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Morocco | Morocco in Style

Riad luxury

Arab history and civilisation in Fes
A&K’s exclusive luxury desert camp
Mysterious Kasbahs of the Dades Valley
Exotic charms of Marrakech

11 days / 10 nights

Location	Nights
Casablanca	1
Fes	3
Merzouga	1
Skoura	2
Marrakech	3

Day 01 Arrive Casablanca

A royal welcome to this imperial kingdom of North Africa, and a private transfer to your hotel. Over the next eleven days stay in luxury suites at the finest Moroccan Riads and tour Morocco like royalty.
Le Royal Mansour Meridien

Day 02 Casablanca – Rabat - Fes

This morning you will enjoy an orientation tour of Casablanca including a visit to the vast Hassan II mosque. Continue to Rabat with time for lunch and a short city tour including Hassan Tower and Mohamed V Mausoleum before continuing to the magical city of Fes (B).
Riad Fes (Junior Suite)

Day 03 Fes

Fes is the most complete medieval city in the Arab world, consisting of two separate cities: Fes El Bali (Old Fes) and Fes El Djedid (New Fes). Visit Fes El Djedid to see the old Jewish quarter and the Royal Palace including a visit to the 1000-year old Medina. Other highlights are the Attarine Medersa (Koranic school) and the Kairouyine Mosque, which was the largest mosque in Morocco until the construction of the new Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. This evening dinner is at the wonderful Riad La Maison Bleue (B,D).
Riad Fes (Junior Suite)

Day 04 Meknes & Volubilis

Today explore Meknes, one of the Imperial Cities of Morocco, where the monuments reflect the splendour of this 17th century city. Visit Bab Mansour gateway and the granaries and stables of the great Moulay Ismail. The city walls stretch for 25 km interspersed with ceremonial, fortress-style and utilitarian gates. Take time to stroll around the souks and don't miss the highlight of the Medina, the delightful 19th century palace Dar Jamai, now a museum of Moroccan art and handicrafts. Volubilis was originally inhabited by the Phoenicians, this was a key Roman outpost overlooking the valleys and mountains. The evocative ruins include a Roman olive factory with storage facilities and foundations of the luxurious House of Orpheus showing sophisticated plumbing and heating systems as well as finely preserved mosaics. The Forum was the centre of life in Volubilis, with the arches of the Basilica and the columned Capitol still standing. Visit the stately landmark of the Triumphal Arch and the main street, lined by the remains of houses and palaces (B).
Riad Fes (Junior Suite)

Day 05 Fes – Merzouga

Today you will cross the Middle Atlas Mountains through the ski resort of Ifrane and continue south toward the desert. On arrival in Erfoud, you will be met by your 4WD and transferred to your Exclusive desert camp for a night in the Sahara (B).
A&K Luxury Desert Camp

Day 06 Merzouga - Skoura

After breakfast and a stunning desert sunrise return to the city of Erfoud, and continue through the Dades Valley on the road of 1000 Kasbahs. You will stop at a small but rewarding museum showcasing Berber culture and reach Skoura at the end of the afternoon (B,D).
Dar Ahlam (Suite)

Day 07 Skoura

Today you have the choice of relaxing at the hotel or a discovery tour of the Palmeraie of Skoura, where you can explore small villages at the foot of the Atlas Mountains on foot or horseback (B,L,D).
Dar Ahlam (Suite)

Day 08 Skoura - Marrakech

Travel to Marrakech today stopping en route in Ouarzazate. Visit the famous Kasbah Taourirt and continue to the spectacular fortified village of Ait Benhaddou for lunch. This afternoon cross the impressive Tizi’n Tichka pass before arriving in Marrakech (B,L).
La Villa des Orangers (Junior Suite)

Day 09 Marrakech

A day spent touring Marrakech including the Koutoubia minaret, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace. Enjoy the Medina, Djemaa El Fna square and its snake-charmers, story-tellers, acrobats with free time for shopping in the souks. Souk Smarine is an important thoroughfare, traditionally dominated by the sale of textiles and clothing and all Moroccan handicrafts (B).
La Villa des Orangers (Junior Suite)

Day 10 Marrakech

Head out of town today into the High Atlas Mountains where North Africa’s highest peak Jebel Toubkal (4,167m) is found. Scenery is breathtaking and there are many Berber villages scattered throughout. The day is spent exploring the surrounds with time for a trek into the foothills (B).
La Villa des Orangers (Junior Suite)