VIVE MOROCCO ▽
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The VIVE Morocco Experience
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October Departure Day Fly from USA to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) October Arrival Day Arrive in Marrakesh. You will be greeted by a member of our team and have a personal assistant to walk you through entry and baggage claim. Our driver will take you in a private vehicle to the Sofitel Lounge & Spa in the heart of New Marrakech. There are lots of shops, restaurants and nightlife all within walking distance from our hotels front door. Enjoy a warm shower, cozy bed, good meal and rest up for the adventure ahead. October Welcome Meeting + Hidden Sides of Marrakech Tour Breakfast at your leisure. Our first day in Morocco together will be full of wonder and excitement! Michelle + Nelson will host a welcome / orientation meeting where you will get to meet your fellow travelers and learn all about the plans for the week ahead. Our signature welcome meetings are always a ton of fun...and yes, champagne is involved! Following our welcome meeting, we will set out with our private guide to learn all about the culture and way of life in Marrakech. This amazing tour will take us outside of the touristy areas and into the life of the locals. We will visit food markets, public bakeries, old mosques, historic schools and the shops of local craftsmen that are still operating as they did many years ago. Our lunch stop will be at the trendy Nomad Cafe , visited by Instagram influencers around the world. Enjoy delicious healthy food and capture your favorite pics from the rooftop. After lunch we will take a walking tour through the winding alleyways of the medina. This experience is a feast for the senses! Smell the fragrant local oils and spices, sample some sweet treats, touch the gorgeous fabrics...this is the local shopping experience your dreams are made of! We will end by finally exploring the famous Jemaa El Fna Square bustling with shoppers, snake charmers and unique entertainment. We have reserved a private balcony for our group at a local tea house. Enjoy your first authentic Moroccan Mint Tea while we people watch and soak in the buzzing atmosphere. Dinner this evening will be in a restaurant that will have you feeling like you've been transported into a scene of the movie Casablanca. Enjoy exquisite cuisine and views from the terrace overlooking the Atlas Mountains in the distance. Upon arriving back at the Sofitel, you are welcome to stay out and explore the nightlife in New Marrakech or enjoy the hotel for rest and relaxation. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included 
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October
Majorelle Gardens, YSL Museum, Camel Trek & Sunset Yoga in the Desert
This morning we will take a break from the hustle and bustle to visit Majorelle Gardens, made famous by the painter Jacques Majorelle. The garden hosts more than 15 species of birds that are exclusive to North Africa as well as an amazing collection of cacti! Then we will take a short visit to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum dedicated to the designers creations. Here you can view over 15,000 gorgeous haute couture pieces.
In the heart of the Gueliz district , we will stop for lunch at the cutest cafe serving French cuisine with Mediterranean accents.
Then be prepared for a magical afternoon as we drive out of the city and into the Agafay Desert. Here you will begin to see the white sand desert with snow capped mountains in the distance. Once we arrive at the luxury desert camp, you'll have plenty of free time to ride a quad bike or camel trek with your fellow travelers. Each experience provides the opportunity to stop half way and enjoy some tea at a locals home before coming back to camp for the evening.
Just as sun sets, Michelle Ruiz will guide us through a relaxing yoga flow in the desert. Here is when we can really slow down and soak in all of the beautiful energy of the region.
A private dinner will be served under luxury white tents before we head back to our hotel in Marrakech.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Majorelle Gardens, YSL Museum, Camel Trek & Sunset Yoga in the Desert
This morning we will take a break from the hustle and bustle to visit Majorelle Gardens, made famous by the painter Jacques Majorelle. The garden hosts more than 15 species of birds that are exclusive to North Africa as well as an amazing collection of cacti! Then we will take a short visit to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum dedicated to the designers creations. Here you can view over 15,000 gorgeous haute couture pieces.
In the heart of the Gueliz district , we will stop for lunch at the cutest cafe serving French cuisine with Mediterranean accents.
Then be prepared for a magical afternoon as we drive out of the city and into the Agafay Desert. Here you will begin to see the white sand desert with snow capped mountains in the distance. Once we arrive at the luxury desert camp, you'll have plenty of free time to ride a quad bike or camel trek with your fellow travelers. Each experience provides the opportunity to stop half way and enjoy some tea at a locals home before coming back to camp for the evening.
Just as sun sets, Michelle Ruiz will guide us through a relaxing yoga flow in the desert. Here is when we can really slow down and soak in all of the beautiful energy of the region.
A private dinner will be served under luxury white tents before we head back to our hotel in Marrakech.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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October
Moroccan Cooking Class & Dinner in New Marrakech
We always make sure to include some relax time on VIVE trips! Sleep in a little, enjoy the pool or explore the local neighborhood. Then join the group for a very special lunch experience. They say the best way to learn the history and culture of a country is through its food. Today we will be taking a Moroccan Cooking Class where we will experience all of the exotic spices and flavors of the region. No trip to Morocco is complete without learning how to prepare a traditional tagine .This is sure to be one of the most memorable foodie experiences of your life.
We will return to the hotel in the late afternoon so you can enjoy some relax time. This evening, we have reservations at one of the most popular restaurants in New Marrakech. The decor is a mix of Indian & Moroccan flair. Expect flowing cocktails, bellydancers and lots of smiles!
Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner , Cocktails Included
Moroccan Cooking Class & Dinner in New Marrakech
We always make sure to include some relax time on VIVE trips! Sleep in a little, enjoy the pool or explore the local neighborhood. Then join the group for a very special lunch experience. They say the best way to learn the history and culture of a country is through its food. Today we will be taking a Moroccan Cooking Class where we will experience all of the exotic spices and flavors of the region. No trip to Morocco is complete without learning how to prepare a traditional tagine .This is sure to be one of the most memorable foodie experiences of your life.
We will return to the hotel in the late afternoon so you can enjoy some relax time. This evening, we have reservations at one of the most popular restaurants in New Marrakech. The decor is a mix of Indian & Moroccan flair. Expect flowing cocktails, bellydancers and lots of smiles!
Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner , Cocktails Included
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October
Atlas Mountains & Berber Village
Today our guides will take us on a once in a lifetime experience. Be ready for an eye-opening adventure! We will be driving through the majestic Atlas Mountains that we have only been viewing from a distance, until now. We will have the special opportunity to visit a local Berber village. ( This is not a "tour." We have partnered with a family that has invited us to learn about their way of life, walk around the village and enjoy lunch together. ) This is where true cultural exchange takes place! We will get to ask questions about the Berber lifestyle and they , in turn, will be curious to know what life is like where we come from too. Connecting with locals is the heart and soul of what we do at VIVE. We are so pleased to share this meaningful day with you.
In the afternoon we will head back to the hotel in Marrakech to freshen up. We have special dinner reservations near the medina where we can can enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal in a storybook setting. Whether you choose to end your day in a bubble bath or out exploring the nightlife at places like Buddha Bar and SO Lounge , this is sure to be a day you talk about for years to come.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Atlas Mountains & Berber Village
Today our guides will take us on a once in a lifetime experience. Be ready for an eye-opening adventure! We will be driving through the majestic Atlas Mountains that we have only been viewing from a distance, until now. We will have the special opportunity to visit a local Berber village. ( This is not a "tour." We have partnered with a family that has invited us to learn about their way of life, walk around the village and enjoy lunch together. ) This is where true cultural exchange takes place! We will get to ask questions about the Berber lifestyle and they , in turn, will be curious to know what life is like where we come from too. Connecting with locals is the heart and soul of what we do at VIVE. We are so pleased to share this meaningful day with you.
In the afternoon we will head back to the hotel in Marrakech to freshen up. We have special dinner reservations near the medina where we can can enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal in a storybook setting. Whether you choose to end your day in a bubble bath or out exploring the nightlife at places like Buddha Bar and SO Lounge , this is sure to be a day you talk about for years to come.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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October
Nikki Beach Party
After breakfast, we will have the opportunity to visit one of the most majestic sites in Egypt, Karnak Temple. Famous for its breathtaking columns ( which took thousands of years to build! ) hieroglyphics and incredible energy... this will be a morning you hold in your heart forever.
Our certified egyptologist will make sure that we get the full experience while here. Our early morning visit will allow us to beat the crowds and yes ... get all those Insta-worthy photos you've dreamed of.
Nikki Beach Party
After breakfast, we will have the opportunity to visit one of the most majestic sites in Egypt, Karnak Temple. Famous for its breathtaking columns ( which took thousands of years to build! ) hieroglyphics and incredible energy... this will be a morning you hold in your heart forever.
Our certified egyptologist will make sure that we get the full experience while here. Our early morning visit will allow us to beat the crowds and yes ... get all those Insta-worthy photos you've dreamed of.
Enjoy the rest of your day relaxing back at the hotel. Michelle will offer an afternoon yoga class outside the spa before we set out for a special evening tour.
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At sunset, we will visit Luxor Temple just a few minutes from our hotel. This was the temple of many famous kings and pharaohs. Walk in the footsteps of King Rameses II & King Tut just to name a few. Each section of Luxor Temple is designed around a Chakra so yogis will be in awe of the design! Not sure what we are talking about? No worries! Our guide will share stories of thousands of years ago that explain why millions of people flock to this gorgeous temple each year.
Breakfast & Dinner Included 
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October 11
Valley of The Kings & Farewell Party
After breakfast we will transfer via motorboat across the Nile River to the West Bank. Here we will arrive at the Valley of the Kings ( The famous burial sites of the Kings & Queens of Egypt's past. ) This is the perfect place to end our journey as we have been learning about their lives since we arrived. The elaborate tombs will take your breath away! We have included a special VIP pass to go inside King Tut's tomb, a place not every visitor gets to experience.
We will visit our friends at an Alabaster Crystal factory for shopping and mingling with the sweet locals in this region. Return to the hotel to freshen up in the afternoon.
Our contacts in Egypt have arranged a very special dinner for our last night in Luxor. We have been invited to the home of a local family where we will enjoy a home cooked farewell meal together. After our cultural party we can head back to the hotel for cocktails and good byes! Breakfast & Dinner Included
Valley of The Kings & Farewell Party
After breakfast we will transfer via motorboat across the Nile River to the West Bank. Here we will arrive at the Valley of the Kings ( The famous burial sites of the Kings & Queens of Egypt's past. ) This is the perfect place to end our journey as we have been learning about their lives since we arrived. The elaborate tombs will take your breath away! We have included a special VIP pass to go inside King Tut's tomb, a place not every visitor gets to experience.
We will visit our friends at an Alabaster Crystal factory for shopping and mingling with the sweet locals in this region. Return to the hotel to freshen up in the afternoon.
Our contacts in Egypt have arranged a very special dinner for our last night in Luxor. We have been invited to the home of a local family where we will enjoy a home cooked farewell meal together. After our cultural party we can head back to the hotel for cocktails and good byes! Breakfast & Dinner Included
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October 12
Transfers to Airport or Your Next Destination
After breakfast, our driver will transfer you to the airport ( flying back to Cairo for your International Flight home ) For those who have a late night departure, we have reserved a night at Le Meridien Hotel at Cairo Airport so you have a place to rest before your flight. Only the best for our VIVE Travelers! Breakfast Included
Transfers to Airport or Your Next Destination
After breakfast, our driver will transfer you to the airport ( flying back to Cairo for your International Flight home ) For those who have a late night departure, we have reserved a night at Le Meridien Hotel at Cairo Airport so you have a place to rest before your flight. Only the best for our VIVE Travelers! Breakfast Included
VIVE PRICING ▽
We Include Every Last Detail for You
See What Sets Us Apart from the Rest...
Marrakech Only
Price Per Traveler ( Double Occupancy Room )
$3,250
Price Per Traveler ( Single Occupancy Room )
$3,950
Marrakech + Sahara Desert Trip
Price Per Traveler ( Double Occupancy Room )
$4,250
Price Per Traveler ( Single Occupancy Room )
$4,950
What's Included ✓
ACCOMMODATIONS:
MEALS / DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
TRANSPORTATION:
EXPERIENCES:
VIP ARRANGEMENTS:
- 4 Nights at St. Regis Cairo Hotel
- 3 Nights at Hilton Luxor Hotel
- 1 Night at Le Meridien Cairo Airport Hotel
- 24 Hour Butler Service + Daily Turndown Service at St. Regis Hotel
MEALS / DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
- Three full meals, every day are included in your package
- Alcoholic Beverages are Included with Your Meals!
- We can cater to food allergies and vegetarians
- Meals are at high end restaurants every day
TRANSPORTATION:
- VIP Personal Meet + Greet at airport
- Assistance with entry process and baggage
- All Airport Transfers
- Private Transportation for All Group Tours / Sites Visited
EXPERIENCES:
- Hidden Sides of Marrakech Tour
- Guided Visit to Jemaa Ifna Square
- Private Terrace Tea Party
- Guided Tour of Local Markets for Shopping
- Visit to Majorelle Gardens
- Visit to Yves Saint Laurent Museum
- Evening in Agafy Desert w/ Sunset Yoga
- Cooking Class at Maison Arabe
- Excursion through Atlas Mountains
- Lunch with Locals in Berber Village
- Nightly Dinners at High End Restaurants
- Champagne Ceremony In Marrakech
- Private Farewell Party
- Entry Tickets to All Sites Listed
- All Taxes, Fees, Surcharges
- Tips to Guides, Drivers, Security Guards, Restaurant Staff
VIP ARRANGEMENTS:
- All Pre-Travel Assistance
- Arrangements for Covid Test Required to Return to USA
- Professional Photographer + Access to All of Your Edited Photos
Joining Us on The Sahara Desert Experience?
Enjoy all the included items above PLUS
- 1 Night at
- 2 Nights in Luxury Desert Camp
- __ Meals
- Transportation
What's Not Included ▽
- International Flight
- Travel Insurance
- Tips to Your Airport Assistant
- Covid Test ( Medical Costs )
- Personal Spending
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