Moroccan Magic: An LGBTQIA+ Adventure in Marrakesh & Beyond

After arriving in Marrakesh, step into our private riad, your stunning and peaceful home base for the week. Each room blends traditional Moroccan architecture with cozy charm, while the rooftop offers dreamy city views and a serene escape from the lively Medina. After settling in, we’ll gather together for a rich and flavorful Moroccan dinner that sets the tone for the days ahead. It’s the perfect moment to meet your fellow travelers, share some laughs, and begin weaving the connections that will make this trip unforgettable.

Our First day in Marrakesh is all about exploring the rich colors, textures, creativity, and flavors of Marrakesh – starting with a morning walk through the souks. We’ll quietly wander and observe the peaceful, yet bustling morning life of local shopkeepers as they prepare to open for the day. Down a quiet alley, we’ll step into a converted Riad that’s now an eclectic art gallery – enjoying tea and pastries on its sunny rooftop. With the afternoon free, you can shop, snack, or simply wander the souks at your own pace. Later, we’ll head to the Moroccan Culinary Arts Museum for a hands-on cooking class, learning how to craft authentic dishes before savoring the meal we cooked together.

Today we’ll rise before the sun to greet the day from above, floating over Berber villages in a hot air balloon as the Atlas Mountains glow with morning light. A Berber breakfast with fresh bread, coffee, and Moroccan tea completes this unforgettable morning. Returning to our riad, the afternoon is free for you to relax, sip mint tea, or head back into the medina with newfound friends. As the sun sets, we’ll gather for rooftop drinks and dinner, with sounds of the call to prayer echoing around us as day turns to night.

After another amazing riad breakfast, we’ll begin our journey into the High Atlas mountains, where villages cling to the hillsides and rivers cut through valleys. Along the way, you can opt for a camel ride, adding a little adventure to the journey. We’ll enjoy a riverside lunch in the Ourika Valley, learn about Amazigh traditions, and wander through charming villages before sitting down to experience the best of High Atlas hospitality over a delicious home cooked meal in the mountains.

The morning is slow and gentle, with time to savor coffee in the courtyard or sneak in some last-minute shopping. Those who wish can visit the Yves Saint Laurent Museum and the iconic Jardin Majorelle, a vibrant oasis of queer design and desert botanicals. In the late afternoon, we’ll head into the Agafay Desert for golden-hour magic. First, a 4×4 ride through the rolling dunes, watching the sunset over the horizon, followed by a private dinner and campfire show beneath a blanket of stars. It’s a dazzling finale to cap off our week with queer joy and firelit conversations.

We’ll share one last cozy breakfast with Moroccan goodies and mint tea, pack our bags, and linger in the riad courtyard until it’s time to check out. Goodbyes may be bittersweet, but you’ll leave with new friends, a heart full of memories, and the comfort of knowing that Morocco can be warm, welcoming, and full of queer joy.