Trip Overview
You’re navigating a labyrinth of medieval souks as the call to prayer echoes out from ancient mosques, spices and sizzling kebabs perfuming the air. The shouts of merchants and food sellers, snake charmers and acrobats, all compete for your attention. The experience is overwhelming, it’s chaos, it’s commotion—and it’s incredible. This Modern Adventure to Morocco with Suzanne Tracht is an adventure designed to inspire your creativity and your taste buds, an incredible nine-day experience taking in traditional mountain villages, colorful Marrakech markets and the unforgettable souks of Fes.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 1: MARRAKECH
Meet at 9am on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at La Maison Arabe (see Accommodations below) in Marrakech
Old City walking tour, visits to Koutoubia mosque and Palais Bahi
Afternoon walking tour of spice markets
Hands-on cooking collaboration & welcome dinner with Suzanne and local chef
Lodging: La Maison Arabe
DAY 2: MARRAKECH
Culinary Arts Museum visit, traditional tea and pastries
Djemaa El Fna tasting tour & lunch
Optional hammam/spa appointments
Evening to explore on own
Lodging: La Maison Arabe
DAY 3: ATLAS MOUNTAINS
Amal co-op visit and hands-on cooking with lunch
Transfer to Atlas Mountains
Group dinner
Lodging: Kasbah Bab Ourika
DAY 4: ATLAS MOUNTAINS
Group hike
Tagine cooking experience and lunch with a local family
Afternoon to enjoy our kasbah; optional activities include camel rides, hammam spa treatment
Group dinner
Lodging: Kasbah Bab Ourika
DAY 5: ATLAS MOUNTAINS > FES
Transfer to Fes, check in to Fes hotel
Fes market & souks tour
Group dinner
Lodging: Palais Amani
DAY 6: FES
Medina & leather tannery tour
Market visit
Old City tasting tour & lunch
Hands-on cooking experience with Suzanne
Old City tasting tour & dinner
Lodging: Palais Amani
DAY 7: FES > N'ZALA > FES
Visit N'zala women's cooperative
Cooking workshop & traditional lunch
Evening to explore Fes on own
Lodging: Palais Amani
DAY 8: FES
Jewish-Moroccan cooking experience & lunch
Farewell dinner at Nur
Lodging: Palais Amani
DAY 9: DEPARTURES
Transfers to Fes, Casablanca or Tangiers airports
Departure flights to depart at 2:30pm or later
Our Accommodations
La Maison Arabe
1 Derb Assehbé, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech
Tel. +212 524 38 70 10
La Maison Arabe
Luxuriate in this palatial riad, a traditional stately home centered around a lush courtyard, and just steps away from the medina. It's the epitome of elegance, offering traditional Moroccan craftsmanship, a world-class restaurant and a hammam (traditional spa.) But we won’t blame you if you spend all your time lounging by the swimming pool beneath the swaying palm fronds.
Kasbah Bab Ourika
Ourika Valley, Tnine Ourika
Tel. +212 668 74 95 47
Kasbah Bab Ourika
Kasbahs are former fortresses built with high walls—which for us means sweeping views over Ourika Valley farmland and the serene Atlas Mountains. The sunsets and stargazing here are spectacular. Wander the gardens, relax on your private terrace or in the infinity pool. Our kasbah experience is stylish and nurturing, a peaceful mountain escape with all the modern comforts.
Palais Amani
12 Derb El Miter, Oued Zhoune, Fes
Tel. +212 5 35 63 32 09
Palais Amani
A traditional, opulent riad in the center of Fes with all the comforts of a modern stay. The family-run property puts an emphasis on local, working exclusively with a close community of artisans and craftspeople. With its palatial gardens, rooftop deck and traditional hammam, it is the definitive Fes getaway.
Inclusions & Exclusions
INCLUSIONS
On a Modern Adventure, we’ve worked out all the details for you. Included in your experience are luxury boutique accommodations, delicious local food and drink, private transport between destinations, expert local guides, and much more. Here’s what’s included:
Eight nights at unique four- and five-star boutique accommodations
Internal flight from Marrakech to Fes
Private travel for all day trips and excursions
Private tours and hands-on sessions with local chefs and cultural experts
Exclusive VIP access, tours and tastings
All guided activities
Entrance fees
Daily breakfasts, most lunches and dinners
Local beverages with meals
