Morocco in Classic Style
3 centre Morocco holiday
Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Essaouira
3 centre Morocco holiday
Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Essaouira
3 centre Morocco holiday
Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Essaouira
See the top highlights of Morocco and immerse yourself in its irresistible diversity on this classic holiday, which takes in the vibrant capital Marrakech and the beautiful and tranquil Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains, before heading to Essaouira for a few breezy days on the coast. Along the way, stay in our favourite hotels, including a riad on the doorstep of the souks in Marrakech, a kasbah in the mountains and a villa by the sea.
Why you'll love this trip
3 different hotels
Riad Anika Marrakech
This boutique luxury riad is in the heart of Marrakech, with Jemaa el Fna and the souks on the doorstep – yet it’s a tranquil oasis amidst the hustle and bustle, with just 12 beautiful rooms to retreat to, and a pretty roof terrace overlooking the city and the Atlas Mountains.
Kasbah Bab Ourika Atlas Mountains
Nestled in a spectacular setting in the Ourika Valley in the heart of the Atlas Mountains, with panoramic mountain vistas and traditional Berber influences from the architecture to the food, Kasbah Bab Ourika is a quintessential Moroccan escape.
Villa Maroc Essaouira
This elegant seaside oasis is one of our favourite places to stay in Essaouira. Originally a surfer hangout, these days it’s a tranquil haven of whitewashed walls and splashes of blue, with exemplary service and panoramic coastal views, while also being near to everything Essaouira has to offer, including the UNESCO-listed medina, brimming with shops, restaurants and markets.
The Wellbeing Difference
Spas, Gastronomy, Culture
Marrakech - Riad Dar Anika 2 nights
Marrakech, with its colourful souks, traditional architecture and beautiful gardens, surrounded by the Atlas Mountains and the desert, is the perfect introduction to Morocco. Sample delicious freshly-made snacks in the main square and hub of the city, Jemaa al Fna, before venturing into the souks fringing its edge, whose stalls are piled high with everything from tagines and spices to carpets, wooden carvings of animals and intricate jewellery, in every colour and style.
Stay at Riad dar Anika, a boutique riad right in the heart of the medina – perfect for shopping and exploring in the heart of Marrakech. Relax on the roof terrace with a refreshing cocktail, looking out over the city and the mountains beyond.
Ourika Valley, Atlas Mountains - Kasbah Bab Ourika 2 nights
From Marrakech,you will be whisked away to the Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains, less than an hour from the centre of Marrakech, yet a world away from city life. Here, in a dramatic setting, Kasbah Bab Ourika makes the perfect hideaway from which to explore Berber villages and markets, trek into the mountains with a picnic lunch and relax by the pool, while enjoying postcard-perfect sunsets and delicious cuisine beneath starry night skies.
Inspired by traditional Berber style, the interiors of Kasbah Bab Ourika feature natural earth colours and stone fireplaces to cosy up to on cooler evenings, while your private terrace has panoramic views over the olive groves, fragrant orange and lemon trees, the river and the snow-capped mountains.
Essaouira - Villa Maroc - 3 nights
From the mountains to the sea: the fishing port of Essaouira has an attractive laidback charm and a welcome cooling breeze that makes it a draw for keen windsurfers. With whitewashed buildings lining the shore, a UNESCO-listed medina, a busy square, bustling fish markets and an eighteenth-century fortress, there is plenty to explore. As well as sampling the irresistibly fresh seafood, you could try your hand at windsurfing like the locals, or go horse riding along the beach. The place to be at sunset is on the historic ramparts, for the best views.
Your riad hotel, Villa Maroc, is a haven of white and blue, with gorgeous sea vistas and a charming roof terrace.
