Mint Tea & Magic: A Moroccan Adventure with Sashah

-Touch down in Morocco’s bustling Casablanca and meet your private driver for a scenic journey inland. As highways give way to rolling hills and olive groves, anticipation builds for the adventure ahead.

-Arrive in Fes, the country’s spiritual and cultural heart, where labyrinthine medinas and centuries-old traditions await. Settle into your riad and enjoy a free evening to soak in the city’s mysterious energy — perhaps with a stroll through the lantern-lit alleys or a first taste of Moroccan mint tea.

-Wake up in the world’s largest car-free urban area and dive into Fes’s rich tapestry of history. On your guided tour, wander the ancient corridors of Al Quaraouiyine University — the oldest continually operating university on Earth. Marvel at the vibrant Chouara Tannery, where leather is dyed using age-old techniques. Snap photos at the golden gates of the Royal Palace, and explore the Mellah, Fes’s historic Jewish Quarter, a testament to the city’s multicultural past.

-Cap off the afternoon with tea at a rooftop café, gazing over a skyline of minarets and mosaic domes.

-The night is yours to explore hidden souks or relax in the riad’s tranquil courtyard.

-After breakfast, set out early for an epic road trip across the Middle Atlas Mountains. Pass through Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland” for its alpine architecture, and Azrou, famous for its cedar forests and resident Barbary macaques.

-Refuel with lunch in Midelt before the landscape transforms from mountain green to Saharan gold. Arrive in Merzouga, where camels await to whisk you across the dunes at sunset.

-At your luxury desert camp, gather around a bonfire for a traditional Berber feast, complete with local music and stargazing under the boundless desert sky.

-Greet the sunrise with a hearty breakfast before setting off through the dramatic Dades Valley and the fragrant Valley of Roses.

-In Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco,” choose between exploring the legendary Atlas Film Studios where blockbusters like Gladiator and Game of Thrones were filmed or wandering the historic Kasbah Taourirt, a fortress of mud-brick towers.

-Continue your journey over the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest road in North Africa, before descending into the vibrant chaos of Marrakech.

-The evening is free for spontaneous adventures in the Red City.

-Start your day with a guided exploration of Marrakech’s legendary sites. Dive into the sensory overload of Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, where snake charmers, storytellers, and market stalls create a living tapestry of Moroccan culture.

-The afternoon is yours — shop for spices, haggle for treasures, or unwind in a traditional hammam.

-As the sun sets, gather for a farewell dinner atop a rooftop restaurant, savoring panoramic views and the flavors of Marrakech one last time.

-Savor your final Moroccan breakfast before a private transfer whisks you to Marrakech Menara Airport. With memories of desert sunsets, mountain vistas, and ancient medinas, your adventure concludes, but the stories will last a lifetime. Safe travels!