“A peaceful haven in the Medina away from all the hustle and bustle.”
Mark & Jocelyn, Hastings, UK, April 2008
Dar Azure Plus+
Cookery + Spa + Painting + Shopping + Golf and more…
“Let the stresses of everyday life slip away, whilst you relax and engage in some gentle activities in and around this magical city”
Special interest holidays based in the ancient Medina
Moroccan life is steeped in many traditions which are both colourful and exotic. Eager to share our experiences and love of this magical city, we have put together a selection of enjoyable activities for guests staying at Dar Azure to participate in, to help them discover the ‘real’ Morocco.
These special holidays can be arranged for small groups of 4 to 7 guests and can be tailor-made to suit your individual requirements. Prices include accommodation with breakfast at Dar Azure, sharing a double en suite bedroom, all transfers and activities as described below. Please contact us for more details.
A selection of these inclusive holidays include:
- What’s cooking in the Kasbah…………Cookery courses
2 or 3 day Cookery Courses are held in a traditional riad in the Medina, learning to cook delicious Moroccan dishes, such as tagines, couscous and pastilla. You visit a local market and spice seller, watch, learn and cook your own lunch and then enjoy the fruits of your labours over a glass of local wine.
Please contact us for more details and prices.
- Pamper and purify…………Spa breaks
3 or 4 day pampering holidays, experiencing a traditional Moroccan, hammam & gommage and a massage by an experienced masseuse, using locally grown essential oils and a choice of beauty treatments. A visit to the Nectorome Biological Garden in the nearby Ourika Valley is also included on the 4 day break.
Please contact us for more details and prices.
- In the footsteps of Matisse & Churchill…………Painting breaks
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Spend a colourful week in Marrakech learning to sketch and paint under the guidance of a professional artist. You visit the glorious gardens and colourful sights of Marrakech, and the Atlas Mountains, where you can enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery and fascinating Berber way of life.
Please contact us for more details and prices.
- Shop ’til you drop…………Shop for crafts & new Moroccan design
Enjoy a 2 or 3 day escorted shopping break to find the best bargains in the souks, as well as visiting the shops and ateliers of some of Marrakech’s top young designers. Visit a traditional kaftan workshop, watch the craftsmen at work and even order your own design.
Please contact us for more details and prices.
- Especially for the ladies…………A Moroccan Medley
This break is an opportunity for single lady travellers or a group of friends, wishing to sample different aspects of Moroccan life in female company. You can choose from a menu of activities, including an escorted visit to the local souks & shops, a visit to a Spa & Hammam, henna parties, cookery classes or walking in the Atlas Mountains. You will also have the opportunity to meet local Moroccan women over a glass of mint tea and tasty traditional cakes.
Please contact us for more details and prices.
- Golf for the guys…………Winter sun golfing breaks
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Marrakech has three fabuous golf courses, all situated within a 15 - 30 minute drive from Dar Azure (plus there are two new Championship courses opening shortly). With a warm winter climate averaging in the mid twenties between November and April, Marrakech is a perfect destination for a Winter Sun golfing break.
Courses are suitable for players of all standards, and our local representatives can help you pre-book tee times, arrange transfers and golf club hire, if required (at extra cost). For lady golfers or companions, we can also arrange some relaxing health and spa treatments, as well as guided shopping trips.
Please contact us for more details and prices.