(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Paris, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakesh
Paris, one of Europe's most satisfying cities, is also a great gateway to Morocco. Stay three nights at the sophisticated Four Seasons Hotel George V, within walking distance of superb restaurants and major attractions. Enjoy private city touring and explore the city at your own pace. First-time visitors to Paris may wish to visit major attractions such as Notre-Dame, St-Chapelle, the Eiffel Tower, the Luxembourg and Tuileries Gardens, and major museums such as the Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay. Other possibilities include an epicurean tour of specialty chocolate shops, fromagerie, copperware stores and tea sellers; walking tours through the exclusive residential streets on Ile St-Louis, the old Jewish quarter in the Marais, the former art colony of Montmartre, the medieval streets of the Latin Quarter, or to Left Bank cafes made famous by poets and philosophers; and shopping for antiques in flea markets or haute couture in fashionable boutiques. Before heading to Morocco, we recommend visiting L’Institut du Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute) to view its collections, exhibitions, and landmark building—the windows have metal shutters that open and close like camera irises—designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. The Institute sits just across the Seine from the Ile St-Louis.
Next, fly to Casablanca and begin a classic tour of Morocco. Take a brief tour of Casablanca, then drive to the High Atlas Mountains for two nights at Kasbah Tamadot, one of Morocco's most acclaimed luxury retreats, best known for its traditional Moroccan design and stunning infinity pool overlooking the spectacular mountain views. While there, enjoy private touring to local villages and Berber markets.
Continue to Marrakesh, an ancient city of orange groves and weathered pink buildings at the base of the Atlas Mountains. During private touring, visit fascinating local souks (markets) selling carpets, ceramics, metalware, textiles and other traditional products. Visit the Djemaa el-Fna, a carnivalesque public square where water sellers, snake charmers, magicians and storytellers compete for an audience. See the most interesting palaces, gardens and museums, such as the Jardin Majorelle, stunning gardens created by French painter Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s; the Palais de la Bahia; the Dar Si Said Museum of Moroccan Arts; the Palmeraie; and the Jardin Menara, a beautiful garden with reflecting pools surrounded by groves of olive trees. Also, browse the city's stylish shops and galleries, and dine in gourmet restaurants that are putting Marrakesh on the culinary map.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Paris, FRANCE
Arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights
Day 2
Paris
Half-day private tour with guide and driver. Evening dinner cruise on Seine
Day 3
Paris
Half-day private tour with guide and driver
Day 4
Paris - Casablanca - Atlas Mountains
Private transfer to airport for flight (not included in cost) to Casablanca. Privatetransfer to High Atlas Mountains for 2 nights
Day 5
Atlas Mountains
Private touring of Berber markets and villages
Day 6
Atlas Mountains - Marrakesh
Private transfer to Marrakesh for 3 nights
Day 7
Marrakesh
Full-day private touring
Day 8
Marrakesh
Half-day flexible shopping or sightseeing
Day 9
Depart Morocco
Private transfer to airport in Casablanca or Marrakesh
Hotels
Paris:
Four Seasons George V
High Atlas Mountains:
Kasbah Tamadot
Marrakesh:
Amanjena
Cost
$14,175
Per person (double occupancy)
All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.
