Join Page Knox, an art historian and lecturer at Columbia, on an expedition through Morocco’s timeless landscapes and rich history of art and design.
The journey begins in Marrakesh with an expert-led tour inside Villa Oasis and Jardin Majorelle, the private retreat of the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. Discover the Sidi Ghanem Design Quarter, followed by a private visit to the workshop of Yaha Rouach, a pioneer of metal artistry and Moroccan craftsmanship. Visit well-preserved palaces and historical sites, including the decorative El Badi Palace and Al-Karaouine Mosque, and marvel at traditional Islamic art and architecture at the Bou Inania Madrasa and Al-Attarine Madrasa. After a scenic journey from Fez to Tangier, arrive in the iconic blue city of Chefchaouen.
Highlights
- Enjoy private access to Yves Saint Laurent’s Villa Oasis in Marrakesh, a rarely opened residence.
- Stroll through Saint Laurent’s iconic Jardin Majorelle, a living masterpiece of cobalt blues and exotic plants in Marrakesh.
- Retrace Delacroix’s path in Tangier and Tétouan, where explorations of medinas and lively markets echo the scenes of his iconic 19th-century sketches and paintings.
- Explore Marrakesh’s contemporary artisan quarter, Sidi Ghanem, with behind-the-scenes visits to leading designer studios and ateliers.
- Discover the whimsical Anima Garden, followed by a sensory wellness experience at the Bio-Aromatic Garden, including an herbal foot bath and garden-sourced tea tasting.
- Wander the streets and courtyards of Tangier, where renowned watercolor artist John Singer Sargent painted some of his most celebrated works.
- Take guided tours through Marrakesh’s historic landmarks, including Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Dar El Bacha Museum, and the intricately restored Koutoubia minbar at El Badi Palace.
- Discover Chefchaouen, Morocco’s blue city, on a day trip to the Rif Mountains, with time to stroll the medina and visit artisan shops.
- Savor local flavors at lunch in the gardens of Villa Mabrouka and a private visit to the botanical haven and residence of a prominent writer and horticulturist.