Are you able to step right into a tapestry of vibrant spices, bustling markets, and historical wonders? Be part of me and Expertise Morocco June 15 – 24, 2024 for an enchanting luxurious journey and vegan journey to the African nation.
You’ll lose your self within the winding labyrinths of Marrakech’s medinas, meet locals whereas searching for handcrafted treasures, sip mint tea, discover the traditional historical past of cities with personal guides, be awestruck by beautiful sunsets, feast on superb vegan choices of Moroccan meals, take pleasure in five-star luxurious lodging and a lot extra.
This isn’t simply a visit with me, it’s an immersion right into a tapestry of tradition that may contact your entire senses and go away an enduring imprint in your coronary heart with vegan vacationers (however non-vegans are welcome, too!). So, pack your baggage and let’s go!
Vegan Morocco itinerary at-a-glance
Start your journey in Morocco’s bustling metropolis Casablanca, the place you’ll be picked up from the airport and pushed to Rabat, the Kingdom’s Capital, for an in a single day. Then, you’ll proceed on to the traditional metropolis of Fes, the place you’ll uncover centuries-old traditions and immerse your self within the vigorous markets and a singular appeal for 3 memorable nights. Afterward, make your method to the enchanting Marrakech, the place you’ll have three pleasant nights to discover a mix of historic and trendy neighborhoods within the Ochre Metropolis.
The journey wraps up removed from the main cities, with a journey to the Atlas Mountains, providing an exquisite likelihood to expertise the Berber life-style and unwind for a few tranquil days earlier than bidding farewell to Morocco. All through your Moroccan vacation, you’ll have native tour guides with insider information, get pleasure from native meals (all vegan meals) and native merchandise, and meet native folks.
Day One // June 15 – Arrival to Casablanca
Upon touchdown on the Casablanca airport, you’ll have VIP Quick Monitor service to whisk you thru the customs course of. Then, you’ll meet your Expertise Morocco information to take you through personal automobile to Rabat, the historic capital of Morocco. After checking in to the lodge, you’ll have time to clean up earlier than becoming a member of the group for a welcome dinner on the lodge with flavorful vegan dishes.
Approx. Driving time: ~ 1.5 hours // Meals: Dinner // In a single day: Fairmont La Marina Rabat*
Day Two // June 16 – Meknes and Fes
After an early breakfast, you’ll discover the town’s key sights earlier than heading out to Meknes, en path to Fes. You’ll get pleasure from a vegan lunch at an area winery that features a tour of the property, wine tasting and scrumptious dishes made with contemporary merchandise. Right here, you’ll pattern the well-known Moroccan vin gris (grey wine), alongside a wide array of wines. Then, it’s on to Fes. After arriving in later afternoon, you’ll examine in to the lodge after which have dinner there.
Approx. Driving time: ~ 4 hours // Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner // In a single day: Resort Sahrai*
Day Three // June 17 – Historic Fes
After breakfast, you’ll depart for a jam-packed day of touring along with your information! Based in 781AD, Fes is now thought-about the world’s largest car-free city zone. As you discover the alleyways, you’ll even have the possibility to take a look at an area pharmacy with its mysterious canisters of roots, flowers and powders.
Following the tour, when you’re hungry you may seize lunch by yourself account (undoubtedly strive Moroccan salads when you’re right here!), after which it’s off for extra of Fes! You’ll go to the medina’s Jewish quarter, the Medersas. As well as, you’ll additionally cease by the world’s oldest and longest working studying establishment, the College of Al Quaraouiyine, based in 859AD. In late afternoon, you’ll go on a vegan meals tour of Fes, the place you’ll go to totally different meals souks permitting the possibility to strive conventional Moroccan road meals together with spicy potato muffins, soups, olives and extra from meals distributors. You’ll examine conventional cooking strategies by visiting a furnace the place the water for the communal bathtub home ‘hammam’ can also be heated, and a 400 12 months previous ‘furan’ or communal oven and bakery. After concluding your day’s go to, take the remainder of the night at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast // In a single day: Resort Sahrai*
Day 4 // June 18 – Cooking and Tradition in Fes
After breakfast, it’s time to learn to cook dinner Moroccan delicacies. The customized vegan tagine cooking class is a pleasant fusion of tradition and delicacies. Your day commences with a rendezvous on the bustling souk, the place you’ll immerse your self within the vibrant ambiance, handpicking the freshest produce and fragrant spices alongside a educated information at native markets. After gathering elements, retreat to a quaint, personal kitchen for an intimate cooking session, guided by a talented native Dada. You’ll be taught the intricacies of crafting Morocco’s iconic tagine, tailor-made to plant-based preferences, and savor the fruits of your labor with a luxurious lunch amid good firm.
After lunch, you have got the afternoon at your leisure to discover. Then, because the solar units, you’ll take pleasure in a dinner expertise at l’Amandier, an esteemed restaurant famend for its refined ambiance and modern vegan fare, culminating your day with an unforgettable feast for the senses.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (as a part of the cooking class), Dinner // In a single day: Resort Sahrai*
Day 5 // June 19 – The Ochre Metropolis
Following breakfast, it’s time for the subsequent vacation spot: the Ochre Metropolis of Marrakech. You’ll be taken through personal automobile to Marrakech. Now we have organized lunch bins with the lodge so that you can convey alongside in your drive to Marrakech. You’ll arrive within the early night to Marrakech and luxuriate in dinner on the property.
Approx. Driving time: ~ 6 hours // Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner // In a single day: Villa des Orangers*
Day Six // June 20 – Historic Marrakech
After breakfast at your lodge, head out for one more magical day of sightseeing in Marrakech! Go to the Koutoubia Mosque (the long-lasting sight of Marrakech), the Bahia Palace (a surprising instance of conventional Moroccan structure), the Saadian tombs (an ornate resting place) and Dar El Bacha (a historic palace identified for its beautiful Moroccan structure and cultural significance). Afterwards, head to the medina for lunch (incl.), adopted by afternoon visits of the medina and the souks. Delve into the myriad pathways of the Souk, which refers back to the markets. The markets of Marrakech are positioned in a serpentine set of alleyways which your professional information will lead you thru. You’ll see the totally different sections, together with the stalls the place contemporary produce, baked items, spices, and herbs are bought.
Within the night, go to the well-known Djemaa el Fna sq., which turns into particularly vigorous at evening. Browse the stalls the place juice distributors promote fruit juice of each taste conceivable, and wander amongst the meals stalls serving steaming tagines and extra. Dinner tonight is at your leisure (not incl.)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch // In a single day: Villa des Orangers*
Day Seven // June 21 – Trendy Marrakech
After breakfast, head to the beautiful Majorelle Gardens for a self-guided go to. International style icon Yves Saint Laurent made his second dwelling in Marrakech for a lot of a long time, and his imaginative and prescient drove each element behind the luxurious Gardens, accompanied by a small however must-see Berber Museum. Nextdoor, the Yves Saint-Laurent Museum honors the style icon’s love of Marrakech and builds upon the collections housed on the Majorelle Gardens.
After taking in the great thing about the gardens and museums, savor a day of rest and culinary delights in Marrakech. Begin with a satisfying lunch at Plus 61 (incl.), mixing worldwide flavors with Moroccan appeal. Then, get pleasure from free time all afternoon, permitting you to rearrange your personal Hammam and spa remedies at your property (not incl.). Cap off your day with a bunch dinner at Kabana Rooftop, indulging in beautiful delicacies in opposition to the backdrop of Marrakech’s skyline.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner // In a single day: Villa des Orangers
Day Eight // June 22 – Baking and the Atlas Mountains
Following breakfast, be taught the artwork of crafting conventional Moroccon breads alongside native ladies with a particular class on the Amal Affiliation, an NGO devoted to empowering ladies in Marrakech. Right here, you’ll achieve perception into their tradition and group initiatives. Afterward, journey to the serene landscapes of the Atlas Mountains in Ouirgane, the place the tranquil ambiance of Olinto awaits. Take pleasure in a pleasant lunch on the property (incl.), savoring the contemporary flavors of the area amidst the serene environment. Spend the afternoon at leisure, immersing your self within the pure magnificence surrounding the property, whether or not it’s strolling via lush gardens or just basking within the peaceable ambiance. Enjoyment of a dinner on the property (incl.) savoring delectable delicacies infused with native flavors, an ideal fruits to a day full of enriching experiences and breathtaking surroundings.
Approx. Driving time: ~ 1.5 hours // Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner // In a single day: Olinto*
Day 9 // June 23 – The Excessive Atlas Mountains
This present day marks your introduction to a really totally different element of Moroccan tradition: the Berber lifestyle within the Excessive Atlas Mountains. After breakfast, you’ll meet our professional mountain information who will accompany you all through your day. The everyday route is a 3-hour average issue climb into the Atlas Mountains. Right here, you’ll see phenomenal landscapes and be taught all concerning the native tradition, historical past, and fauna / flora. The payoff to the hike comes while you quiet down on the terrace of an area dwelling, the place heat mint tea and beautiful views of Mt Toubkal await. The lunch break at a Berber restaurant (incl.) leaves loads of time to admire the view. Return to the consolation of your property, the place a well-deserved dinner awaits (incl.), serving as the proper conclusion to a day full of journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner // In a single day: Olinto*
Be aware: We are able to simply modify the hike to as an alternative be a leisurely guided stroll via native Berber villages. You’ll have time to buy from native artisan cooperatives and admire the Berber lifestyle. Irrespective of when you desire to do the longer hike or only a brief stroll, today will likely be an unbelievable likelihood to study a singular side of Moroccan tradition
Day Ten // June 24 – Returning House
After breakfast, take a look at of your lodge and head through personal transport to Marrakech Airport in your departure flight.
Approx. Driving time: ~ 1.5 hours // Meals: Breakfast
*Or related 5-star luxurious lodging
Please be aware
Our tour serves solely vegan meals and we take satisfaction in providing it. Nevertheless, it’s essential to remember the fact that most Moroccans don’t undertake a vegan life-style. Throughout your keep, it’s possible you’ll come throughout conditions the place animals are concerned in routine every day actions and extra. Our dedication is to ship a journey expertise that’s characterised by compassion and mindfulness. This features a honest acknowledgment of the native tradition and practices, even when they might differ from vegan rules. We encourage understanding and respect for the cultural context, whereas nonetheless guaranteeing a vegan-friendly journey for our individuals. The journey is open to everybody — you aren’t required to be vegan to hitch us.
Who ought to come on this journey?
Anybody with a need to be round a bunch of people that need to discover Morocco. The lifestyle within the nation will not be just like the USA. Due to this fact, it’s essential that vacationers go to with an open-mind and perceive that the tradition and life-style will not be the identical. You’ll probably see animals getting used to cart items and in markets, in addition to leather-based items. As well as, it’s essential that anybody becoming a member of this journey is open-minded, affected person and understanding. Not everybody on the journey could also be vegan. Nevertheless, we do ask that whereas with the group, no animal merchandise are consumed. Please be courteous of those that have totally different view factors. It is a group of strangers touring collectively who will develop into buddies — keep in mind kindness is essential. And so is journey insurance coverage. We suggest World Nomads.
Pricing
Double Occupancy – $7,300 per particular person (not inc. worldwide flights)
Single Occupancy – $9,942 per particular person (not inc. worldwide flights)
Cancellation coverage
➔ Cancellation greater than 60 days earlier than arrival: Refund 70% of the journey price (forfeit 30% of journey price)
➔ Cancellation between 60-15 days earlier than arrival: Refund 50% (forfeit 50% of journey price)
➔ Cancellation lower than 15 days earlier than arrival: No refund (forfeit 100% of the journey price)
