Marrakesh and The Atlas Mountains

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • UK - Marrakesh

  Fly from the UK to Marrakesh where you’ll spend a day settling in before a delicious welcome dinner with your tour manager and fellow travelling companions.

• Day 2 • Marrakesh & the Saadian Tombs

  Enjoy a guided tour of Marrakesh, making your way through the labyrinth of French colonial buildings and boulevards throughout the city. Marvel at the Moorish architecture of the Saadian Tombs, with its marble columns and stunning walls lined with intricate artwork, before heading at dusk to watch the sunset over Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Here, you’ll experience a display of traditional musicians, dancers and snake charmers.

• Day 3 • Marrakesh

  Discover more of Marrakesh today with a visit to the vibrant Jardin Majorelle Gardens, formally owned by Yves Saint-Laurent. Immerse yourself in the vast displays of bamboo, bougainvillaea and cacti, stroll along the olive groves and lakes, and relax in the tranquillity of this stunning park. Also, stop by the iconic indigo-blue villa for a perfect photo opportunity. By afternoon, explore the city at your leisure. Optional: Moroccan gastronomic experience

• Day 4 • Essaouira

  Drive to the delightful coastal town of Essaouira, where you’ll stroll through the bustling markets and wander the harbour, immersing yourself in the local lifestyle of this fisherman’s city. Visit the incredible medieval citadel, established during the 15th century, before wandering the maze of tranquil squares and whitewashed streets.

• Day 5 • Atlas Mountains - Marrakesh

  Today, head to the foothills where you’ll surround yourself in an unexpected contrast to the sundrenched climate of Marrakesh, the iconic icy peaks of the Atlas Mountains. Journey through saffroncoloured fields, steep wooded slopes, and dramatic river-filled gorges to discover the sights of the 3,000-metre-high mountainside. Spend the rest of your final day taking in Marrakesh at your leisure.

• Day 6 • Marrakesh - UK

  Transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the UK.