotels were great, as well as restaurants and foods in our dinners. Guides and visits were very well coordinated. Everything on time and the trip fulfilled every word committed by the tour operator in the package we bought.
Said, the driver that spent with us the whole visit, was perfect; always on time, ready to help us in every question we asked, excellent driver, at all times taking care of our safety and comfort. Meeting Said is part of the nice memories we have from our trip.
Summing up and for the requested feedback, I would qualified my holiday with a 100. Hope to visit Morocco again!!!!
Thank you for your assistance in passing on our enquiry to such an efficient company. We think the trip was one of the best we have taken.
We had a wonderful time with our driver Mohamed who took very good care of us throughout. It was great that he was always there to pick us up from outings which made for a very stress free trip. His driving, in sometimes very difficult conditions such as heavy snow in the High Atlas was to be commended. We feel we saw much more than was in the itinerary and people we have since spoken to have been amazed at what we actually fitted into the twelve days.
Regarding the dinners, all included, we could not fault them from the Styze club in Marrakech to the homecooked meals in the Riads.
By chance we were invited to a Berber wedding which was being held next to our Riad out of Marrakech which was a real bonus. Stayed with it till midnight. A lot of fun.
Even though we were guided everywhere, we felt we got to experience the local flavour and so believe our trip was wonderful value. Because of the spread of accomodation the operator supplied from very good small riads to the opulent riad in Fez we feel we have certainly seen a wide cross section of Moroccan life.
Finally, thanks to them for organising all this at what was very short notice. It all went very smoothly thanks to Mohamed.
I'd like to inform you that we had the most amazing and out-of-this-world experience while vacationing in Morocco.
Our driver Abdel was not only very careful and cordial but also extremely hospitable and eager to share with us the Moroccan lifestyle. We are most appreciative of him opening up his home for a home-made chicken cous-cous meal with his lovely family. It truly made our trip more than personal now that we have a 'new family' in Morocco!
We will highly recommend this trip with this company to our friends who have seen, from our pictures, the many splendors of Moroc!
We hope to travel back very soon as we know there are many other treasures yet to be seen!
Again, we give our highest marks to your agency and it's tour guides/driver.
We returned last Tuesday from Spain and Morocco. I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we all had.
Our driver Abdul was waiting for us when we got off the boat in Tangier with a very nice and comfortable van. Abdul did a wonderful job. He was a great driver and was always punctual and very helpful.
Our stay at the Riad in Fez was wonderful. The staff was so attentive. Our rooms and the courtyard and garden areas were just beautiful. We had a very enjoyable day in Fez with our guide Abdul (another Abdul) and a delicious dinner with entertainment at Maison Blue.
The following day we really enjoyed Meknes, Volubilis, lunch at Moulay Idriss and finally Chefchaoen. What a beautiful town. Our Riad here, although not as luxurious as the one in Fez, was so conveniently located near the main square.
The people of Morocco were very friendly and welcoming to us.
We were all very impressed with the beautiful mosaics in all the buildings we visited but the most pleasant surprise of all was the delicious food. We absolutely loved the Moroccan salads, pastilla, and the tajines, and fresh fruits and most of all the mint tea. When I got home, I bought a Moroccan cookbook immediately.
If there was one complaint, it was that all the interesting presentations in Fez (ceramics, carpet, tannery, cloth ) also included a bit of high pressure sales after the presentation. All three couples bought mosaic tables which we are looking forward to enjoying in our yards here in California.
Thank you to the operator for organizing a trip to Morocco that we will never forget.
