MOROCCO! Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains
April 21 – 27
Morocco piques the imagination with images of Berber tribes people, mud- walled kasbahs, vibrant souks and startling colors. This gorgeous and dynamic country lives up to its exotic profile, while being a wonderfully easy place to get to and to visit. Marrakech – known as the Jewel of the South – sits in ochre and salmon pink splendor at the foot of the stunning snow capped Atlas Mountains – a gorgeous and beguiling place to spend time! Our trip is a synthesis of this Berber heartland of the country – combining both Marrakech and a grand finale at Kasbah du Toubkal, a fabulous eco-lodge and mountain retreat. The Kasbah is perched at the base of the high Atlas Mountains in a valley where cherries, walnuts and apples are grown, surrounded by Berber villages and breath-taking views. A perfect and diverse trip for enthusiasts of every stripe – from arts, to cuisine, to verdant valleys and majestic mountains....much to savor and enjoy. Rooms double occupancy, private baths at the beautiful Riad El Fenn in Marrakech – a boutique riad whose wonderful location is also just steps from the medina – and the Kasbah du Toubkal.
• Maximum Group Size 8 people • Accommodations, Meals (as noted in General Information), Excursions, Private Guides, Ground Transportation: $2465
HIGHLIGHTS
- Marrakech is a photographer's nirvana – any meander includes a rainbow of peoples, colorful souks, stunning palaces, an occasional donkey and snake charmers!
- Enjoy the beauty of the Majorelle Garden,Yves Saint Laurent's stunning botanical project, accented by wonderful architecture and a great small café.
- Moroccan cuisine is truly fabulous – we'll take a lively cooking class ...a wonderful cultural experience for cooks and non-cooks!
- Special talk on Moroccan rugs from a local expert
- Grand finale at Kasbah du Toubkal – a sustainably run historic hilltop Kas- bah with 360 degree views of the tiny Berber villages dotting the dramatic high Atlas Mountain
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