Best of Morocco, a Women-Only Tour (Busreis)

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Dining Summary

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

Choice Highlights

• Marrakesh: Visit non-profit organisation Amal to see first-hand how they are empowering women one meal at a time at this chef training centre. 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 centre. The hammam has been family-run for three generations and reflects the family tradition and values in their business.

Authentic Dining

• Casablanca: You must remember this...a fabulous 4-course dinner with drinks at Rick's Café, made famous by the 1942 film.

Insight Choice

• 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 centre. The hammam has been family-run for three generations and reflects the family tradition and values in their business.

Insight Experiences

• Dades Valley: Stop at a traditional Nomad house and meet the locals as you sip Berber tea.
• 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.

Make Travel Matter

• 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 labour. Your visit supports United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
• Marrakesh: Visit non-profit organisation Amal to see first-hand how they are empowering women one meal at a time at this chef training centre. 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.

Top Rated Highlights

• Rabat: See the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower.
• Casablanca: See the Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche.
• 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-coloured 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 many spice-scented streets of the medina.

Women-Only

• Rabat: Enjoy a wine tasting of locally grown Moroccan wines with a delicious three-course lunch as the owner shares her insights into the industry.
• Fes: Indulge in a tasting menu at NUR Restaurant, meaning 'Light,' and meet Chef Najat Kaanache, who will share her passion for blurring the boundaries between art and gastronomy. Chef Kaanache has had successful careers as a television actress and professional chef in 3-star Michelin restaurants in three countries. She made history as the first and only Moroccan chef to work at the famed Spanish restaurant, El Bulli. Additionally, she is the host of "Cocina Marroqui,” AMC Network’s highest-rated new cooking series throughout Spain and 20 other Latin countries.
• Rissani: Indulge in a real taste of the region with a Madfouna lunch. Known as ‘Berber Pizza,’ this covered pizza is traditionally baked in the sands of the Sahara and is a delight filled with seasonal fillings and spices.

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