Welcome to Morocco, a country of vibrant colors, bustling markets, and stunning landscapes! This tour will take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating and beautiful places in Morocco, starting in Casablanca, passing by Fez, and ending in Marrakech.
The palatial Dar Yacout is set in a house redesigned as a Thousand and One Nights restaurant by Marrakesh aficionado Bill Willis. Aperitifs are proffered on the rooftop to the haunting chants of a Gnaoua musician. The décor is enchanting with its private rooms and breath-taking panoramic view from the terrace overlooking the medina and Koutoubia mosque. Highly traditional Moroccan cuisine with a menu incorporating an amazing succession of flavours, and service that lives up to the standards of this wonderful establishment. Dinner is served in several different settings: beside the turquoise pool, in a vaulted upstairs room, in an intimate glassed-in salon, or in the lush, cushion-filled main salon.
The palatial Dar Yacout is set in a house redesigned as a Thousand and One Nights restaurant by Marrakesh aficionado Bill Willis. Aperitifs are proffered on the rooftop to the haunting chants of a Gnaoua musician. The décor is enchanting with its private rooms and breath-taking panoramic view from the terrace overlooking the medina and Koutoubia mosque. Highly traditional Moroccan cuisine with a menu incorporating an amazing succession of flavours, and service that lives up to the standards of this wonderful establishment. Dinner is served in several different settings: beside the turquoise pool, in a vaulted upstairs room, in an intimate glassed-in salon, or in the lush, cushion-filled main salon.
The group will be divided into small parties of 04 guests, they will have their own deluxe A/C Toyota land-cruiser ( 20 vehicles plus 02 for assistance) with 02 full licensed English speaking guide to assist and help with logistic. First board your Jeep « 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers TX & VX with Coolers full with soft drinks water and soda » with your driver as we set off through the lush Ourika valley and into the High Atlas domain of the Berbers, the pre Arabic people who inhabit the mountainous areas of the country. Just 30kms away from Marrakech starts the green valley of the Ourika River. From its small beginnings in the Berber country, it streams down the slopes of Atlas mountains, between the Tlemcen peak and the Timeskar plateau. The green landscapes of this valley, the lazy meandering torrent of the river combined with the small red adobe Berber villages hanging on the slopes will enchant you. The High Atlas, the greatest mountain range of North Africa, is perhaps the most beautiful and intriguing part of Morocco. It has retained a remoteness, which until recent decades was virtually complete, and contains villages where the way of life has changed little for centuries. Visit to the Paradis du Safran a Bio-aromatic Garden.
Le Paradis du Safran, located on the route de l'Ourika of Marrakech is an organic saffron farm owned by a Swiss women, Christina Ferrari. Here we learn all about saffron and medicinal plants, the gardens are beautiful for long walks to discover the growing plants. This is an ideal place for those who love peace and nature. Then, as you round the bend in the road, appears the potters village where you can be tempted by colourful plates, salad-bowls, flower vases or lamps in either traditional or modern style; also for sale are collections of precious minerals: quartz, amethyst, and many other rocks that are found in this area. Outsiders to the mountains are constantly surprised when they encounter the friendliness and openness of the villagers. Enjoy a Tea ceremony by a Berber local Family in a little village, and experience their simple way of life.
Kasbah Beldi : A verdant oasis at the feet of the Atlas, just 50 minutes away from Marrakesh, offering privative terraces with views on the mountain, lake, botanical and vegetable gardens. Seated next to the superb pistachio tree or by the pool (mattresses and towels available), enjoy delicious Moroccan dishes and other Mediterranean food. Such a serene and delightful haven takes customers to a state of absolute relaxation.
The Majorelle botanical garden is one of the most visited sites in Morocco. It took the French painter Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962) forty years of passion and dedication to create this enchanting place in the heart of the “Ochre City”, now belong to the French fashion designer Yves St Laurent - host a large variety of trees, plants and flowers from different countries of the world and a lovely small museum of Moslem Arts, with its walls in the now famous “Majorelle’s Blue” colour. Then visit to the Berber Museum which was officially inaugurated on December 3, 2011 on the ground floor of the villa-studio of Jacques Majorelle. Representing a rich panorama of the various indigenous tribes, the most ancient of North Africa, are more than 600 objects from the Rif Mountains to the Sahara. The wide range of jewellery, weapons, leather goods, basketwork and woven textiles demonstrate the richness and diversity of the still-vibrant Berber culture. The permanent exhibition was specially designed for the collection and includes commissioned photography, films, audio and music tapes, which transports the visitor into the Moroccan world of the Berber.
Marrakech dates back as far as the year 1070 and several monuments stand out as landmarks in the course of its history. First visit to the Koutoubia Mosque, sister tower to Seville's Giralda, the minaret of which has become the symbol of the city. Behind the ramparts that made Marrakech a fortified city, then to the more recently built Bahia Palace (19th century) is often inhabited by His Majesty's guests and its succession of rooms finely decorated in Arabic style, nest in gardens and "Riad" planted with orange- and jasmine trees.
13.00 : BBQ Moroccan lunch in a nice local restaurant “ Dar Moha “ Afterwards go for a walk discovery of the souks of Marrakech, certainly are the most colourful and the liveliest in Africa. The different trades are grouped by services they offer: the Dyers, the Blacksmiths, and the Slippers and shoemakers, spices and fabric sellers. A shopper’s Paradise and a discovery for all 5 senses. Anything can be found there from a blue silk thread to a wrought iron table, from a jar of pickled olives to a full bucket of “Khlih” the local home made beef preserve. Your journey ends at the renowned Djemaa El Fna Square, a popular entertainment area where at the end of the afternoon, storytellers, snake charmers, tooth-drawers and dancers appear to entertain the crowd in a scene that is pure street theatre.
The palace once belonged to one of Marrakech's last great chiefs, Caïd Layadi. Its extraordinary architecture has been well-preserved: sculpted wooden and painted ceilings, ancient zellijs and majestic space. The whole place lives and breathes elegance and sophistication. As far as the food goes, Driss Segueni offers his superb menu made up of new Moroccan dishes.
06:00 am: Early wake-up, meet with your guides and 4x4 then leave for the Hot air ballooning in the Palm grove about 35 minutes drive from the city centre. Hot air ballooning in Morocco was brought to public attention when the Virgin Challenger lifted off from Marrakech with hot air balloon enthusiast Richard Branson in the basket. It is no small wonder that he built a luxurious resort in the Atlas Mountains for guests to be able to take advantage of the hot air balloon rides nearby. The adventure of riding in a hot air balloon has seen many people getting hooked on the sport. The thrill of being lifted high into the air and drifting on the winds has an allure of its own. Floating above the earth, with no engine noise braking the silence and tranquillity of the heavens and nothing but endless landscapes stretching out in all directions, it is an experience that cannot be retold - only lived. To be part of a hot air balloon ride in Morocco, visitors will have to be prepared for an early start. Most pilots take off before sunrise, so they will be collected from their hotels or Riads at approximately five or six-thirty in the morning, depending on the season. Hot air balloon pilots are in constant contact with the vehicles that follow them on the ground in case of emergency and to notify the ground crew as to their landing location. The flight duration is approximately one hour and passengers will be able to get spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains, Oued ( dried river ) Tinsift and the Al Haouz Plain.
01 hour flight, services of an experienced, qualified pilot with current French and Moroccan Pilot’s Licences and Air Worthiness Certificates (France &; Morocco), ground support crew, support vehicle; private round trip transfers from your hotel in Marrakech to launch site and return. A private tour of the villages together with a visit of Berber family home for a tea and snack. A ‘Flight’ Certificate will be giving by the pilot. All relevant Insurances whilst in the vehicle and hot air balloon. Return transfer to your Hotel or Riad. Afternoon time free to explore the city on your own. 20.00 Pm – Meet with your guides then transfer to the Comptoir Darna for your fare-well dinner. First lounge-restaurant in Marrakech, its musical concept has made it famous. This restaurant-bar-boutique is a place where a colourful, cosmopolitan clientele of the famous and the not-so-famous rub shoulders in a festive atmosphere created by the oriental dancers. A "Fusion" cuisine is offered with a menu featuring both European and Moroccan dishes. The perfect blend of the Orient and the West, this is the place where night time means party time.
The palatial Dar Yacout is set in a house redesigned as a Thousand and One Nights restaurant by Marrakesh aficionado Bill Willis. Aperitifs are proffered on the rooftop to the haunting chants of a Gnaoua musician. The décor is enchanting with its private rooms and breath-taking panoramic view from the terrace overlooking the medina and Koutoubia mosque. Highly traditional Moroccan cuisine with a menu incorporating an amazing succession of flavours, and service that lives up to the standards of this wonderful establishment. Dinner is served in several different settings: beside the turquoise pool, in a vaulted upstairs room, in an intimate glassed-in salon, or in the lush, cushion-filled main salon.
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