Julie STAFFORD
FIVE NIGHTS MARRAKECH
If Morocco's 'pink city' has always been a travel destination on your mind and you're wondering how to maximize your visit, or perhaps you've already tasted Marrakesh and you want to travel deeper into your Marrakesh experience in this fast-evolving city and taste just some of the famous hotels and Riads, fashion houses, five-star restaurants, admire art, architecture and old world charm and chaos, please register your interest below.
Near one thousand year old red walls surround the historic Medina, with monumental gates leading through to a warren of winding alleys to vibrant souks, markets and artisan workshops selling fragrant spices, leather-ware, jewellry, Berber carpets, spices, fabrics, lamps, pottery and more. The centrepiece is Jemaa el-Fnaa, a bustling market place square that hosts storytellers, musicians and performers in what is an unforgettable nightly spectacle. The lavish El Badi, Bahia and Royal Palaces flank the kasbah, each wonderful examples of Berber design and craft. Also out here are the spectacular gardens of Yves Saint Lauren’s Jardin Majorelle.
While getting lost among the jumble of alleys and bazaars may be an essential part of Marrakesh’s charm for many, our expert private guides can be on hand to lead you to the most authentic hidden boutiques, finest craftspeople and exciting new galleries while giving you a local’s perspective of this wonderful city.
I regularly visit Marrakesh, and from Marrakesh I travel for day trips to the majestic Atlas Mountains and to the rugged, windswept coast at Essaouira.
In conjunction with Luxury Tours Morocco, Julie Stafford curates a 5 nights spectacular experience in Marrakech, home of the Majorelle Gardens. If you would like to know more, please contact
Julie Stafford or contact Luxury Tours Morocco direct.
FIVE NIGHTS IN MARRAKESH ADVENTURE
personally curated for you by Julie Stafford and delivered to you by the team at LUXURY TOURS MOROCCO Five Nights Marrakesh is suitable for the solo woman traveler, couples, mother and daughters, girlfriend getaways, and small groups.
You will stay in luxurious accommodation in Marrakesh for five nights where you'll only need to unpack your suitcase once and from your hotel you will be expertly guided or transported to experience the highlights of Marrakesh.
Add Five Nights Marrakesh to any other package on the LUXURY TOURS MOROCCO website and taste, see and feel more of Morocco on your visit there.
DAY 1
You will be met at the International Menara Airport by the team at Luxury Tours Morocco. They will escort you to your luxury accommodation in Marrakesh. You can choose from Riads or Hotels. All accommodations are 5 stars.
Settle into your accommodation
On your first day, I suggest a familiarization horse and buggy ride around Marrakesh to get your bearings. Go back in time and feel the spirit of this ancient, majestic city.
Sunset drinks overlooking Marrakesh from your accommodation or at a recommended location before returning to your accommodation for dinner or dining at one of my most recommended Marrakesh restaurants.
Luxury Tours Morocco can offer you
a Hamman and Spa addition to your day
a cooking class
a guided experience
a shopping experience
a museum tour
an historic sites tour
DAY 2
After breakfast, you will be met by expert guides to take you on your half-day Marrakesh Tour.
Relax and enjoy your accommodation. Perhaps a Hamman and Spa?
Sunset drinks overlooking Marrakesh from your accommodation or at a recommended location before returning to your accommodation for dinner or dining at a recommended restaurant.
Luxury Tours Morocco can offer you
a Hamman and Spa addition to your day
a cooking class
a guided experience
a shopping experience
a museum tour
an historic sites tour
DAY 3
After breakfast, you will take to the road, to Essaouira (the old Portuguese port originally known as Old Mogador) exploring the whitewashed-walled city built on the edge of the sea. The photographer in you will love Essaouira. You will eat a fresh fish lunch by the port among the old blue fishing boats or at a local restaurant. There will e ample time for you to walk among the artisans busy in their workshops and discovering the charming narrow streets of this famous port city.
On your return, keep an eye out for the goats up the Argan trees and hear the story of Argan Oil and even get to taste some. It is one of the most nutrient dense culinary oils and its the reason why all Moroccan women look 10 years younger than their actual age! For wine lovers there is the possibility of lunch at a winery on the way instead of the fish lunch at Essaouira.
Sunset drinks overlooking Marrakesh from your accommodation or at a recommended location before returning to your accommodation for dinner or dining at a recommended restaurant.
Luxury Tours Morocco can offer you
a Hamman and Spa addition to your day
a cooking class
a guided experience
a shopping experience
a museum tour
an historic sites tour
DAY 4
After breakfast visit French fashion designer, Yves Saint Laurent’s former home and gardens where you can wander among the exotic greenery and cacti and be bedazzled by the blues of Jardin Majorelle. You can also visit the newly opened Yves Saint Laurent Museum (opened October 2017)
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After breakfast and a leisurely start to your day take morning tea at the Royal Masour Hotel. This hotel was voted best hotel in 2015. Time allowing you will visit other famous Riads and note the spectacular architecture and styles of the Riads of Morocco. For tile lovers visit a famous tile factory of a couple who came to Marrakesh for a holiday and stayed. They are the owners and designers of some of the most amazing tiles you can imagine. Their tiles are now transported around the world.
Later in the day there will be time for shopping. I've chosen only the best for you, so leave plenty of room in your suitcases for treasures. Plan time for a return visit to the Medina and Souks for bargain hunting and sunset at El Jemel Square to experience the snake charmers and the vibrant colors and the hustle and bustle of ancient Morocco.
Finish your Marrakesh experience with a special dinner at one of Marrakesh's best restaurants with dancing before a night horse and buggy ride to soak up the atmosphere of your adventure.
DAY 5
Leave the rush of the city for the quiet of the country and the spectacular Atlas Mountains, arriving at Sir Richard Branson's resort, Kasbah Tamadot, where you will lunch and spend a relaxing afternoon taking in the grandeur of the Atlas Mountains and the retreat's spa facility.
Kasbah Tamadot supports the women of the surrounding villages in all sorts of programs including crafts, cooking skills and education under the project by the Eve Branson Foundation. If you would like to visit some of these villages and meet the women, and make some purchases, this can be arranged.
Sunset drinks and a last dinner with all the traditions of Morocco.
DAY 6
After breakfast, say our fond farewells to your team at LUXURY TOURS MOROCCO. Take your last photos, and ponder how you will keep your memories of Marrakesh safe in your hearts forever.
The team at LUXURY TOURS MOROCCO will safely get you to the airport for your departure.
However, if you are in no rush to leave Morocco, why not add on FIVE NIGHTS IN THE SAHARA ADVENTURE and finish your time in Morocco departing from Fez?
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