2027 Private Morocco Tour

CRAFT+CULTURE: Private Morocco Tour

Kirsten Hanson-Press Birthday Adventure Tour

January 5-13, 2027

Marrakech + The Agafay Desert + Fes

Details:

  • Cost: $4200 per person (shared room with your own bed)

  • Single supplement: $1600 (cost split in each payment)

  • Max number of guests: 10

  • Registration and 50% deposit due: Feb 15, 2026

  • Remaining 50% due: October 1, 2026 (invoice sent at later date)

  • Online preparation packet sent 6 months prior to trip

  • This tour requires ability to walk on uneven surfaces, some steep hills in the old medinas, and stairs.

Trip Includes:

All accommodations, all local transportation, airport transfers, group tips, all meals (except where noted on itinerary), all group experiences/tours, spa day package (2 treatments), cooking class, weaving workshop, local guides, Agafay Desert experience, local museum fees, donation to local NGO partner

Not included:

International flights, travel insurance, personal tips, personal shopping, extra food or drinks, lunch in Fes, alcohol (except where noted)

Register to Join Kirsten's Birthday Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Morocco

Arrival to Marrakech. Group transfers to the old medina. Check into our private boutique hotel: Maison Dar Saada between 3 and 5pm. Welcome reception at the hotel at 5:30, dinner at local favorite restaurant: L´Mida. (note: dar means large traditional home in Morocco)

Day 2: Walking Tour of the Souks

Breakfast at the dar. Full day in the heart of the medina. Tour with local expert guide and friend Mohammed: visit the artisans, shop the souks, experience the beauty and history of key historic places like the Bahia Palace and Ben Youseff Madrasa, the photography museum, and lunch at my favorite, La Famille. Dinner at the hotel and relaxing evening.

Day 3: Cooking Class and Hammam

Breakfast at the dar. Cooking class with Amal Nonprofit (learn to cook tajines and couscous from a favorite women's empowerment initiative). Afterwards head to a boutique Moroccan spa for a traditional hammam experience (two treatments each). Return to the dar for dinner.

Day 4: Designer Day

Breakfast at the dar. Morning visit to Majorelle Gardens and YSL Museum. Lunch at Le Jardin in the medina. After lunch enjoy a free afternoon to shop the souks, visit museums, and explore on your own. Meet for a drink (included) at El Fenn followed by dinner on their rooftop.

Day 5: Agafay Desert and Kirsten’s Birthday

Breakfast at the dar. Today is Kirsten’s Birthday and a special day in the desert to celebrate! Check out by 11am and head to a favorite local spot for lunch. After lunch we head to Inara Camp in the Agafay Desert for a night to remember in honor of Kirsten. Check into our private lodges with incredible desert and mountain views. Relax in the lounge areas or by a campfire before our sunset camel walk. Special dinner to celebrate Kirsten’s birthday with a traditional concert. Be amazed by the stars and beauty of this other worldly location.

Day 6: Marrakech to Fes

Wake up to a beautiful desert sunrise and slow breakfast. Check out and head to the Beldi Country Club for a late lunch and opportunity to relax at this beautiful resort. From here we transfer to the airport for our short flight to Fes. Check into beautiful Dar Seffarine, owned by designer and architect friends Kate and Alaa. Candlelight dinner at the dar.

Day 7: Islamic Architecture Tour

Breakfast at the dar. Morning Islamic architecture tour with Alaa followed by lunch at Fondouk. Afternoon tour with our local guide exploring key sites in historic Fes. Dinner at the dar.

Day 8: Weaving Class

Breakfast at the dar. Morning weaving class and or natural dye class at The Anou, an incredible NGO committed to direct trade with female artisans across Morocco. Class includes teatime. Afternoon free to explore Fes and shop. Lunch on your own this day. Final dinner and closing reception at the dar. (optional 2 glasses of wine included with dinner)

Day 9: Journey Home

Breakfast at the Dar and check out. Return home (TBD...flights out of Casablanca, Fes, or Rabat)…afternoon and evening flights encouraged.

Regenerative Travel

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