Extra Day in Marrakesh

Arrive a day early to ease into the rhythms of Marrakesh before your Morocco journey begins in earnest. Alongside your Expedition Leader, explore the city’s historic medina, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its profound influence on the development of architecture and Islamic culture in North Africa and Andalusia. Founded in the late 11th century as a fortified capital, it was enclosed with thick red clay walls that later earned it the nickname of the Red City. The medina is a jumble of maze-like lanes, lively markets called souks, tucked-away gardens and riads, traditional courtyard houses, often with rooftop terraces, which offer a quiet refuge from the frenetic city outside. Wander among palaces, religious schools, cafes and craft workshops that reveal how history, learning and commerce continue to shape the Old City.