With this journey we cover a vast expanse  of the Kingdom of Morocco's amazing geography and cultural diversity.

Beginning in easy-to-get-to Marrakech, ON DAY 1 - your arrival day - you'll be picked up from the airport and brought to your spacious riad in a quiet, convenient and safe area of the old medina, where you have chosen either a luxury suite or a deluxe room - they're all unique, all special and atmospheric with every convenience you need - and on the first night we're going to dine together at an Aladdin's cave of music, candlelight, belly-dancing and delicious plates of mezes

Tomorrow, still in Marrakech on DAY 2, we'll spend the morning discovering the iconic Majorelle Gardens and its breathtaking museum of Berber jewellery, followed by the Yves St Laurent Museum before lunch, and then take a guided walk with our charismatic guide who will show you into the deepest pats of the old medina with stories, characters from history and of course, personal shopping tips too, for Marrakech is, indeed a shopper's paradise'.

The evening is at leisure to discover Marrakech's many culinary delights before returning to your riad for a good sleep before our journey tomorrow ... you're heading to the Sahara Desert!

On DAY 3 we travel west to spend two nights in an oasis - the only permanent oasis in Morocco, where you can unwind by the palm-shaded pool before dinner. Tomorrow you'll explore the ancient mellah - Jewish medina - of Quarzzazate. Rarely visited, its museum is a hidden gem, and through it we will come to understand the rich history of Morocco's peoples, and we'll pay a visit too, to an ancient kasbah whose iconic form adorns one of Morocco's currency bills. Skoura is a location to leisurely discover Berber art and crafts, rugs, woodwork without the hassling of big city vendors. Day 4 is in Skoura Oasis.

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The Sahara Desert is, in my experience, not to be rushed. The remoteness needs to be acclimatised to, then savoured, for its wilderness is beautiful, and part of the experience is understanding how Berber people can withstand its extremes, make it their home - and not to wish to be elsewhere. We're going to explore on camel, and in 4 x 4 vehicles to remote areas - including the lakes which attract migratory birds near the Algerian border, lunch at Kem Kem oasis, and take tea with nomad women who'll welcome you into their tented homes (along with the goats and the children!).

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For two nights, DAY 5 and DAY 6 in two different, remote locations, you'll sleep in luxurious tents (with own amenities) - one with a swimming pool hidden amongst the red dunes ... a rare indulgence. Music abounds on these unforgettable campfire nights!

From here, on DAY 7, we travel northwards; it's a dramatic journey over two mountain ranges, where you'll appreciate how the geography has shaped culture. Finally reaching the walled city of Fes by late afternoon, you'll transfer to your luxury riad to refresh before we dine all together in the medina where you'll glimpse the UNESCO Heritage medina of Fes, the most complete medieval walled city in the world, a maze of more than 9000 alleyways, just waiting to be unravelled over the coming days if you decide to stay on for the Art Retreat which follows on from this tour. ... truly Marvellous in Morocco!