Morocco Horse Riding, Cooking And Spa Retreat

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Morocco’s millennial history and exceptional cultural and natural diversity are what this wellness tour is all about.  It is active physically, rewarding culturally, enticing naturally and at the same time healthy for all ages of travelers. Rural and natural life in Morocco is yet to be discovered in many regions so we have customized this adventure trip to m...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • We open to opportunities for travelers to immerse in the culture by visiting highly regarded sacred places throughout this wellness tour of Morocco, like an overnight.
    • Visit to Moulay Idriss were prohibited to non-Muslims until 2005
    • Experience a homestay with a charming local family
    • Spontaneous opportunity can be created right on the spot when often you are invited to a traditional organic cooking demonstration by the ladies of the house.
    • Enact a glorious medieval era still in full function today in the Medina of Fes.
    • Enjoy walking cobbled stone small streets of the medina with best of local guides to show you the way and help you explore the marvels of this labyrinth while others are completely lost or visit the strict minimum.
    • Encounter a place called Rabat (Gathering place) a collage of history and architectural remnants from the Phoenician era to most of Art Deco.
    • Literally Enjoy visiting the Citadel of Oudaya fortified citadel and its botanical gardens, a lovely place to relax and sip a mint tea at the Arab Café.
    • Walk and hike the footpaths like Berber shepherds do in the Atlas Mountains and enjoy breathtaking landscapes in the cathedral of nature. Stop at hot springs spa, or medieval Moorish hammam or simply sip mint tea from a rooftop of the Medina of Fez like a Moroccan. Feast on a country organic Couscous as it could be cooked right in before your eyes.

What's this trip about?

    Morocco’s millennial history and exceptional cultural and natural diversity are what this wellness tour is all about.  It is active physically, rewarding culturally, enticing naturally and at the same time healthy for all ages of travelers. Rural and natural life in Morocco is yet to be discovered in many regions so we have customized this adventure trip to meet all the needs of an active traveler who is seeking to discover deep layers of Moroccan history and culture yet enjoy a cooking class in a family kitchen and a wellness spa in natural hot springs of Moulay Yacoub. The Middle Atlas Mountains and Rif Ridges, villages off the beaten track of mass tourism, authenticity of Moroccan culinary with natural spas and local eateries are what our tours are about, learning, sharing and discovering is what on the palette of this journey you are about to embark on. Join us for this 2019 beautiful active journey and we will show you the reality of touring Morocco.  You are guaranteed an experience at multi-levels of joy to treasure for a lifetime.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCasablanca
End CityCasablanca

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Morocco

Attractions

  • Casablanca
  • Fez

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Six night accommodation in great riads and guesthouses
    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
    • Land transportation in chauffeured 4wd vehicles
    • Cooking classes in a riad with a moroccan chef
    • Moulay yacoub spa and traditional hammam in fes
    • Services of english-speaking guides & tour leader
    • Entrance fees to monuments and museums
    • Hotel tax and service charges

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive at casablanca airport – historic tour of rabat – volubilis

Once you land at the Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca, your guide will meet you at your arrival gate to take you immediately to check-in to your hotel in Rabat. This is a wonderful short drive of about 45 miles through the lush farms and exotic plants leading from Casa...

Day 2: Travel to fez visiting meknes, volubilis and moulay idris

Morning will be devoted to a historical walking tour of Moulay Idriss with your local guide, then hiking in the Mount Zerhoune old footpaths exploring Sufi Retreat places in ancient Olive groves.  Visit the ancient Roman Ruins, The holy caves then continue walking alo...

Day 3: Moulay yacoub – tghat valley – mount zalagh

After breakfast we will walk and ride horses down the Tghat Valley crossing wheat fields and lushly terraced plots all the way to Mount Zalagh where we will take a climb to Sidi Ahmed Bernoussi Mausoleum where we will be received by Jajouka musicians. We will spread B...

Day 4: Walking tour of fez with your guide

Full day will be devoted to your historical walking tour of the Medina of Fez.  Undeniably fascinating, Fez stimulates the senses with its haunting yet beautiful sounds, visual splendor, and evocative smells. The most ancient of the imperial capitals and the most comp...

Day 5: Travel fez through the rif mountains to chefchaouen

Travel the back roads to Chefchaouen exploring vistas and landscapes unique to the Rif Mountains North of Morocco. Chefchaouen is one of the best white towns in the Mediterranean, a Moorish emblem of purity and sophistication.  Your local guide will take you around it...

Day 6: Guided visit of chefchaouen – travel to rabat

Your local guide will meet you in the morning at the lobby of your hotel to take you walking visit of historic Chefchaouen. Then continue on to Rabat where a lunch will be cooked for you at a ranch.  An opportunity is given to those who like to ride horses to explore ...

Day 7: Drive to casablanca airport

You will take you to Casablanca airport to connect for your flight back home.  Assist you with checking and bid you goodbye.  Thank you for visiting Morocco and share with us this wonderful wellness journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,245
Price per day$178
Last Updated: 2/7/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Hassan

Apr 2020

once in a lifetime experience

This is definitely an experience everyone should have at least once in their lifetime ‪#Morocco Camel Trekking‬ is considered as a common tourist activity which has ...

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BOUTGAYOUT

Apr 2020

unforgettable trips

(Translated by Google) The seriousness of the collectives, and the professionalism of the elite Guides, is the primordial niche of a box, so young. A jewel of Morocc...

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Farah

Apr 2020

one of the most organized, professional holidays I've ever had

This was by far one of the most organized, professional holidays I've ever had — just generally an amazing time in a country as beautiful as Morocco. From the start,...

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Accommodation

,Fez: hotel palais medina, three nights Volubilis: Zerhoun guesthouse, one night Chefchaouen: Maison d’hotes akchour, one night Rabat: Menzah ranch, one night
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