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Morocco - Fes
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Your Big Short Break in Fes starts today, so head to the airport and whizz though security before relaxing in the lounge. Your flight will take around three-and-a-half hours, giving you plenty of time to leaf through a Morocco-themed book from our expertly curated reading list.
On arrival, you’ll be fast-tracked through customs and privately transferred to your centrally located riad, just a 20-minute drive away. Spend the rest of your day exploring the buzzing streets of this ancient city or chilling at your riad with a fresh mint tea, a zingy cocktail or an ice-cold beer.
This morning, fuel up on a hearty Moroccan breakfast before heading out with a local guide to explore the city. Spend the day discovering why Fes is known as the ‘City of Artisans’, visiting the ancient Tanners district, Place Seffarine, renowned for its coppersmith workshops, and the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts, which showcases the mastery of local carpenters. Along the way, stop for a tasty lunch before heading back out for a taste of the city’s vibrant market scene (souvenirs, anyone?).
Today you’ll be trying your hand at cooking authentic Moroccan dishes under the supervision of a local chef. To kick off the class, you’ll be taken to a local market in the ancient medina to choose the best ingredients for your three-course menu. As you wander along narrow alleyways lined with produce, you and your chef will decide what to make – think tagines, couscous, salads, soup and desserts.
Back in the kitchen, it’s time to pick up some secret Moroccan cooking tips. Learn how to smoke aubergines for stews, slow-cook meat with a blend of spices and discover the cultural significance of Moroccan food, before finally tucking into your tasty plates.
The rest of the day is all yours: go exploring again, revisit interesting places, or hit the souqs to buy traditional textiles, jewellery and homewares.
Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye to Fes today, so enjoy one final breakfast and take any last-minute snaps of the colourful markets and street scenes. Once you’re all packed, a private driver will drop you back at the airport for your flight home. You’ll be back on home turf three and a half hours later, ready to share your adventure stories and new cooking skills with friends and family.
Everything in this itinerary is entirely customisable, down to the smallest details. Here are some more suggestions of what could be included
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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