ESSENTIAL MOROCCO
Marrakech & Essaouira & The Atlas mountains

Preparing for April 2022

Marrakech • Square Djemaa el Fna •  Jardin Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent Gardens • Bahia Palace • Koutoubia Musque • Argan oil • bath ritual hammam • waterfalls  • Moroccan tea ritual • Essaouira • Beach Life • Atlas Mountain

MARRAKECH — Red city, Ochre city, the Daughter of the desert, the Gate to the mountains, the Pearl of the south and the Baghdad of the west. This is Marrakech. The city that pulses, where your scents are intensified thanks to its colors, perfumes, tastes, and experiences. The city of miracles.

THE ANTI-ATLAS — Berber villages, Amethyst mountain, mint tea, green oases, valleys- in spring full of blossoming cherries and almond trees; in autumn offering spectacular views of snowy peaks of the hills in the High Atlas. Wild rosemary and fragrant lavender.

Fairy-tale culture of the Berbers — LIQUID GOLD — argan oil, waterfalls, and caves. Sensual reflection of Maghreb’s mystic.

ESSAOUIRA - Monumental beaches with golden sand, blue waters of the Atlantic ocean, azure skies, narrow streets filled with singing, women in white passing through the old medina, palms shading the white houses. Seagulls, tajines with seafood, Berber fishing villages, medieval walls covered with crystals of salt.

Adventure begins

Day 1 ~ Arrival to Marrakech

A flight to Marrakech. You will experience your first taste of this exotic country, as you revel in the vivid colors, tastes, and scents. You will remember them long after you have returned home. Transfer to the hotel, check-in.

Exploring the beauty of Marrakech

Day 2 ~ Berber markets, square of Djemaa el Fna, Jardin Majorelle, YSL museum

Marrakech. The city of miracles. We will give enough time for local markets since everything we will find will exceed our expectations. All you can think of is found here - beautiful Berber jewels, fragrant spices, hand-made clothes reminiscent of the stories of ‘One thousand and one nights’, typical Moroccan shoes or babouche, leather handbags, hand-made baskets, embossed oil lamps, alabaster sculptures, precious stones, and crystals, traditional Berber carpets.
Square of Djemaa el Fna – an experience that is hard to be forgotten. This place has not changed significantly for the past 1000 years. Snake charmers, astrologers, magi, belly dancers and delicious street food.
In the afternoon we will visit the iconic Jardin Majorelle in Gueliz. After the square, Jemaa El Fna, the second most visited place in Marrakesh. A gift by Yves Saint Laurent to the city where he was welcomed with open arms, 300 plant species from 5 continents.

Love and happiness in the city of freedom

Day 3 ~ Essaouira

Sbah nour, Essaouira! We will wake up to the muezzin`s chant calling to prayer.  Essaouira is waiting for us. Essaouira is Jimmy Hendrix, hippies, white houses, majestic palms, ochre city walls, golden beaches, gnaoua and a world music festival, offsprings of Subsahara Africa, healing ritual lila, hypnotic sound of drums, castanets, deep sounds of guimbri, singing and dancing. The city filled with colours, sounds, rhythm, traditions and culture. The city of amazing sand beaches, surfers, freedom, and independence. Time to wander the cafes and have possibility for later lunch with the afternoon free to relax. In the evening transfer back to the hotel. Dinner, free program.

An oasis of beauty and authenticity

Day 4 ~ Ourika Valley and Berber village

After breakfast, we set off to Ourika. On the way there, we stop at a wonderful Berber village where a local market called souk, is held every Tuesday and we will take an opportunity to explore the many wonders it has to offer. Unforgettable experiences for all of us. We will go on to the valley, which is only 40 minutes away from MARRAKECH. However, a new world appears in front of us. In spring, the world blossom with cherry and almond trees; in autumn, spectacular views of the snowy peaks of the hills in the High Atlas. Easy trekking, lunch. On the way back we will stop at Cooperative, where you can see and buy some of the most beautiful and quality carpets in Morocco. Transfer to the Berber museum, where we will learn how similar and alike our countries are.

Farewel and return trip

Day 5 ~ Breakfast and departure from Marrakech

After breakfast, we will set off to the airport and take a  flight from Marrakesh. In reality, after just 5 days in the city, however, your experiences will reflect those of a month’s stay.

Prices and conditions: This 5-day retreat is curated and fully guided to allow you to enjoy your traveling and trip to the fullest, not having to worry about the details. Our beautiful hotels, exquisite local food and hand-picked experiences are tried and tested by Aromi Travel to give you the best authentic Moroccan experience.

Price from 899 Eur.

Preparing for April 2022

Included in the price of the trip: all transfers during the stay, accommodation in a 4* hotel in 2 or 3-bed rooms, breakfasts during the stay, Marrakesh - a tour around the city with a tour guide according to the program, a day trip to Ourika Valley + waterfalls + mountains, a guide during the whole stay.

Not included in the price of the trip: Flight ticket,travel Insurance (mandatory), local fees 2 Eur/person/night, lunches, dinners, tours taken during your “free” time, all your shopping and cost of shipping if applicable, alcohol outside of planned dinners, staff gratuities.

To reserve your place please call Adina at +421 902 918 832 or send an e-mail to adina@aromitravel.com. Number of participants is limited so reserve your place and date as soon as possible. 

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