Journey to Morocco and France with your family to celebrate a special someone's 16th birthday! Experience the cultural and natural highlights of Morocco; we will include multi-generational experiences, exclusive activities and combine beautiful properties along the way. Get pampered in Paris to end the celebrations with a bang!
Morocco is home to a spiritually uplifting culture grounded by gracious hospitality and compelling customs. It stretches across fertile valleys, snow-capped mountains, two extensive coastlines, and an immense desert. Every region harbors a distinct local culture, tied to a distant past that shapes Morocco’s distinguished personality. Up next: Paris is a city, a feeling, a lifestyle, and an inspiration. One of the most beautiful cities on earth, where an afternoon spent getting lost in the beauty of one of its famous monuments or strolling its quintessential cobblestone streets is a gift even the most seasoned Parisian will cherish.
Dec. 15: Travel Day
Dec. 16 - 19: Fez
Dec. 19 - 21: High Atlas Mountains
Dec. 21 - 24: Marrakech
Dec. 24 - 27: Skoura Valley
Dec 27 - 30: Paris
Dec. 30 - Jan 1: Paris
Jan. 1:
Morocco | Morocco's winter is mild and somewhat rainy, but December also brings many sunny days ideal for outdoor experiences hiking and exploring; making this an exceptionally popular month to travel. The north of the country can be chilly, so bring some layers to wrap up with but Marrakech is warmer. The desert can be cold once the sun goes down, so dress accordingly.
Paris | December is a wonderful time to visit Paris. The weather is cold and crisp, but the city is in full swing, with busy cafés, beautiful lights & decorations on the streets, and an interesting cultural program for locals and visitors alike
Arrival Time: Afternoon
Meeting Point: Airplane Door
You will be greeted at the door of your airplane upon arrival at Casablanca Airport and assisted through customs. After being fast-tracked and collecting your luggage, head over to the Arrivals Terminal.
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Meeting Time: Afternoon
Meeting Point: Arrivals Terminal Exit
At the Casablanca Airport Arrivals Terminal, you will be greeted by a guide and transferred privately to your hotel in Fez. Snacks and refreshments will be provided on this transfer.
Transfer Duration: Approx. 3 hours
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Your guide in Morocco will be a local guide. The guide will accompany you throughout your trip in Morocco, up to Dar Ahlam where the local staff will take over the guiding during your stay in Skoura.
Phone: will be provided
Arrival at your luxury boutique hotel and check in to your accommodations. Enjoy a welcome drink on the rooftop of the hotel with 360 views of the old town of Fez.
Fez is the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities and the medina is the largest car-free urban UNESCO site in the world. It is home to Al Quaraouiyine, the oldest existing and continually operating university in the world. Fez is the spiritual heart of Morocco, dotted with famous saints' mausoleums around the medina. It is also the capital of traditional crafts of Morocco, where the ancient art forms are preserved and practiced to this day all by hand.
Meeting Time: Late afternoon
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Around sunset, visit the doors of Al Quaraouiyine with your guide, the oldest existing and continually operating educational institution in the world and is sometimes referred to as the oldest university. It was founded by Fatima al- Fihri in 859, becoming one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Muslim world. In 1963, it was incorporated into Morocco’s modern state university system.
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Have dinner at your hotel this evening as you recuperate from your journey.
Why we love it for you? This luxurious riad is designed to provide you with the perfect mix of tradition and modernity. It was home to one of the most refined families of Fez and now boasts stunning accommodations and a rooftop bar with the best sunset views in the city.
Riad Fes
2 Connected Deluxe Rooms
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked by Scenset
Meeting Time: Morning
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Enjoy a hidden medina tour of Fez showcasing the alluring charm of the old town, the colorful streets and souks, and the rich tapestry of life that exists within its ancient walls. Gain access to ancient palaces and Islamic gardens, venture into the depths of the tanneries, observe weavers at their loom and discover hidden workshops where generations of artisans ply their individual trades and adapt century old techniques to a modern market. Visit Medrasa Nejjarine (Quaranic School) and gain expert insight into the different ornamentation and decorative techniques. Floral motifs, infinite geometric patterns, ceramic carvings, and calligraphy are all testament to the rich cultural heritage of the vast Islamic empire.
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Reservation Time: Afternoon
Le Jardin des Biehn is a restaurant within well-maintained old city walls. It's this formal garden thriving with lush citrus trees and abundant greenery, offering a tranquil escape. While Moroccan cuisine impresses, Mediterranean delights like gazpacho, grilled swordfish with beurre blanc, and exquisite fillet with mushroom sauce steal the show. In the heart of the medina, it's a rare spot for a casual lunchtime beer or a bottle of rosé.
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Reservation Time: Evening
NUR Restaurant, its name “Nur” means light in Arabic, and sharing the radiance of her very personal modern Moroccan cooking is the mission of the chef Najat Kaanache at her intimate new restaurant in the medina.
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Riad Fes
2 Connected Deluxe Rooms
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked by scenset
Meeting Time: Morning
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Experience the energy and essence of the Fez street food scenset as it comes to life. This fascinating tasting trail reveals the captivating appeal of the medina as the sun goes down and the locals enjoy the specialities that only the evening offers. Your walk will take you from Bab Boujloud, winding your way through the alleys and souks with a local food expert. You will visit different food souks allowing the chance to try traditional Moroccan street food including dried meats, milawi, harsha, briwats, spicy sardines, spicy potato cakes, snail soup, stuffed camel spleen, olives and more. Discover the world of spices and their uses in Moroccan cuisine.
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Enjoy the rest of your time at leisure at your luxury property.
Reservation Time: Evening
Dinner at La Maison Bleue, one of the best Moroccan restaurants in Morocco. The Chef, trained by a notable family, balances subtle spices, fresh produce and authentic Fassi settings to create traditional Moroccan dishes which will leave you captivated by the home-style love, care and attention that goes into every dish.
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Riad Fes
2 Connected Deluxe Rooms
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked by Scenset
MeetingTime: Morning
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
You will be greeted by a guide and transferred privately from your hotel in Fez to the High Atlas Mountains. Snacks and refreshments will be provided during this transfer. A stop will be made in Rabat for lunch and a brief tour of the Royal Mausoleum.
Transfer Duration: Approx. 6 hours
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Enjoy a brief visit of the Royal Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Stroll through the Kasbah of the Oudayas with your guide, with its narrow skyblue alleyways, and end in its beautiful garden for a glass of mint tea overlooking the Atlantic ocean and Bouregreg River.
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Reservation Time: Afternoon
Cross over the bridge from Rabat to Salé for a quick lunch overlooking the city of Rabat and the Bouregreg River. Al Marsa is a stylish restaurant in the port that serves delicious fresh fish and other international dishes.
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Arrival at your luxury hotel in the afternoon and check-in to your accommodations. We recommend dinner at your hotel.
Why we love it for you: Like a clever Berber version of an English country house hotel, Kasbah Bab Ourika embraces a comfortable shabby-chic style throughout its sprawling pisé cottages and relaxed flowering gardens. Guests sink into the setting appreciatively, bewitched by the gentle service and panoramic mountain views.
Kasbah Bab Ourika
2-Bedroom Suite
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked by Scenset
MeetingTime: Morning
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
With your expert guide, visit a Berber village for lunch. Follow the road past the Kasbah up to the village of Imlil. Enjoy dazzling views as you traverse the Toubkal National Park, home to highest peak of North Africa. From here, take an off road track to the highest village in North Africa– Arm’ed (2000m). An excellent traditional Berber lunch will be served on the highest roof terrace of the village with stunning views down the mountain.
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This experience will introduce you to the ancient culture of the Berbers, the indigenous people of Morocco whose presence in this region of the world dates back to 2,500 BC and beyond. After the arrival of the Arabs in the 8th century, many Berber tribes secluded themselves to the peaks of the High Atlas Mountains for safety and cultural identity survival. In this region of Morocco, many of the Berbers barely speak Arabic and have their own customs.
Included by Scenset with Lunch.
Late afternoon and evening at leisure at your hotel.
Kasbah Bab Ourika
2-Bedroom Suite
Confirmation Number: will be provided (Invoice Number)
Booked by Scenset
Meeting Time: Morning
Meeting Place: Hotel Lobby
You will be greeted by a guide and transferred privately from your hotel in the mountains to Marrakech.
Transfer Duration: Approx. 1 hour
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Accompanied by your expert guide, explore the Palmeraie of Marrakech on camelback.
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Founded almost 1000 years ago, Marrakech is a feast for the senses and has remained at the heart of Moroccan life ever since, acting as Sultanate capital on occasions, but now undoubtedly as the country’s cultural centre. Meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel and enjoy private transportation to a restaurant for lunch on the terrace. After lunch, walk down the street to a tea room for some Moroccan tea.
Arrival at a luxury hotel in Marrakech and check-in to your rooms.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a restaurant.
Meeting Time: Afternoon
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Visit Marrakech’s main historical attractions by SideCar, including the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, an ancient university and a palace. Continue on to explore the souks and artisans with your guide, and learn about the art of bargaining for special pieces.
Your guide will be driving the SideCar for your safety.
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At sunset, explore the famous Jamaa El Fna Square with your expert guide - a 1000-year old UNESCO site with everything from snake charmers and acrobats, magicians and storytellers, to food stalls and orange juice stands.
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Reservation Time: Evening
Dinner reservation at Dar Yacout. You will be transferred back to your hotel after dinner.
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Why we love it for you: Marrakech’s most storied hotel is big, bold and stunning. The one-time home of royalty has hosted a glittering array of VIP’s. They boast exquisite restaurants, one of the world's most highly rated spas, outdoor pools, lush historic gardens, tennis courts, and traditional yet modern rooms with views on the Koutoubia Mosque.
La Mamounia
2 Deluxe Agdal View Rooms
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked by Scenset
Enjoy your morning at leisure.
Pick-up Time: Afternoon
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Private transfer to the Marrakech medina for lunch and hammam treatments.
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Reservation Time: Afternoon
NOMAD is known for its sleek sand-coloured sofas and black-and-white tiled tables. The menu is fearlessly modern, featuring eclectic twists on classics such as calamari marinated in cumin served with a dash of spicy harissa or saffron-scented date cake with salted caramel ice-cream.
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Head over to La Sultana in the afternoon in time for your spa treatments.
Start Time: Afternoon
Visit La Sultana Riad for a Royal Hammam experience in their stunning spa.
Included by Scenset for 4 people.
Return to La Mamounia. Evening at leisure with a driver and guide at your disposal.
La Mamounia
2 Deluxe Agdal View Rooms
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked by Scenset
Departure Time: Morning (TBC)
Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours including a flight of approximately 40 to 60 minutes.
Experience Marrakech and its surrounding valleys, mountains and village from above on a unique hot air balloon ride that allows you to see the Sahara Desert merge with the High Atlas Mountains and the Ouarzazate steppe in the distance. The approximately 40 to 60 minute flight includes Moroccan welcome tea and coffee, wi-fi on board, breakfast in a caidal tent, air shop access and the delivery of a flight certificate with your name in Arabic.
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Meeting Time: Morning (TBC)
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Visit Jardin Majorelle, a gift to Marrakesh by Yves Saint Laurent in 1964. Explore the electric- blue villa and its gardens that preserve the vision of its scenset owner, landscape painter Jacques Majorelle.
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After your visit to Jardin Majorelle, we recommend having lunch at Le Jardin.
Meeting Time: Late afternoon
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
In the late afternoon, experience a Moroccan cooking class at La Maison Arabe. The workshop will be conducted by a dada (traditional Moroccan cook) using easy-to-use, modern equipment. Learn how to prepare an appetizer and a main dish, or a main dish and dessert. You will be able to dine on the meal you have prepared.
Included by Scenset.
La Mamounia
2 Deluxe Agdal View Rooms
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked by Scenset
Meeting Time: Morning
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Meet your guide at the lobby and depart for High Atlas Mountains to the Skoura Valley in the region of Ouarzazate.
Transfer Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours
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Drive past remote Berber adobe villages clinging to the mountain sides and stop by the famous UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou. This is a fortified village (ksar in Arabic) located along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh. Many families still live in this ancient village, which is composed of a dozen kasbahs -- or merchants houses and other individual dwellings. The structure is a spectacular feat of earthen clay architecture that is typical of this southern region of Morocco.
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Continue on to Dar Ahlam, past Ouarzazate and the Hollywood Studios, to the Skoura Valley.
Arrive at a traditional kasbah turned luxury boutique hotel in the Palmeraie of Skoura Valley outside of Ouarzazate in time for a private lunch set in their lush gardens. Enjoy an outdoor massage this afternoon, by the beautiful swimming pool and surrounded by palm trees.
In the late afternoon, depart for a sunset aperitif experience. Drive out to a spectacular look out point where you can enjoy views of the Skoura Valley. Skoura is one of Morocco’s beautiful oases with an abundance of nature and orchards with flourishing waterways. The scenset of Skoura’s natural wealth is two seasonal rivers which feed the vegetation in the area. It is known for its 17th century Amerhidl Kasbah and incredible gorges that surround it.
Note: Experiences at Dar Ahlam to be confirmed by availability
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Return to Dar Ahlam in the evening for a private dinner.
Menu:
Included by Scenset with Dinner.
Why we love it for you: Deep in the Skoura oasis is this blissfully serene kasbah. The adobe building has 18 rooms, some inside the seductively dark and warren-like main building; others, with terraces, sit outside in the gardens. Vegetables and herbs used by the kitchen are grown in the grounds and there is also a large patch of olive trees that are harvested by locals. Sand and earth-grey tones echo the neutral, natural materials used for the furniture, while Berber rugs cosy up the floor. All have large fireplaces but none have televisions, so bring a book!
Dar Ahlam
2-Bedroom Suite
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked by Scenset
Skoura is known for its many historical places as well as its natural attractions. Enjoy a visit in the palm grove and visit a kasbah, an ancient adobe fort. Explore the small beaches along the Dades river where you can swim, and stop by the Toundount salt mine, where a 180 million-year old dinosaur was discovered.
A local guide will take you on a trek through the valley. Explore its orchards and villages with their forts and traditional lifestyle.
Note: Experiences at Dar Ahlam to be confirmed by availability
Included by Scenset.
Dar Ahlam
2-Bedroom Suite
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked by scenset
Time at leisure to relax by the pool under the winter sunshine or enjoy an invigorating hammam at the spa. You may also choose to embark on activities with a guide, all included with your stay.
In the late afternoon, your guide will take you to the Valley of Sidi Flah where a candle-lit dinner will be waiting for you, surrounded by beautiful desert rock formations.
Note: Experiences at Dar Ahlam to be confirmed by availability
Included by scenset.
Dar Ahlam
2-Bedroom Suite
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked by Scenset
Meeting Time: Early morning
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Private transfer to the Ouarzazate airport for your flight to Paris via Casablanca.
Transfer Duration: About 40 minutes
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Meeting Time: Afternoon
Upon your arrival at Paris-ORY airport, you will be met by a greeter who will guide you through customs and assist you with your luggage.
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Meeting Time: Afternoon
Meeting Point: Arrivals Terminal
Greeting by a driver at the terminal and private transfer to your Airbnb (booked independently).
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Paris is a city, a feeling, a lifestyle, and an inspiration. One of the most beautiful cities on earth, where an afternoon spent getting lost in the beauty one of its famous monuments or strolling its quintessential cobblestone streets is a gift even the most seasoned local will cherish. Known for its incredible shopping, museums, haute cuisine and people watching, Paris is a symbol of polished luxury. However, some of the city's greatest pleasures are its humble ones: a simple brasserie, quiet courtyards, or a freshly baked baguette. While every quarter has its own personality, no matter where you find yourself, the city of lights will always charm you with its rich culture and history, and beckon you to return time and time again.
Accommodation booked independently via Airbnb.
Meeting Time: Afternoon
Meeting Point: Here
Building Entrance Code: 35801
Contact: will be provided
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Capacity: 2 people
French bakeries are world famous for their flaky, buttery pastries. In this Croissant Baking Class in Paris, you will learn the secrets to preparing French breakfast pastries such as croissants, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins and more. Learn croissant making from start to finish.
Highlights
Included by Scenset for 2 people.
Showtime: Evening
Location: Opera Bastille
Address: Here
Seats: Row 8, Seats will be provided
Confirmation Number: will be provided
The Nutcracker ballet at the Opera Bastille in Paris captivates with its enchanting choreography and stunning set design. This timeless holiday classic transports audiences to a magical world filled with dancing snowflakes, sugar plum fairies, and the iconic Nutcracker Prince. The Opera Bastille's grand stage and world-class performers bring Tchaikovsky's score to life, creating an unforgettable holiday experience for all who attend. A cherished tradition in the heart of Paris.
Booked independently.
Accommodation booked independently via Airbnb.
Discover the masterpieces of art from every era through the collections, to discover the genius behind some of the most iconic works. You will be able to see some of the most famous canvases, by renowned artists such as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens, Ingres, and Delacroix, as well as a selection of sculpture on display, including the Venus de Milo and the Nike of Samothrace. You could also take a stroll in the adjacent Tuileries, as well as the gardens of the former Palais Royal.
Reservation Time: Afternoon
Restaurant Website: Here
Address: Here
The Grand Restaurant is not just a dining establishment; it's an author's table, a laboratory of thoughts, and a hub of gastronomic creations. A chef boldly expresses his convictions here, inspired by French gastronomy that takes pride in its values and heritage. This is epitomized through "Le Tour de France des Territoires" and "Mijotés Modernes," his signature cooking style. Entering through the kitchen, as if stepping into the chef's home, guests encounter a contemporary setting bathed in light under a geometrically designed glass roof. It seamlessly blends tradition with modernity, creating an immersive experience that goes beyond the plate, making it a must-visit destination for those exploring the vibrant culinary landscape of Paris.
Confirmed Independently by an individual.
Accommodation booked independently via Airbnb.
In the early afternoon, make your way to the Saint James Hotel and check in to your accommodations.
Fully reimagined, the Guerlain Spa stretches over 400 square meters with three treatment rooms including one double, the wellbeing area and the fitness. We recommend the Imperial Relaxing Massage, Honey Repair Treatment or Dédicace Guerlain – the signature treatment of the Saint James. Exclusive perfumes and cosmetics from the famous brand are also for sale onsite.
Why we love it for you: Part-château, part-family estate, witness the renaissance of a legendary address, an architectural jewel tucked away from prying eyes, in Paris’ most exclusive district: the 16th. Welcome to Saint James Paris, the only chateau-hotel in Paris! Located in an exclusive area of Paris that is well connected to the main sites, it offers a gourmet restaurant, Bellefeuille and stunning rooms.
The Saint James
Family Suite: The suite has a king-size bed and a sofa bed for 2 people.
Booked by a guest
Enjoy your last day at leisure.
Reservation Time: Afternoon
Treatments: Two 60-minute Deep Muscular Massages
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Reservation Time: Evening
Restaurant Website: Here
Address: Here
Tropical chic decor staged by Delphine Sauvaget and Pauline d'Hoop de Synghem to create a romantic and refined space. Here, they dare to mix and match vintage furniture, including art deco wall lamps, 50s armchairs, and banana leaf carpet from Madeleine Castaing. The well-orchestrated combinations of patterns, colors, and influences, in an elegant and inventive perspective, make La Gazette an intimate and warm place.
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The Saint James
Family Suite: The suite has a king-size bed and a sofa bed for 2 people.
Booked by a guest
Meeting Time: Morning
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Greeting by your driver at your hotel and private transfer to the Paris Airport for your flight home.
Included by Scenset.
Scenset invests in making the world a better place. Scenset will offset the fuel used during the trip. On top of that, we will offset an extra 10% to make your trip a carbon-positive experience.
Currently, we support Gold Standard Climate+ Projects from the Gold Standard Foundation.