Magical Marrakech & Mystical Desert
Duration: 5 days
Highlights: • Marrakech Medieval Medina
• The Colurful Souks
• Night under the stars in the mystical desert
• Moroccan south
• Magical Farwel dinner in the Palmgrove
A colourful 5 days journey to Marrakech and mesmerizing Sahara desert is perfect for an inspiring incentive. Discover, marvel, adventure and have fun. Let us provide you with memories that will last a lifetime.
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Morocco
Welcome to Marrakech
Known as the Pearl of the South, Marrakech showcases all the magic and diversity that Morocco has to offer. It is also the Ochre City that gave the country its name. This exotic and friendly gem of the south is a complete change of scenery.
After clearing customs & immigration formalities you are met by our team and transferred to Royal Mansour Marrakech.
The hotel welcomes you in an elegant, unique and luxurious atmosphere, with a traditional interior design in the private riads.
Check-in then time to rest and freshen up.
In the evening, you are treated to a welcome cocktail party with Moroccan wine tasting. Delight in exotic cocktails and canapés in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy a mild weather of a fall evening.
Overnight: Royal Mansour Marrakech
Meal Plan: D
Day 2 - Explore Marrakech
Today is to explore Marrakech; renowned for its architectural wonders, historical monuments, the mystical medina and its thrilling souks. Start your day with a visit to the Ben Youssef Medersa,one of the jewels of Marrakech. The current structure of this Koranic school was built around 1570. It is the biggest Medersa (school) in the whole of the Maghreb (west). Then enjoy a fascinating walk in the beating heart of Marrakech known as “the Medina”, Far from the touristy areas, your guide will take you to witness the real Moroccan life amid the neighbourhoods, where “Marrakchis” still live modest lives. You will also walk through the labyrinth of souks. This maze of colorful alleys and small squares is home to a bewildering number of stalls and ateliers.
During your walk, you will stop at a beautiful riad, a traditional Moroccan home inside the medina to enjoy a tea break with Moroccan pastries! Emerging, you find yourself in the famous Jamaa el Fna, the city’s main square. No one is really certain how it came into being, but over the years the square has become the beating heart of Marrakech, where fire eaters, mime artists, snake charmers and street musicians perform at every turn.
Delight in a relaxing lunch savouring the Moroccan cuisine.
After lunch, take a ride through the new part of the Red City “Gueliz” to the magnificent Majorelle Gardens. Created in the 1920's by the French painter Jacques Majorelle. It contains a memorial to the Algerian born French designer Yves Saint Laurent.
The rest of the time is at leisure or to enjoy some shopping.
This evening you are invited to Palais Jad Mahal. The diversity of food and entertainment in Jad Mahal makes it a distinctive venue for fine dining and fiesta!!
Overnight: Royal Mansour Marrakech
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 3 - Mystical Sahara Desert
In the morning relax at the resort with a delightful brunch from 10:00 to 12:00 and enjoy the hotel’s pool.
Around noon, depart to Marrakech Airport and take a private flight across the Atlas Mountains to start your unique desert experience. Your flight lands after 1 hour in the little city of Errachidia. Then you will take the 4x4 cars (2hrs30 drive to the camp) for a ride through the incredible Ziz Valley, bordered by some beautiful Ksars (forts) and Kasbahs.
After the dusty, bumpy ride get off your 4x4 in the middle of nowhere and continue by camel though the wilderness of the desert. What lies in front of you is your private A&K camp assembled exclusively for you.
Admire the colours of a Sahara sunset and indulge in a sundowner.
To end this incredible day, a wonderful dinner is prepared around the fire under the starry sky. Delectable Moroccan cuisine will please your taste buds while local traditional folklore will complete this wonderful feeling of being on the edge of the civilized world.Sweet dreams will come to you as you sleep in your cosy Berber tent.
Overnight: A&K Private desert camp
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 4 - Marrakech - Arabian horses & Farwell Dinner
Wake up early this morning to admire the sun-rise over the dunes, followed by a great breakfast before bidding farewell to the Sahara desert. Take the road back to Errachidia (2hrs30 drive) for your private charter flight to Marrakech (1 hour flight).
Upon your arrival into Marrakech you will be transferred to the Selman hotel where you will enjoy an amazing experience: a BBQ lunch with a one of a kind Arab horse show. In a private pavilion surrounded by gardens you will discover the amazing Arab horses’ collection of the Benani Smires family. Some of these horses have won international beauty contests around the world including Dubai and Abu Dhabi
After lunch, back to your hotel and the rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
Tonight you will delight in a magical evening at your Exclusive Camp in the Palmeraie.
Exclusively for your group, a gathering of tents will have been assembled for your private, traditional Berber dinner. A variety of entertainment will be provided from folkloric troops from different regions of the country. The highlight will no doubt be the Fantasia horse show, not forgetting the tasty Moroccan cuisine of course!
Overnight: Royal Mansour Marrakech
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 5 - Departure day
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Marrakech airport for your flight home. Our team will assist you during your check-in formalities.
Clients should be at the airport 2hrs prior to take-off time.
Meal Plan: B