Marrakech: Riad Life, Artisan Crafts & the Agafay Desert

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Highlights

Stay in a traditional riad in the heart of the medina.

Taste your way through the medina and dine on a rooftop café.

Get hands-on at a local artisan workshop.

Learn to cook tangia in a class at the riad.

Wander the gardens of Jardin Majorelle and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.

Explore Marrakech by bicycle or vintage sidecar.

Watch the sunset over dinner in the Agafay Desert then stay for stargazing.

Visit a tree nursery and a local women's cooperative

Explore Marrakech by bicycle or vintage sidecar.

Watch the sunset over dinner in the Agafay Desert then stay for stargazing.

Visit a tree nursery and a local women's cooperative

Itinerary

This trip skips the hotel entirely and drops you straight into medina life. Base yourself in a traditional riad, cook tangia alongside a local chef, and learn a craft from the artisans who've kept it alive for generations. When the souks start to feel like home, trade them for a sunset dinner and stargazing in the Agafay Desert — then come back to do it all again.

day 1Arrival to Marrakech

Visions of sun-baked terracotta ramparts, the intoxicating scent of orange blossoms, and intricate geometric tilework fill your anticipation as you make your way from the airport into the city. Catch your first glimpse of Marrakech’s striking contrasts—where sleek modern avenues seamlessly give way to centuries-old red stone walls, instantly beginning the narrative of this vibrant metropolis. Welcome to Morocco: a land that invites you to dive headfirst into its rich tapestry of traditions, dramatic landscapes, and bold culinary flavours.
Touch down in Marrakech at any time today; your arrival transfer will be waiting to whisk you away to your hotel. This evening, gather with your fellow travellers for an introductory welcome meeting to map out the incredible journey ahead. Dinner is included tonight in town.

Meal

Dinner

Accomodation

Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh (or similar)

Transport

Arrival Transfer Duration : 0.5 hr - 0.5 hr

Included Activity

Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Marrakech

day 3Marrakech

day 4Marrakech

day 5Marrakech

day 6Akrich

day 7Marrakech

day 8Departure Day

What's Included

Accommodation

Traditional Riad in the medina (7 nts).

Meals

7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Note: Allow USD165-215 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, walking, Bicycle, Sidecar motorcycleAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Zarbiat Achbarou Cooperative Visit & Lunch, MoroccoYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Cooking Class Workshop, MarrakechYour Foodie Moment: Food Tasting in the Medina, MarrakechYour OMG Day: Marrakech on Wheels: Choice of Bicycle or Vintage Sidecar Tour, MarrakechYour OMG Day: Sunset Dinner and Stargazing in the Desert, AgafayComplimentary arrival transferWelcome dinnerLocally guided Marrakech medina Walking TourArtisan workshops tourExploring outside the Medina on a modern Marrakech tourVisit Jardin Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent MuseumMedina food tasting walk and rooftop cafe dinnerTangia cooking class at the riadChoice of bicycle or vintage sidecar tourSunset dinner and stargazing in the desertsTips for all included meals and activities, except for CEO and PorterageDeparture transfer

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