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The ultimate Moroccan adventure. Start in Marrakech in a traditional riad. Then your private driver collects you for the 4x4 journey over the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara. After a night under the stars, down to the coast to relax and enjoy Essaouira.
Walking in southern Morocco in the Spring is a delight - the sun is warm but the air is still cool and there are views of the snow-covered Atlas mountains above. Running from 24 Feb - 8 Mar 2026 (maximum 14 guests) the trip costs from £3,136 pp sharing and features spring wildflowers and walled mediaeval kasbahs.
The Grand Tour of Morocco starts in Fes, then over the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert and along the Todra Gorge to Ait Ben Haddou. Then to Marrakech in a riad and finally down to the coast around Essaouira. An epic journey seeing many of the famous sites in North Africa. This is a private tour with an English-speaking driver/guide.
We call this the Essaouira Sandwich. Stay in 3 stunning hotels in 3 completely different parts of Morocco over 10 days (or longer if you have time). A luxury riad in Marrakech Medina, a stunning beach hotel in Essaouira and then a mountain top Kasbah. All with private transfers.
Morocco has a unique cuisine and goes a lot deeper than the tagine..there are exquisite pastries and vegetable salads. Enrolling at a cookery school is unnecessary to understand the important aspects of Moroccan cuisine -it is about meeting the people and cooking and eating together as family or as friends.
For a first visit to Morocco the combination of the beautiful coastal town of Essaouira and the vibrant souks of Marrakech is a perfect introduction. We'd also recommend including a day in the Atlas Mountains.
Rebali Riads is our Favourite Beach holiday destination in Morocco, ideal for families and couples. Choose a room with a private balcony or a private villa for the ultimate space. Pools, Gardens, Private Hammam/Spa and miles of beach.
