It has to be said, local experiences mean a lot to us and are a centerpiece of most of our programs. Getting to experience things from a native's perspective is part of the experience and the local population in Morocco is by nature highly welcoming and friendly. Our team of guides and drivers are there to add value to your holiday by helping you meet local people and facilitate opening doors to Moroccan culture and society but also ensure they that local people share in the profits from tourism. We’ve put together a list of our top memorable local experiences worth squeezing into this lifetime.
To live immersive experience, to meet the local population, the best is still to invite yourself to Moroccans for an unforgettable lunch.
Welcomed in a magnificent traditional house, by a typical Amazigh ( Berber ) family preciously chosen by us, the scenery is total. You can taste authentic dishes prepared by the family while discovering Moroccan traditions.
A true parenthesis that will give you the keys to better understand Moroccan culture and interact with hosts who truly have a sense of smile and hospitality.
In addition, during the month of Ramadan, we organize evenings where guests can break the fast with a family at sunset.
Moroccans are skillful and creative. Crafts are a family affair. Morocco culture wants it to be passed on from generation to generation. It is therefore not surprising that this branch is very developed in this country. Besides, together with tourism and agriculture, it constitutes the economic lung of the country.
Who does not know the famous Moroccan pottery or carpet? A tour in the souks is put to appreciate the masterpieces in leather, ceramic, or silver. Large-scale production is not on the craftsmen's agenda, and getting an insight into these ancient arts is a treasure. No matter what your particular area of interest we can match you up with an artisan for half and full-day workshops in Marrakech and Fez.
An immersive experience into Morocco's ancestral craftsmanship. Meet passionate local artisans who will host you in their workshop, and happily share with you all their knowledge and secrets.
Couscous is a national dish in Morocco, eaten at lunchtime on Fridays after the collective prayer, at weddings, and during Ramadan… It’s an important element of Moroccan cuisine made of small steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina, meat, and seven vegetables.
Head away from Marrakech and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Middle Atlas Mountain in a full-day excursion that takes you to a women’s association where visitors are taught the art of couscous rolling. You’ll roll your own couscous from scratch, learn all the techniques and secrets to make the authentic delicious Moroccan couscous that is going to be your lunch. This experience will also allow you to get a unique glimpse of the traditional rural life in the area.
They're loud, often chaotic, but full of life. If you want a true, authentic travel experience, head to a town's local market.
Markets, or souks, are a major feature in Moroccan life and in particular in rural areas. Each town has its special souk quarter that operates once a week and the towns in which they take place are named in part after the day of their souk.
When the first souks appeared within Morocco, they were nothing more than small areas outside the city for the trading of goods, business negotiations, social gatherings, and a way for people to stay in touch with developments in the region.
Today souks have become an important part of the culture socially and act as the heart of any town. Souks begin on the afternoon preceding souk day, as people travel from all over the region; those who live nearer set out early in the morning of the souk day. If you are in the right place at the right time our guides and drivers are informed to include a visit to your itineraries.
Traveling also means discovering traditions and opening up to new cultures. Taste the local cuisine is, therefore, an integral part of the trip! Moroccan cuisine is a reflection of its history and the different populations that have lived on its land. It comes from ancestral know-how which is transmitted from generation to generation through gesture and speech. Its particularity is that it is not frozen in recipe books so we find a great interest in ways to explore the food scene, from cookery workshops to street food tours and fine dining… foodies read on!
Get insights into Moroccan cooking techniques and ingredients, in the authentic setting of a local family house.
Expand your repertoire in the kitchen and take an excellent organic cookery class in the Ourika Valley or a classic lesson in Moroccan cooking at one of the most historic establishments in Marrakech.
Lessons can be taken for half a day, a full day, or for up to a week, depending on where you want to do your cooking class and how in-depth you want to go with learning new skills.
You will get to explore the spice culture of Moroccan cuisine, sample some of the surprisingly locally-produced wines, and savor your creations at the end of the class.
Moroccan storytelling is one of the ancient art in Moroccan culture that dates back almost 1000 years it was an ultimate way fo family gatherings after dinner time before the harmful influence of globalization and technology. Our special take on this dinning in a unique private venue buried in the labyrinth of alleyways in the Marrakech medina whilst being treated to 1001 stories.
This is going to be a very rich culinary experience as you’ll head to a Farnatchi - an underground oven - where your delicious dinner has been simmering among the ashes in a Tanjia pot for the past five hours and is ready to be collected.
Each of us has his own definition of adventure, we understand it perfectly especially when you go with your children or when you are a certain age. Morocco is a vast adventure playground with almost limitless possibilities for adventure and discovery, its diverse terrains make it a great destination for thrill-seekers and adventure-lovers. Check out some of our top adventure experiences…
There is no better start to the day than an unforgettable Hot Air Balloon flight at sunrise. Flights offer a bird’s eye view of Berber villages, rocky deserts, a desert oasis, and also the High Atlas Mountains and can be organized on a privatized basis or as a shared experience with others.
The diversified landscapes will leave you breathless. The captain and his team will welcome you to a tea, coffee, and Moroccan pastries, while you witness the preparation of the hot air balloon. You will be amazed by the sublime view of over 360- degree panorama of the picturesque city and its countryside. After your flight, you will enjoy a Berber breakfast under a caïdale tent.
There is nothing actually like the joys of climbing up lofty Sahara sand dunes, at dusk to see the sunset kissing the distant golden dunes.
Camel trekking in the desert consists to do a trip on camels back or on feet, depending on your choice. Trekking in the desert is as much a thoughtful experience as it is a trip to discover the largest hot desert in the world, and the third-largest desert overall after Antarctica and the Arctic.
Morocco has been around for thousands of years and has inherited centuries of tradition. It has a vibrant culture that is expressed each day in the little details that make up daily routines and habits, as well as in celebrations and rituals. Our vision of Absolute Morocco immersive experiences is aimed at providing fun, informative and engaging encounters with local people as a way to soak up Morocco's irresistible lifestyle and understanding more about a culture that will enchant you during your stay.
It is an unusual and original Marrakech that reveals itself to you. In the company of a professional guide-architect, you will discover the emblematic places of the capital but also places that are not part of a classic visit route, palaces and private houses, hitherto inaccessible to the public.
Under the watchful eye of our design and urban planning expert, certain monuments and districts will no longer hold any secrets for you. Even better, they will take on a whole new meaning! Here we reserve an exclusive experience for you with an itinerary that will reserve great surprises just for you.
No trip to Morocco is complete without exploring at least one of its mysterious medinas and getting lost in a warren of labyrinthine alleyways in these ancient walled cities. Traveling from Gueliz (The new city) to Medina or from Fès Jedid (the New town), to the awe-inspiring Fez El Bali is like stepping back in time. Most cities in Morocco have a Medina, and the medinas of Fez, Tetouan, Essaouira, and Marrakech are inscribed in the World Heritage List.
They have impressive monuments Kasbahs, battlements, gardens, Palaces, mosques and fountains, etc. and are a veritable open-air theatre. Our walking tours which are a great way to get orientated in your trip focuses on street life, people, and great monuments, they are organized on a private basis and individually designed around your preferences. so feel free to provide us with information on your specific interests.
To discover Morocco with your family is to immerse yourself in a country vibrant with colors, sounds, and smells... The family in Morocco is sacred and most Moroccans love children. Morocco is a huge playground, full of fun things, new foods, experiences and sights, that make it the perfect travel destination to boost your children’s development and expand their horizons and education not to mention quality family time. In this section, we focus on listing only a few experiences as all the experiences listed above aim to satisfy all tastes and all ages.
Enjoy your sunset camel ride through the desert filled with palm groves away from the city fuss, this experience is perfect for couples or families and especially for children, whisking them off their feet for an exceptional ride.
The camel trek can take palace in the palm grove of Marrakech, in the vast Stone Desert or in the Sahara desert, as fun and nomadic style way of arriving at an overnight desert camp. Contact us to customize this experience to your likings.
No trip to Morocco is complete without exploring at least one of its mysterious medinas and getting lost in a warren of labyrinthine alleyways in these ancient walled cities. Traveling from Gueliz (The new city) to Medina or from Fès Jedid (the New town), to the awe-inspiring Fez El Bali is like stepping back in time. Most cities in Morocco have a Medina, and the medinas of Fez, Tetouan, Essaouira, and Marrakech are inscribed in the World Heritage List.
They have impressive monuments Kasbahs, battlements, gardens, Palaces, mosques and fountains, etc. and are a veritable open-air theatre. Our walking tours which are a great way to get orientated in your trip focuses on street life, people, and great monuments, they are organized on a private basis and individually designed around your preferences. so feel free to provide us with information on your specific interests.
At Absolute Morocco, we go beyond the conventional and seek experiences that take your travel further than mass tourism to create a truly memorable trip. Morocco is full of long-held traditions and ‘way of doing things’ that make it so unique, To feed our growing cultural curiosity and create the most unique experiences, we go that extra mile and pay that extra special attention to finding unique spots and experiences that satisfy this increasing craving.
At Absolute Morocco we design impactful travel experiences that touch souls and minds, contact us today to see what might get you curious in Morocco today.
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