Morocco

Homegrown Pleasures

Explore a 16th century pottery village and fire up your own creation. Let a henna artist guide you in the ancient art of painting the sacred substance into patterns on the skin to ward off the evil eye. Break bread with a Berber family deep in the heights of the Atlas Mountains where tradition is brewed with heady mint tea. Take a backstreet tour of Fez, beyond the souks where artisans stamp soft leather in secret workshops.

Stars and Sidecars

Head deep into the Merzouga desert – where jewel-like skies glitter overhead in this prime spot for pristine stargazing. During the day, climb into your sidecar for a tailored expedition navigating the rise and fall of this fiery landscape. Follow the swinging 60s path that tempted Yves Saint Laurent to the city as you admire the sites that forged the designer’s connection with chic Marrakech.

Gardens and Glory

One of Marrakech’s most elegant escapes- the Jardin Majorelle was lovingly designed by painter Jacques Majorelle – follow paths in this brightly-painted estate that take you beneath blooming trees, trilling songbirds, and singing pools. Visit the Palace of Chilean artist Claudio Bravo where citrus colors dance dreamily on the shores of Tangier. Come with us to the secret riad designed by artist Kris Ruhs (closed to the public) – you are invited to an insider experience adorned with rose gardens and fountains, tailored courtyards, and flickering fireplaces.

Dunes and Dreams

Fall asleep in Berber bliss beneath a billion stars at a lavish camp in the rocky desert of Agafay. Witness the artistic wonder of a Fantasia show and savor wide-eyed moments of belly dancers, Bedouin tents, and tales of the ancient trade route. Swap the camel’s back for a cruise across the desert in a sidecar, taking a lesser-known route that cuts through sleepy Berber villages boasting pristine panoramas of the snow-capped Atlas.

Sufi Stories and Perfumed Prayers

For centuries, Morocco has been a playground for bohemians and blazing intellectuals. Visit the world’s oldest university where a master calligrapher, celebrity architect and Sufi storyteller await. The Sufi brotherhood is kept alive by mystics well-versed in ancestral skills. Witness their dervish shows – a spectacle only few are privy to. Unravel the red city as you visit iconic landmarks with a world-class architect, and mix your own elixir with a master perfumer in the fragrant Benchaabane palace.

Artistic and Ancient Expressions

Delve deep into Marrakech’s mysterious relationship with water. Stroll in the magical Menara Gardens, where the sprawling olive groves are fed from the ingenious underground channels. Duck into the stunning Yves Saint Laurent Museum with a personal curator, and discover how Morocco inspired the famed French legend. Immerse yourself in an experience for the fashion elite champagne cocktails and dinner on the terrace with spellbinding scenes, to the stirring sounds of a live Andalusian band.

Soul Food and Souks

Visit the Royal Mansour where a two-million-dollar wine cellar awaits, ripe with gems from Morocco’s diverse terroirs and award-winning vines. Indulge yourself at the triple Michelin-starred restaurant of Yannick Alleno. Weave along the Wine Roads of Rabat to salt-whipped Essaouira for an indulgent wine and chocolate tasting experience, or take a cooking class with a dada in old-world Fez.

Steam and Spas

Slip away in the warm haze of Morocco’s traditional Hammam experience. In the heart of the ancient Berber spa, embrace healing rituals of soft singing water, thick billowing steam, and the power of plant properties. Partake in ancestral gestures of preparing perfume, unravel Fatna’s rare rituals curated from the wild thyme, black henna, and prickly pear from the mountains, sip mint tea beside the fire after soothing massages, and dine on fresh delights after strolling the rose- tangled gardens.

Equine Encounters

Arabian horses are the champagne of the equestrian world and have shaped tales of the Middle East for almost five thousand years. Laze over lunch on the glittering green of Jacques Garcia while enjoying a private performance of Arabian Thoroughbreds by their handlers. Witness local efforts to help the working animals of Morocco and the families who depend on their labour with a tour of the sanctuary at Fez’s American Fondouk.