Morocco by Taste: Souks, Spice and Sea
Savor Morocco through its kitchens, markets, and vineyards on a culinary journey from Tangier to Marrakech. Explore Rabat’s kasbahs and Meknes’ imperial charm, taste street food in bustling medinas, sip vintages at a vineyard estate, and cook with local chefs in historic riads. Handpicked properties elevate each meal, while your Destination Expert curates exclusive encounters.
- Duration
- 12 days, 11 nights
- Route
- Casablanca · Rabat · Tangier · Meknes · Fes
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $7,420 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Taste Tangier’s street food on a guided walk through hidden stalls and lively markets.
- Stay at a Moroccan winery estate, savoring vintages paired with chef-driven menus.
- Join a private cooking class in Fes, sourcing ingredients in the medina’s spice souks.
- Discover Marrakech’s icons with your guide, and enjoy courtyard dining with refined flavors.
- Enjoy curated stays celebrated for culinary excellence, chosen by your Destination Expert.
Every day, already yours.
The Adventure Begins
Your welcome package, including your full itinerary and any relevant documents or admission for your trip, will be waiting on arrival in destination.
- Morocco Welcome Package
- Airport Meet & Greet
- Casablanca to Rabat (1.5 hrs) - Private Transfer
- Rabat’s Historic Fortresses and Bustling Bazaars (3-4 hrs) - Private
- Rabat Evenings: Oudaya Kasbah & Tea at Cafe Maure (4.5 hrs) - Private Tour
A Change of Scenery
Travel today between Rabat and Tangier in a private vehicle with an English speaking driver and guide. Approximate travel time is three hours and 30 minutes.
- Rabat to Tangier (3.5 hrs) - Private Transfer
- Tales of Tangier (6 hrs) - Private
- Dining at Fairmont Tazi Palace
Tastes and Traditions
Embark on a flavorful journey through the bustling streets of Tangier with a Cultural Street Food Tour led by a passionate local guide. As you weave through lively markets and hidden corners, discover the city’s most beloved food stalls and taste a mouthwatering array of Moroccan specialties, from savory briouats and spiced kefta to fragrant tagine and the honeyed sweetness of chebakia .
- Private Guide
- Moroccan Flavors: A Cultural Street Food Experience (2.5 - 3 hrs) - Private Tour
Strolling the Magical Streets
Meet your English-speaking driver for a transfer from Tangier to Meknes. The approximate travel time is 4 hours.
- Tangier to Meknes (4 hr) - Private Transfer
- Dining at Chateau Roslane
Here we Go!
Meet your English-speaking driver for a transfer from Meknes to Fes. The approximate travel time is 1 hour.
- Meknes to Fes (1 hr) - Private Transfer
- Taste of Fes: Evening Juice Crawl (with Local Treats, 2-3 hrs) - Private Tour
A Town Frozen in Time
Step back in time to the Middle Ages with a visit to Fes el Bali, the world's largest and oldest living medieval medina, and the cultural heart of Morocco. Wander through its maze of 9,000 narrow lanes, alleys, and souks that form the city’s historic core. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was once a renowned hub of learning.
- Private Guide
- Essence of Fes (6-8 hrs) - Private
- Dining at Riad Fes
City Streets and Tasty Treats
Discover why Moroccan cuisine is celebrated as one of the finest in the world. In this private, hands-on cooking workshop, you’ll be guided by a professional chef in a meticulously restored palace within the walls of the Medina. Begin your journey with a visit to the vibrant souk (market), where you'll shop for and taste fresh local ingredients.
- Private Guide
- Palais Amani Private Cooking Workshop with Souk Visit (4 hrs)
- Evening Tea & Pastries at Rooftop Cafe (2 hrs)
A Dazzling Drive
Travel comfortably and efficiently from Fes to Marrakech with a private transfer along the highway. This direct route offers a quicker journey, allowing you to relax in a private vehicle while avoiding the longer mountain roads.
- Fes to Marrakech (6.5 hrs) - Private Transfer
- Hammam Reservation at Villa des Orangers
Explore with an Expert
The sweeping and dynamic history of Marrakech - an imperial capital in centuries past - is best appreciated with the help of a private guide. Today, begin your tour of the Ochre City with a visit to the Koutoubia Mosque. Constructed in the 12th century, it’s known for its a beautiful minaret which can be seen from nearly every approach to the city due to a long-standing ordinance that forbids any other building in the old city to rise above the height of...
- Private Guide
- Marvels of Marrakech (6-8 hrs) - Private
- Dining at Villa des Orangers
Breathe the Mountain Air
Today, set out with your guide and driver to explore the High Atlas Mountains, accenting the experience with lunch at Kasbah Tamadot, an incredible oasis-like resort. On the way, you'll make brief stops at the Berber villages of Tahanoute and Asni before arriving at Tamadot. The Kasbah Tamadot is located on the outskirts of Asni, a small Berber village where the road branches off to Imlil and the Toubkal Massif.
- Private Guide
- High Atlas Mountains Discovery (with Lunch at Kasbah Tamadot, 6-8 hrs) - Private
Desert Sunsets
Located just a short 45-minute drive from the Red City in the heart of the Agafay Desert, the White Camel Lodge is set on the edge of a quiet panoramic base overlooking rolling hills, magnificent canyons, and the flickering lights of Marrakech. Here you will experience the serenity and authenticity you have been craving for so long.
- Private Guide
- Evening in the Agafay Desert (with Dinner) - Private Tour
Bon Voyage
A private vehicle with English speaking driver will provide a transfer between Marrakech and Casablanca. The approximate travel time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Marrakech to Casablanca (3 hrs) - Private Transfer
Where you will wake up.
Sofitel Rabat Jardin Des Roses
The Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses hotel occupies a majestic position in the heart of the capital city Rabat, close to the Royal Palace and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Completely renovated, its contemporary design blends with the best in Moroccan architecture. This 5-star luxury hotel is set amongst a 17-acre garden.
Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier
Perched high above Tangier’s medina, Fairmont Tazi Palace exudes timeless elegance, capturing the essence of the city’s rich history and allure. Originally built in the 1920s, this magnificent retreat has been meticulously restored, with 133 rooms, suites, and penthouses that showcase exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship...
Chateau Roslane
Chateau Roslane is home to an intimate hotel surrounded by luxuriant gardens, where contemporary elegance meets the grace of Spanish-Moorish architecture. Bright and spacious, the rooms and suites are adorned with noble materials, creating interiors that exude refinement and serenity.
Riad Fes
Riad Fes is located in the heart of the ancient city of Fes. It has succeeded in combining refinement with inspiration and invites you to relax and enjoy your stay in a serene atmosphere.
Villa Des Orangers
Part of Relais & Chateaux, Villa Des Orangers is one of the top places to stay in Marrakech. The moment you set your bags down you know you are in for a real treat.