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Splendours of Marrakech

Wander through Marrakech’s winding souks, serene courtyards and lush gardens before escaping to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains for a moment of calm.
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ABOUT THE TOUR

Join Tania Illingworth in the Red City of Marrakech and you will stay at the 5-star Les Jardins de la Koutoubia Hotel, located in the heart of the ancient medina. You will see the ornate Bahia Palace and exquisite Majorelle gardens, visit a local saffron farm, and explore the famous Jemaa El Fna square where throngs of people weave between tightly packed stalls displaying pyramids of brightly coloured spices, richly woven rugs and a thousand other exotic goods.

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Highlights include a private lunch at the Olinto Retreat, owned by Prince Fabrizio Ruspoli di Poggio Suasa, in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and a visit to El Jardin Secret, designed with the help of British landscape designer Tom Stuart-Smith.

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Tania Illingworth | Scotland | The Ultimate Travel Company

Tania Illingworth

Tania Illingworth (nee Tolstoy) is one of our most long standing, experienced and popular tour leaders. From 1990-2020 she led hugely successful annual tours to the Russian Federation. She has travelled widely throughout Western, Central and Eastern Europe. Her passions are the arts, history and architecture.
THE PRICE BREAKDOWN

10 days from £3,385 per person

TOUR DATE: 23 – 27 MARCH 2026

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £695

Price Includes

  • Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
  • Breakfast daily; 3 lunches; 2 dinners
  • All entrance fees, visits, excursions and transportation as per the itinerary
  • Gratuities in restaurants for included meals; gratuities to guides/s; gratuities to driver/s; porterage
  • Local English-speaking guide throughout
  • The services of your tour leader throughout

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
  • Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 20/05/25
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DAY-BY-DAY OVERVIEW

Monday, 23 March – London to Marrakech

Depart from London Gatwick on a British Airways flight to Marrakech (not included in the cost of the tour). On arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the Les Jardins de la Koutoubia Hotel where four nights are spent. Welcome drinks and dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Les Jardins de la Koutoubia, Marrakech

Tuesday, 24 March – Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel. Walking tour of the ancient medina including the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jemaa el Fna Square. Lunch at the Villa Aaron. Visit Le Jardin Secret, designed with the help of Tom Stuart-Smith. Return to the hotel for dinner under own arrangements.

Overnight: Les Jardins de la Koutoubia, Marrakech

Wednesday, 25 March – Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Visit Anima, the garden of Austrian artist André Heller. Continue to Le Paradis du Safran. Lunch at the Olinto Retreat and tour of the beautiful gardens with the owners. Return to the hotel for dinner under own arrangements.

Overnight: Les Jardins de la Koutoubia, Marrakech

Thursday, 26 March – Marrakech

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to the Marjorelle Gardens and Islamic rt Museum. Continue to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Lunch in the garden at the iconic La Mamounia Hotel. Afternoon visit to the 19th century Bahia Palace and the ruins of the El Badi Palace. Return to the hotel. Farewell dinner on the rooftop at El Fenn.

Overnight: Les Jardins de la Koutoubia, Marrakech

Friday, 27 March – Marrakech to London

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Marrakech Airport for a British Airways flight to London Gatwick (flight not included in the cost of the tour).

Overnight: Les Jardins de la Koutoubia, Marrakech

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