MORROCCO 2027
April 3 - 6
Pre-Tour to Chefchaouen (The Blue City),
Set in the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is known for its blue-painted streets and relaxed pace. It’s an easy place to wander, with quiet alleys, simple cafés, and views that open up around every corner.
$2230/person double-occupancy
April 6 - 16
Fes, Marrakech, The High Atlas Mountains and Essaouira
$6809/person double-occupancy
The main tour itinerary is priced and will run with 8 guests traveling with Tour Director, Sandy Gregory, or customized for independent travel with our Concierge Travel Services.
Morocco covers the north-west corner of Africa, only eight miles south of Europe across the Strait of Gibraltar. Its colonial past and present economic ties ensure that Morocco will always have a close relationship with its neighbors to the north. Marrakech is steeped in history and culture and is exotic and exciting. Situated to the north of the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and fringing the famed Sahara, the bustling UNESCO-listed city is an enchanting travel destination.
Fes is busy, layered, and deeply rooted in tradition. Its medina is a network of narrow streets where donkeys pass through narrow streets and centuries-old crafts continue unchanged. It can feel intense at first, but that’s part of what makes it memorable — a place where history and everyday life are closely intertwined.
Marrakech, the jewel of Morocco, is called The Red City because of its buildings and ramparts made from the simplest of materials of architecture, red earth. It’s easy to lose all sense of time in Marrakech, with its confluence of Arabian, African, and European influences, bustling squares, a maze of alleyways, towering minarets, gardens, monuments, and forts.
Essaouira. If in Marrakech, the people find inspiration in the red hues of the desert and mountains, then in Essaouira, it is the sky and ocean. Essaouria means “little picture” in Arabic, and as the name suggests, it is a photogenic haven. Blue covers the hulls of the clustered, moored boats and adorns the shutters of every window of this Moroccan seaside port. All this blue and white, against the sea and sky, gentle charm and laid-back beach vibes is a breath of fresh air.
NOTE: How a country is governed and how society functions determines the safety of a country. Morocco is safe not despite being Muslim—but because it’s a stable, tourism-driven country with a long history of hosting visitors.
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April 3 - 6
Pre-Tour to Chefchaouen (The Blue City),
Set in the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is known for its blue-painted streets and relaxed pace. It’s an easy place to wander, with quiet alleys, simple cafés, and views that open up around every corner.
$2230/person double-occupancy
April 6 - 16
Fes, Marrakech, The High Atlas Mountains and Essaouira
$6809/person double-occupancy
The main tour itinerary is priced and will run with 8 guests traveling with Tour Director, Sandy Gregory, or customized for independent travel with our Concierge Travel Services.
Morocco covers the north-west corner of Africa, only eight miles south of Europe across the Strait of Gibraltar. Its colonial past and present economic ties ensure that Morocco will always have a close relationship with its neighbors to the north. Marrakech is steeped in history and culture and is exotic and exciting. Situated to the north of the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and fringing the famed Sahara, the bustling UNESCO-listed city is an enchanting travel destination.
Fes is busy, layered, and deeply rooted in tradition. Its medina is a network of narrow streets where donkeys pass through narrow streets and centuries-old crafts continue unchanged. It can feel intense at first, but that’s part of what makes it memorable — a place where history and everyday life are closely intertwined.
Marrakech, the jewel of Morocco, is called The Red City because of its buildings and ramparts made from the simplest of materials of architecture, red earth. It’s easy to lose all sense of time in Marrakech, with its confluence of Arabian, African, and European influences, bustling squares, a maze of alleyways, towering minarets, gardens, monuments, and forts.
Essaouira. If in Marrakech, the people find inspiration in the red hues of the desert and mountains, then in Essaouira, it is the sky and ocean. Essaouria means “little picture” in Arabic, and as the name suggests, it is a photogenic haven. Blue covers the hulls of the clustered, moored boats and adorns the shutters of every window of this Moroccan seaside port. All this blue and white, against the sea and sky, gentle charm and laid-back beach vibes is a breath of fresh air.
NOTE: How a country is governed and how society functions determines the safety of a country. Morocco is safe not despite being Muslim—but because it’s a stable, tourism-driven country with a long history of hosting visitors.
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BLUE CITY |
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Join us on our pre-tour in the charming whitewashed village of Chefchaouen.
Your driver will be waiting for the group and transfer you 3.5 hours to Chefchaouen.
If you do not think you can arrive in Tangier until the afternoon of April 3, consider arriving 1 day early on April 2, staying at our pre-tour Tangier hotel and get rid of your jet lag. Transfer to Chefchaouen on April 3 as a group.
One of the prettiest destinations in Morocco, this artsy village with its small but delightfully blue-doored, red-roofed medina is a mix of Moroccan and Andalusian influences.
This evening, we'll take a short walk up to The Spanish Mosque for sunset for a wide view over the blue city as the light softens.
Included Dinner
Overnight in Chefchaouen, 2 nights
Your driver will be waiting for the group and transfer you 3.5 hours to Chefchaouen.
If you do not think you can arrive in Tangier until the afternoon of April 3, consider arriving 1 day early on April 2, staying at our pre-tour Tangier hotel and get rid of your jet lag. Transfer to Chefchaouen on April 3 as a group.
One of the prettiest destinations in Morocco, this artsy village with its small but delightfully blue-doored, red-roofed medina is a mix of Moroccan and Andalusian influences.
This evening, we'll take a short walk up to The Spanish Mosque for sunset for a wide view over the blue city as the light softens.
Included Dinner
Overnight in Chefchaouen, 2 nights
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This morning we'll meander with our guide on our private tour of the winding paths of Chefchaouen's medina and its surrounds. We'll ease into the rhythm of the town. Start with a slow walk through the medina as we make our way to Plaza Uta el-Hammam (the main square) for coffee or mint tea. It’s a good place to sit, people-watch, and get our bearings. Our tour will include a visit to the Kasbah Museum—a small, relaxed stop with a garden and a tower you can climb for a view over the town. This slow-paced tour will give up plenty of time to explore side streets, take photos, and pop into small shops for woven blankets, ceramics, or local textiles.
The rest of the day is your to enjoy.
Think about booking a spa treatment at the hotel.
Take a short hike into the nearby Rif Mountains for a different perspective of the area.
The rest of the day is your to enjoy.
Think about booking a spa treatment at the hotel.
Take a short hike into the nearby Rif Mountains for a different perspective of the area.
BLUE CITY |
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This morning we'll meander with our guide on our private tour of the winding paths of Chefchaouen's medina and its surrounds. We'll ease into the rhythm of the town. Start with a slow walk through the medina as we make our way to Plaza Uta el-Hammam (the main square) for coffee or mint tea. It’s a good place to sit, people-watch, and get our bearings. Our tour will include a visit to the Kasbah Museum—a small, relaxed stop with a garden and a tower you can climb for a view over the town. This slow-paced tour will give up plenty of time to explore side streets, take photos, and pop into small shops for woven blankets, ceramics, or local textiles.
The rest of the day is your to enjoy.
Think about booking a spa treatment at the hotel.
Take a short hike into the nearby Rif Mountains for a different perspective of the area.
The rest of the day is your to enjoy.
Think about booking a spa treatment at the hotel.
Take a short hike into the nearby Rif Mountains for a different perspective of the area.
DAY 1: APRIL 6. ARRIVE FES. OUR TOUR BEGINS! |
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The pre-tour group will be transferring this morning from Chefchaouen to Fes and will arrive around lunchtime.
For those of you who will be meeting us to begin our main tour, your driver will be waiting for you at the Fes-Saïss Airport and transfer you to our hotel.
Consider arriving 1 day early on April 5 to get rid of your jet lag.
Fez is not merely a destination but a sensory journey through time, a living testament to Morocco's enduring allure. As an imperial city founded in the 8th century in the northern part of Morocco, between the Rif and the Middle Atlas, Fez consists of two old medina quarters, Fes el-Bali and Fes Jdid, and a much larger modern urban area. The medina, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, is one of the largest and oldest urban pedestrian zones in the World and contains the oldest continuously functioning institute of higher education in the world, the University of al-Qarawiyyin which was founded in 857.
Included dinner.
Overnight in Fes 2 nights with breakfast. Our hotel is an extraordinary luxury hotel in Fes, Morocco, decorated in the somptuous, authentic style of a 19-th-century Moroccan palace. With its elegant, timeless design and warm, attentive hospitality, it is an oasis of refinement in the heart of Fes.
For those of you who will be meeting us to begin our main tour, your driver will be waiting for you at the Fes-Saïss Airport and transfer you to our hotel.
Consider arriving 1 day early on April 5 to get rid of your jet lag.
Fez is not merely a destination but a sensory journey through time, a living testament to Morocco's enduring allure. As an imperial city founded in the 8th century in the northern part of Morocco, between the Rif and the Middle Atlas, Fez consists of two old medina quarters, Fes el-Bali and Fes Jdid, and a much larger modern urban area. The medina, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, is one of the largest and oldest urban pedestrian zones in the World and contains the oldest continuously functioning institute of higher education in the world, the University of al-Qarawiyyin which was founded in 857.
Included dinner.
Overnight in Fes 2 nights with breakfast. Our hotel is an extraordinary luxury hotel in Fes, Morocco, decorated in the somptuous, authentic style of a 19-th-century Moroccan palace. With its elegant, timeless design and warm, attentive hospitality, it is an oasis of refinement in the heart of Fes.
DAY 2: APRIL 7. A DAY IN FES |
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Today we enjoy a private tour of Fes’ old city — known locally as Fes el Bali — on a guided tour of one of the most extensive and well-preserved historic towns of the Arab-Muslim world. We will visit the magnificently decadent golden main gate of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter (including the inactive synagogue of Ibn Danan), the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, Medresse el Attarine, the 11th century Chouara Tannery and the souks.
Our tour will include a visit to a ceramics factory where you can see potters and their students working in the traditional way (here you can try to make your own small Tagine).
And as you walk along the narrow streets and alleyways that make up this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll pass the historic khans, mosques, craftsmen and donkeys laden with goods that make this journey back to the Middle Ages one truly unforgettable experience.
Tonight: Included private dinner with a Moroccan family in Fes.
Our tour will include a visit to a ceramics factory where you can see potters and their students working in the traditional way (here you can try to make your own small Tagine).
And as you walk along the narrow streets and alleyways that make up this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll pass the historic khans, mosques, craftsmen and donkeys laden with goods that make this journey back to the Middle Ages one truly unforgettable experience.
Tonight: Included private dinner with a Moroccan family in Fes.
DAY 3: APRIL 8. TO RABAT WITH A STOP AT A WINERY |
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Transfer from Fes to Rabat with a winery stop.
This morning, we leave Fes behind and journey southwest to Rabat, Morocco’s capital and home to the official residence of the Moroccan royal family. Along the way we will stop at one of the region’s premier wineries, for a tour and tasting, lunch accompanied by a selection of locally produced goat cheese, dried fruits and olive oil.
Included dinner
Overnight in Rabat.
This morning, we leave Fes behind and journey southwest to Rabat, Morocco’s capital and home to the official residence of the Moroccan royal family. Along the way we will stop at one of the region’s premier wineries, for a tour and tasting, lunch accompanied by a selection of locally produced goat cheese, dried fruits and olive oil.
Included dinner
Overnight in Rabat.
DAY 4: APRIL 9. ON TO MARRAKECH |
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Transfer from Rabat to Marrakech, arrive at lunchtime, check into our hotel and have lunch there.
Marrakech. 3 nights with breakfast
A Moroccan riad is a traditional house or palace built around a central courtyard, commonly found in the historic medinas of cities like Marrakesh and Fez. The word “riad” comes from the Arabic term for “garden,” and these homes typically feature an open-air courtyard with plants, fountains, or mosaics that create a शांत, private oasis away from the busy streets outside. Designed with inward-facing rooms, riads emphasize privacy, natural light, and cooling airflow, making them both practical and beautifully serene living spaces; today, many have been restored into boutique guesthouses that offer an intimate, culturally rich travel experience.
After lunch at the hotel, we will visit Majorelle Garden, an enchanting oasis in the heart of the city made famous by Yves Saint Laurent. A labyrinth of intersecting alleys, tangled levels and Art Deco-style Moorish buildings with bold colors, the garden is a gigantic and opulent pile of exotic plants and trees from the most distant countries, designed both as a sanctuary and as a laboratory by the French painter Jacques Majorelle from 1922. In 1980, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, bought the Garden to save it from a hotel complex project that envisaged its destruction.
“For many years, I have found in the Majorelle garden an inexhaustible source of inspiration and I have often dreamed of its unique colors”. - Yves Saint Laurent
We will also be offering carriage rides throughout the afternoon to get you oriented with the city.
Tonight: Included Dinner
Marrakech. 3 nights with breakfast
A Moroccan riad is a traditional house or palace built around a central courtyard, commonly found in the historic medinas of cities like Marrakesh and Fez. The word “riad” comes from the Arabic term for “garden,” and these homes typically feature an open-air courtyard with plants, fountains, or mosaics that create a शांत, private oasis away from the busy streets outside. Designed with inward-facing rooms, riads emphasize privacy, natural light, and cooling airflow, making them both practical and beautifully serene living spaces; today, many have been restored into boutique guesthouses that offer an intimate, culturally rich travel experience.
After lunch at the hotel, we will visit Majorelle Garden, an enchanting oasis in the heart of the city made famous by Yves Saint Laurent. A labyrinth of intersecting alleys, tangled levels and Art Deco-style Moorish buildings with bold colors, the garden is a gigantic and opulent pile of exotic plants and trees from the most distant countries, designed both as a sanctuary and as a laboratory by the French painter Jacques Majorelle from 1922. In 1980, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, bought the Garden to save it from a hotel complex project that envisaged its destruction.
“For many years, I have found in the Majorelle garden an inexhaustible source of inspiration and I have often dreamed of its unique colors”. - Yves Saint Laurent
We will also be offering carriage rides throughout the afternoon to get you oriented with the city.
Tonight: Included Dinner
DAY 5: APRIL 10. A DAY IN MARRAKECH |
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Private morning tour of Marrakesh, including the Koutoubia Mosque, one of the largest, most beautiful mosques in the western Muslim world. El-Bahia Palace, a winding maze of secret luxury apartments opening to inner courtyards.
We’ll finish at the world’s famous Djemaa el Fna. This market has become the heart of Marrakesh. Fruit and spice sellers, basket sellers, ironmongers, musicians, story tellers, snake charmers and entertainers are a visual delight. We’ll enjoy lunch (not included) with a bird’s eye view to all of this wonderful chaos.
After lunch, we can explore the souks and even make a visit to the herbologist for natural, organic, and ethically sourced spices, teas, skincare and beauty products, inspired by the rich traditions of Moroccan beauty rituals, which have been passed down for generations.
The evening is yours to explore at your leisure.
We’ll finish at the world’s famous Djemaa el Fna. This market has become the heart of Marrakesh. Fruit and spice sellers, basket sellers, ironmongers, musicians, story tellers, snake charmers and entertainers are a visual delight. We’ll enjoy lunch (not included) with a bird’s eye view to all of this wonderful chaos.
After lunch, we can explore the souks and even make a visit to the herbologist for natural, organic, and ethically sourced spices, teas, skincare and beauty products, inspired by the rich traditions of Moroccan beauty rituals, which have been passed down for generations.
The evening is yours to explore at your leisure.
DAY 6: APRIL 11. A DAY IN MARRAKECH |
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A Day of Leisure in Marrakesh
Enjoy our hotel amenities and head off to explore and shop at the maze of the Central Souks. Scents of cumin and grilled meat intermingle in alleyways where shafts of sunlight strike through palm-frond roofing and hawkers bid you hello in 10 languages to sell you their crafts.
Hammam with Spa Treatments. Soak up the sunshine beside pool and bar, set against the stunning backdrop of the mosque and rooftops. Your tour price includes time in the spa to relax in the hammam before having a body scrub, facial or massage.
Think about an optional sidecar ride. Helmet on and hop on sidecar and head out to the historic palmgrove, the birthplace of life in the region with its ingenious underground irrigation system. Visit Jean-Francois Fourtou’s sculpture park at Dar El Sadaka, where the artist’s mind-bending pieces are exposed such as “The House Fallen from the Sky” and “The Giant’s House” before taking the small roads back to town.
Tonight: Included Cooking Lesson and dinner. Tonight we are in the kitchen to follow our dada’s (traditional Moroccan cook’s) step-by-step instructions to prepare our own mouthwatering dinner.
Inquire about one of our Dig a Little Deeper private optional tour excursions below. Pricing will be based on the number of participants. Click on the + below for details.
Enjoy our hotel amenities and head off to explore and shop at the maze of the Central Souks. Scents of cumin and grilled meat intermingle in alleyways where shafts of sunlight strike through palm-frond roofing and hawkers bid you hello in 10 languages to sell you their crafts.
Hammam with Spa Treatments. Soak up the sunshine beside pool and bar, set against the stunning backdrop of the mosque and rooftops. Your tour price includes time in the spa to relax in the hammam before having a body scrub, facial or massage.
Think about an optional sidecar ride. Helmet on and hop on sidecar and head out to the historic palmgrove, the birthplace of life in the region with its ingenious underground irrigation system. Visit Jean-Francois Fourtou’s sculpture park at Dar El Sadaka, where the artist’s mind-bending pieces are exposed such as “The House Fallen from the Sky” and “The Giant’s House” before taking the small roads back to town.
Tonight: Included Cooking Lesson and dinner. Tonight we are in the kitchen to follow our dada’s (traditional Moroccan cook’s) step-by-step instructions to prepare our own mouthwatering dinner.
Inquire about one of our Dig a Little Deeper private optional tour excursions below. Pricing will be based on the number of participants. Click on the + below for details.
NEW! Dig a Little Deeper Series
Hammam bath and massage. Enjoy 3 relaxing hours at a luxury Turkish bath, or hammam, in a peaceful setting and let the aromatic oils and traditional massage relax and rejuvenate you.
Tile Making. In this inspiring fun Moroccan Tiles Workshop, you will learn the process of making Moroccan Design Tiles known as Zellij. From molding, shaping, cutting, chiseling, and painting, this atelier will take you on an educational learning journey.
Rug Shopping: For those who aim to buy, we will set you up at a local rug dealer.
The Water Museum, a fascinating museum that highlights the history and civilization of water in Morocco.
Tile Making. In this inspiring fun Moroccan Tiles Workshop, you will learn the process of making Moroccan Design Tiles known as Zellij. From molding, shaping, cutting, chiseling, and painting, this atelier will take you on an educational learning journey.
Rug Shopping: For those who aim to buy, we will set you up at a local rug dealer.
The Water Museum, a fascinating museum that highlights the history and civilization of water in Morocco.
DAY 7: APRIL 12. TO THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS, A BALOON RIDE AND A LITTLE GLAMPING |
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OPTIONAL BALLOON RIDE. It will be an early morning as we say goodbye to our camp and travel to the launch site for our included hot air balloon ride. Take photos of the rocky valleys and peaks as our pilot steers our balloon over the foothills of the Atlas Mountains before we touch down safely back to ground and enjoy a traditional Berber breakfast.
This afternoon, we are on our way to the glampground. After some time at your leisure and lunch, we will be transferred 1-hour to our Atlas mountains luxury camp about 4:00 PM. Luxury tents We will be welcomed with a traditional Moroccan mint tea ceremony and a brief orientation of the camp. This afternoon is yours to unwind by the iconic infinity pool overlooking the Agafay desert, enjoying lounge seating and drinks while settling into the atmosphere.
As the afternoon transitions, a range of optional experiences begins:
• Sunset camel ride offers a slow, scenic, and highly photogenic journey across the desert—truly a signature Agafay experience.
• If you want to experience the desert at a different pace, think about quad biking, horseback riding, or a guided desert hike.
• In a more meditative mood, consider yoga, meditation, or a private massage or hammam treatment.
7:00 PM sunset cocktails
8:00 PM dinner under the stars, featuring a multi-course Moroccan menu with tagines, couscous, and seasonal dishes
9:30 PM Fire show and live Gnaoua with Berber music
This afternoon, we are on our way to the glampground. After some time at your leisure and lunch, we will be transferred 1-hour to our Atlas mountains luxury camp about 4:00 PM. Luxury tents We will be welcomed with a traditional Moroccan mint tea ceremony and a brief orientation of the camp. This afternoon is yours to unwind by the iconic infinity pool overlooking the Agafay desert, enjoying lounge seating and drinks while settling into the atmosphere.
As the afternoon transitions, a range of optional experiences begins:
• Sunset camel ride offers a slow, scenic, and highly photogenic journey across the desert—truly a signature Agafay experience.
• If you want to experience the desert at a different pace, think about quad biking, horseback riding, or a guided desert hike.
• In a more meditative mood, consider yoga, meditation, or a private massage or hammam treatment.
7:00 PM sunset cocktails
8:00 PM dinner under the stars, featuring a multi-course Moroccan menu with tagines, couscous, and seasonal dishes
9:30 PM Fire show and live Gnaoua with Berber music
DAY 8: APRIL 13. |
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning. Perhaps a yoga class.
We will journey 3.5 hours to the Atlantic Coast’s Essaouira—Morocco’s “Windy City”. This charming seaside town with its fortified walls, fishing harbour, lively markets, long sandy beaches and seagulls is the perfect place to both relax and be active.
The afternoon is yours to explore this wonderful seaside village. Go mapless with a camera in hand and embrace the beauty of getting lost in Essaouria’s Medina. Its picturesque honeycomb streets will become your favorite past time. You’ll stumble across pretty entryways and doors, secluded art galleries, and hidden rooftop terraces.
Essaouira seaside hotel. 2 nights with with breakfast.
Tonight: Included dinner.
We will journey 3.5 hours to the Atlantic Coast’s Essaouira—Morocco’s “Windy City”. This charming seaside town with its fortified walls, fishing harbour, lively markets, long sandy beaches and seagulls is the perfect place to both relax and be active.
The afternoon is yours to explore this wonderful seaside village. Go mapless with a camera in hand and embrace the beauty of getting lost in Essaouria’s Medina. Its picturesque honeycomb streets will become your favorite past time. You’ll stumble across pretty entryways and doors, secluded art galleries, and hidden rooftop terraces.
Essaouira seaside hotel. 2 nights with with breakfast.
Tonight: Included dinner.
DAY 9: APRIL 14. A DAY IN ESSAOUIRA |
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This morning we head out for a private sightseeing tour of Essaouira, including: Essaouira’s medina, the panoramic views from the ramparts, the fishing port and market, souks and Bayt Adakira. We’ll finish our morning with camel ride along the ocean with the rhythmic sound of the waves as your companion.
As the sun begins its descent you’ll find yourself on camel ride along the ocean with the rhythmic sound of the waves as your companion.
Dinner tonight is on your own.
As the sun begins its descent you’ll find yourself on camel ride along the ocean with the rhythmic sound of the waves as your companion.
Dinner tonight is on your own.
DAY 10: APRIL 15. BACK TO MARRAKECH |
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This morning, we head back to Marrakech.
Marrakech Hotel, 1 night with breakfast. After check-in, our yogis will meet one more time with a Celebration Flow (90 minutes) to close our practice and prepare our bodies for our flights home or on to our post-tour excursion to Spain.
Farewell dinner
Overnight in Marrakech
Marrakech Hotel, 1 night with breakfast. After check-in, our yogis will meet one more time with a Celebration Flow (90 minutes) to close our practice and prepare our bodies for our flights home or on to our post-tour excursion to Spain.
Farewell dinner
Overnight in Marrakech
DAY 11: APRIL 16. FLIGHTS OUT |
Included transfers to the airport for flights out.
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