Staying in only the more sophisticated and luxurious hotels that each place has to offer, you will travel from Marrakech to the coast visiting and staying in both Oualidia on its stunning lagoon and Essaouira with its famous Portugese built fortified medina. Then on to the famous hotel "La Gazelle d'or' in Taroudant, set in stunning gardens. A spectacular drive to Ouarzazate on the edge of the Sahara where you will be able to get a real feel for the South of Morocco. Back to Marrakech for a very luxurious night at the world famous hotel 'La Mamounia' where Winston Churchill often stayed.
* All itineraries are suggestions and can be adapted or modified
** Most hotels insist on minimum stays over the Christmas, New Year and Easter periods so some of the short overnight stays may not be possible at these times.
*** All itineraries include group A (small) self drive car which will be delivered to your hotel after your initial 2 or 3 nights in Marrakech. We can provide an English-speaking driver for the duration at £ 45 ?? per day and of course larger cars or 4 X 4 are also available at a supplement.
Day 1
Private car transfer from Marrakech airport to Hotel Les Deux Tours.
Day 2
Relax at Les Deux Tours, enjoy the gardens and pool or go for walk around the souks, historical sites and gardens of Marrakech (15 minute taxi ride into town).
Day 3
Drive to Oualidia (aprox 2 and a half hours drive). Walk on the beaches, eat great sea foods including oysters. Relax by the infinity pool of 'Hotel La Sultana'.
Day 4
Drive to Essaouira and the luxurious 'Heure Bleue Riad Hotel' (aprox 2 hours drive). Explore the small streets, the fishing port, the Thuya wood workshops and cafe life of this charming small fishing town.
Day 5
Drive to Taroudant along the coast, past Agadir and then inland. Arrive at 'Hotel La Gazelle d'or' in time for lunch by the pool. Relax, enjoy the lovely gardens and your pavillion room with fireplace. Evening meal dining at the hotel.
Day 6
Drive through stunning mountian scenery to Ouarzazate. Visit the kasbak of 'Ait Ben Haddou' and check into the 'Berber Palace Hotel' Ouarzazate's best hotel.
Day 7
Explore the surrounding area or relax.
Day 8
Drive to Marrakech and the world famous 'Hotel La Mamounia' for a very luxurious night. Dine in one of Marrakech's fine restaurants, perhaps enjoy the nightlife (Casino, night-clubs).
Day 9
Private car transfer to Marrakech airport for your flight home.
