10-Nights Treasures of Morocco, a Women-Only Tour

10 nights from: $4,750

Treasures Of Morocco, A Women-Only Tour
Lands so diverse they will leave you spellbound; Morocco is a sight to see. On this 11-day women-only tour, travel with a small group to view Morocco's largest mosque in Casablanca and indulge in a wine-paired lunch with the owner who shares her insights into Moroccan wine. Then take time to watch the enticing art of belly dancing. Be awed by the rugged red mountains of Dades Valley, then sip wild-herb tea alongside local nomads. Before you reach Marrakesh, walk around one of Morocco's most impressive kasbahs at the gate of the Sahara, an earthen clay fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Opt to visit a traditional Moroccan spa or meet the inspiring women of a local cooperative over tea and snacks on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.


Dining Summary

• 10 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch with Wine (LW)
• 6 Dinner with Wine (DW)
• 3 Lunch (L)
• 1 Dinner (D)

• Marrakesh: Visit non-profit organization Amal to see first-hand how they are empowering women one meal at a time at this chef training center. Partner with a chef to learn to make delicious Moroccan baked goods including Gazelle horns, Ghreyba cookies, Msemmen and more. Taste your home-baked goodies and sip on mint tea as you learn the secrets of Moroccan baking and hear about the experiences of Moroccan women. Your visit supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
• Marrakesh: Embark on a decadent afternoon at a traditional Moroccan spa, or hammam. The origins of hammam can be traced back to the migration of Arabs to Morocco in the early 7th century. Relax and refresh in their complete wellness center. The hammam has been family-run for three generations and reflects the family tradition and values in their business.

• Tinghir: Visit a traditional farm in Tinehir’s oasis and see how the local produce is grown. Then savor a seasonal lunch of chicken tagine, vegetable sides and fragrant soup back at the restaurant. This authentic experience offers a true taste of Moroccan hospitality and the region’s slow food traditions.
• Casablanca: You must remember this...a fabulous 4-course dinner with drinks at Rick's Cafe, made famous by the 1942 film.

• Marrakesh: Embark on a decadent afternoon at a traditional Moroccan spa, or hammam. The origins of hammam can be traced back to the migration of Arabs to Morocco in the early 7th century. Relax and refresh in their complete wellness center. The hammam has been family-run for three generations and reflects the family tradition and values in their business.

• Dades Valley: Visit a Nomad home, meet the locals and enjoy Berber tea with traditional pancakes.
• Marrakesh: Visit Dar El Bacha, a beautiful palace that has been standing since the 18th century and is a symbol of the city’s rich history and culture.

• Fes: Visit the non-profit American Fondouk founded in 1927 and speak with the volunteer veterinarians who care so passionately for the welfare of the animals and the families who are so dependant on their labor. Your visit supports United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
• Marrakesh: Visit non-profit organization Amal to see first-hand how they are empowering women one meal at a time at this chef training center. Partner with a chef to learn to make delicious Moroccan baked goods including Gazelle horns, Ghreyba cookies, Msemmen and more. Taste your home-baked goodies and sip on mint tea as you learn the secrets of Moroccan baking and hear about the experiences of Moroccan women. Your visit supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.

• Rabat: Discover Rabat’s spiritual and architectural heritage at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, resting place of Morocco’s revered monarch and his sons. Nearby, the Hassan Tower rises, a monumental 12th-century minaret and enduring symbol of a grand mosque that was never completed.
• Casablanca: One of the largest in the world and dramatically set on the Atlantic shoreline. Completed in 1993, its 210 m (689 ft) minaret is the second tallest on earth. The mosque features exquisite Moroccan artisanship, from hand-carved stone and wood to intricate zellij tilework and marble floors.
• Meknès: Admire the Bab el-Mansour Gate on Place El-Hedim in the heart of the Medina.
• Fes: Led by your Local Expert, wander the maze of streets that make up the ancient Medina. See one of the world's oldest universities and pass hidden courtyards, mosques and workshops. Continue through the souks, an array of vendors selling food, clothes, leather goods and beautiful lights.
• Erfoud: Enjoy the beauty of this little oasis with the backdrop of the Sahara desert whilst you explore the red walled streets.
• Tinghir: Visit Todra Gorge to marvel at this fascinating ravine, created by a fault that split the orange-colored limestone as deep as 300 meters.
• Dades Valley: See the castellated mud houses and oases.
• Ouarzazate: Learn more about this quiet town in a city orientation and see why it has been the backdrop to many films as you wander its red sandy streets.
• Aït Ben Haddou: The Ksar is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the finest examples of South Moroccan architecture. See the crowded houses within the defensive walls that are reinforced by the corner towers and explore one of Morocco's finest kasbahs.
• Marrakesh: Your Local Expert guides you past Jemaa el-Fnaa Square with its intriguing characters and through the seemingly entangled streets of the Medina with its many souks. See the protruding Koutoubia Minaret.
• Essaouira: See the beauty of this bohemian coastal town as you explore the m
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