Tangier • Meknes • Fez • Volubilis Marrakesh • Agafay
A Secret Hotspot on The Moroccan Riviera
Tangier
This cosmopolitan Moroccan city used to be a louche interzone where beatnik writers and artists ran wild. Errol Flynn, Ava Gardner, Barbara Hutton, Francis Bacon, Ian Fleming, Mick Jagger, Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Bergé, Jasper Conran are some of the many famous celebrities to grace this melting pot of civilisations, cultures, religions, art and music. Once considered the coolest spot on the Mediterranean, this oldest Moroccan city has a fresh generation of creatives transforming its atmospheric backstreets with some hot new stamping grounds! The buzz is palpable. And what better place to feel it than the Fairmont Tazi Palace Hotel? A historic palace, once home to the Sultan of Morocco’s representative in Tangier, is now a beautiful hotel where guests enjoy royal treatment. The interiors evoke the glamour of the 1920s enhanced by the Moroccan craftsmanship using tadelakt plaster, zellige tiles, and moucharabieh screens. On the 1.5-hectare Andalusian-style landscaped grounds, palm, olive, and pomegranate trees add to the bucolic views of the wooded hills and the Old Town, with the mountains as a backdrop in the distance. Luxurious rooms and spaces celebrate the country’s craft traditions with fretwork wooden screens, mosaics, and bespoke fabrics created by local artisans. The central pool is a masterpiece of design offering magnificent views all day. With a grand total of nine bars and restaurants—including a European restaurant, a spa, hairdresser, gym and beauty salon, traditional Hammam, yoga classes there is plenty to indulge in. And there is a whole city waiting to be discovered! Tangier has long been popular with movie directors and a tour of set locations includes visiting the backdrop for iconic scenes from films such as Inception, The Bourne Ultimatum and James Bond’s Spectre. Or simply enjoy mint tea or Moroccan coffee at a local cafe in the Casbah and watch the wonderful world go by!
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28th September 2025 - Sunday
Tangier - Fairmont Tazi Palace
Guests should arrive by 1500pm
WELCOME COCKTAIL
“An Evening With Shéhérazade”
We gather in the evening at the Fairmont at their beautiful outdoor terrace with spectacular views over Tangier. It will be an evening full of glamour, drama and mystery as we embark on our grand mission - ‘In Search of the Marvelous Lamp’! As we sip our cocktails, Dreamers, let Shéhérazade rekindle our inner childhood and guide us along our journey to find the lamp! A dazzling evening awaits!
DRESS CODE:
Moroccan Cosmopolitan
29th September 2025 - Monday
Tangier - Fairmont Tazi Palace
MORNING
“An Audience With Sinbad?”
Today we enter the Medina and weave in and out of its mysterious ancient alleyways It’s a child’s dream to play in these alleys and discover incredible surprises and wonders round every corner. The clues are there for you to find the lamp! If you have a hunch then back it, it may lead you onto Sinbad’s tail before he sets sail!
DRESS CODE:
Nautical
29th September 2025 - Monday
Tangier - Fairmont Tazi Palace
EVENING
“A Gala Of Wonders”
Will Sinbad be our saviour? Dreamers, you are called upon to enter a treasure trove of wonders! Hidden amongst it is perhaps the lamp of wonders, the one that will set you free from Jaffar’s evil charms! There are dangers and obstacles in the way. Evoke the curiosity of a child and you will find a way into the inner chamber. There may be light where the music plays.
DRESS CODE:
Gala Black with black shawl
About Moroccan Wine
Viticulture in the region of today’s Morocco is believed to have been introduced by Phoenician settlers, and was firmly established in the era of Ancient Rome. Large-scale viticulture was introduced by French colonists after assessing Morocco to have the best natural potential for quality wines due to its high mountains and the cooling influence of the Atlantic. Internationally recognised Château Roslane has produced a special wine for us.
30th September 2025 - Tuesday
Tangier • Meknes • Wine Valley • Fez
“A Journey To The Hidden Valley”
MORNING
We are to leave Tangier urgently for Meknes, one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco. Ungenteel rascals are up to no good. Take any transport to the countryside to evade danger. Follow your hunch to the back until you are aboard. Then hurry to where a goblet of wine is kept. Once you have drunk a special potion, you will be able to proceed to Fez where perhaps a delightful reward awaits in the heart of the Medina!
DRESS CODE:
Casual - No Jeans
The Heart Of Morocco
Fez
Fez is still the most intact, least modernised medina in the Arab world, making it one of the last bastions of the medieval world. Founded in the 9th century, Fez reached its height in the 13th–14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marrakesh as the capital of the kingdom. The urban fabric and the principal monuments in the medina – madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains - date from this period. Although the political capital of Morocco was transferred to Rabat in 1912, Fez has retained its status as the country's cultural and spiritual centre. Where does one even begin with Fez? Wandering through its labyrinthine ancient medina with its historic and architectural marvels hidden at every corner is an experience unlike any other. Fez is pure sensory overload. Pungent smells and raucous sounds overwhelm you, as colourful ceramics, glistening leather goods and vibrant carpets duel for your eyes’ attention. For travellers who love to get lost in the kaleidoscopic passageways, Fez is a must! To understand Fez, you have to see the ancient city out of which it was born. Volubilis thrived under Roman rule and grew rich trading the wealth of the land - in particular, olives (some of its ancient presses are still in place). The wonder of Volubilis, as of Fez, does not rest in any one structure, but in the beauty of the location, for this is one of the most gorgeous Roman sites in North Africa. Equally handsome are the riads within the Medina where you will stay. They may be modern and luxurious on the inside but on the outside they connect you to this medieval world in ways that no other ancient city could.
Your window to traditional Moroccan living spaces.
Riads
Our accommodation in Fez is in distinctive historic riads dotted within and around the Medina. The riad is one of two main types of traditional Moroccan houses, often with two or more stories around an interior symmetrical garden centred around a fountain. Riads were the stately city homes of the wealthiest citizens such as merchants and courtiers who were able to build mansions which included interior gardens. The style of these riads has changed over the years, but the basic form is still used in designs today.In many cases, especially for palaces, the gardens were surrounded by a peristyle gallery. Moroccan houses were inward focused, which allowed for family privacy and protection from the weather. This inward focus was expressed with a centrally placed interior garden or courtyard, and the lack of large windows on the exterior walls of rammed earth or mud brick. This design principle also found support in the social mores of Islamic society, which placed great value on privacy and encouraged a separation between private family spaces (where women notably lived and worked) and semi-public spaces where outside guests were received. The central gardens of traditional riads were often planted with fruit trees such as orange trees or lemon trees. The walls of the riads could be adorned with tadelakt plaster, stucco decoration, and zellij tiles, sometimes with Arabic calligraphy and quotes from the Quran.
30th September 2025 Tuesday
Fez -Unesco World Heritage
“A Culinary Journey ThroughMoroccan History ”
EVENING
Tonight we are invited to a gastronomic culinary journey of Morocco in a historic building where on January 11, 1944 the Proclamation of Independence was signed by 66 Moroccans demanding an end to colonialism and the reinstatement of Morocco's independence, an enormous risk at the time. We shall celebrate with fine cuisine and great fanfare the eventual success of the Fez movement that ended The French Protectorate on March 2, 1956 with the Franco-Moroccan Joint Declaration signed in Rabat.
DRESS CODE:
Elegantly Casual / Moroccan Colours
1st October 2025 Wednesday
Fez -Unesco World Heritage
MORNING
“Explore The Fez Medina”
Today you must take a break. An arduous journey awaits tomorrow. And so you are free to explore the medieval Medina. There is energy and excitement round every nook and cranny. A guide will help you navigate this bustling maze. Midway, you may join us for lunch at one of the riads or you may continue to find what you must! Or perhaps try a hammam to revive yourself!
DRESS CODE:
Casual Respectful
Shopping
Wander the streets of the Medina, stopping in spice shops and honey souks, and visiting the quarters where artisans make copper pots or intricately scrolled window screens, or puzzle together the local tile work. The local markets and shops can convert the biggest skeptic into a diehard shopper.
Volubilis
One of the most Gorgeous Roman sites in North Africa.
1st October 2025 - Wednesday
Fez - Volubilis
Unesco World Heritage
EVENING
“The Ancient Secret of Volubilis ”
We are to travel into the past to one of the grandest stages of the Roman Empire in North Africa. Dreamers, there is a significant secret from the past waiting to be revealed only to us. As the sun sets over the serene landscape of what may have been the capital of the Kingdom of Mauretania, at least from the time of King Juba II, the son of Juba I and client king of Numidia (30–25 BC) and Mauretania (25 BC – AD 23), a highly successful ruler and a respected scholar and author whose first wife was Cleopatra Selene II, daughter of Queen Cleopatra VII of Ptolemaic Egypt and Roman Triumvir Mark Antony, we shall reflect on the revelation and plan our next steps henceforth!
DRESS CODE:
Explorer / Earth Colors
Marrakech
Famous for its vibrant colours and intoxicating culture, this ancient city has something for all the senses. It has always been a rich seam of inspiration. Stories of Yves Saint Laurent, Talitha Getty, Bill Willis and their freewheeling bohemian crowd roaming the souks in the 1960s are stitched into its recent history. But today the next generation of creators, combined with a thriving homegrown scene, look deeper into the country’s heritage and approach it with a fresh sensibility, updating crafts and preserving skills with equal amounts of respect and innovation. One only has to look at the thriving riad and hotel scene to appreciate the inventiveness that has transformed this city into a hugely popular destination framed by the magnificent Atlas Mountains.
Winston Churchill to Franklin D. Roosevelt:
“Marrakech is simply the best place on earth to spend an afternoon”
2nd October 2025 - Thursday
Fez - Marrakech
Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial
Lounge & Spa
MORNING
“Flight Over The Atlas”
In yet another twist, rumours have spread throughout the medina that a faintly lit flying carpet has been sighted over the Atlas Mountains heading south. There is no time to waste! Pack quickly, we must leave Fez immediately and pursue the carpet. Keep your eyes peeled wide open for we simply cannot afford to lose it. If you sight it, you are all invited for lunch at a beautiful courtyard garden. Caught asleep, you might regret it!
DRESS CODE:
Smart Casual - No Jeans
2nd October 2025 - Thursday
Marrakech
Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial
Lounge & Spa
EVENING
“Into The Depths Of The Souk”
This evening carriages will be waiting. We are to be dropped off in a deserted alley. We must find our way to a meeting place in the souk. Alibaba has an important message for us. Keep close to each other as there could be miscreants about ready to cause mischief.
DRESS CODE:
Elegantly Casual
3rd October 2025 - Friday
Marrakech
Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial
Lounge & Spa
MORNING
“Explore Marrakech”
Today explore the enchanting and vibrant Medina with a guide. Amongst the hustle and bustle, there are fine jewellery, carpet, furniture and clothes shops and attractive museums to visit. There is never a dull moment. Lunch at the Sofitel is laid for you but you may prefer to carry on with your own explorations and enjoy lunch at some of our favourite places in the Medina or a cooking class, a pottery class or a Spa treatment. The choice is yours until the afternoon when we must prepare for our Prince Ali spectacular. Never doubt, it will be a night to remember. Read More Here >>>
DRESS CODE:
Casual
3rd October 2025 - Friday
Marrakech
Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial
Lounge & Spa
EVENING
“A Night At The Royal Palace - The Welcome Of Prince Ali”
A night of grandeur awaits as the Royal Palace welcomes Prince Ali. The local populace is fervent, the souks are abuzz, the air is jubilant and illuminated! An unexpected companion has also made it to the Royal Palace! It is about to be unveiled. We must be witnesses to this brilliance about to set us free! If there is only one night to remember, let it be the one here upon us! This will be a night of surprises, royal revelry and dazzling music!
DRESS CODE:
Royal Indian - Middle EasternWedding, Colorful
4th October 2025 - Saturday
Fez - Kasbah - Agafay
MORNING
“A Casbah Rendevous ”
We have been told to rendezvous at a secret Casbah outside Marrakech! No explanation has been offered. Keep your goods and chattels ready as we must race forth immediately when the signal is given and arrive before the horses bolt! You may be mesmerised by the landscapes but beware there are dangers lurking all around you. An enchanting lake may draw you in like a fine sweet dessert, do you have the willpower to resist the temptation?
DRESS CODE:
Desert Safari Earth Colours
Agafay
A place of stark beauty
In the most scenic of settings in this bucolic Berber country where the the sandy plateau gives way to infinite vistas., more still and magnificent than any laptop screen saver, traverse the silent stillness of the desert via camel, providing a jolting, rail-gripping, and yet picturesque experience. Climb and weave yourself to the top of the foothills and gaze upon a landscape of saffron vegetation and an agglomeration complexes built with pre-Saharan earthed techniques. Hydrate, have the freedom to take an abundance of pictures and then spend a night in a comfort before heading out to the desert for a sugary, starry night.
An extended trip to Merzouga holds the promise of a somber, dark night filled with moonlight and stars and some extended sightseeing at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the former caravan route famous for earthen clay architecture and as a movie set for Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, The Mummy, Games of Thrones and several others.
4th October 2025 - Saturday
Agafay -Desert Camp
EVENING
“Dreamers’ 1002 Arabian Night”
The desert beckons. The camels are waiting to guide us through the last night. As the dusk sets, and the music plays by the water, Shéhérazade descends from the stairway to the light of wonder to lead us onto our final path of a yonder. An enchanting, magical, mystical 1002nd Arabian Night unfolds under the stars.
DRESS CODE:
Gala in White
5th October 2025 - Sunday
Marrakech onwards
MORNING
“Departure The 1003 Night ”
Dreamers today is the start of your new adventure.Whatever you do or wherever you go from here on in Morocco or the world beyond, approach your journey with the same curiosity and playfulness as that of a child. We bid you farewell and safe journey! Your transfer to Marrakech city will be provided on this day.