So, pop your feet up, get cosy and find out more below…
Days 1-3: Essaouira
Your adventure starts in Essaouira . The vibe here is exactly what you’d expect from a coastal city: Relaxed, chilled and a much more calming introduction to this exotic country than the bigger, more central cities would be. Plus, the locals are so friendly and welcoming to tourists too, so you’ll be welcomed and seduced by this place in equal measure. Highlights include:✓ Grab a delicious dinner and indulge in a romantic hammam experience for two at a traditional Riad hotel. We love Villa Maroc !
✓ Amble around beautiful Essaouira and its ancient ramparts
✓ Learn all about the flavours of Morocco at a cooking workshop (just like our Emma in the photo above!)
Days 4-5: Unwind in luxury in the Atlas Mountains
Head to the Atlas Mountains where the romance of the beautiful rolling hills, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains is so enchanting at this time of year. Highlights include:✓ Nestled within 60 acres of parkland, flower beds, olive trees, orchards and plenty of rose bushes, Domaine De La Roseraie just oozes romance and is one of our favourite hotels in the region.
✓ Explore the remote surrounding villages and get a real taste of mountain life.
✓ Take a guided walk in Ouirgane , through the heart of Berber country. This is the perfect opportunity to get an authentic glimpse what life in the mountains is like.
Day 6: A night under the desert stars
It’s time for a desert adventure! Head to the Agafay Stone Desert and find yourself in a completely different, almost otherworldly landscape. Highlights include:✓ Stay in one of the Inara Camp’s luxury tents and spend a romantic, opulent night under the stars.
✓ Watch the sun sink below the horizon, painting the wide sky all shades of pink and red as you experience the magic (and slight discomfort – if we’re honest!) of a sunset camel ride. Your buttocks might not thank you, but your memories will!
✓ Take a dip in their ‘desert lagoon’ swimming pool, whilst gazing out across the far-reaching plains of the stone desert and the snow-capped Atlas Mountains beyond.
Days 7-9: Marrakesh
Head to Marrakesh (just an hour’s drive away!) and you’ll find yourself in the buzzing, sense-assaulting medina. Quite the contrast to the wide open spaces and starry skies of the stone desert, Marrakesh really is one of the jewels in Morocco’s crown. Highlights include:✓ Hidden behind imposing and impressive, carved wooden doors, La Maison Arabe is a great choice for a winter stay in Morocco. Almost palatial in style, it will quickly become your calming o asis amidst the frenzy of the medina.
✓ Head to their amazing spa for the ultimate pampering afternoon.
✓ Enjoy a true feast for the senses on a souks and medina tour with a local guide.
