Family Trip to Morocco
A delicate balance between East and West - Morocco is home to a spiritually uplifting culture grounded by gracious hospitality and compelling customs. With its strategic location in North Africa, Morocco 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 in the Muslim World. Over thousands of years, Berber tribes, Roman legions, Arab conquests, and European colonists have contributed to the formation of its heritage, and have left their mark on its history and cities.
Mar 16 – 17, 2024: Casablanca (1 night)
Mar 17 – 20, 2024: Marrakech (3 nights)
Mar 20 – 23, 2024: (3 nights)
- Dar Ahlam
- Includes one night in Dar Ahlam Desert Camp in exclusivity
In March, Morocco typically experiences mild and pleasant weather, with temperatures ranging from 10 to 25 degrees Celsius (50 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit). Visitors can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional rain, making it a good time to explore the diverse landscapes and cultural attractions across the country.
U.S. passport holders do not need any special visa to enter Morocco for tourism purposes.
Casablanca, Morocco's coastal gem, effortlessly blends modern elegance with historical charm. The city's skyline is dominated by the iconic Hassan II Mosque, a masterful architectural marvel perched on the Atlantic shores. Stroll along the palm-lined boulevards to discover chic cafes, Art Deco buildings, and a dynamic urban energy. Casablanca, with its cosmopolitan flair and coastal allure, invites travelers to savor the intersection of tradition and progress on Morocco's western edge.
After deboarding the plane, look for the VIP arrival service. Your greeter will assist you to skip the immigration and customs lines so you can meet your driver and enjoy Morocco.
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Your personal expert guide and private driver will accompany you throughout your journey. They will handle all your entrance fees to monuments and national parks as required. Every drive will include snacks and beverages in the vehicle.
After exiting baggage claim, meet your driver who will be holding a sign with your name and take you to your hotel in a Mercedes Viano.
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Dining recommendations will be provided closer to your travel date, and reservations can be made on your behalf.
Why we love it for you: The Four Seasons is a great property to start a trip to Morocco as it has endowed itself with a Guerlain Spa and boasts the best views of Casablanca. Perched atop Anfa Hill in Casablanca’s classiest purlieu, the hotel has its eyes set on the vast Atlantic Ocean. The iconic seafront Hassan II Mosque makes for a leisurely downhill stroll, while Anfa Place shopping mall is 10 minutes away by car.
Four Seasons Casablanca
2x Deluxe Room (Connected)
- Breakfast included
Founded almost 1000 years ago, Marrakech beckons with an irresistible blend of ancient mystique and modern vibrancy. A sensory symphony unfolds in the historic medina, where narrow alleyways lead to Djemaa el-Fna, a UNESCO World Heritage site and pulsating heart of the city. Here, vibrant souks burst with the colors of handwoven textiles, aromatic spices, and masterfully crafted leather goods, creating an immersive marketplace experience.
Your driver and guide will pick you up for the easy drive to Marrakech from Casablanca, which are connected by a well-maintained highway.
Travel Time: about 3 hours
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Check in to your iconic suite at La Mamounia—the suite where a famous historical figure used to stay!—and make yourselves at home before heading out to explore the city.
Experience the energy and essence of the Marrakech street food scene 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 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. At the honey souk taste an array of delicious wild honeys, discuss their flavors and health-giving properties and find out why honey is so important in Islamic culture. Discover the world of spices and their uses in Moroccan cuisine.
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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
Churchill Suite
- Breakfast included
Visit Marrakech’s main historical attractions in style: by motorbike with sidecar. Hop on a tour of the Red City in the most unique way after designing your exact itinerary with your driver based on what you want to see. Wizz by the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, an ancient university, and a palace. Continue on to explore the souks by sidecar and get a unique perspective of the medina.
While this activity is kid-friendly, we promise that adults will love it too!
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La Mamounia
Churchill Suite
- Breakfast included
Experience Marrakech and its surrounding valleys, mountains, and villages 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 flight includes Moroccan welcome tea and coffee, wi-fi on board, breakfast in a caidal tent, and the delivery of a flight certificate with a name in Arabic.
Total duration of experience is 4.5 hours including 40 to 60 minutes of flight.
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Try your hand at Moroccan cooking with a private class in the famed Maison Arabe restaurant, one of the most renowned restaurants in the country. You'll work in the kitchen with a kitchen manager. The menu prepared will depend on your personal tastes and what's in season.
After your lesson, you'll be able to dine on the feast you've prepared. Enjoy!
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La Mamounia
Churchill Suite
- Breakfast included
Skoura is known for its many historical places as well as its natural attractions. Enjoy a visit in the palm grove and visit kasbah Amerhidil, 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.
Head out of Marrakech with your driver and guide and head through the mountains into the Skoura Valley. There will be pitstops along the way to break up the drive.
Travel Time: about 5 hours
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All of your meals are included at Dar Ahlam, and each meal promises to be an unforgettable experience. You'll dine somewhere new for each meal, but we won't say more. The surprise is part of the magic!
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Why we love it for you: The name Dar Ahlam translates to “house of dreams,” which feels appropriate since you’ll be pinching yourself as a reminder that you’re not in a fantasy. This traditional kasbah is more theater than mere accommodation, from the scenset of candlelit corridors and antique decor to the staff’s attention which is so seamless it could be choreographed. For the final act, be sure to catch the show-stopping sunset from the rooftop, ideally with a twilight-colored grenadine in hand to match.
Dar Ahlam
2-bedroom Pressoir Suite
- All meals and drinks included
After breakfast, you'll head off to the desert for a magical night under the stars. A campsite will be reserved for your family.
Head out for a drive into the dunes of the desert, making it to your private campground for a very special evening.
You can leave your luggage in your room and pack just a day bag for easy traveling.
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Dar Ahlam
Private Dar Ahlam Campground
- All meals included
After watching the sunrise over the sand dunes in complete solitude, head back to your retreat in the Skoura Valley for a final magical night.
Ride back in private transfer to Dar Ahlam in the Skoura Valley.
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Dar Ahlam
2-bedroom Pressoir Suite
- All meals and drinks included
This has surely been a trip to remember, and hopefully it's left you with the desire to come back and see what else Morocco has in store.
Wake up early this morning to head out to the Ouarzazate Airport to catch your flight to Casablanca.
Travel Time: about 40 minutes
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You'll need to book an afternoon flight from Casablanca to make sure you can catch your connection. If there are no options, please let us know to change the logistics.
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