(10 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Fez, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakesh
Ideal for families, individuals, couples, and groups of friends alike, this tour visits the highlights of Morocco: Fes, the Atlas Mountains and Marrakesh. Accommodation is at the country's most deluxe properties, including a hotel overlooking Fez's ancient medina, an exclusive kasbah hotel, and an Aman resort.
Arrive in Morocco, take a brief tour of the highlights of Casablanca, then drive to Fez, the intellectual and religious heart of the nation. Stay at the Sofitel Palais Jamai, a former Moorish palace overlooking the medieval medina (old town). Tour Fez el-Bali ("Fez the Old") and its medieval medina (old town), a UNESCO world heritage site crammed with narrow, winding streets, tiny squares and artisan workshops. Visit centuries-old mosques and universities, see the multi-colored vats of the open-air tanneries, and shop for traditional wares made from copper, ceramics and leather. Also visit Fez el-Djedid ("Fez the New"), built in the 13th century. Visit the Royal Palace and the mellah (Jewish Quarter), the largest in Morocco.
Next, spend several nights in the High Atlas Mountains 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 visits to local villages and Berber markets.
Continue to Marrakesh, an ancient city of weathered pink buildings and orange groves at the base of the Atlas Mountains. Stay at the exclusive Amanjena, a Moorish-style resort of gardens and reflection pools set behind high, ochre-colored walls. Facilities include a traditional hammam (steam bath) and spa, upscale shops, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and excellent restaurants. During private touring, see the Djemaa el-Fna, a carnivalesque public square where water sellers, snake charmers, magicians and storytellers compete for an audience. Also see 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 Palmerie and the beautiful Jardin Menara, with its reflecting pools surrounded by a large grove of olive trees. Browse the city's most stylish shops and galleries, and dine at the finest restaurants.
Itinerary Overview
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| Day 1 |
Arrive Casablanca - Fez
Private tour of Casablanca. Transfer to Fez for 3 nights. Afternoon private touring of Fez souks |
| Day 2 |
Fez
Continue private touring |
| Day 3 |
Fez
Private touring in Fez or excursion to ruins in Meknes & Volubilis |
| Day 4 |
Fez - Atlas Mountains
Private overland transfer via Ifrane and Berber villages to Atlas Mountains for 2 nights |
| Day 5 |
Atlas Mountains
Guide and driver at disposal for flexible touring in region |
| Day 6 |
Atlas Mountains - Marrakesh
Private tour of Berber market en route to Marrakesh. Accommodation at the Amanjena for 4 nights |
| Day 7 |
Marrakesh
Full-day private touring |
| Day 8 |
Marrakesh
Private Moroccan cooking class or flexible touring. Afternoon private touring |
| Day 9 |
Marrakesh
Flexible morning with guide and driver at disposal |
| Day 10 |
Depart Morocco
Private transfer to Marrakesh airport or Casablanca airport |
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Hotels
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| Fez: |
Sofitel Palais Jamai |
| High Atlas Mountains: |
Kasbah Tamadot |
| Marrakesh: |
Amanjena Resort |
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Cost
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| $9,250 |
Per person (double occupancy) |
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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.
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