Itinerary - Morocco with Rachel Hunter - April 16-27:2027
A SEDUCTIVE JOURNEY THROUGH MOROCCO
April 16-17:2027
Marrakech → Atlas Mountains → Sahara → Atlantic Coast
Friday – 16 April 2027
Arrival Day – Welcome to the Red City
Private airport transfer from Marrakech Menara into the medina. TRANSFER INCLUDED.
STAY: Riad Kniza — 18th‑century family riad, old‑world charm. WELCOME DRINK: Sunset on the roof terrace. ONE DRINK INCLUDED. DINNER: Free choice. NOT INCLUDED.
Saturday – 17 April 2027
Marrakech, Warm & Waking Up
Breakfast at the riad. INCLUDED.
10:30 AM — Walk With a Female Storyteller 3‑hour medina wander with artisan visits, tea/coffee, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Photography Museum. ALL INCLUDED.
AFTERNOON: Free time or optional extras. NOT INCLUDED. EVENING — Comptoir Darna 7:30 PM transfer → 8 PM dinner. DINNER + TRANSPORT INCLUDED. ALCOHOL EXCLUDED.
STAY: Riad Kniza.
Sunday – 18 April 2027
Majorelle & YSL Morning
9:15 AM departure. INCLUDED.
LUNCH — Beldi Country Club Long, lazy lunch in an olive‑shaded oasis. LUNCH INCLUDED. SWIMMING EXTRA.
AFTERNOON: Free time. NOT INCLUDED. DINNER: Free night. NOT INCLUDED.
STAY: Riad Kniza.
Monday – 19 April 2027
OPTIONAL: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon
5:30 AM departure. NOT INCLUDED.
Breakfast for non‑fliers. INCLUDED.
Secret Morocco with Nicky Burmester GUIDING INCLUDED. Snacks/coffee while out not included. Free time after return.
DINNER — Private Cooking Class 5:45 PM departure. Private Moroccan cooking class in a medina riad. INCLUDED. ALCOHOL EXCLUDED.
Tuesday – 20 April 2027
From City Heat to Mountain Cool
Depart Riad Kniza at 10:45 AM.
LUNCH — Kasbah Tamadot (12 PM) INCLUDED.
IMLIL ADVENTURE — 2:15 PM Gentle mountain walk with guide, waterfalls, Berber villages, mint tea. Return 5:45 PM.
SUNSET DRINKS — 6:30 PM ONE DRINK INCLUDED.
DINNER — 7–7:30 PM INCLUDED.
STAY: Rustic‑chic Mountain Lodge in Imlil (may be split across two lodges).
Wednesday – 21 April 2027
Into the Cinematic South
Breakfast 8 AM. Depart 8:45 AM.
Stops: • Ait Ben Haddou • Ouarzazate
Arrive in Skoura for a swim under palms.
STAY: L’Ma Lodge (overflow may stay nearby). DINNER INCLUDED.
Thursday – 22 April 2027
OPTIONAL — Sunrise E‑Bike Ride
7:30 AM. NOT INCLUDED.
Breakfast picnic or lodge breakfast. INCLUDED.
Toward the Sahara
Drive through southern towns toward Merzouga (approx. 5 hours).
Arrival — Sahara Desert
Camel ride into dunes. Luggage transported separately.
STAY: Tiziri Luxury Desert Camp • Ensuite tents • Musicians • Dinner under stars • Fire circle • Optional sunrise dune walk
DINNER + STAY INCLUDED.
Friday – 23 April 2027
From Golden Dunes to Green Valleys
Sunrise + early breakfast. INCLUDED.
Depart 9 AM → Dades Gorge (3 hours).
STAY: Boutique hotel. DINNER INCLUDED.
Saturday – 24 April 2027
Long Drive to the Coast
7‑hour drive to Essaouira.
STAY (24–27 April): Heure Bleue Palais A refined riad‑palace at the edge of the medina with a rooftop pool, warm interiors, and easy access to boutiques, cafés, galleries and the beach (5–7 minute walk).
DINNERS: Hotel or Essaouira. NOT INCLUDED. PRIVATE DRIVER: Available for town trips, beach, shopping. INCLUDED.
Sunday – 25 April 2027
Breakfast at the hotel. INCLUDED.
Essaouira Day — Free Day
Transport into Essaouira included.
TEAM DINNER — Dar Baba DINNER INCLUDED.
Monday – 26 April 2027
Free day with optional activities (not included) or explore with driver (included).
Options: • Sidi Kaouki • Taghazout • Enjoy the rooftop pool, lounges, and calm shared spaces at Heure Bleue Palais • Explore Essaouira with your private driver (included)
Tuesday – 27 April 2027
Farewell for now
Breakfast at the hotel. INCLUDED.
A relaxed final morning before onward travel. Check‑out and private transfer or onward arrangements not included.