SEPTEMBER 2027
DAY 1 – SATURDAY 18: MARHBA TO CASABLANCA…
Welcome to Morocco, Divas!
Upon arrival in Casablanca, clear Customs and Immigration, collect your baggage and proceed to the Arrivals Hall, where you will be met by a Travelling Divas representative and transferred to our hotel.
Check into the lovely Le Casablanca Hotel, our home for the night. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure—indulge in the spa, take a swim or catch up on some sleep after your long-haul flight.
This evening, join your fellow Divas for cocktails in the bar before our hosted Welcome Dinner. It’s the perfect beginning to your unforgettable Moroccan adventure.
Stay: Le Casablanca Hotel
Included Meals:Â Â Welcome Dinner
DAY 2 – SUNDAY 19: FILM LOVERS GET INSPIRED BY THE 1942 CLASSIC ‘CASABLANCA’…
After breakfast and check-out, we’ll join our local guide for a visit to the magnificent Hassan II Mosque. Set dramatically beside the Atlantic Ocean, it is the second-largest functioning mosque in Africa and the 14th largest in the world.
We’ll then enjoy lunch at the renowned Rick’s Café, a romantic restaurant inspired by the café in the classic 1942 film Casablanca. From the elegant décor to the piano, stepping inside feels like travelling back to the glamour of the 1940s.
After lunch, we’ll drive approximately three hours to the ochre-coloured city of Marrakech and check into our gorgeous riads, where we’ll stay for the next four nights.
Settle in before gathering on the terrace for sundowners, followed by our hosted dinner.
Stay: Riad Yasmine and Petite Yasmine
Included Meals:Â Â Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 – MONDAY 20: GLORIOUS GARDENS, YSL MUSEUM AND THE HEART OF MARRAKECH…
After breakfast, we’ll visit the world-famous Majorelle Garden. Once the private home of painter Jacques Majorelle, this colourful garden and villa are filled with cacti, bamboo and other rare and exotic plants. Lovingly restored by legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, it is a beautifully tranquil retreat in the heart of Marrakech.
We’ll also visit the fascinating onsite Berber Museum, with time to explore the stylish boutiques across the road.
From here, we’ll wander up the street to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, an incredible space dedicated to the life and work of one of fashion’s most celebrated designers.
We’ll enjoy lunch nearby at Pétanque Social Club before returning to our riads for a swim and some downtime.
In the early evening, you may choose to join an optional guided wander through Jemaa el-Fnaa at sunset. For a thousand years, this extraordinary square has served as a gathering place and marketplace at the heart of Marrakech. As the sun sets, Jemaa el-Fnaa truly comes alive with Berber musicians, Gnaoua dancers, acrobats, performers and henna artists filling the square with colour, sound and energy.
Dinner this evening is at leisure. Return to our riads following your evening in Marrakech.
Stay: Riad Yasmine and Petite Yasmine
Included Meals:Â Â Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4 – TUESDAY 21: EXPLORE, IMMERSE AND SHOP IN THE MOST FABULOUS SOUKS IN MOROCCO…
Today we’ll embark on a full-day exploration of Marrakech’s fabulous souks!
We’ll enter a captivating maze of alleyways and narrow streets, where sellers offer everything from spices, sandalwood and traditional black soap to clothing, baskets, leather goods, lanterns, fabrics, pottery and almost anything else you could imagine.
With more than 3,000 stalls, the souks of Marrakech are the largest in Morocco and are celebrated as some of the world’s most exotic marketplaces. Prepare for your senses to be wonderfully overwhelmed! The souks are the beating heart of the medina and have been central to trade in the city for a thousand years. Even if shopping isn’t your passion, they are an extraordinary spectacle and an essential Marrakech experience.
Between our explorations, we’ll enjoy lunch at the always-fabulous Les Terrasses des Épices.
We’ll return to our riads for some well-earned rest, and the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Stay: Riad Yasmine and Petite Yasmine
Included Meals:Â Â Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY 22: A UNESCO-LISTED MEDINA AND THE HOUSE OF PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM…
This morning, we’ll visit the fabulous Maison de la Photographie, or House of Photography. This fascinating museum invites us on a journey through time to the Marrakech of the 19th century, with changing exhibitions presenting treasures from the early days of photography. You may also like to enjoy a cool drink on the museum’s lovely rooftop.
From here, we’ll visit the magnificent Ben Youssef Madrasa, a historic Islamic college located within Marrakech’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed medina. Founded in the 14th century and later rebuilt and enlarged, it is celebrated for its intricate carved plasterwork, cedarwood and colourful zellij tilework.
You can choose to settle in for an optional long, lazy lunch at Le Jardin, then head out for more souk exploration. Others may choose to head straight for more sightseeing and souk shopping! The choice is yours.
Tonight, we’ll farewell Marrakech with dinner together at a favourite restaurant near our riads.
Stay: Riad Yasmine and Petite Yasmine
Included Meals:Â Â Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 – THURSDAY 23: A VINTAGE SIDECAR ADVENTURE THROUGH THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF MARRAKECH…
This morning, we’ll pack our bags and bid farewell to Marrakech—but not before one final fabulous adventure!
We’ll meet our Insider Guides and set out to discover the city from a vintage sidecar. Adjust your helmet, pop on your sunglasses and hop aboard! From the medina’s beautiful maze and the historic French neighbourhood to the mythical palm grove, Marrakech is full of surprises.
Secret gardens hidden behind closed doors, Art Deco buildings and ancient khettaras in the palm grove are just some of the treasures we may discover on this unusual open-air ride. There is no predefined route; our adventure will be tailored to our interests and what we would most like to experience.
We’ll be dropped off at Plus 61, where we’ll enjoy lunch at our own expense before transferring to Essaouira.
After an approximately three-hour drive, we’ll arrive at L’Heure Bleue Palais, our gorgeous home for the next three nights. Ideally positioned at the edge of the medina, this beautiful property features a traditional hammam and a panoramic rooftop pool overlooking the medina and Atlantic Ocean.
After checking in, we’ll gather for a sundowner on the rooftop before enjoying dinner at the hotel.
Stay: L’Heure Bleue Palais
Included Meals:Â Â Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7 – FRIDAY 24: LAID-BACK ESSAOUIRA—HISTORY, SHOPPING AND A FABULOUS MEDINA…
After a leisurely breakfast, we’ll walk into Essaouira’s walled medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site framed by historic seawalls and imposing ramparts.
As we explore, we’ll discover colourful local artworks, sample traditional Moroccan treats from local pastry shops and browse beautiful jewellery. Essaouira has long attracted artists and creatives, and its cool Atlantic breeze, blue skies and wonderfully laid-back atmosphere make it a delight to explore.
The medina is where local life unfolds and pausing to sip mint tea feels like a sacred ritual. We’ll discover silversmiths, textile artists, designer boutiques and the Bayt Dakira Jewish Museum, which offers a fascinating insight into Morocco’s Jewish history.
We’ll enjoy lunch at the fabulous Caravane Café before spending the rest of the day exploring—and perhaps indulging in a little more shopping…
Before returning to our hotel, those who wish may stop for a sundowner at Salut Maroc to celebrate this gorgeous day.
We’ll then return to L’Heure Bleue Palais, and the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Stay: L’Heure Bleue Palais
Included Meals:Â Â Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8 – SATURDAY 25: CHOOSE YOUR OWN ESSAOUIRA ADVENTURE…
Today is completely free to enjoy as you wish, Divas!
You might return to the medina—there is always more to discover when wandering its atmospheric laneways and colourful shops. Or perhaps you’d prefer to relax at the hotel, enjoy a massage, spa treatment or traditional hammam, stroll along the beach, or stop for coffee overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
It really is a day to choose your own adventure.
This evening, we’ll come together again for a final sundowner in Essaouira. Dinner is at leisure and Jemma will have a suggestion or two to make sure you enjoy this final night.
Stay: L’Heure Bleue Palais
Included Meals:Â Â Breakfast
DAY 9 – SUNDAY 26: AN UNFORGETTABLE DESERT ESCAPE AND A PEACEFUL CAMEL EXPERIENCE…
Today, we’ll transfer to our striking tented camp in the Agafay Desert.
Set among Agafay’s rugged, stony landscape in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Scarabeo Camp offers a wonderful sense of seclusion and escape. In the distance, the Atlas Mountains stand tall as the sun rises and sets spectacularly, and after dark, a gazillion stars fill the night sky.
We’ll enjoy lunch at the camp before settling into our unique desert surroundings.
This evening, you may choose to join a peaceful camel experience led by our Berber guide, heading away from the camp to take in the breathtaking sunset views. Participation is completely optional.
As night falls, the desert comes alive with the sounds of traditional Berber musicians. We’ll relax beneath the endless starry sky and enjoy the tranquillity of our surroundings.
Responsible Travel Note: Animal welfare is extremely important to us. If we see any indication that an animal is injured, poorly treated or being handled abusively, we will refuse to participate. Whether you choose to ride is entirely up to you.
Stay: Scarabeo Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 – MONDAY 27: THE BREATHTAKING ATLAS MOUNTAINS AND OUR BEAUTIFUL KASBAH RETREAT…
After a leisurely morning, we’ll travel to the Ourika Valley in the spectacular Atlas Mountains.
Along the way, we’ll stop at the gorgeous Beldi Country Club for lunch (own account) and perhaps a spot of boutique shopping.
Surrounded by olive trees, Kasbah Bab Ourika sits majestically on a hilltop at the apex of the Ourika Valley. From here, we’ll enjoy sweeping views across the Atlas Mountains, traditional Berber villages and the lush river valley below.
The Kasbah is an authentic mountain retreat built in the traditional Berber style, with rammed-earth walls that blend beautifully into the surrounding landscape. Delicious Berber, Arabic and international dishes are served in its shady gardens or colonnaded restaurant.
After arriving, the late afternoon is yours to take in the magnificent surroundings, settle in and simply relax.
Tonight, we’ll come together for a hosted dinner at the Kasbah.
Stay: Kasbah Bab Ourika
Included Meals:Â Â Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11 – TUESDAY 28: FEMALE ARTISANS, BERBER TRADITIONS AND A VERY SPECIAL ATLAS MOUNTAINS EXPERIENCE…
This morning, we may have the opportunity to visit female artisans in the High Atlas Mountains, accompanied by our guide to assist with language and share insights along the way. This immersive excursion will be confirmed closer to departure.
We’ll then enjoy a guided visit to a Berber village, including the very special experience of sharing lunch with a local Berber family.
After lunch, we’ll visit the village of Tafza to discover its pottery traditions and, of course, stop at one of our favourite carpet suppliers.
We’ll return to the Kasbah, where the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. Those who wish may choose to join an optional cooking class at the Kasbah. Dinner is at leisure.
Stay: Kasbah Bab Ourika
Included Meals:Â Â Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 12 – WEDNESDAY 29: A FREE DAY TO ENJOY THE TRANQUIL ATLAS MOUNTAINS—POOL, SPA OR PERHAPS A HIKE…
Today is yours to spend simply enjoying our tranquil surroundings or choosing an optional activity that appeals to you.
Days disappear easily at the Kasbah, whether you’re idling beside the pool, reading in the garden or unwinding in the hammam.
The spa is dedicated to wellbeing, relaxation and beauty, with a selection of treatments available, including massages, hammam rituals, facials and oriental manicures. The spa uses aromatherapy oils created by Nectarome, an organic garden neighbouring Kasbah Bab Ourika.
For the more energetic Divas, hiking, trekking, biking, rafting and riding are available from the Kasbah. Optional activities and spa treatments are at your own expense.
Tonight, we’ll come together again for dinner at the Kasbah.
Stay: Kasbah Bab Ourika
Included Meals:Â Â Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13 – THURSDAY 30: RETURN TO CASABLANCA FOR OUR FINAL NIGHT…
After a leisurely breakfast, we’ll farewell our beautiful mountain retreat and transfer back to Casablanca for our final night together.
We’ll return to Le Casablanca Hotel and check in. The afternoon is yours to enjoy—perhaps indulge in a spa treatment or massage, take a swim, or simply relax before meeting for cocktails on the terrace.
Tonight, we’ll celebrate our incredible Moroccan adventure with a magical farewell dinner at the hotel’s terrace restaurant. It’s the perfect opportunity to raise a glass to the memories made, the experiences shared and the wonderful friendships formed along the way.
Stay: Le Casablanca Hotel
Included Meals:Â Â Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
OCTOBER 2027
DAY 14 – FRIDAY 1: TIME TO SAY FAREWELL…
After breakfast this morning, our Divine Morocco adventure comes to an end.
A group transfer to Casablanca Airport for our onward flights, taking with us wonderful memories of the places we’ve discovered, the experiences we’ve shared and the friendships formed along the way.
Farewell, Divas—and safe travels!
Included Meals:Â Â Breakfast
