Stay at one of the finest hotels in the world, Royal Mansour
Indulge in a traditional hammam treatment
Visit Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said Museum and Dar el Bacha palace
Wander the colorful souks of Marrakech
Dine at Royal Mansour’s La Grande Table Marocaine
Experience the alpine grandeur of the Atlas Mountains
Go on a guided hike with access to Berber villages
See Ait-Ben-Haddou, a magnificent ksar built on the side of a dramatic mesa
Stay at Dar Ahlam, an impressively restored rammed-earth kasbah
Overnight in the Sahara at a desert camp
Explore olive and palm groves amid abandoned kasbahs
Follow in Our Footsteps
Editor’s Itinerary
Morocco
Duration: 2 Weeks
Morocco may be only slightly larger than California, but the country offers travelers an incredible diversity of experiences. Your journey begins in Tangier, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, and a glamorous new hotel at the edge of the kasbah allows visitors to discover one of Morocco’s most dynamic cities. From there, it’s on to Rabat, Morocco’s capital, where ancient cultures and modern marvels intertwine. After a short flight, you’ll explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Sahara and the Atlas Mountains. End your journey in fascinating and mysterious Marrakech, where you’ll check into one of the finest hotels in the world and tour spice-filled souks and perfumed palaces. Along the way, you’ll explore abandoned kasbahs and ksour (fortified villages) amid palm-filled oases. Morocco is never boring.
The country is not undiscovered. Most tourists keep to a narrow range of sites, which means popular places such as the Majorelle Garden have become overrun. But it also means that it’s surprisingly easy to escape the crowds. Even in Marrakech, one need only turn a corner to find an unspoiled alley or an evocative small square.