Solo’s Morocco

Arrive at International airport and transfer to your accomodation

On arrival at the Marrakech Airport, you will be met by Tour Escort who will assist you with the transfer to the hotel. The remaining day is free to relax or explore the town.

Full day sightseeing tour of the historical Marrakech

After breakfast, head out for a full day city tour of the Historical Marrakech. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque (the iconic sight of Marrakech), the Bahia Palace (a stunning example of traditional Moroccan architecture), and the Saadian tombs (an ornate resting place). Afterwards, head to the medina for lunch, followed by afternoon visits of the medina and the souks. Delve into the myriad pathways of the Souk, which refers to the markets. The markets of Marrakech are located in a serpentine set of alleyways that your expert guide will lead you through. You’ll see the different sections, including the stalls where fresh produce, baked goods, spices, and herbs are sold. Visit the famous Djemaa el Fna square, which becomes especially lively at night. Browse the stalls where juice vendors sell fruit juice of every flavor imaginable and wander amongst the food stalls serving steaming tagines, roasted meats, and more. Dinner tonight is at your leisure to choose from the many stalls in the square.

Visit to Al Maaden and cooking experience

After breakfast visits the Museum of Contemporary African Art Al Maaden which showcases work from across the African continent. View a variety of multimedia works, along with any special exhibitions that are on display. In the afternoon, roll up your sleeves for an immersive and fun cooking experience! Accompanied by a local “dada”, or expert cook, dig into all of the key components of a Moroccan meal, starting with how to prepare the famous Moroccan mint tea and bake Moroccan bread. From there, the hands-on portion of the course begins as you prepare the main course of a chicken and preserved lemon tagine, along with a tomato and cucumber salad and an eggplant salad. The class ends with a dinner where you eat your very own masterpiece!

Travel to Sahara desert

After breakfast travel to your Luxury Camp located in the Sahara Desert. En-Route stop at the immense green oasis of Skoura, where you’ll pause for mint tea and to meet the local women, watching as they show you how to bake bread in traditional clay ovens. Then to Todra Gorge, where you’ll stop for lunch in the Todra Valley surrounded by towering rock walls. Later continue till you reach your transport to a luxury desert camp by a train of camels. Saddle up and move off into the vast nothingness of the Sahara, your remote camp eventually appearing like a mirage on the horizon.

Arrive Sahara desert, ride camels and enjoy the camp with Moroccan dinner

Upon arrival, ride camels that will take you on a beautiful path through the tall sand dunes. Mint tea will be served as you settle in, after which you’ll have some time to enjoy the camp and take in the peaceful quiet of the Sahara. Enjoy a warm Moroccan dinner under the stars, followed by a campfire and live tribal music.

Sunrise Yoga, sand bath and baking

Start the day with sunrise yoga on the dunes before a traditional Moroccan breakfast on the sand. After, feel free to explore the surrounding dunes by foot, or embrace the thrill of coasting down them on a sandboard. Afterwards, it’s time for a sand bath – the ancient healing Berber treatment for muscle and joint aches. Later, you’ll bake bread like a Berber in the sand. Watch as your Berber guide expertly kneads the dough and places it in its sandy oven. It won’t be long before you notice the bizarre sight of a mound beginning to rise up out of the ground. Don’t fill yourself up too much on bread, though, as you’ve another Moroccan feast being served fireside this evening, to the addictive beat of traditional drummers.

Travel to Draa Valley

After breakfast it’ll be time to load up your camels, leaving camp, and the desert behind you. Today, your journey will take you westwards through a vast wilderness, punctuated by bright oases and remote villages. This is a lonely road that few tourists travel, so enjoy the uninterrupted views of untouched Morocco. By mid-afternoon, you’ll descend into the fertile Draa Valley, otherwise known as the ‘date basket’ of Morocco, where 200km of palm groves follow the life-giving Draa River.

Arrive Draa Valley

Arrive and you’ll be staying in Agdz in a boutique guest house at the heart of the palm grove. Hidden behind a small door in a mudbrick wall, you’ll find a beautiful pool surrounded by day beds, palm trees and your accommodations traditional architecture.

Travel to Ouled Berhil

Today your journey continues westward towards the coast. Tazenakht will be your first stop where you’ll be shown how to weave wool for Berber rugs, before exploring the vibrant bazaars here. Next up is Taliouine, the ‘capital’ of the most expensive spice in the world: saffron. Learn all there is to know about this luxurious spice, before stopping for a saffron-infused lunch at a local auberge. You’ll end the day in Ouled Berhil.

Arrive and check in at Pasha's Palace

Arrive and check in to what was once a Pasha’s palace. Tonight, taste a series of delicious courses of this region.

Travel to Essaouira

After breakfast travel to Essaouira, a beach resort. En-route visit the former residence, now museum of the late, internationally acclaimed artist Claudio Bravo in Taroudant. The first sight of crashing waves and surfers as you pull into Taghazout Bay for lunch is sure to induce some excitement. By the time you reach the walled port town of Essaouira, the laid-back, boho vibe of the country’s coast will be palpable. Watch the sunset from La Skala (one of the port bastions) and then settle into your Riad at the heart of the Medina for an atmospheric dinner and rooftop drinks.

Arrive Essaouira

Arrive Essaouira and rest of the evening is at leisure.

Half day sightseeing tour

Enjoy your leisurely breakfast as the day is free to relax or to explore the city’s old ramparts, the medina, the artisan cooperatives, and the Jewish heritage sites. Learn all about the city's history and the influence left over the centuries by the Carthaginians, Romans and Portuguese. Visit the harbour, which is a photographer’s dream, with fishing nets laid out on the quayside, boats unloading their catches and the smell of freshly-grilled sardines and lobster in the air.

Transfer to Marrakech airport

After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to Marrakech Airport where you board your onward flight.