7-Nights Marrakech with Essaouira, Agafay & Ourika Valley - Private Guided Experiences from $3,367

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Marrakech

Meet and greet at Marrakech airport by a chauffeur who will wait for you outside the Arrival Terminal. Brief review of

the tour during your transfer to the hotel. Check-in and relax at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the

hotel. Approx. drive time: 20 min.

Hotel: Grand Plaza Hotel Marrakech (4 Star Rating)

Ideally located across from the train station and the Royal Theatre, Grand Plaza welcomes you for a stay in the heart of Marrakech. Just 5 minutes from the Medina and 10 minutes from the airport, the hotel also offers underground parking for its residents.

Meal(s): Breakfast

After breakfast, drive to Essaouira, a charming and exotic seaside town on the Atlantic coast. En route, explore the

world of Moroccan wine with a visit of the winery Val d'Argan and lunch. The vineyard is a perfect and ideal lunch

spot. Upon arrival, you'll enjoy a tour of the vineyard and impressive facilities where five ranges of wine are

produced: red, white, rosé, gris, and the most recent orange. Learn about the different kind of grapes, what it's

like to grow vines in Morocco, and how the production process works. Then, use your newfound knowledge to

pair wines with delicious local food served on the patio. After this delicious lunch paired with these five wines, embark

on a short drive to visit an Argan oil cooperative where you’ll observe the extraction of Argan Oil. The demand for this

product has increased significantly due to its use in both cosmetics and western cuisine. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel. Approx. drive time: 2.5 hours.

Hotel: Atlas Essaouira and Spa (4 Star Rating)

The small port city of Essaouira and its islands are rich in a thousand-year-old past. They have welcomed the Phoenicians, the Mauritanians, the Romans. But its influence is especially visible in its more recent history, with the creation of the port and its medina in the middle of the 18th century by the Alaouite sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdellah.

Among the city's must-see attractions are the port and its sqala, a square tower with watchtowers, and its basin below where the typical fishing boats in their distinctive blue tones float lasciviously; its ramparts; or even its emblematic sqala of the Kasbah and its cannons.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

Today we will explore Essaouira, with its beautiful, fortified walls and busy fishing harbor, is known as the Windy City of

Africa and has preserved a truly Moroccan charm. You’ll walk along the city walls north of Moulay Hassan Square and

then continue to Skala de la Ville where you will enjoy an unmatched view of the city’s port and its beautiful collection

of bright blue fishing boats. Explore the Medina where artists continue to display their crafts just as they have done for

centuries, and where merchants in the many souks have plenty to offer, including spices, fine woodcrafts, and jewelry.

Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at your hotel.

Hotel: Atlas Essaouira and Spa (4 Star Rating)

The small port city of Essaouira and its islands are rich in a thousand-year-old past. They have welcomed the Phoenicians, the Mauritanians, the Romans. But its influence is especially visible in its more recent history, with the creation of the port and its medina in the middle of the 18th century by the Alaouite sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdellah.

Among the city's must-see attractions are the port and its sqala, a square tower with watchtowers, and its basin below where the typical fishing boats in their distinctive blue tones float lasciviously; its ramparts; or even its emblematic sqala of the Kasbah and its cannons.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, leave Essaouira towards Agafay Desert, a rough, dry, deserted plateau, stretching for miles. This semilunar terrain is fabulous during Summer, and in the cooler seasons, it provides a breath-taking environment, one that is

often overlooked by those wanting to shuttle between the Atlas Mountains and Marrakech. Upon arrival, you will have

a 1-hour to enjoy the ATV activity that is included in your package and let each one drive its own single-seat ATV. Then,

enjoy this secluded desert hideaway overlooking the vast Moroccan wilderness, framed by olive trees and organic

gardens. This magical place offers the opportunity to commune with nature. Lunch and relax near the swimming pool

or under a tent. You later enjoy your 40-min. scenic camel ride. After a safety briefing, wear your Nomad dress with the shesh (turban) and climb into the saddle on the back of a camel and relax as you enjoy a ride through the hills, take your

camera out to snap some photos of the beautiful sunset as the sky changes colors through the stunning views. When

your ride is complete, toast the sunset before dinner under the starry skies in a Berber tent. Overnight at the Camp.

Approx. drive time: 2.5 hours.

Hotel: Emeraude Camp (4 Star Rating)

Émeraude Luxury Camp is a desert hotel and restaurant in Agafay Desert. Our rooms are well equipped with private bathroom and terrace. The good location of the camp offers to our customers a fantastic view of the Atlas Mountains, a small olive grove, a gorgeous sunrise and sunset and an incredible sky full of stars. Our chef Malika proves the magic of the Moroccan cuisine..this Jewel of the desert is barely 45 minutes from Marrakech.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

After breakfast, drive towards the High Atlas Mountains. Traditional Berber villages, and picturesque valleys await you.

Arrive in Imlil, a small Berber village located in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. Meet your local mountain guide

and start your trekking adventure. Begin your trek through the surrounding Mountains and explore the traditional

Berber villages along the way. Your guide will tell you about the local culture and history of the area. Arrive at a scenic

spot and enjoy a traditional Berber lunch with a local family. The meal will include salad, tagine or couscous, and fresh

bread, all made with locally sourced ingredients. Continue your trek through the waterfalls and Mountains and take in

the stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. Your guide will point out the local flora and fauna along the way.

Return to Imlil and say goodbye to your mountain guide. Continue to your hotel / riad for dinner and overnight. Approx.

drive time: 2 hours.

Hotel: Dar Imlil (3 Star Rating)

The Riad is located on the outskirts of the village of Imlil near the river and overlooks the Casbah (citadel) and the Toubkal. It is a 10-minute walk from the Casbah. It is about a 5 minute walk from the center of Imlil. Dar Imlil offers the most beautiful setting, quiet and comfortable accommodation with welcoming and professional staff allowing guests to have an incredible stay in the High Atlas Mountains.

A break from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, Dar Imlil opens its doors to a haven of peace.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, drive to Marrakech, the “Red City”, a majestic place filled with palaces, gardens, markets, and mosques.

Upon arrival, stand by the Koutoubia Mosque with its 282 ft minaret, an architectural landmark dating back to the late

12th century. You will continue to the 19th century stunning Bahia Palace and discover the intricate work done by the

local artisans to decorate this splendid home built by a powerful Vizir for his harem. The building includes one hundred

and fifty rooms, countless courtyards and interior gardens, a veritable labyrinth of corridors, a Koranic school, hammams,

a harem, stables. From there we will start exploring artisan quarters and the colorful souks to interact with the real life

of Marrakech people. Continue to Dar El Bacha Museum of Confluences, built in 1910. It was the residence of Thami El

Glaoui, named Pasha of Marrakech by Sultan Moulay Youssef in 1912. It is one of the medina's finest examples of Riad

architecture, dripping with Moroccan Zellige (colorful geometric tilework), intricate white plasterwork and heavy carved

cedar-wood lintels. Before sunset we will be strolling in the square of which the city is so famed, Jemaa El Fna. Located

at the entrance of the Medina, this triangular square is surrounded by restaurants, stands and public buildings, and

provides everyday commercial activities and various forms of entertainment. It is a magical circus where fortune tellers,

henna artists, fire eaters, snake charmers, dancing wild costumed monkeys, story tellers, hypnotic medicine-men, cross

dressers, tooth pullers, musicians including real Gnaoua, and acrobats gather in a cacophonic feast. After the tour, drive

The Bennounas Farm, a Berber-style modern villa, set in a spectacular location with the Atlas Mountains in the

background. Dinner and overnight. Approx drive time: 1.5 hours.

Hotel: The Bennounas Farm (4 Star Rating)

The Bennounas Farm is a charming modern guest house located in the stunning Valley of Ourika, Marrakech. With its olive grove, field of citrus and fruit trees and vegetable garden, the atmosphere is inspiring and serene compared to the intense and noisy activity of Marrakech. The property offers a unique experience for travelers interested in immersing themselves in Moroccan culture, cuisine, nature, and convivial hospitality while enjoying some hard-earned rest and recuperation.

Meal(s): Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast

Breakfast at the farm, start your day with a guided Tibetan meditation under the tent, by the pool or in the meditation

room. A light Lunch will be served. After lunch, time for a hammam where you’ll be immersed in a typical Moroccan

atmosphere filled with water, oils, essences, and perfumes. Enjoy a 30-min. scrub done by expert hands with black soap

or soothing spices eliminating toxins from your body. After Hammam, sway to the massage room where you’ll experience

a 30-min. traditional massage to eliminate tensions and gain energy and vitality. A tea is served in the relaxing room or by

the pool where fresh drinks are at your disposal. We will start to prepare for the cooking class at 4:30PM. First, we’ll pick

up vegetables from the garden (if season permits) then bring them to the kitchen to begin an immersed experience with

Azzeddine, who has received 3-stars from the NY Times for his restaurant Zitoune in New York. You will dine on the food

you cooked. After dinner, enjoy the sunset on the terrace of the villa or continue the always captivating conversation

with the hosts. Overnight at the Farm.

Hotel: The Bennounas Farm (4 Star Rating)

The Bennounas Farm is a charming modern guest house located in the stunning Valley of Ourika, Marrakech. With its olive grove, field of citrus and fruit trees and vegetable garden, the atmosphere is inspiring and serene compared to the intense and noisy activity of Marrakech. The property offers a unique experience for travelers interested in immersing themselves in Moroccan culture, cuisine, nature, and convivial hospitality while enjoying some hard-earned rest and recuperation.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

You end your journey today bidding farewell to marvelous Morocco. We will assist you to the airport for your return

flight.

Meal(s): Breakfast