Introduction to Morocco

(10 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Casablanca, Fez, Marrakesh, Atlas Mountains

This exclusive private tour features the highlights of Morocco—in style.

Begin in Casablanca and tour the highlights of the city including the downtown and waterfront districts, the Jewish Museum, and Hassan II Mosque, a showpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship on the Atlantic coast.

Continue with your private driver and guide to Fez, the intellectual and religious heart of Morocco. During private touring, explore Fez el-Bali ("Old Fez") and its medieval medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site crammed with narrow streets, tiny squares and busy workshops. See centuries-old mosques and universities, as well as the open-air tanneries. If desired, also visit studios where artisans create traditional carpets, copperware, leatherwork, ceramics and zellij tilework. Also tour Fez el-Djedid ("New Fez") to see the Royal Palace and explore the mellah, the largest Jewish quarter in Morocco. One day, tour major Roman ruins at Volubilis and the former imperial capital of Meknes, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Enjoy a brief tour of Rabat, Morocco's sophisticated seaside capital, en route to Marrakesh, a beautiful city of pink buildings, bustling souks (markets), and upscale shops and restaurants. Accommodation will be at one of Morocco's most acclaimed luxury hotels. During private touring, explore exquisite Moorish gardens and architectural highlights such as Jardin Majorelle, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace. See important historic monuments and districts, including the Jewish quarter, Koutoubia Mosque, and Ali ben Youssef Mosque and Madrassa. Also visit museums such as Dar Si Said Museum of Moroccan Arts, the Palmeraie Museum and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Take an insider tour of the massive souks where shops offer local products such as Berber carpets, lanterns, trays, tilework, argan oil, and Moroccan slippers. Also visit the spice souks, which are stocked with locally harvested saffron, cumin and other ingredients. Also explore Djemaa el-Fna, the city's lively main square. Relax with a glass of Moroccan mint tea at one of our favorite spots, and enjoy reservations at elegant restaurants in restored ryads (guesthouses). One evening, enjoy an exclusive excursion into the nearby Agafay Desert for a sunset camel ride, traditional Berber entertainment, and a private candlelit dinner under the stars. If desired, visit the best boutiques and galleries in Gueliz and other parts of Marrakesh.

Next, continue to the Atlas Mountains at Kasbah Tamadot, one of Morocco's most spectacular luxury resorts. Designed like a traditional Moroccan fort, the hillside resort has beautiful grounds and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. During your stay, enjoy private visits to local Berber villages and markets, as well as time to relax at the resort and its extensive facilities.

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• Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
• Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
• Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
• Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
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• A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
• Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
• Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world