Private: Morocco

Located on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Casablanca is the country’s largest city and busiest port. The city is most famous for the King Hassan Mosque, the largest functioning mosque in Africa, and the 1945 romantic film called Casablanca, starring Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart.

Founded in the 12th century, Rabat is the most recent of the four imperial cities of Morocco, and Morocco’s political and administrative capital since 1955, when the country achieved independence from the French. It has a well preserved medina, a clean central beach, and an intact kasbah.

Founded in the 11th century as a military settlement, Meknes is the third imperial city of Morocco. The most famous attractions in the town are the grandiose Bab el-Mansour gateway, the medina, and the nearby towns of Volubilis, Morocco’s most famous ancient Roman archaelogical site, and Moulay Idriss, named after the country’s most venerated saint.

Volubilis, commonly considered to be the ancient capital of the kingdom of Mauritania, and an important Roman outpost, is the best-preserved archaeological site in Morocco. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997, it is famous for the many beautiful mosaics preserved in situ. There is also a small on-site museum.

Founded in the 8th-9th century CE, Fez is the oldest of the four imperial cities of Morocco. The city has several architectural jewels including the two old medina quarters and the Royal Palace. It is also famous for the Choura tannery, one of the oldest tanneries in the world, dating back to the 11th century.

Located on the edge of the Sahara desert, Merzouga serves as the gateway to the famous Erg Chebbi sand dunes that shimmer in glowing hues of gold and red. The spectacular desert landscapes, a carpet of stars at night, and the warmth of the traditional Berber villages, make Merzouga and Erg Chebbi an unforgettable destination.

Ouarzazate (war-zazat), nicknamed the “door of the desert,” is home to the ‘Ouallywood’ movie studios where several famous films like Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and the Gladiator (2000) were filmed. It is also very close to the historic ksar (fortified village) of Ait Benhaddou, a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture.

Founded in 1070, Marrakech is the second of Morocco’s four imperial cities. It is famous for its colorful souks, Moorish architecture, intimate gardens, boutique hotels, mouth-watering cuisine, and many architectural jewels. The central medina quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the world famous Plaza Jamaa El Fna is typically buzzing with activity.

Set in an orange grove, La Villa Mandarine offers contemporary, individually decorated rooms, with a private balcony offering views of the gardens. The hotel also has a restaurant that serves a range of cuisine, an outdoor heated swimming pool, massage room and hammam, and fitness room. The beach is only 20 minutes away.

Riad Fès – Relais & Châteaux, located in the heart of Fez, is renowned for its luxury, impeccable service, fine restaurant and spectacular views of the Medina and the Atlas Mountains. With a Spanish Moorish architecture and decor reminiscent of Arabian Nights, Riad Fes allows guests to experience the authentic lifestyle of Fassi nobility.

Located in the iconic sand dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert near Merzouga, the Sahara Majestic Luxury camp offers 360 degree views of the desert, luxury private tents, and multiple activities like camel safaris, ATV/quad rides on the dunes, sandboarding and traditional music and dinner by a campfire.

The Temple des Arts aims at providing a unique and unforgettable experience combining Luxury hospitality and the world of Cinema, given its proximity to the famous Ouarzazate Film Studios. The hotel has 7 rooms and suites, each of them being unique in  concept and setting, a Spa, 2 restaurants, and a Hollywood-style swimming pool.

Since opening in 1946, La Maison Arabe has achieved a legendary status in Marrakech. Ideally situated in the medina, the hotel includes 32 rooms and suites, most with private terraces and fireplaces, 3 restaurants, a piano bar, a world-famous cooking school as well as a new spa including a traditional hammam.