Marrakech – Sample Itinerary

Day one 

Upon arrival, you will have the chance to relax and get acquainted with the property, make new friends and enjoy healthy snacks.

Before dinner join us drinks and an orientation talk with Massimo and Giorgina.

Begin relaxing with 60 minutes of Yoga to unwind.  Leave the city and work behind and be ready to set your mind for the relaxed and enjoyable 5 days ahead.

Dinner will be served at 8:00.

Day two

07:30 Teas/infusions/lemon water will be available before your yoga practice.

08:00-09:00 one hour of yoga on the roof terrace with our instructor.

09:15 breakfast

10:00 this morning we depart our Riad for a 3-4 hour walking tour where the guide will cover the medina, historical buildings, museums, gardens, souks and various exotic and authentic aspects of Marrakech.

Lunch and wandering at leisure until our cooking workshop.

16:30-19:00 – cooking workshop

20:00 dinner on the rooftop terrace

Day three

07:30 Teas/infusions/lemon water will be available before your yoga practice.

08:00-09:00 one hour of yoga on the roof terrace with our instructor.

09:15 breakfast

10:00-13:00 – Visit to Jardin Marjorelle and YSL Museum

Lunch and afternoon at Leisure, we will be available for suggestions

Cocktails on El Fenn’s rooftop terrace before we continue to dinner at Dar Yacourt

Day four 

07:30 Teas/infusions/lemon water will be available before your yoga practice.

8:00 – 9:00 one hour of yoga on the roof terrace with our instructor

09:15 breakfast

Lunch and afternoon at Leisure, we will be available for suggestions

Cocktails on El Fenn’s rooftop terrace before we continue to dinner at Dar Yacourt

Day four 

07:30 Teas/infusions/lemon water will be available before your yoga practice.

8:00 – 9:00 one hour of yoga on the roof terrace with our instructor

09:15 breakfast

9:30 – 10:30 spice market tour with Giorgina before our lunch time cooking workshop

10:30 – Cooking workshop for lunch

Afternoon at leisure, time for a hammam and massage, shopping or continue to wander around the marvels of Marrakesh

Cocktails and dinner on the roof top of Dar Dar

Day five 

07:30 Teas/infusions/lemon water will be available before your yoga practice.

08:00-09:00 one hour of yoga on the roof terrace with our instructor.

09:15 breakfast

Depart from Marrakech towards Taroundant (approximately 3 hours drive), often referred to as “little Marrakech” for its traditional charm and surrounding ramparts.

Stop for lunch in Taroudant and explore the city’s souks and impressive ramparts. After lunch, discover the beautiful Medina and its peaceful atmosphere with its palm lined streets and Berber architecture.

late afternoon Check In to your charming Riad and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, a relaxing overnight stay

Day six 

08:00 – 09:00 breakfast

09:00 We begin our journey to Zagora (approximately 5hr drive). Travel through the scenic Anti-Atlas Mountains, passing through picturesque villages.

Afternoon – Enjoy a lunch stop along the way then continue through the stunning Draa Valley, famous for it’s palm groves and ancient kasbahs.

Evening, arrive in Zagora and check into your accommodations.  Enjoy a quiet evening with dinner and overnight stay in a peaceful oasis

Day seven

08:00- Breakfast

Today we travel from Zagora to M’Hamid (approximately a 2 hour drive), the gateway to the Sahara.  Enjoy the expansive desert landscape, passing traditional villages and lush valleys.

Lunch in the desert after a thrilling 4 X 4 ride over dunes and rocky plateaus (hamadas).

Afternoon – Arrive a a luxury desert camp in M’Hamid.  Take in the desert’s vast beauty and enjoy some leisure time.

Sunset Camel ride through the desert’s vast beauty, this will be one of your most memorable sunsets to experience!

Evening a traditional Moroccan dinner will be served at the camp, followed with traditional music played by the locals.

Day eight

Breakfast at the camp, if you’re a morning person, wake up early for as beautiful a sunrise as the sunset the night before.

After breakfast we begin the journey back to Marrakech, retracing our steps throught the beautiful Draa Valley.

Stop for lunch in Ouarzazate and visit the Unesco world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou.

Continue our drive through the Atlas Mountains, enjoying the changing landscapes from desert to lush valleys.

Evening arrival in Marrakech, check in to your accommodation and enjoy a relaxing dinner.

Day nine

Breakfast at the hotel, depending on your departure time you may have time for last minute shopping.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

We hope you’ll have an unforgettable nine days with us!

Inshallah

Barbara & Tasha