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History Behind Closed Doors: Casablanca, Fes & High Atlas Mountains

Duration: 9 days

Countries: Morocco

Cities: Casablanca, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech

Valid Travel Dates: 1 August 2026 - 31 December 2026

From

$18,029per person

$36,057 total for 2

Trip Summary

Overview

Conceived as a private journey through Casablanca and High Atlas Mountains, this experience brings together the region's defining places with thoughtful pacing and personal access. The journey opens in Casablanca, where private access and expert insight set a considered pace. There is also time to enjoy a private visit to Fes' tanneries, marveling at the artisans' timeless craftsmanship. Privately guided exploration reveals Marrakech’s iconic souks, alive with colors and sounds, guided by a local insider. Travel onward through Fes and Marrakech toward High Atlas Mountains, where the character of the journey begins to shift. Carefully coordinated air arrangements connect above Agafay’s dunes by private helicopter for an unforgettable starlit desert dinner. The journey may also draw on an additional privately arranged experience: Cook with local chefs in the Atlas Mountains, savoring the flavors of Berber cuisine. This overview provides the foundation for a fully bespoke journey through Casablanca and High Atlas Mountains, with every detail refined around the traveler's interests, schedule and expectations.

Accommodations

  • Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca

    Casablanca

    Premier Suite, 1 nights

  • Riad Fes

    Fes

    Ambassador Suite, 2 nights

  • The Oberoi Marrakech

    Marrakech

    Royal Suite with Private Pool, 3 nights

  • Kasbah Tamadot

    High Atlas Mountains

    Riad Pool Suite, 2 nights

Inclusions

  • ✓All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
  • ✓A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver - your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable)
  • ✓Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
  • ✓A fully tailored journey with flexible dates and pacing, exceptional five-star and boutique stays, and experiences ranging from celebrated highlights to privileged local access—thoughtfully designed around your interests, whether marking a milestone or fulfilling a personal ambition."
  • ✓24/7 in-destination support from our local office
  • ✓One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers
  • ✓A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you
  • ✓A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule

Exclusions

  • ✗Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
  • ✗Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you’ve booked your tour
  • ✗Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
  • ✗Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
  • ✗Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you’d like to receive pricing from our Air Team
  • ✗Tips for services and experiences
  • ✗Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
  • ✗dditional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Casablanca

Your welcome package, including your full itinerary and any relevant documents or admission for your trip, will be waiting on arrival in destination.. For added comfort on arrival in Casablanca, your private assistant will meet you and escort you through customs and immigration, bypassing the queues entirely. A porter takes care of your luggage at baggage claim while your assistant stays with you, before walking you directly to your waiting driver and guide so your Morocco journey begins without a moment lost.. A private luxury vehicle driver and guide is yours for the day, available for transfers across the city, guided touring, or simply getting around on your own terms.

Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca (B) (Premier Suite)

Casablanca, Fes

Travel from Casablanca to Fes with your private driver and guide, with sightseeing stops at some of Morocco's most historically significant landmarks along the way. Your guide brings the stories behind each site to life, from Hassan II Mosque, one of the world's largest, to the Kasbah of the Oudaya and its Andalusian Gardens in Rabat. The route continues through Meknes, where Bab Mansour's elaborately decorated gateway and marble columns, taken from the nearby Roman city of Volubilis, offer a compelling glimpse into the city's imperial past, before arriving in Fes.

Accommodation: Riad Fes (B) (Ambassador Suite), Casablanca

Fes

Walk the souks of Fes with your private guide through workshops where crafts brought by Moorish emigrants from Andalusia have been handed down for generations. Leather tanners, ceramic artists, and silk weavers work as they have for centuries, with the open-air tannery and El Attarine spice souk among the standout stops. In the Nejjarine neighborhood, cedar scent drifts through the wood-working souks to a plaza where you watch fabric dyers steep wool and cotton in vivid pigments. Take some time to pick up a souvenir to take home before your driver returns you to your hotel.. For the day, your private driver and guide are on hand with a luxury vehicle, ready to take you across the city, out on your next tour, or wherever the day leads.. After the crowds clear, the Bou Inania Madrasa opens exclusively to you for an evening visit with your private guide. Built in the 14th century, the madrasa's intricate zellij tilework, hand-carved cedarwood, and quiet courtyard take on a different quality in the evening light. Your guide brings the history, spiritual symbolism, and architectural detail of one of Fes's most significant landmarks into focus without distraction.

Accommodation: Riad Fes (B) (Ambassador Suite)

Fes, Marrakech

Your private luxury vehicle is waiting for the transfer between your hotel and Fes-Saiss Airport, approximately 45 minutes.. Board your private charter for the 1-hour flight from Fes to Marrakech, with Morocco's varied landscape unfolding below as you head south toward the Atlas Mountains.. For the day, your private driver and guide are on hand with a luxury vehicle, ready to take you across the city, out on your next tour, or wherever the day leads.. Spend the day at your own pace at The Oberoi Marrakech. Yoga sessions overlook the property's water features, a guided run winds through olive groves and orchards, and tennis courts are available with private instruction. For something slower, pétanque under ancient olive trees or a cooking class exploring Moroccan cuisine round out the options.. Dine this evening at Tamimt, The Oberoi Marrakech's signature restaurant, where Mediterranean, Indian, and international dishes are crafted from produce grown in the property's organic garden. Choose between the indoor gourmet show kitchen or the al fresco terrace with views toward the Atlas Mountains. Your Destination Expert will secure your table at the time of booking.

Accommodation: The Oberoi Marrakech (B) (Royal Suite with Private Pool), Fes

Marrakech

Explore Marrakech's historic core with a private guide across monuments spanning nearly a thousand years. The 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque anchors the skyline, followed by El-Bahia Palace, built over seven years with a tiled courtyard and garden rooted in Andalusian and Moorish tradition. The Saadian Tombs follow, reached through a narrow passage to an enclosed garden and two mausoleums housing more than 100 mosaic-decorated tombs. Madrasa Ben Youssef, a 14th-century theological college and the largest of its kind in the Maghreb, closes the day before a private transfer returns you to your hotel.. For the day, your private driver and guide are on hand with a luxury vehicle, ready to take you across the city, out on your next tour, or wherever the day leads.. A reservation has been arranged at Les Trois Saveurs within La Maison Arabe, one of Marrakech's most enduring dining addresses since 1946. Three renowned chefs bring French, Moroccan, and Asian influences together in a menu served indoors or on the terrace overlooking the pool and gardens, accompanied by live Arab-Andalusian music. Your Destination Expert will secure your table at the time of booking.. The Oberoi Marrakech's spa sits within the property's olive and citrus groves, with private therapy suites looking out over the gardens. Treatments include bespoke massages, body scrubs, and the signature hammam ritual, a centuries-old cleansing process drawing on traditional Moroccan practice. A reservation for your selected treatment can be arranged on your behalf ahead of arrival.

Accommodation: The Oberoi Marrakech (B) (Royal Suite with Private Pool)

Marrakech

Acquired by French painter Jacques Majorelle in 1922 and later by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980, the Jardin Majorelle is among Marrakech's most distinctive spaces. Your private guide leads you through curated plantings of cacti, palms, and rare species set around pools and fountains, then on to the Menara Gardens and its 12th-century pool edged by olive trees and a restored Saadian pavilion. The Yves Saint Laurent Museum follows before the day closes at the Palmery Museum and its sculpture collection.. For the day, your private driver and guide are on hand with a luxury vehicle, ready to take you across the city, out on your next tour, or wherever the day leads.. A private helicopter lifts you from the hotel helipad and sets course for the Agafay Desert, landing in open terrain as the lights of Marrakech fall away behind you. Ahead, a nomad tent furnished with Berber textiles and lanterns waits in the quiet of the desert, where a private chef serves a Moroccan-inspired dinner beneath a wide open sky. The same helicopter carries you back to your hotel as the night closes.

Accommodation: The Oberoi Marrakech (B) (Royal Suite with Private Pool)

Marrakech, High Atlas Mountains

Enjoy a private transfer onboard a luxury vehicle between Marrakech and the High Atlas Mountain region. The approximate travel time is 1 hour.. Join the resident chefs at Kasbah Tamadot for a hands-on cooking session working through a 3-course Moroccan menu. The session runs approximately 3 hours, ending with a sit-down meal at Kanoun restaurant, named after the traditional Berber bread oven, with indoor dining or outdoor terrace seating depending on the day. A well-curated wine list is available to accompany the meal.

Accommodation: Kasbah Tamadot (B) (Riad Pool Suite), Marrakech

High Atlas Mountains

Set high in the Atlas Mountains, Kasbah Tamadot invites a slower pace. Spend time in the gardens learning about local Berber traditions, unwind with a spa treatment or hammam session, or take to the mountains on foot or by bike. The pool, tennis courts, and property grounds are available throughout your stay.

Accommodation: Kasbah Tamadot (B) (Riad Pool Suite), High Atlas Mountains

High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech

Enjoy a private transfer onboard a luxury vehicle between Marrakech and the High Atlas Mountain region. The approximate travel time is 1 hour.. Before your departure from Marrakech, a dedicated fast-track service moves you through check-in, customs, and immigration via priority channels, before bringing you to a VIP lounge with drinks and comfortable seating while you wait. A staff member then accompanies you directly to your boarding gate, bringing your journey to a close as smoothly as it began.

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