| Starts | Marrakech, Morocco |
|---|---|
| Ends | Marrakech, Morocco |
| Region | Middle East & North Africa |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Tour Operator | Peregrine |
Itinerary
Day 1 - Starting: Marrakech & Finishing: Marrakech
Welcome to Morocco. Marrakech is an ancient, exotic city wrapped in European modernity. On arrival in Marrakech you will check in to your beautiful riad, or Moroccan mansion; beautifully decorated, cosy yet historical. While this is an arrival day and you may arrive at any time, please note that hotel rooms are generally only available after midday. Your local guide will meet you at the hotel and provide you with information about your upcoming itinerary and show you where you can go for dinner. This evening, why not head to the great square of Jemaa el Fna, one of the largest public spaces in the world and unique to Marrakech. When night falls it transforms into a hive of activity. Snake-charmers, henna-painters, performers and storytellers share the square with a street food bazaar, packed with stalls loaded with Moroccan delicacies. Maybe enjoy a bite of famous Moroccan pastries with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, and then finish your day with a cup of tea on one of the roof-top restaurants overlooking the square.
Day 2 - Starting: Marrakech & Finishing: Marrakech
After breakfast today, meet your local guide and set off on a morning tour of the old medina, through the bustling souks that are the lifeblood flowing through the city. Explore tranquil courtyards filled with the scent of orange blossom, and the many salons and chambers that make up Bahia Palace. This splendid mansion was built in 1866 for a former slave who rose to power within the government. Continue to the Marrakech Museum, itself a former palace, which houses a fine collection of Moroccan art and sculpture. Stop by the Koutoubia Mosque; its famous minaret is the prototype for others of its kind around the world, including La Giralda in Seville. Then walk back through the streets of the old medina to the Jemaa el Fna. The rest of the day is free to explore further or shop in the bazaar. Perhaps visit the tropical gardens of the French painter Jacques Majorelle or check out the ruins of the Palais Badi, once one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. Otherwise, perhaps head back into the medina, where every step brings a new smell, a new sight or a new gift to buy. Watch skilled artisans perfect their craft, practice your haggling skills or take a break from the hustle to sip on tea or share a tajine, filled with the pure scent of Morocco. For your final evening, why not feast in one of the many great restaurants lining the square.
Day 3 - Starting: Marrakech & Finishing: Marrakech
Your independent experience ends today after breakfast. Check-out time is usually around midday and you are free to leave at any time.
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