Morocco holidays

Who are Morocco holidays best for ?

Families with children in tow will discover that a trip to Morocco comes with a bounty of benefits: quick flights; a short time difference and endless adventures on offer that will thrill little minds from camel rides to sleeping under the stars in nomadic camps. Couples and newlyweds, too, will find Morocco a dream destination for a romantic weekend getaway. Pick a princely palace or riad in Marrakech or Fes, steam away in the Hammam and let healing hands soothe in the spas. Friends travelling together to Morocco will adore a riad stay and food lovers will fall hard for the taste of tagines and the chance to take part in a flavourful cooking class where you'll head out into the souks with a guide, haggle for ingredients and whip up a wonderful feast together. Speaking of haggling, bargain hunters will enjoy the challenge of hunting out the best deals in the souks of Marrakech, Fez and Essaouira where handcrafts adorn every surface, threading together a long and rich history of ancestral tradition.

What can you find in Morocco that you can’t find elsewhere ?

Morocco holidays immerse you in a kaleidoscope of cultures - Jewish, Arab, Berber and Christian – each with their own lifestyles, dress and delicious cuisines. The landscapes, too, are wonderfully varied. Three different mountains ripple across Morocco (the High, Middle and Anti Atlas), two different oceans crash on the shore (the Atlantic Coast and the Mediterranean), and at the edges are a world of sand and stone in the deserts. Stashed across these diverse landscapes you'll discover a wealth of wonderful accommodation to hunker down in, from blissful boutiques to gorgeous riads and old-world Kasbahs.

What are the best ways to discover Morocco ?

Organise a scenic weekend away in Marrakech, Fes, Essaouira or Tangiers and dip your toes in the country's exotic culture. Head to Marrakech for the ultimate introduction to Morocco and combine with a hit of nature for the ultimate getaway from a 4x4 adventure in southern Morocco and sleeping beneath the stars at a nomadic camp, to blending it with a beach getaway in easy breezy Essaouira. Marry a stay in a riad in Marrakech or Fez with a 3-4-day hike in the mountains or, for a chance to soak up the splendour of all the Imperial Cities, stay a little longer and book a car for a week to travel far and wide at your own pace.

Unique experiences in Morocco

- Sleep beneath the stars of the Sahara Desert.
- Sip mint tea on an Andalusian roof terrace in the north.
- Stay in a luxury riad and laze under the shade of fig and orange trees in between refreshing dips in the pool, safely tucked away from the hubbub of the city outside.
- Feast on grilled sardines on a beach in Tangier.
- Hike the mountains in Imlil and discover the off-the-beaten-track paths in the Bougmez Valley.

Marrakech

The obvious starting point on any luxury Moroccan holiday is the magical city of Marrakech, where life revolves around the Djemaa el-Fna square with its fire-eaters and snake charmers mesmerising crowds of onlookers, locals and tourists alike. The souq here is world famous, and we recommend bringing a spare case to pack the inevitable carpet purchase. This is also the city to enjoy a stay in a riad, one of the intimate oases within the walls of the ancient medina old town, and often hidden away down side alleys. We know the best of the riads, and also the finest restaurants in this fantastic city.

Atlas Mountains

The snow-capped Atlas Mountains are the backdrop to Marrakech, and a stay in one of the stylish kasbahs in the mountains is the perfect combination with the hubbub of the city. We highly recommend taking the time to do some walking in the mountains, taking in the starkly beautiful scenery and seeing Berber life as it has gone on for centuries.

Ouarzazate and the Southern Desert

Beyond the mountains there is another spectacular ecosystem to explore in the shape of some of the finest desert scenery in close proximity to the UK. We know the best luxury lodge to stay in, and can arrange the ultimate glamping trip in the shadow of the dunes of the Southern Desert.

Essaouira & the Coast

Elsewhere, Original Travel luxury holiday favourites include the largely unspoilt Atlantic coastline and the picturesque port of Essaouira with its wide and windswept beach that is the perfect place to kite surf.

The Imperial Cities of Fez, Rabat & Meknes

Further north the other Imperial Cities (Marrakech is the fourth) of Fez, Rabat and Meknes, all of which have been at one time or other the capital of Morocco, have a wealth of gardens, palaces and mazes of medieval streets and souqs to explore while enjoying your luxury Moroccan holiday.