PRIVATE TOUR: Enjoy a city break with a difference in captivating Marrakech. Just a short hop from Europe, step into an outlandish world of snake charmers, soothsayers, and vibrant souks! Plus, take in the historic kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, one of Morocco's most famous attractions!
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Welcome to Morocco
Welcome to Morocco! Arrival Marrakech and transfer to your hotel close to the Medina. Spend the remainder of today at leisure. Opt to head out and see the famous Djemaa el Fna Square this evening. Snake charmer’s orange juice sellers, food stalls and story tellers all inhabit the square, and provide entertainment for the evening.
Overnight: Marrakech
Marrakech city tour
Spend the morning with your Marrakech town guide to get an overview of this wonderful city and its bustling souks. Stretching over the medieval part of Marrakech, the souks are winding streets of stalls and small businesses. Interspersed are palaces, madrassa (Qur'anic schools) and many cafes and restaurants.
The rest of the day is free for you to independently explore Marrakech at your own pace. Perhaps visit Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs or take a Caleche (horse drawn carriage) ride to the Jardins de Majorelle. This evening, consider visiting the Hivernage with its upmarket cafes.
Overnight: Marrakech | Breakfast
Ait Benhaddou
This morning we depart, across the plain of Haouz and into the rugged High Atlas Mountains where you can admire the views enroute to the famous UNESCO World Heritage Listed Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, which is situated in Souss-Massa-Draa on a hill along the Ouarzazate River. Films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth and more recently, Gladiator were all filmed at Ait Benhaddou, which was once a significant stop for traders carrying gold, salt and slaves along the famous Southern Caravan Route moving through the Sahara. After exploring this incredibly well preserved site, we journey back to Marrakech.
Overnight: Marrakech | Breakfast, Lunch
Marrakech
Our holiday comes to an end. After breakfast and hotel check out, there is an included transfer to the airport to meet your onward flight. Should you wish to further explore Marrakech or any of Morocco's other cities or sights, please enquire so we can arrange the perfect holiday for you.
For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our travel guide.
Breakfast
5 day option - explore the Palace of the Glaoui in Telouet
Option to extend your stay and overnight in Ait Benhaddou on day 3 and add an extra day in the Atlas Mountains, returning to Marrakech that evening and departing on day 5. Please enquire.
Head into the heart of the Atlas Mountains to the Palace of the Glaoui in Telouet - the once palatial residence and headquarters of the powerful Glaoui Tribe. This remote and crumbling palace made out of mud brick, with ornate marble and cedar decoration, has a dramatic history. The village, where the descendants of the slaves of the Glaoui Tribe live, lies at the base of the Kasbah. Enjoy lunch in the village and go for a walk around the village or enjoy mint tea in a Berber house. Returning to Marrakech in the evening.
Prices & Dates
Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single Room' price is applicable when a single room is required, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Riad Slitine, Marrakech
Riad Slitine is a tranquil oasis, built around 5 courtyards. The rooms are traditional in style, roomy and comfortable. The spa has a traditional Hammam as well. The riad is in the medina, only a few minutes walk from Djemaa el Fna, the main square.
In Brief
