Marrakech: Riad Life, Artisan Crafts & the Agafay Desert

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Welcome to an immersive journey through Marrakech and its surrounding landscapes, where ancient traditions meet modern creativity. Based in a charming, traditional riad within the historic medina, this tour goes beyond standard tracks to experience Morocco through its food, crafts, and people. Your adventure also extends into the rocky Agafay Desert to savor a traditional dinner at sunset, before capping off the evening with a magical stargazing session under a brilliant night sky.

Travel Style

The Geluxe Collection

Service Level

Upgraded

Physical Grading

2 - Light

What's Included

Your G for Good Moment: Zarbiat Achbarou Cooperative Visit & Lunch, Morocco
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class Workshop, Marrakech
Your Foodie Moment: Food Tasting in the Medina, Marrakech
Your OMG Day: Marrakech on Wheels: Choice of Bicycle or Vintage Sidecar Tour, Marrakech
Your OMG Day: Sunset Dinner and Stargazing in the Desert, Agafay. Complimentary arrival transfer. Welcome dinner. Locally guided Marrakech medina Walking Tour. Artisan workshops tour. Exploring outside the Medina on a modern Marrakech tour. Visit Jardin Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Medina food tasting walk and rooftop cafe dinner. Tangia cooking class at the riad. Choice of bicycle or vintage sidecar tour. Sunset dinner and stargazing in the deserts. Tips for all included meals and activities, except for CEO and Porterage. Departure transfer. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

What are the main highlights of this trip?

Stay in a traditional riad in the heart of Marrakech medina, Medina food tasting walk and rooftop cafe dinner, Hands-on experience during an artisan workshops tour, Tangia cooking class at the riad, Visit Jardin Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent museum, Marrakech on wheels: choice of bicycle or vintage sidecar tour, Sunset dinner and stargazing in the deserts

How large will the group be?

Max 12, avg 10

What meals are included in this trip?

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners

What are the modes of transportation on my trip?

Private vehicle, walking, Bicycle, Sidecar motorcycle

Is there an extra cost for travelling solo?

We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Where will we stay during the trip?

Traditional Riad in the medina (7 nts).

Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.

Itinerary

  1. Arrival to Marrakech: An introduction to Morocco

    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.

  2. Marrakech: The Medina and Culinary Delights

    Leaving your Riad, you step directly into the busy streets of the historic medina to begin your walking tour. Your guide will lead you through narrow alleys filled with the aroma of spices and hanging brass lanterns. This walk is about experiencing the real atmosphere of Marrakech, moving between high-energy marketplaces and quiet green spaces. In the afternoon you will attend a cooking demonstration and learn how to make tanjia, a different form of tagine.In the evening, explore the culinary side of the medina on a food tour, sampling market stalls before enjoying a traditional mechoui BBQ lamb experience at a local restaurant. Spend the day exploring the medina's bustling markets and historic streets on included morning walking tour and afternoon cooking demonstration and evening culinary tour finishing at a rooftop café at sunset.

  3. Marrakech: Artisan Workshops and Tangia Cooking Class

    Explore hidden medina neighborhoods on an interactive tour to watch master artisans work, learn ancient traditions, and create a piece of your own. Next, visit a local bakery to see how traditional Moroccan bread is made, picking up a fresh loaf to enjoy later at your riad. Return to your riad's rooftop terrace for a hands-on cooking experience with the chef. Prepare tangia, Marrakech’s signature slow-cooked clay-pot dish, packing it with meat, rich spices, and preserved lemons. Finally, enjoy your traditional Moroccan lunch paired with refreshing hot mint tea. Join your CEO for an arts and local crafts focused walking exploration of the medina.

  4. Marrakech: Modern Heart, Art, and a Fashion Legend

    Start your adventure in the city's modern district, exploring contemporary art galleries and stylish local boutiques. Next, step into a world-famous botanical sanctuary celebrated for its vivid cobalt-blue buildings, towering exotic plants, and peaceful, shaded pathways. Right next door, visit a stunning museum dedicated to a legendary fashion icon who drew lifelong artistic inspiration from Morocco. Inside, you can browse brilliant displays of historic haute couture, original design sketches, and personal archives that beautifully connect modern global style with traditional North African heritage. Join your CEO for a creative walking tour of local art galleries and boutiques, followed by visits to the vibrant Majorelle Garden and the neighboring Yves Saint Laurent Museum.

  5. Marrakech: Your OMG Day

    Today is all about you. Opt to pedal a bicycle along peaceful palm groves or cruise in a vintage sidecar through the city's quiet outskirts. Enjoy free time later during the day. At dusk, journey to a secluded desert camp glowing with lantern light. Savor an authentic dinner around a crackling campfire amid the silent, rocky plains. When night falls, the pitch-black sky reveals a brilliant canopy of stars, where a local astronomer will guide you through an immersive telescope stargazing session. Spend the morning cruising through quiet outskirts of the city by bicycle or vintage sidecar. After some free time, board your private coach for an excursion to a secluded desert camp for a traditional campfire dinner and a guided telescope stargazing session under a brilliant canopy of stars. On a clear day, the snow-capped or rugged peaks of the High Atlas Mountains rise majestically to your left, serving as a constant, dramatic backdrop that contrasts sharply with the flat plains.

  6. Akrich: Women's Cooperative

    Leaving the flat, bustling urban center of Marrakech, the road heads south toward the rural foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. As you travel to the village, the landscape opens up significantly. The road is bordered by expansive fields and mature olive groves. As the elevation gently rises, the dense city noise drops away completely, replaced by open country horizons and the dramatic, sweeping backdrop of the rugged Atlas peaks. Akrich is a quiet, traditional Moroccan village (douar) where the rhythm of life is entirely tied to agriculture. The town itself is characterised by low-slung, earth-toned and terracotta-colored homes that blend naturally into the sun-baked soil. Everything here revolves around agriculture. Here you will explore a local community project that protects regional heritage during an authentic and interactive experience. Travel by private vehicle outside Marrakech to visit Achbarou, a rural Amazigh village, primarily known for the Achbarou Women's Cooperative

  7. Marrakech: Free Day Your Way

    A full free day in Marrakech is the ultimate treat. Whether you want to chase a spectacular sunrise from the sky in a hot air balloon, indulge in local wellness, or dive deeper into the city's modern art scene, the day is entirely yours to shape. Enjoy a day to explore Marrakech on your own, or join an early morning hot air balloon ride. Either way, your CEO is available to offer suggestions.

  8. Marrakech

    Today your adventure comes to an end, but the memories made during your time in Morocco will live on. Check out of your Riad this morning as your tour ends today in Marrakech.

Marrakech: Riad Life, Artisan Crafts & the Agafay Desert Marrakech: Riad Life, Artisan Crafts & the Agafay Desert Marrakech: Riad Life, Artisan Crafts & the Agafay Desert

Is travel insurance required for my trip?

Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.

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