Family trip Marrakech and the Deep South

Arrival in Marrakech, meet & assist at the airport and transfer to riad, overnight in Marrakech.
Depending on your arrival time, you can choose to visit the city on your own or rest at the riad and enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool.

After a traditional breakfast at the riad, your private guide will pick you up for a comprehensive tour and food tour of the medina. Put your senses on alert and imagine yourself in another world as you wander the narrow streets along the bustling squares of the souk. Marrakech’s medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a mystical and exotic atmosphere. You will find “a thousand and one” stores selling spicy spices, sugary pastries, colorful tapestries and the finest ceramics.
Walking through the streets of Marrakech, you will enjoy delicious street food and regional specialties.
After a traditional lunch, the guide takes you to some of Marrakech’s hidden gems: you visit the immense sixteenth century El-Badi Palace and discover the colorful Bahia Palace.
Your tour ends at the famous ‘Djemaa-El-Fna’ square that comes alive after sunset. At night, the square is transformed into a veritable spectacle where ancient traditions come to life. Stand face to face with mysterious snake charmers, hear old folk tales, enjoy traditional dishes at one of the food stalls, buy the best souvenirs or watch the whole spectacle from one of the cozy roof terraces.

After this inspiring tour, you will be taken back to your riad or the guide will take you to his favorite lunch spot. In the afternoon you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool of your riad and a visit to the hammam or continue exploring the city on your own.

After a two-day visit to hot Marrakech, we leave this beautiful city behind and head south. We drive through the famous mountain pass in the High Atlas, Tizi-n-Tichka, the highest mountain pass in North Africa and one of the most spectacular roads in Morocco. We stop in Telouet for an air break and discover hidden kasbahs and beautiful valleys after noon. At dusk we reach Aït Ben Haddou, where the owners of Kasbah Tebi welcome you with open arms and provide you with a delicious dinner (included). After sunset, wander the beautiful streets of the kasbah and discover how the Berbers lived here centuries ago.

After a restful night’s sleep, wake up in the historic Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, where a delicious breakfast will be prepared for you with a view of this breathtaking kasbah. Early birds can watch the sun rise over the beautiful houses of Aït Ben Haddou from the roof terrace of the guesthouse. What a magical moment! After breakfast, head quickly into the old medina to get ahead of the many day tourists and discover this breathtaking location, which served as the backdrop in many Hollywood blockbusters. Films such as Troy and The Gladiator were shot here, but key scenes from the popular HBO series, Game of Thrones, were also filmed here.

An adventurous day is on the program today. Your private driver will pick you up and take you through the lush palm forests of Zagora, which immediately put you in a thousand-and-one-night atmosphere, to M’Hamid, where your camel is already waiting for you. With the camel you trek into the immense sand dunes of Erg Chigaga, the largest unspoiled sand dunes in the Moroccan Sahara. Along the way you will experience a beautiful sunset, before reaching the tented camp where in the evening you can enjoy a traditional dinner and live entertainment under the breathtaking starry sky.

After a special night under the stars, a delicious breakfast and beautiful sunrise from the back of your camel, your private driver will take you back to Aït Ben Haddou today. On the way, you will meet the Berbers in some villages to the south and cooperatives where you can buy the most beautiful carpets or traditional products. Before reaching Aït Ben Haddou again to rest from our adventures in the desert, visit the Atlas Studio in Ouzarzazate, the Hollywood of North Africa. Discover the finest sets from such Hollywood blockbusters as Gladiator, Troy, Ben Hur, the Mummy and even Game of Thrones. Finally, your private driver will take you to the highlights of Ouarzazate: Taourirt Kasbah and the Kasbah of Tifoultoute (photo stop).

Today we leave beautiful Aït Ben Haddou and head west. On our journey to Taroudant, we will pass through the most beautiful roads that will make you dream away instantly. Along the way, we stop for a lunch break and a visit to some smaller villages. Once we arrive in Taroudant, we check into one of the beautiful guesthouses, near the historic center of Taroudant. In the afternoon you can enjoy lounging by the beautiful (heated) swimming pool or you can go out in Taroudant, better known as little Marrakech. Within the city walls you will discover authentic souks, cozy restaurants and you can find the most beautiful souvenirs. Taroudant is located just outside the very popular tourist area of Morocco, so the authentic atmosphere has been preserved. You will hardly encounter any tourists here even during the summer months, which makes discovering the city extra special.

Take time today to wake up peacefully, take a morning dip in the pool or wander the winding alleys of the medina and discover how Taroudant is still coming to life. Around noon, your private driver will pick you up to begin the journey to Agadir. After just an hour and a half’s drive we reach Agadir, Morocco’s largest seaside resort. The next two days are devoted to rest and relaxation. We visit Souk El Had, Agadir’s largest souk. Street vendors trade there a wide range of traditional Moroccan products, including traditional Moroccan clothing, musical instruments, kitchen utensils, spices, fruits, sweet delicacies… Souk el Had is therefore very popular with both locals and many tourists. You will also discover typical Moroccan street food, including msemmen, the traditional Moroccan pancake. After a relaxing visit to Souk el Had, your private driver will take you to your accommodation where you can spend the rest of the day/evening at leisure.

The next day is yours to fill in as you wish. Spend a day at the beach, discover the highlights of Agadir by bike, visit the kasbah which you reach from Agadir Bay by a brand new cable car or take a day trip to Paradise Valley. After all the delicious food, have you become curious about the secret ingredients and recipes to conjure up the most delicious tagines yourself? Then book an inspirational cooking class today.

We leave Agadir today and drive north toward Essaouira, a friendly fishing village on the Atlantic Ocean. The colorful Essaouira exudes tranquility. You will discover the simple and carefree life of the locals. Stroll through the narrow alleys, discover street art on every street corner, take a relaxing walk on the beach and enjoy the most delicious fish dishes, freshly prepared daily in the harbor. Those who love an adrenaline rush can try their hand at one of the many challenging water sports activities. Book a surf lesson in or go kitesurfing for the first time.

After a restful night’s sleep, we, Lost in the Souk, will pick you up from your accommodation ourselves this morning for an unforgettable visit to a traditional Berber village. We drive into the Moroccan interior and see the landscape constantly changing. We will stop in Imintanoute, a traditional town, where you will discover the real Moroccan life. From the roof terrace of the only hotel in this small town, we watch the hustle and bustle of the souk. We go to the market together to do some shopping for our lunch this afternoon. After our visit to Imintanoute, we go off-road. After a half-hour ride on gravel and dirt roads, we reach the village where we are guests this afternoon. We discover real rural life and imagine ourselves in a bygone era. After a warm welcome with tea and sweet treats, a number of fun activities are planned: the children discover the village during a guided donkey ride, then we hike together through the beautiful nature and enjoy a home-made tagine (included) overlooking the valley. You will get a guided tour through the village and discover what life is like for the rural people today. After a fascinating afternoon, after a breathtaking sunset over the valley, we depart for Marrakech, where you can enjoy a last night on Moroccan soil.

After an inspiring and enjoyable vacation, today you will be picked up from your riad and transferred to Marrakech airport.