Come unveil the Magic of Morocco with Healthcare Escapes and leave your healthcare shoes at home!
Have you ever wanted to ride a camel at sunset or go off roading through the desert?
What about follow your nose to the spices of Moroccan markets?
Does a stroll through UNESCO World Heritages sites, ancient palaces, or a drive through the Atlas mountains tickle your fancy?
Join us October 29- November 9 for all of this AND MORE!
We will be staying in beautiful riads (large traditional courtyard houses/hotels) and spending two nights under the stars in a luxury desert camp, so spaces are extremely limited!
Perks:
Created for Healthcare Professionals: Network and bond with others who truly understand your challenges and triumphs.
Balanced Itinerary: Explore the natural beauty, rich history and labyrinth cities while having downtime to relax, connect, and choose your own adventure.
Stress-Free Travel: Let us handle the logistics. Your only job is to book that flight, show up, and enjoy! Self-care shouldn't wait. You spend so much time caring for others, it's time to invest in yourself... before your calendar fills up again!
THIS TRIP REQUIRES 10 PASSENGERS MINIMUM BY JULY 29TH TO OPERATE.
Any trip cancellations will be notified 2+ months in advanced.
All spots are booked on single or double occupancy rooms, so bring a friend or your significant other!
(Please note, if you would like to bring your significant other or a support person who is not in healthcare, we welcome them as your travel partner!)
Payment plans are available and can be partially customized.
See below for a more detailed itinerary and pricing!
Have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out to us on Instagram (@healthcareescapes) or via email (sierra@healthcareescapes.com)
Traditional riads and luxury desert camp
Including a camel sunset ride AND 4x4 jeeps for offroading!
including special dinners in the desert!
Entrance fee included -- UNESCO World Heritage Site from the Roman Empire
The beautiful gardens built starting in 1923, later purchased by the famous Yves Saint Laurent
Gorgeous 19th century palace
Amazing school built in the 1300s, and the only one in Morocco that also functioned as a mosque!
Stunning school commissioned by the sultan in the 1500s
12th century waterside citadel
17th century religious citadel
Historic fortified village and background for many many movies and shows.
12th century minaret tower
Trip/Health
Optional Add-On (TBC)
Optional Add-On (TBC)
Optional Add-On (TBC)
Welcome to Morocco! Once you've landed in Marrakech, look for your transportation to our hotel.
This day is at leisure so come shake off your jet lag, relax, and prepare for a bustling itinerary ahead!
Overnight in Marrakech.
Let's explore! Today we'll have a walking/bus hybrid tour around Marrakech. This will be a full on day exploring all of the sites around the city -- The Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Tower, 16th century Saadian dynasty Tombs, the Bahia Palace, and of course -- the souks (markets)!
This evening get ready for a unique dining experience! We'll hop into some 4x4s and drive off into the desert for a night of dinner, music, and dancing!
Overnight in Marrakech.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Beep beep! Hop on board and lets go for a drive through the Atlas Mountains. We'll stop for some photo ops and a small walk to visit some Berber villages. These are traditional villages inhabited by indigenous North Africans. A must experience of Morocco!
Continuing on to Ouarzazate -- the gateway of the Sahara desert, and where they filmed the movie Gladiator, The Mummy, and 2019's version of Aladdin! We may even have time to tour the Atlas Studios (optional add-on TBC)!
Overnight in Ouarzazate.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Next up? Let's go visit the Amredhyle Kasbah -- a 1600s fortified citadel! How about a drive through the Valley of Roses where we'll stop for an opportunity to stretch our legs and buy some rose water and other goodies!
Keep your head on a swivel! We're continuing through the Atlas Mountains and into the limestone canyon of the Todra Gorge to have some lunch.
We'll have our much-awaited sunset camel ride, and then a dinner accompanied by some traditional music before settling into our luxury tents under the stars!
Overnight in the Sahara.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
This morning, you'll have an opportunity to shred the desert sand in an ATV. Not your cup of tea? No stress, you can also take this time to relax!
Then, climb aboard our 4x4s and lets go off roading! We'll ride the dunes to Sidi Ali, which is part of the Paris-Dakar motorsports racecourse, and along the Algerian boarder.
We'll make a stop and have tea with a Moroccan family and learn all about their nomadic way of life before heading back to our oasis for the night.
Overnight in the Sahara.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Good morning!
Don't forget to catch a sunrise over the Great Dune before we head out on another adventure!
Today we'll drive through the Ziz Valley and stop along the way for lunch opportunity before arriving at Azrou and then Ifrane! Here we'll walk through the cedar forest to check out the monkeys! With its alpine architecture and beautiful surroundings, Ifrane may give you a bit of a Swiss vibe!
We'll arrive for the night in Morocco's first capital city -- Fes!
Overnight in Fes.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Today is all about Fes -- Morocco's cultural capital!
We'll embark on a walking/bus tour hybrid through the labyrinth Medina of Fes. We'll wind through the 540-acre, 9th century city to indulge in the spiritual and cultural essence of Morocco's second capital Kingdom. We'll take in a panoramic view over the city and stop by a pottery co-operative to learn about Moroccan Mosaics and the blue pottery of Fes. You'll also have the opportunity to buy some leather goods at the world's oldest tannery, operating for nearly 1000 years.
After exploring the city, follow your nose! Dinner tonight is wherever you'd like to eat!
Overnight in Fes.
(Breakfast included)
Another back to back UNESCO site? You bet!
Take another walk through history as we visit the archeological site of Volubilis! A once-bustling city and African administrative center of the Roman Empire, there is evidence that this site actually held a small town defended by ramparts as early as the 2nd century!
After a day of time traveling, we'll enter an alternate universe at our stop for the next two nights in the blue city of Chefchaouen!
Overnight in Chefchaouen.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Welcome to the blue washed city of Chefchaouen!
Today is at your leisure. We recommend exploring the medina and souks, relaxing in a Hammam (Morocco's take on turkish bath houses), or perhaps you'd like to take a cooking class (Optional Add-On TBC)!
Overnight in Chefchaouen.
(Breakfast included)
Today is a long driving day, but fear not for it's packed with views!
We'll head up to Tetouan, a city with mountains as a backdrop. We'll stretch our legs, and continue on.
Next stop is Tangier. This city is a port city that sits on the Strait of Gibraltar. If the sky is clear, you can see straight into Spain!
Then, we'll drive down the coast ending in the current UNESCO site and capital city of Rabat. From here we'll have a walking tour to exercise our legs in the city between the Bouregreg river and the Atlantic Ocean. Look out for some French influence!
Keep your eyes peeled and sniffers open! Dinner tonight is at your leisure wherever you please.
Overnight in Rabat.
(Breakfast included)
Our final day of adventures!
After departing Rabat, we'll arrive in the largest city in Morocco - Casablanca! We'll pop by the beach for a salt air fix and see some key sites in this beautiful port city. You'll have the option to grab some lunch here, or you can wait until we arrive back in Marrakech later today.
Tonight is our final dinner together in the city of Marrakech. Have a cheers and some hugs as tomorrow is departure day.
Overnight in Marrakech.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
A sad day as always, today you'll pack your memories and souvenirs and transfer to the airport to continue onto your next adventure.
It's not "goodbye", it's "see you later!"
We appreciate you choosing to travel with us, and cannot wait to see you again!
At Healthcare Escapes, we aim to create a community where healthcare professionals can embark on wanderlust travels together, create lasting bonds, and rejuvenate spirits while exploring the world.
