Morocco: Marrakech and the Coast
8 days, Marrakech to Marrakech
When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.
Itinerary
Day 1Marrakech
Arrival day. Make your own way to the joining hotel before 2:30PM. After a welcome meeting the group will attend a cooking demonstration and learn how to make tanjia, a different form of tagine.
We'll make the dish and seal it in the clay pot to cook overnight in the hamman. Then, explore the various food vendors in the Medina with your CEO and learn about the different ingredients. End the day with evening tea on the rooftop terrace overlooking the main square of Jemaa El Fnaa.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Your Foodie Moment: Tanjia Cooking Class
Not to be confused with the popular tagine, "tanjia" is distinct to Marrakech and one of the best local experiences for any traveller. Learn the history and culture behind this dish, then head to the market to pick up a clay vessel called tanjia - which the dish is named after - and the ingredients you will need, traditionally some meat and spices. Drop off your tanjia at the neighbourhood "furan" or communal oven to have it cooked in the ashes that heat the nearby hammam. The next day, pick up your tanjia and enjoy a delicious meal with the group.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh (or similar)
Day 2Marrakech
Visit the important sites within the medina this morning. Make stops to Jardin Secret and Bahia Palace. End the morning adventure with a trip to the bakery to learn a brief introduction into Moroccan bread making, then have a taste.
Collect your tanjia lunch on the way back to the Riad. Enjoy your own cooking as lunch on the terrace. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore Marrakech on your own. Don't miss a chance to visit Jardins Majorelle with their vibrant blue garden houses and thriving plants.
Marrakech Medina Guided Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the Medina in which you will make stop to Jardin Secret and Bahia Palace. End the tour with a stop at the bakery to grab some Moroccan bread to go with your tanjia lunch.
Free Time
Explore Marrakech on your own. Go back to the food stalls in the Medina, or visit the Djemaa El Fna Market in search of souvenirs.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Musée de Marrakech
50MAD per personWander around the salons of the ornate Mnebhi Palace displaying various collections of Moroccan art forms.
Djemaa El Fna Market Square Walk
Wander past fresh orange juice stalls and water sellers in colourful costumes reminiscent of an era past. See storytellers, magicians, and peddlers of traditional medicines as the day progresses. When the sun sets, the square fills with dozens of food stalls, and is packed with locals, entertaining chefs, and waiters.
Koubba Ba’adiyn
40MAD per personVisit one of the lasting relics preserved after the destructive Almohad rule - a 12th-century shrine displaying the sophistication of earlier Almoravid architecture and design.
El Badi Palace
70MAD per personVisit the ruins of what was once the most ornate palace of the 16th-century. Its sunken gardens and pools give a glimpse into its former glory.
Jardins Majorelle
200MAD per personVisit this enchanting garden in the heart of the city designed by French painter Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962). Follow the pathways through trees, exotic plants, streams, and pools while watching the numerous birds who call this peaceful paradise home. (Please note that the entrance fee to Musée Yves Saint Laurent is an additional 30 MAD.)
Accommodation
Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 3Marrakech
Set out on a full day excursion to Ouzoud, a beautiful oasis waterfall near the Atlas Mountains. Walk up the stairs to the top of the falls and enjoy breathtaking views of the flowing water. After a delicious lunch right near the falls the group will travel back to Marrakech. Enjoy a local dinner in the heart of Jamee Lafna Square.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ouzoud Waterfalls Visit
Travel to North Africa's highest multi-tiered waterfalls. At a height of 360ft (110m), the Ouzoud Falls are named after "the act of grinding grain" in Amazigh culture.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Marrakech/Agadir
Take advantage of a free morning in Marrakech to do some walking around and maybe shop in the medina for spices and Moroccan pottery. Depart for Agadir in the early afternoon. Upon arrival, visit Souk Lhad, the local market and have dinner on your own from one of the many food stalls.
Free Time
Marrakech's lively and bustling atmosphere is just waiting to be enjoyed. Wander through the Medina searching for the best North African flavours and spices to add to your home collection. You can shop for a carpet, a lamp, or pottery while trying Moroccan delicacies along the way. You could visit Jardin Majorelle, Bahia Palace, or Saadian Tombs.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Souk El Had Visit
Souk Lhad is the biggest souk (market) in Morocco’s city of Agadir. A popular place with locals and tourists alike. There are about 6,000 different stalls with vendors selling a wide assortment of Moroccan items from clothing and rugs to fresh fruits and vegetable. Wander the stalls, find some delicious treats to try, and soak in the beautiful atmosphere of a bustling market in Morocco.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Essaouira
Today we go local. Drive to Sidi Kaouki then join a local family for lunch and a bread making demonstration. After lunch enjoy free time to stroll the beach or get your adrenaline pumping with a surf class, kite surfing, or a yoga session. Return to Essaouira and spend the remainder of your evening however you wish.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Local Lunch and Traditional Bread Making Demonstration
Visit a local family for a welcome tea, lunch, and a bread making experience with the hosts. After lunch, enjoy free time by the beautiful beach of this small fishing town that is quickly becoming a favourite with surfers.
Free Time
Take in the beautiful scenery and explore some of the local activities; take a surf class, try your hand at kite surfing, or enjoy a yoga session.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 6Essaouira/Agadir
Travel to Oualidia today with a few stops en route. First up is Tamri beach where views of the shoreline and rock formations will take your breath away before an exhilarating sandboarding experience on the nearby towering dunes. Continue on to Agadir to the Souk Lhed where your taste buds will be delighted on a walking food tour. Later, take in the sunset from cable car.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Tamri Beach Sandboarding
Tamri Beach is a coastal haven that captivates with its unique blend of beauty and adventure. Stroll along the pristine shoreline, where time has sculpted mesmerizing rock formations. Venture further to discover towering sand dunes that invite the thrill of sandboarding. The golden slopes offer an exhilarating experience, a perfect fusion of adrenaline and joy.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Foodie Moment: Foodie Tour in Souk Lhed Agadir
Delve into Souk Lhed with a foodie tour featuring local staples like khobz, grilled kefta, and fresh sardines. Move through savoury stops for fava bean soup and msemen before refreshing with pomegranate juice and Moroccan mint tea. The experience wraps up with a taste of traditional sweets, including chebakia and kaab el ghazal.
Kasbah Cable Car
Take in panoramic sunset views on a scenic ascent to the Kasbah.
Accommodation
Hotel Aferni Agadir (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 7Agadir
Enjoy a free day in Taghazout. Here the beach is beautiful and the vibe is a charming mix of local fishing village paired with an understated surfer's paradise. Choose to join your CEO at the Argan Museum, exploring the art of argan oil or explore the beach and local surf culture. Head back to Agadir for an optional farewell dinner in the Marina.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Explore Taghazout however you wish with free time. The charm of a Moroccan fishing village blended with a laid-back, surfer's paradise makes this the perfect locatiom to take a dip in the ocean, join a surf lesson, or walk the beach. Or if you'd rather, visit the Argan Museum dedicated to argan oil, "liquid gold" that is endemic to the area.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Hotel Aferni Agadir (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Agadir/Marrakech
After breakfast transfer back to Marrakech, about four hours from Agadir, arriving around 12pm. The tour ends on arrival to the airport or at the Marrakech hotel for those have booked post-tour nights.
Please do not book departing flights any earlier than 4PM.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.